stressful days before practical

My partner Ashilla and I were still searching for a house near by our school, SMK (P) TAMAN PETALING. But we were not lucky enough because we could not find any until 30th august which makes me feel so frustrated. I really don't know what else i should do. After the briefing we went to several places to look for rental but we couldn't get. the next day we decided to go to the school first and meet our mentor. we reached there around 10.30am and the school compound looked so empty and silent. we were thinking whether its a holiday or not. We went in to the office and after a few minutes our mentor came in. we greeted her and she welcomed us with a smile. The school is actually having their celebration of the Independence Day. She brought us to the staff room and explained what we need to do, on how to write a record book, the dress code and so on. Both of us will be teaching respectively Form 2 and Form 4 students. We have to wait until Monday to get the timetable of the classes that we are going to handle. The thing is, the four classes have different teachers and we will be observed by them as well. hmm.. Whatever it is, I should just follow the track and listen to them. Hopefully I will be able to do it. The meeting was only about 20minutes and we decided to go back as our mentor said that we should come on Monday and report our selves to the principal. The worst part is, when I went out from the office, there were so many Indian students which I really did not expect at all. Hmm I think I should be more calm looking into this group. Anyway, its all in the game. Let us treasure this moments with positive mind. Thank to God finally, we managed to find a room near by the area.
I hope that i can handle both classes well as I have heard that the students are quite good. Hmm chaiyoo... we can do it..
To all my friends, I hope that we all can do our best for this practical. All the best to all of you and for me as well. Take care all and hope we can achieve our targets.

I Can Do It, Nothing Is Impossible.

SMJK Katholik Petaling Jaya

I was really shocked and excited at the same time upon knowing which school i am suppose to teach during my practical. I was too afraid until i can't really digest all the information that was given during the briefing. As soon as the briefing was over, my friends and i straight away went to the school that we are assigned to, as it only takes about 7 minutes journey from my  college that i was staying in.

As soon as we reached the school, we met the school's senior assistant and introduced ourselves. Later on, we are brought to meet the headmaster of the school. All the teachers in that school was really friendly and the students were really polite as every time we bump into any student, they will surely bow down to us and smile.

However, i am still feeling very nervous because the school is one of the best school in this district. They didn't even give me the timetable of my lessons yet and i am not able to prepare anything to teach. I just can hope for the best and pray hard so that everything will be just fine.

Good Luck to everyone!!! :)

Reminder

Hi Leaves,

Just a reminder for all to post before Teaching Practice begins and for you to post based on the guidelines/questions I posed in my last post. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT write as you wish without considering the questions I posed and DO NOT write 2-3 sentences in this blog. It will not be counted as relevant enough for this blog community.

AA

I Know I Can Do This..

After we had our practicum briefing on the 29th August, all of us included me, Ieza, Sophie and Ma Fei decided to go to the school the day after. All of us got posted at SMK Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar. It is the place where we will be teaching and confronting different types of students behavior for the next 3 months.

I promised the girls to meet them at 8am in front of the school gate but you know what? I overslept and only woke up when Ieza called me at 8am >.< It never happened to me before and I was frantic but I did showered that morning.. hehe (p/s: please sleep early and always have enough rest and get everything prepared the night before you go to school. I have learnt my lesson)

We arrived at the school around 8.50 in the morning. At first, we weren't warmly welcome by one of the teachers but later, I found out that she is friendly. It's just that her style is like that and she is the discipline teacher. She welcomed us and wish us good luck as she's leaving to Singapore at noon. See? sometimes, first impression doesn't mean anything. 

We waited until 9.30am because the students and the teachers are having National Day Celebration. We managed to meet the principal, Pn. Nooraini and have a talk with her. All of us introduced ourselves and reported duty to her as well. She did gave us some advises on how to tackle and handle the students. Then, she asked one of the teachers, Cik Atikah to arrange our place at the staff room. I'll be with Sophie and Ieza with Ma Fei. It is easy in that way because we believe that we'll be assisting each other and to have a better communication, not just among us but might as well with all the teachers and students. Later on, the principal assigned the CC (Chief Clerk) to show us around the school compound. I would say that it is a beautiful school. The school compound wasn't hilly but as usual, each block have 4 floors. Just like in our faculty.

As we walk around, I noticed that some students are staring at us, curiously and anxiously. Some of them were nice and they are greeting us warmly. 

After that, we spent 30 minutes in the staff room and getting ourselves familiarize with the teachers and our desk while waiting for the Administration Senior Assistant, Pn. Siti Sarimah to come back from her meeting outside. We had a talk with one of the mentor, Miss Ranee and other teachers as well. The senior teachers were teasing us and they are so happening. The staff room are noisy with their voices but I think it is a good thing :).

We met Pn. Siti and she assigned us our classes. I was assigned to teach Form 1 Jujur and 2 Jujur. I got 2 classes. I was told that students proficient in English for both classes are above average. That is making me more nervous. We got our schedule right away with the help of Pn. Umi. I got no class on Thursday but I was reminded that I might be given duty to relief some classes and help out with some admin stuffs. 

Until now, I could not put my heart at ease because I have no idea what types of students I'll be facing, can I have a good classroom control?, will the students listens well to me? how can I tackle their hearts to make my practicum period memorable for me and for the students?.. all of these questions keeps playing on my mind and I do have one thing that bother me the most, my physical appearance!!.. I try not to think about it but I am afraid that the students use it to hold and push me down. Whatever it is, I'll not let my physical appearance affect my self-confidence and be the reason for the students to step over me. I'll give it my best try regardless of what circumstances waits before me. 

Besides that, the principal told us that she will introduce us to the whole school during an assembly this coming Monday. I was terrified thinking what expression should I give? Be serious? or Big Smile? on my face. I am afraid but I realized that I have to go through this, no other options and what I can do is I will try my best. I'll do my best and give everything I can for this upcoming 3 months.

I am sorry that my post is a bit lengthy but somehow, it put my heart at ease to let my comrades know about my feeling and knowing that we'll be supporting and helping each other all the way long.

I Know I Can Do This and We All Can Do This. Believe in Yourself and ALL THE BEST.

Be Cool, Be Strong

Sek. Men (J) Keb. Katholik
30 August 12

It was a busy day for us. Without doubt that I became a real question asker, but luckily our mentor was very patient to explain everyting. 

We spent 4 hours in the school. Teachers and students felt very curious about this two Chinese grils walking around the corridor. Most students were staring at us through the windows even they were having a class. I felt bashful but still I told my friend: Be Cool~ Be Cool~

After the first visit, I had a rough impression to the school as well as the students there. Hope I can make it well on Monday! Hope everyone do it well on Monday!!Be Strong Everybody!! Good Luck!!!

-Ma Jing

Please be nice with me..

SMJK Katholik Petaling Jaya..

I just hope that i will be able to breathe until the very last minutes of my teaching practical..
Good Luck to me and to all my friends as well..
Chaiyokk!! (^^,)

Challenge Accepted !!!

Howdy Comrades !!!

After our briefing this morning, Fahrul & I decided to pay an informal visit to our school, SMK La Salle which is situated not far from UM. 

The 'amazing' part was, our informal visit turned to be formal for the school admins. They were looking at us as if we committed serious crime and was about to send to the gallows (I'm not being dramatic, hahaha) and it all was because we were clad with jeans and t-shirts and the principal, before leaving us to the Senior Assistant for Evening Session told me that "First Impression is the Last Impression". I felt like pointing a revolver on my head as I finally made someone to degrade not me but my beloved University of Malaya but life have to be continued and bitter is not always poison.

Our day was made up a bit a the Senior Assistant of the Evening session, Miss Yap as she was nice to us and explained about our future journey and she even prepared our timetable by then. I am given a form 2 class and a "peralihan" class which means the class for those who did not do well in their primary 6 and Fahrul is given both form 2 classes. Miss Yap told us that the discipline of students in that school is "very, very, very, very.... how do we say it ah?" and at that time, the discipline master came by and he told us "oh, you have less period, so i guess you guys can handle the 'pengganas'(terrorist)... and i was like (in my mind) "Wowo ho sailor, you may want to hold your horses" (hahaha) and that answered the discipline issues I guess, anyway assumptions is no good.

Miss Yap interviewed us on our experience in Co-Curriculum activities and by split seconds we were given task to have some karaoke sessions, drama, public speaking and singing competition. It was a great task but we would be doing it after the final examinations and for now, we have to first build up our 'repo' and I'm already selecting my best attire for coming Monday and as Fahrul posted and what I think, its Challenge Accepted (credit to HIMYM series). Time will fly fast and what is in my mind and plate now is to give my best shot, be a bro to my bro Fahrul (It means help each other) and uphold UM.

ps: Thank you so much Dr.Adele, for me it was not briefing this morning but was a motivation session.

Good Luck Comrades !!!!!

Malik Syam (Harimau MalayaBorneo is my blog name, hihi)

Calm Down

It was good to have met all of you just awhile ago at Arif. As the briefing for Teaching Practice went on, many questions popped from you about many things related to Teaching Practice. I'm really glad we had the chance to have the discussion just now. For those who missed the session, do speak to others who were present. Whatever it is, I know how you feel: be calm,stay positive, stay focused, plan, plan plan. To fight the enemy, you must know the enemy well. Not that the students or teachers are enemies but..you need to go with such a mind. The more prepared you are, the better it'll be. I promise you.

Okay. For your first reflection, share with us, what is in your mind. What are your expectations? What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you? How do you think you will face your new 'abode': the school? What kind of strategies do you have in mind in preparation for the coming week as you begin Teaching Practice? Shahrul, George, Fahmi and Syazwan....relax..take it easy..a lot of prayers and be positive. You WILL be fine. After all, they are just kids who need a lot of support and help.

I wish everybody a lot of luck and love. Prayers with you always! Have fun!

Welcome New Leaves!

Hello Hello! Im very happy to welcome you into this community. There will be a lot to discuss and share on this blog platform and I look forward to witness the collaboration that should take place during this semester as you go to schools for Teaching Practice. I encourage you to post and leave comments for every post and hope to see you develop your knowledge theoretically as well as in practice within this blog. Good luck!