UPON WINGS OF CHANGE

Being a teacher isn't just about being a degree holder or passing all the other examinations. It is about having the courage to transmit your learning and being able to help young people. And being a teacher is a long way run, you are about to wear a crown because you will have your own kingdom. You will lead a thousand of people who will someday could be an ambassador of change.

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A week after staying in the school, (January 29, 2019) I had my first teaching assistance in class 7E. Inside the classroom, I have noticed that teachers are more focused on what's on the book. They rely on the textbooks that help and guide them in their teaching. They usually don't use visual materials. Addition, the students also have worksheets to be answered according to the topic that will be discussed. I have seen that they focused more on giving the students tasks and assignments than discussion and lectures. I am a little bit shocked because it is not the way I used to see.

The teacher would ask the students first to answer all the tasks in their book related to the topic that is to be discussed and later on when they already finished, the teacher would just explain and give short examples and afterwards will check the activities given.

Sometimes, every time the class hours end, the teacher evaluate and assess the students work individually by asking which part majority got the mistakes so the students will be corrected and I think that was the most important thing. To help and at the same time encourage the students that making mistakes is not a synonym for being not good enough.

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Upon observing, I have realized that letting the students to discover first on their own would help them to grow and learn better. However, I'm also amazed how the learning environment is conducive to learning. Students are comfortable enough to study and didn't bother their surroundings. All the classrooms are well-ventilated and air-conditioned. There are also whiteboards present in each classrooms as well as speakers that connected to the main office and LCD that can be also used in teaching.

Multiple observations and assistance happened. My observation was one week straight. (29th of January - 2nd of February) By that, I've got to know the students better and deeper. I always try to make a connection so they won't feel any barriers between us just because I'm not one of them. Little did I know, going to every class is the only thing that made me more excited about every day and does completed it well. But my observation and assistance were not stopped inside the four corners of each classrooms. Because true learning happens outside.

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