As I was observing Bunga Bangsa’s way of teaching, it seems to have a similarity with the school I had my in campus which is the University of the Immaculate Conception. They are following the scientific approach of learning which means that the pupils will be the one to explore the lesson while the teacher … Continue reading BUNGA BANGSA’S WAY OF TEACHING
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why here? Why here in this place?” This kind of question had revolved over my head for the past weeks. This question involved luck and the so called, destiny. I, a part of the SEAMEO project, was destined to be part of the Bunga Bangsa family. A family that respects, … Continue reading A GLIMPSE OF BUNGA BANGSA ISLAMIC SCHOOL
February 15, 2018 – Hard to let go part 2 This is the last day of being with them. I did what I was supposed to do. I did a farewell speech infront of my Cambridge class. Some cried even the strongest boy in the class. I was touched that they treated me like a … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 15, 2018: HARD TO LET GO PART 2
February 14, 2018 – Hard to let go part 1 Today, I did not teach the pupils. I was there to help my teacher and to say goodbye to them. I did not tell them that this would be the second to the last day of staying in Bunga Bangsa Islamic School and to be … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 14, 2018: HARD TO LET GO PART 1
February 13, 2018 – The Final Verdict The day has come. This is the time when I will be evaluated on how I performed as a pre-service teacher. Well I got traumatized by my previous final demonstration when I was still in the Philippines when I used a powerpoint presentation because during that time, there … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 13, 2018: THE FINAL VERDICT
February 12, 2018 – Hitting two birds in one stone Teaching these children was not difficult. Indeed, there is a language barrier but if you know your pupils and you know how to adjust to them especially to their conditions, there is an ease of teaching. During the Cambridge time, the lesson was about a … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 12, 2018: HITTING TWO BIRDS IN ONE STONE
February 9, 2018 – Dance! Dance! Dance! When you want the pupils learn the culture, let them see it and do it after. Indonesia is a country with rich heritage. Every island has a culture to be proud of their culture also consist of dances. During thematic, the topic in SBdP was about the regional … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 9, 2018: DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!
February 8, 2018 – Getting their attention Attention is what you need to get from the pupils for them to listen and participate. Sometimes, it is difficult to catch their attention but the curriculum of Bunga Bangsa helps the teachers to catch pupil’s attention because the themes are relatable. This time the theme is chocolates. … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 8, 2018: GETTING THEIR ATTENTION
February 7, 2018 – Be creative! The creativity of one’s output depends on the eyes of the creator. I believe that pupils are unique. They have differences: perspectives, learning styles, attitudes and a lot more. Their creativity would also vary. Today, I let the class made a birthday party invitation. Before the activity, I asked … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 7, 2018: BE CREATIVE
February 6, 2018 - Lesson reconstruction The goal in the class is to achieve the objectives by the pupil’s tasks but how can pupils help in achieving the goals if the tasks are not interesting enough? The day has come that I need to make my own lesson plans in Cambridge and Thematic. The school … Continue reading TEACHING PRACTICE – FEBRUARY 6, 2018: LESSON RECONSTRUCTION
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