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18 November 2024 — This was our final demonstration teaching day. We had just returned from Bangkok the night before, and I had to dive straight into preparing my lesson and instructional materials. It was a hectic night, but I pulled through.
After having breakfast from 7-Eleven, we rode our Gogo bikes to DSKRU. I was nervous, but I knew I could pull it off. Although my observation was scheduled for the afternoon, I had to arrive early to attend my other classes. I first went to Mathayom 5/2, where I took the opportunity to rehearse my lesson. Overall, I did well, though there were a few minor issues that I noted for improvement.
My lesson focused on the movie Titanic and the Oscars. I wanted to make the class engaging and memorable for my students, so I kicked things off with an acting challenge. Each group had to perform selected lines from the movie, and the best performance would receive an “Oscar trophy” at the end of the class.
After that came the actual lesson, which I gamified to keep it learner-centered and engaging. I glanced at Teacher Gray and P’Moon seated at the back, and from their expressions, I could tell they weren’t disappointed.
IMG_5401.movIt turned out to be a successful final demo. It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I was proud of myself for giving it my all, but I knew I couldn’t have done it without the support of P’Moon, Teacher Gray, and my friends. I felt incredibly lucky to be surrounded by such amazing souls.
The moment was bittersweet, though—it was also the last day I got to teach my students.
Goodbye, mathayom 4
Goodbye, mathayom 4
19 November 2024 — After our successful final demo, Lester and I, along with Thallah and Jayne, went back to DSKRU to continue our internship. We also took this chance to bid farewell to our Mathayom 4 classes. On our last day of teaching them, Lester and I co-taught the Mathayom 4 classes and conducted an activity where the students had to draw their own animated characters.
One thing that I observed at DSKRU is that the students there are gifted when it comes to drawing. They are very creative and meticulous with details. I love how they can cartoonize people in their own unique styles.
While the activity was going on, we took the chance to let the students write anything they wanted to say to us on our t-shirts. I received so much love from my students, and I was truly touched by their messages. I wore the shirt with pride, as they were my very first students in my teaching career. Though we only spent a very limited time together, the bond we built will stay with me forever.
copy_E97779D8-D12E-477E-BDCF-B827CE012255.movOur day at DSKRU ended with us dancing and listening to popular Thai and Philippine music. We also took some photos with the students. It was a fun and fulfilling day with our Mathayom 4 classes. How I wish I could relive those moments. They were among the kindest and sweetest students I’ve ever met, along with our Mathayom 5 classes. Up to this day, I still miss being their teacher.
Eyyy-nglish club
Eyyy-nglish club
21 November 2024 - The day of the DSKRU Open House 2024 arrived, and we, the exchange students, were tasked with setting up our own booth for children to enjoy. With that, we came up with the EYYY-NGLISH CLUB—an English-themed booth dedicated to providing students with activities and games that encouraged them to use the English language authentically. The name of the club was inspired by our cool and catchy greeting, "eyyy," which the students at DSKRU really liked. We combined it with the word "English" to create a fun and appealing name that reflected our goal: to show that English can be exciting, engaging, and cool.
Our activities included a game of charades, where students had to use adjectives and verbal clues to help their partners guess an object. We also had a message relay, which tested students' listening and speaking skills as they passed English sentences down the line. One of the highlights was a mini spelling bee, where students took turns spelling out English words, challenging their vocabulary and spelling skills in an exciting and supportive environment. The booth was filled with laughter, teamwork, and energy—and most importantly, it helped students practice English in a lively and meaningful way. Our booth was full of prizes, which students loved and enjoyed.
The Open House was our final task in our teaching internship. It was a wonderful way to conclude our journey—not just with the students of DSKRU, but also with those from other schools across Kanchanaburi. The experience made me love being with children even more, especially when I saw how much fun they had while learning. We ended our internship with a legacy: that English should not be scary, but fun. That we can “eyyy” our way through learning the language by being ourselves—authentic, playful, and unafraid to make mistakes.
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