Summary and Suggestion

Purpose of Practicum

The SEA-Teacher project aims to provide opportunity for pre-service student teachers from universities in Southeast Asia to have teaching experiences (practicum) in schools in other countries in Southeast Asia. Specifically, the aims of the SEA – Teacher Project are: (i). to enable the student teachers to develop their teaching skills and pedagogy; (ii) to encourage the student teachers to practise their English skills; (iii) to allow the student teachers to gain a broader regional and world view; (iv) to expose future teachers to diverse teaching and learning situations and opportunities, and the value of flexibility.

 Procedure of Practicum

The student teachers have to follow four stages during one month of exchange programme. This is the main schedule of the programme.

1. Orientation and class observation

2. Teaching assistant 

Working with classroom teacher and lesson plan consolidation

3. Teaching in classroom 

Adequate teaching hours and monitoring by critic teacher

4. Reflection and lesson learned

Reflection of performance in general & discussion of the lesson learned and finalizing blog and report

 Outcomes of Practicum

Through this programme I exposure to a new culture, teaching abroad allows me to immerse ourself in a different cultural environment, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural nuances, customs, and traditions. Moreover, experiencing education in a different cultural context exposes me to various teaching approaches and methodologies, broadening pedagogical toolkit.

Overall Impression

Participating in a teaching internship in the Philippines offering a rich and rewarding experience. The Philippines is known for its friendly and hospitable people. Having teaching internship there, I find the welcoming and supportive friends that creating a positive atmosphere for my internship. Adapting to a different educational system and cultural context can be challenging but also rewarding. This experience can enhance my adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Suggestion for Future Improvement

For the future SEA-Teachers, it would be better to enhance your language skills, especially if you are not already proficient in Filipino (Tagalog) or other local languages. This can improve your communication with students and colleagues. Besides that doing research and familiarize yourself with the Philippine education system, curriculum, and teaching methodologies before arriving is a must. This background knowledge can help you integrate more effectively into the local educational context.