Week 6

(September 15-19, 2014)

It’s been 6 weeks now!

My Accomplishments

I must say I am still surviving in my practice teaching and still kicking. :D

During this week, I was always making lesson plans and instructional materials for my class. Some of my lessons went smooth but I was struggling with my other lessons. Honestly speaking, I’m having a hard time in grammar. I may be an English teacher but sometimes I commit mistakes and I always do my job to correct myself.  That’s why I must say I did accomplish something worthy this week and I am very happy… :D Happy

HAMAZING!

My Significant Experiences

I am happy with my accomplishments this week and my experiences were amazing. Though sometimes I get depress with my other sections but I’m always making sure that I am not going to affect my other class with the depression I am feeling.

I also thought of telling my critique teacher about not entering her advisory class anymore because I am tired of handling them. Every time I handle them, I always get mad and sermon them (in a nice way) the best I can just to tell them how difficult it is to teach if no one is listening. Instead of listening as if they want more to just tell stories and gossips with their friends.  I even told them how difficult life would be when they reached college and after college if they have that kind of attitude. Being “happy go lucky” and just depend with their classmates. I was nearly losing control of my temper but I always remind myself that I am a very patient person. Anyways enough with the horror story and let’s proceed to my happy story. HEHEHEhe… well, my last class was I think the closest section to me because it was a jolly class. Though they are noisy and “makulit” they always make me laugh and smile. Last Thursday, they greeted me “Happy Teachers Day” and one of them gave me two Mangosteen fruit, sOoo sweet. They are also helpful and “kunyareng sweet” because after class they help me fix my things and help me carry them even the smallest thing I have. Even if I refuse they will get my things forcefully and told me “Okay lang ma’am ayaw ka naming mahirapan… mabigat ang mga to ma’am..” (kahit hindi naman) That’s why I am letting them do it instead of arguing with them. HAhhhaha.. Very Sweet!

Something To Cherish

My Insights

Teaching with a diverse class is sometimes frustrating and amazing because you’ll get to know the different attitude and characteristics of each student that will help you understand your students in the future especially if you have your own advisory class. It is not always about the horror they let you experience but also the fun and joy they give you that someday you will cherish. That’s why every time I think of us leaving soon, its breaking my heart, seriously. And I think I am breaking the rule of having professional distance though I have to let them feel and know that they have to respect me and see me as their teacher and not just a friend or a big sister. Because who can resist a class that is so sweet and always having a good atmosphere though they make a loud noise but once you stop talking and just stare at them they will suddenly stop and listen to you. That’s why I have to make my stay a wonderful one.

Another Problem, mate!

Problem

This week I had fewer problems, but still the same with my previous problem. I feel like I am starting to know how to manage my class but I have to give more effort. Still needs improvement when it comes to classroom management. My critique told me to always be attentive in calling the attention of my students who are not listening especially those who are at the back. Also, I am struggling with my grammar lessons because I myself am not that confident about my grammar so how will I teach them the proper one?!

 Always Be Optimistic

Solution

Yes, as I have said, I have to give more effort to manage my class and think of a way or strategies to make them listen to me. I don’t have actually problem when it comes to participation because some of them wants to recite even if their answers are a bit far from the question they always try their best so that is commendable. When it comes to not being confident in my grammar lessons, I have to read more books and ask help to my co-teachers if I didn't understand something. I think that’s the best way I can do for now. :D

The Priority

My Goal

My goal for next week is to try to manage my class properly, to have at least 2-3 rated lesson plans, to teach and impart learning to my students in a very active way and to prepare myself for the upcoming observation of our supervising instructor. Wish us LUCK!