SHARING OF EXPERIENCES

Completing my teaching internship at UM Laboratory Elementary School provided me with valuable and meaningful insights that I will carry with me throughout my teaching journey. Through observation and teaching demonstrations, I improved my teaching skills and strategies, especially when working with young learners in the primary level. During my stay, I was also exposed to different cultures and perspectives that helped me become familiar with and embrace each other's differences. This exposure to other cultures and the school curriculum broadened my knowledge and skills not only in teaching but also in communicating with others. 

Practicum procedures and teaching experiences include observation to become familiar with classroom routines and demonstration to apply what we have learned from our resource teachers/school. I learned new teaching strategies and techniques, and became more knowledgeable about how students learn best. As a result of our practicum, I was able to apply my learnings from my freshman year to the present. This applied learning also helped me to become more confident in my teaching skills and strategies. My passion for teaching grew, and I plan to keep it burning as I step into the field of education. The practicum also helped me grow professionally. I served as a guest speaker at a teachers' event to share practices for improving English speaking. Through this experience, I became more confident speaking in front of large groups.

I came to Indonesia to learn how to become an effective teacher, but I left with much more. It also renewed my passion for teaching and gave me a sense of fulfillment.