d. Teaching Practice

a. Procedures of teaching

My demo teaching session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and I follow a few steps to set the tone before starting the lesson.

First, I warmly greet the students and ask how they’re feeling—whether they’re happy, sad, or maybe a little tired. It’s a simple way to connect with them and create a positive atmosphere. Then, I take attendance to check who’s present in class.

Next, I invite one of the students to lead a prayer, followed by a 5-minute icebreaker to grab their attention and get them energized. After that, I do a quick review of the previous lesson to refresh their memory, leading smoothly into the day’s new material.

For teaching, I use a combination of problem-based learning and project-based learning. These methods focus on solving problems and working on group projects, which help students learn to collaborate and get to know each other better.

During the lesson, I use PowerPoint slides and real objects as my teaching materials to make the concepts more engaging and relatable.It’s a fun and interactive way to help students learn while building teamwork and fostering connections in the classroom!

b. Time management and organizing activities

Each lesson, including my demonstration lesson, is designed to last one hour to allow me time to effectively present the material to the students. I have carefully planned this hour by organizing activities based on the lesson plan I have created. 

However, I've learned that things don't always go as planned in the classroom. Sometimes certain steps take longer than expected due to various factors, such as when students are less cooperative or need more guidance during activities. These moments remind me to stay flexible and adapt my approach to the needs of the class. 

It's all part of the learning experience, and I'm always finding ways to improve and make the most of the time we have together!

c. Classroom management

Classroom management is often underestimated, but it plays a huge role in the success of learning. During my demo teaching, I found that playing icebreakers was a great way to refocus students, especially when they seemed tired or distracted. It helped re-energize them and bring their attention back to the lesson.

However, I realized I made a big mistake during my demo teaching. I didn’t set clear classroom rules before starting the lesson. This made it challenging to manage the class when things got noisy, like when students were eagerly competing to answer questions or asking about topics they didn’t understand all at once.

This experience taught me the importance of establishing rules early on to create a more organized and respectful learning environment. It’s a lesson I’ll carry with me to improve my teaching skills !

d. Problem-solving while teaching and staying in the designated school

One of the biggest challenges I faced during my demo teaching was the language barrier. My limited English vocabulary sometimes made it hard for students to understand what I meant. At the same time, their English skills were also limited, so I had to think carefully about how to explain things in a simpler way that we could all understand. While this worked, it did take up a lot of time.

Another challenge was managing the students' competitive energy. When I grouped them for activities, their eagerness to answer questions sometimes made the class a bit noisy and less focused. Everyone wanted to contribute, which is great enthusiasm, but it also made maintaining a conducive learning environment a little tricky.

These experiences taught me the importance of balancing clear communication and structured teamwork to create a more effective and enjoyable learning experience for everyone!