“Always be at your best, not only during your final demo”
I remember our supervisor saying something similar to that and he’s right. Every teaching a teacher will do must always be about the learners and not about them. I tried my best to do that in all the classes I handled however, I think I still am not fully developed to fully live it out. April 20, 2023 marks the final day for me at the JHS and although I know I’m gonna miss this place, I am more aware of the fact that I need to also move forward. 9:40 am, I had my discussion with the fourth section of Grade 7 and as usual, this science section did not disappoint with their performance. At first I felt intimidated by them but as time passed, I felt more and more at ease with them. Some of them are sleepy but as the lesson went on, I noticed how no one has their head laid on their armchair as all of their eyes are either on their book or at me. After the lesson, we had a picture taking.
Finally, it’s time, 2:40 pm, my final demo and the both of our supervisors who were supposed to observe us were not available as they are busy with their own responsibilities. I was asked to instead record my whole session and make our supervisor watch however, none of my classmates were available at that time to help me record. I am panicking on the inside but I tried to relax as I know I can use the wall and some stacks of books to record myself. With the help of my CT, the set up is complete and I pressed the record button then record. However, I made a mistake when I didn’t record when I checked the attendance and the opening prayer which is also an important element in teaching. With that being done, I finished my class just few minutes before the time and we had time to take a group photo. With my discussion on the other hand, I felt happy that the learners are all active and it seems like having a stamp with me is a good idea to motivate more to recite. Another crisis occurred in the middle of my discussion and that is the fact that I am loosing my voice. I find it hard to talk and so I occasionally stop to gulp or drink more water. Although the demo seemed a success, I felt so unsatisfied with it because I felt like I didn’t give it my all and that it wasn’t enough however, I also felt like a weight is lifted off my shoulders as my final demo is done.
Indeed, learning is about the learners and a future teacher, it is my job to make sure that the students learned what they need in the long run. It is my job to teach them not only lectures but also valuable life lessons. With my time at the JHS, I hope at least a little, I managed to do just that.
An entry of a Student-Teacher 