Tuesday 12th May 2009 was the day when I for the first time stood in front of a class in a school. I was doing a teaching demonstration for the process to be a teacher in the ‘Tiara Bangsa School’ which is located in East Jakarta. The school arranged me to perform the demo for grade 4 students. The class was named ‘Grade 4 Blue’.
As I stood before them, I took the time given to me by the supervisor and I started the lesson. I was assigned to teach Bahasa for that demo. To run my strategy, I have prepared media to stimulate their thinking; the media are origami models. There were eight models, but only four that I used after I counted the students to be put in groups of three and four. They were surprised as I showed the models.
Then, I asked them to make a writing regarding to the models. It could be a story, a poem, a description, or anything they like to write. At first they were not sure what to write. So I came to each of the groups. I made many suggestions of what they could write as they did also ask me some questions. The class gave good responds. They could use the models effectively.
Later on the supervisor regarded me and approved my method. He asserted that what I have given to them made them able to enjoy the lesson. However, of course there were several things that I need to pay attention. He said that I have to be clearly explained what they should to write as he also noticed that some students not know what to write at the beginning. I agreed with him. Nevertheless, he praised the way I teach.
So far, I have done three demonstrations in three schools. The other two were not with students but with some teachers, and in different field of studies. One said to me that what I have been through will get me to where I want to be. Thank you.
YYDW
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