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In the Philippines, as a Social Studies major, we study and teach all its branches—Geography, History, Economics, Political Science, Environmental Science, etc —integrated into one subject. However, during my practice teaching experience here in Indonesia, I discovered that these branches are taught as separate subjects. Geography, Economics, History, and Environmental Science, among others, are treated as individual courses, each with its own curriculum and focus. This approach allows students to delve deeper into specific disciplines. When given the opportunity to choose which subjects I would like to teach, I decided on Geography and Environmental Science.
My cooperating teacher, Sir GT, provided me with the modules for the subjects I selected, but a new challenge arose—these modules were written in the Indonesian language. Translating the content became a necessary yet time-consuming process, as I wanted to ensure I fully understood every detail before preparing my lessons. While it was initially a struggle to translate and adapt to the language barrier, the experience also gave me the opportunity to deepen my understanding of Indonesia’s education system and culture. Despite the challenges, I found the process fulfilling, as it pushed me to grow both as a teacher and as a learner.
Environmental Science Module ꔫ
Environmental Science Curriculum
Geography
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Geography Curriculum ꔫ
In the Philippines, as an educator, I am accustomed to preparing a Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP), which outlines every aspect of the lesson in thorough detail. This includes step-by-step procedures, specific questions to ask, expected student responses, and detailed timing for each lesson component. It is a comprehensive guide that leaves little room for improvisation, ensuring that every part of the learning process is meticulously planned. However, during my practice teaching experience here in Indonesia, I observed that they use similar to what we call a semi-detailed lesson plan instead, which is less rigid and provides more flexibility for the teacher.
The semi-detailed lesson plan in Indonesia focuses on the key objectives, main activities, and essential components of the lesson without going into extensive detail. This method allows teachers to adapt and adjust their teaching strategies based on the actual classroom dynamics and student needs. At first, I found it different from what I was used to, but over time, I appreciated how it gave me room to be more creative and responsive while teaching. This experience taught me that while both approaches have their strengths, the semi-detailed lesson plan offers a practical and efficient way of preparing lessons without being overly prescriptive. It was a valuable learning opportunity to see how different education systems approach lesson planning to suit their unique contexts.
✾ My Geography Lesson Plan ✾
✾ My Environmental Science Lesson Plan ✾
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