teaching practice

Before the learning session began, I had prepared various materials to ensure a smooth teaching experience. I contacted Ma’am Ruth, my cooperating teacher, a day before my practice teaching to inform her about my lesson plan. Additionally, I requested a projector so that I could effectively use PowerPoint for my presentation. During my teaching, I followed several steps, which are:  

1. Opening Activities:

   • Begin the class with a prayer.

   • Take attendance and greet the students.

   • Provide a brief introduction and review the previous lesson, connecting it to today’s topic.

2. Lesson Proper:

   • Explain probability concepts with real-life examples.

   • Introduce independent and dependent events.

   • Encourage students to participate in guided practice activities.

3. Interactive Practice:

   • Assign problem-solving exercises and guide students as they work.

   • Have students check their answers with the teacher; if incorrect, they will be guided to find the correct solution rather than being given the answer directly.

   • Reward correct responses with additional points to motivate students.

4. Closing Activities:

   • Ask students if they have any questions and clarify any misunderstandings.

   • Conduct a quick quiz to assess comprehension.

   • Assign homework for further practice.

   • End the class with a reflection on how probability is used in everyday life.

Assessment Method:

• Participation in class discussions

• Performance on guided practice and quiz

For time management and organizing activities, I divided it into: 

1. Opening
   The opening time is 10 minutes, which includes greetings, reviewing the material, providing motivation, and explaining the learning subject.

2. Main Activities 

• Calculating Probability (15 minutes) 

• Independent and Dependent Events (15 minutes)

• Visualizing Probability (10 minutes)

• Application & Discussion (10 minutes)

3. Closing

The time required for the closing activity is 5 minutes, which include giving conclusion, assignment, and saying goodbye to students. 

As I conducted my practice teaching, I encountered various challenges inside the classroom. The first challenge I faced was adapting to a different and unfamiliar environment. Teaching in the Philippines is completely different from teaching in Indonesia. The students here are much more active in a positive way—they consistently pay full attention to the teacher and are highly interactive. To perform well in my practice teaching, I needed to quickly adapt to this new environment.

The next challenge was classroom management. While teaching, I encountered some students who were unresponsive and easily distracted. To address these minor disruptions, I used non-verbal cues such as eye contact, hand signals, and proximity control. Additionally, instead of calling students out in front of their peers, I spoke to them privately to address their behavior and encourage better engagement.

Effective classroom management is essential for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Here are some strategies that I implemented : 

1. Greet students warmly and create a welcoming atmosphere. 

2. Encourage participation by acknowledging students' efforts and contributions. 

3. Address minor disruptions calmly and immediately before they escalate. 

4. If needed, privately speak with students who exhibit disruptive behavior rather than calling them out in front of their peers. 

5. Show genuine interest in students' well-being and learning progress. 

6. Listen to their concerns and create an open communication channel. 

7. Be approachable while maintaining professional authority.