Teaching Practice

Procedures of Teaching

We began the class with the primary activity, an energizer, to get the students engaged. Afterward, I introduced a game called "Scavenger Hunt," which all three students participated in. Following the game, I presented a short video clip, and we sang together.

Next, we moved into the discussion. Throughout the discussion, I kept repeating the topic—triangles—and asked the students to identify how many corners and sides a triangle has, so they could remember it more easily.

To check their understanding, I used a thumbs-up, thumbs-down activity. I showed them pictures of various objects with different shapes, and they had to give a thumbs-up if the object was a triangle and a thumbs-down if it was not.

After that, I gave each student some dough and a piece of paper with a triangle shape printed on it. The students used the dough to trace and form a triangle on the paper. Finally, we moved on to a worksheet where the students colored triangle-shaped objects, traced triangles, and identified triangle shapes in various images.  

Time Management and Organizing Activities

I was mindful of the time during my demo teaching, considering the students' attention span. I kept the lesson to a total of 50 minutes. To ensure the session ran smoothly, I arrived early to the classroom and arranged all my instructional materials. I also set up my laptop beforehand, so everything was in place before the demo teaching began. This helped keep the lesson organized and prevented unnecessary delays.

For activities like the scavenger hunt, where the students had to find objects hidden around the classroom, I provided them with a list of items to search for. This ensured that they only looked for the necessary objects, saving time and keeping the activity focused.

Classroom Management

To establish effective classroom management, I focused on providing clear and detailed instructions before allowing the students to begin any activity. This helped create a structured environment where the students knew exactly what was expected of them, reducing confusion and potential disruptions. By giving clear directions, I was able to set the tone for the lesson, ensuring that the students felt confident and were able to engage in the activities without hesitation. I also emphasized the importance of listening carefully and following the steps in order, which helped maintain order and focus throughout the lesson. When students understand the instructions and the objectives of the activity, they are more likely to participate actively and stay on task, leading to a positive and productive classroom environment. 

Problem Solving

The main challenge I encountered was the language barrier, as the students primarily speak Bahasa Indonesia and not English. This posed a significant difficulty during my time there. To address this, I used a combination of English and body language to help the students better understand what I was saying. Before my demo teaching, I made sure to write down important keywords and key terms, then translated them into Bahasa Indonesia. This way, when I conducted the demo teaching, I could refer to the translations to ensure the students grasped the key concepts.