RIA WIDYASWATI || MY SEA TEACHER BATCH 6 STORY ( UST-Philippines)

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Good BYE Philippines

The Farewell program was over, Kandi and I were ready to prepare because later at 2:30 pm we were picked up to go to the airport. Before going back to the dormitory, we also took the time to have lunch at McDonald’s and also to wrap food to eat at the airport. Arriving at our dorm was immediately busy. I take a shower while Kandi checks the luggage so it doesn't spill and vice versa.

It didn't feel like the pickup was waiting below, Kandi and I said goodbye to friends. They helped us bring the luggage down. Mam Cordura and Mam Vicente will accompany us to travel to the Airport. Every meeting there must be a breakup that we did that day, we hugged each other and hoped that one day we would meet again.

During our trip we went through fun and joking chatter. Yes, our mentors are really funny and I always feel comforted when chatting together. Luckily we were not too crowded that day so we arrived at the airport less than an hour. Mam Cordura and Mam Vincente also escorted us to the front entrance. They made sure we were right until we went inside. We parted there and of course I also hoped that one day I could meet again in another program. Thank you for all the good that has been given to me, even all of us. See you again Philippines.

Favorite foods in Philippines!

looking for food in accordance with the provisions of my religion. Adapting to an environment that is predominantly non-Muslim is not easy. Many of my friends there only knew of our prohibition not to consume pork, but the definition of halal was not like that. Actually we are also prohibited from eating in places where there is a pork menu. Because it is feared that cooking utensils, including plates or spoons, have been mixed.

It sounds really complicated right, but that's the rule. The first second week I was filled with junk food (or what is fast food) almost every day we can eat only KFC and MCD. Actually, even then, we are not sure whether it is halal or not because in processing chicken / beef we have a special procedure so that the meat is halal for consumption.

Imagine how wasteful I am? Whahaha but sometimes I cut it by making noodles. Luckily I brought Indomie. And not infrequently I also cook sardines and omelet. For savings because I think I'm still quite long here, the time of my money must be spent first just to eat it yet.

At that time when I returned to the practicum, I saw that there was something like a street food like street food that reads dumplings. Take it easy for me and my friend to ask if this ingredient is making siomay. Waw turns out they don't sell pork menus. So glad we were at that time, almost forgot there was not only dumplings but also there was chicken ball, squid ball, kikiam like tempura in Indonesia. The price is cheap, one stick is only 10-20PHP. It feels like my tongue, even since it has been my favorite food, you know. Every day we never stop for food snacks. Yes, we know it's not a healthy food, but if it's a problem, it's not difficult to ask.

Foods in the Philippines are mostly sour and salty. Very few sell spicy food, of course this makes me miss spicy food. Until finally my friend Lishe and friends introduced us to "Tiger Winx". The price is quite affordable compared to KFC / MCD hahaha. But it feels so skyrocketing, the taste feels the same won't be forgotten on this tongue. They also have various flavors not only spicy, BBQ, Teriyaki and others.

Since that time both of these foods have been my favorite there, even though they are still possible. The taste of the food is really not forgotten!

Farewell Program

September 05 2018 is the last day that Kandi and I from UPY are in Philippines. At first we were both worried about not being able to join this last program. But I thank you very much to the University of Santo Tomas who have advanced the Farewell Program so we can follow before flying to Indonesia.

The night before the Farewell Program we were busy preparing what we had to show at the event. While our friends from Thailand are already busy with their dance practice. In short, we also combined two performances from Thailand and Indonesia by dancing together. With very short training.

That morning our door was banged so fast. Apparently it was Keng who was very beautiful with makeup on her body and face. She woke us with his funny accent. She asked us to get ready and dress up. We feel that we are already late because the program will start at 8:30 a.m. We will also get ready and the routine every morning is a scramble for the bathroom haha this is a massive oversleep.

Finally we arrived, there were already many people there. We also took part in the event with great pleasure. Starting from singing, receiving certificates, watching our videos which of course makes us all feel ashamed of ourselves sometimes. Do not forget the mandatory activities of each program are shared photos. We are served Filipino specialties if in Indonesia we call it "Kwetiaw" it feels very good almost like the taste with kwetiaw. However, this food has a larger amount of meat. Not only that there are also other snacks such as bread and cakes. As well as drinks that never miss the Coca Cola.

Grand Teaching Demonstration

It was time, I prepared for my grand teaching demonstration, the preparation that I did was not much different from before. Making lesson plans that are not free from revision, but that's all so that my appearance is better. Just like before, every time before teaching, surely my mentor and Ms.Fruelda would have a discussion. For this grand demonstration I will teach Science in Grade3-Honesty with topic taking care of nose.

Not only did my mentor from school help, the day before the grand demo was held all learning activities were closed due to bad weather. Previously I really did not think that our mentor from the campus, Mam Vicente, was very kind, she was very concerned about our performance in the practical exams later. She did a discussion with me via telephone, it was rather difficult with the limited language skills that I had but had to do discussions via telephone resulting in quite a long chat. However, I am very grateful that all of them did not help me prepare everything from lesson plan, maybe I can't practice it as well.

Our buddies helped to print our lesson plans. Yes, the print costs here are quite different from Indonesia. Unexpectedly my mentor Ms.Fruel also printed my lesson plan. I feel very fortunate to know and have a mentor as good as her. Not to forget my friend Lishe and friends also helped me prepare learning materials. This time I not only use power point presentation but also use color origami.

September 04 2018 at 6:30 a.m., I have been dressed neatly and haven't arrived at school, nervous, it's like this, if I have arrived there. I can't imagine teaching by a jury, there might be 4-5 people who will judge including my mentors. I got the first turn for the Grand demo, which was at 8:10 a.m. I still had about 1 hour to prepare and neutralize my nervousness, especially when I was mentally prepared. From the cold to the stomach ache, I feel it all.

At 8 am I was ready to enter the Grade3-Honesty room. Friends and mentors joined me in encouraging me. Learning series like I usually do. But at that time I used the game of guessing aromas as a motivational activity. I use origami paper as a color difference between cotton and with perfume and efficascent oil. It was great, because the children played an active role at the time they were fighting to get ahead.

As before, it was nice to teach in this class because the children were not too difficult to manage and easily accepted the material proved after the evaluation of the evaluation results most of them got perfect grades. After carrying out my exam, the judges went to the principal's office to give constructive criticism and suggestions. Yes indeed this is not a perfect appearance, it can even be said to be far from good but I have tried to give the best for myself and my children. I am very grateful for the criticism that I received because it all helped to become a better teacher in the future.

After that I went to the library while waiting for my friends to finish the exam. Ms.Fruelda went to me and I also said all thanks, of course, that cannot be described in words. A very short meeting, we also took pictures together and selfie. It's so sad that there must be a good bye.

Independent Teaching

I have gone through various observation and Assistancehip processes. Actually I still need a lot of learning how to teach well, especially in a different country, of course with a different culture. Initially I was required to do independent teaching 3 times, but due to the weather that was not supportive made the school closed when my turn taught for the third time. As a result, I can only practice twice and in two classes.

Before the teaching process, I had to prepare many things. All of that cannot be separated from the assistance of my mentor, Ms. Fruelda and my friend in Philippines at that time were Lishe and Angela. 

Starting from the concept of learning to be carried out, the materials to be used. Making Lesson Plans is actually difficult, in fact I used to make a series of learning. Lesson plans here are actually shorter and obviously certainly easier and the learning method applied in this is still fairly simple, but sometimes language is a constraint and limited ability. Usually before teaching I made a variety of learning media to be used but here I did not make it because I was confused where I had to get the ingredients to make it and the prices of the ingredients were good so I decided to use power point presentation only.

At that time, August 30 2018, my first day of practicing was when I had the opportunity to teach at Grade3-Honesty. Spending too much time on Grade3-Humility when observation made me more nervous, especially the faces I met at that time were foreign. But with the guidance of my mentor I was able to get through those stressful days smoothly. Yes, I was nervous at first, but over time I was able to enjoy it.

I taught with simple methods such as opening, attending, reviewing previous learning, giving motivation, then explaining my material that day about how to treat eye health. I was very happy because my students were very active in learning so this simple method felt fun.

I also held discussions using power point presentation. I present the habits of treating eye health and inviting students to give their reactions about what habits they see. If they feel they see bad habits they have to give a thumb down but when they see good habits they have to give a thumbs up. After that, they also carried out activity proper by working in groups, they collaborated with their group friends guided by their respective group leaders, they were assigned to write 5 good habits and 5 bad habits. do not forget to also give me valuing learning, summing up learning and giving evaluation in order to find out where the students understand.

At the end of the learning, students also received assignments. I really enjoy practicum at grade3-Honesty, the kids are so smart and active. After teaching there, I was given a break as usual I always bought my favorite banana in the school canteen.

August 31 2018 I returned to the Independent teaching I went to Grade3- Kindness, the number of students was less than Grade3-Honesty but the children were no less exciting with Grade3-Honesty. I hope I can return to teaching at Grade3-Honesty and Kindness.