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.