Teaching Practice
1. Procedures of teaching
Before formally starting my class, I made it a routine to introduce my name and home country to the class and as a fun and quick ice-breaker, I show them a map where I ask them to point where the Philippines is.
By then, I would proceed with the class according to my designed lesson plans.
2. Time management and organizing activities
Prior to demonstrating, my primary concern was how I would perfectly fit in all of the activities with the limited time allocated. Each class only went on for 40 minutes, and thinking about it then, I thought that it was too short of a time to do everything!
However, time decided to go in my favor, and I finished most of my classes with 5 minutes to spare-- time I sent getting to know the students more.
Throughout our activities, I provided students with prior notification regarding our rewards system – a delightful incentive that earned them candies for active participation. And lo and behold, the students were very attentive and participative during the class. Witnessing their smiles each time they earned a reward proved to be profoundly heartwarming.
3. Classroom management
Managing a classroom of unfamiliar students proved to be quite a significant challenge. It was my first time meeting them and it was their first time meeting me, too. I only had one chance of demonstrating my lessons-- no take-backs.
The class was an assortment of students. Some are active, some are too active, and some you need to nudge a bit more.
While I acknowledged the efforts exerted by the active students, I decided to give more attention to the struggling students because I did not want them to stay in their box of introversion. I made sure to give everyone equal chances to participate in hopes that I can create a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning, respect, and inclusivity.
4. Problem-solving while teaching and staying in the designated school
And of course, in a room filled with children, it is not new for me to hear some noise here and there. This is why I employed a rule where if the class gets too noisy, I would blow my whistle and miraculously, it worked!
Other than that, each classroom has a Teacher Assistant or T.A and honestly, I would’ve had a harder time managing the class if not for them. In some cases where the words are too had for the students to grasp, the T.A translates for me. They were also very hands-on in helping us with setting up my equipment before the class started. For that, they have my eternal admiration and respect because their role in the classroom is no mere jest.
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