My teaching journey during the SEA Teacher Program in the Philippines was a very valuable and memorable experience. Throughout the program, I had the opportunity to observe classroom activities, assist teachers, and conduct my own teaching practice with the students.
I concentrated on classroom observation throughout the first week. During this phase, I saw how the instructors led their classes, ran the classroom, and engaged with the pupils. I also gained knowledge about the school's teaching strategies and how the instructors created their lesson plans. One intriguing observation I made was that their lesson plans were more thorough than those often found in Indonesia. The objectives, learning activities, assessment, and instructional materials were all thoughtfully arranged by the teachers.
I began my teaching practice in Weeks 2 and 3. I had the chance to use the lesson plans I had created and instruct the kids personally in the classroom. I was a little anxious at first, but when I visited their class, the youngsters were incredibly kind and excited. The pupils' high level of English proficiency, which greatly facilitated communication during the course, was one of the things that most impressed me.
Lastly, I carried out my final demonstration teaching during Week 4. This was a crucial time when I put all I had learnt throughout the training into practice. In order to create an engaging and fun learning environment, I carefully planned my lesson plan and made an effort to use engaging teaching techniques. One of the most significant experiences I had as a SEA teacher was this last lesson.
Traditional teaching resources, such as printed worksheets, flashcards, charts, and visual aids shown in the classroom, are frequently employed by teachers and student interns. Despite their simplicity, the materials were quite successful in keeping students' attention throughout the lecture. Additionally, the pupils participated actively, smart, and enthusiastically in class activities. They didn't hesitate to voice their thoughts, ask questions, or take part in conversations or group activities. Their excitement and upbeat demeanor made teaching fun and gave me more confidence to perform the course.