Teacher Sarah's Practicum Tales: Adventures in Adventure

DAY 41 25 September 2023 Finally, Monday has arrived. I've been looking forward to it with a mix of trepidation and enthusiasm. Today marks my first observation with Ms. Li, my school mentor. I have to admit that I was somewhat nervous as I entered the classroom. However, as the day went on, I realized that the experience had more potential than I had first realized. The class today focused on improving reading skills, and the subject amazing trip to Morocco. My personal connection to the subject matter made the session interesting and enjoyable. My nervousness subsided as the pupils seemed enthralled with the stories I told. The comments from Ms. Li was a goldmine of knowledge. She was loving and motherly, and she gave me helpful criticism to help me get better. She had a firm teaching style, yet I could still feel that she genuinely wanted to help and mentor me as I developed as a teacher. Her background as a teacher was evident when she gave me insightful notes and knowledge tha...

DAY 36 18 September 2023 Monday blues hit again as I kicked off Week 8 with the school assembly. Following the assembly, my schedule called for a class with 4 Beta, but a twist of events unfolded. My mentor wanted to review their previous exam answers, so she stepped in to handle the class while I assisted in this session. It was a different yet insightful start to the day. After school, my role shifted to observer mode. I divided my attention between the school band and my choral speaking team, both diligently preparing for their upcoming performances on October 2nd. The dedication and hard work of these students gave me confidence that their performances would shine.  Once I had finished with these students, it was time for a quick shopping trip to AEON Maluri. I needed to gather some items to create a hamper, a special surprise for my students, in preparation for their roleplay session next Wednesday. I planned to present this hamper to the best-performing group, adding an ext...

DAY 31 11 September 2023 Ah, Monday—the day when the week begins anew—and this time, it brought with it something special: picture day. The theme for today was red chilli, and the entire school was draped in vibrant shades of crimson. As someone who usually steers clear of bright colours, this was quite a challenge for me. The sea of red was dizzying, but it was heartwarming to see everyone come together in the same hue. Maybe next time we can opt for a more soothing colour, I thought. As the day progressed, it felt like any other day at first. But then something extraordinary happened. I began practicing with my choral speaking team—a passion of mine since my early school days. It's been years since I actively participated in such activities, and the chance to relive it with my students felt surreal. I've always dreamt of sharing these experiences with my students, knowing the joys and bonds formed in a team. Today, that dream became a reality. Rehearsing with the choral spea...

DAY 26 4 September 2023 The school holiday has ended and happy get back to school everyone! Today's Monday Blues hit different than before after a week of holiday. However, I have prepared all of my lessons during my break so I felt so excited to meet them. My morning starts with the opening ceremony for academic month. I was in charged for the performance during the closing ceremony. I decided to do a choral speaking. Hopefully we can start with the practice as soon as possible. For today's lesson, i taught 4 Beta grammar. I taught them past perfect simple and past perfect continuous.    Later that night, i prepared my materials for tomorrow's lesson. DAY 27 5 September 2023 Morning world! It's day 27, and today I have class with my Form 3 students. I have had class with them for the last two periods, but I received relief during the sixth period. Since I am too lazy to walk away, I just ask Cg. Izudin, the teacher who relieves the seventh period, that I'll take ov...