This is it! Who would’ve imagined that I would be able to conduct my teaching practice here in Indonesia? For my teaching practice, I strictly followed my structured lesson plan that incorporated a student-centered approach. I began each lesson with a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge and engage students. I use gamification, wherein I use activities for my students to actively participate in my lesson. Then, I introduced the topic using real-life examples and visual aids to make the lesson more relatable, plus the idea that I also incorporated into my discussion about my country, related to my lesson. The main instructional phase involved interactive discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises to ensure students actively participated. To ensure that my students can relate to what we are tackling, I incorporate Bahasa as a translation to my PowerPoint presentations. Finally, I concluded the lesson with a recap and a short quiz, allowing students to reflect on what they learned and clarify any doubts.  

Managing time effectively was crucial to ensuring all aspects of the lesson were covered. I allocated specific time slots for each activity, keeping them balanced to maintain students’ attention and avoid rushing through important concepts. During group discussions and activities, I monitored time closely to ensure that students stayed on track and had enough opportunity to complete their tasks. Just like for example on the last part of my lesson, I allocated 6 minutes per slide to manage time effectively and avoid causing delay to the next teacher. Additionally, before I started my lesson properly, I prepared all my instructional materials in advance to minimize time wasted during transitions between activities. 

Throughout the teaching practice, I encountered challenges, first of all is that I was given a really broad topic, and I only had limited time to tackle all of these, technical issues with digital presentations, and of course, the language barrier between me and my students. To address these issues effectively, I began by carefully refining my approach to the content. I prioritized the main topic and systematically identified sub-topics that were accessible and those that would require more in-depth discussion and understanding. This strategic planning allowed me to allocate more time to the complex topics, ensuring that students had a clearer grasp of the material before moving on, which ultimately led to a more efficient use of class time and a deeper comprehension of the subject matter. In terms of communication, I implemented differentiated instruction techniques by providing translated explanations in my PowerPoint presentations. This means I ensured that each slide included key terms and concepts translated into Bahasa, making the content more approachable for my students. Additionally, I reached out to a student buddy who was fluent in both English and Bahasa. This collaboration proved invaluable, as they assisted me in translating my explanations during class, which fostered a better understanding and encouraged student engagement. When faced with technical difficulties, I quickly used some of my traditional instructional materials to keep them entertained while I was fixing technical difficulties.