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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL WEEK 1

( 13 th April 2015 till 17th April 2015)

STUENT!S NA"E # A$UL A%I% AFKAR $IN "O& RAWI

'ROU # IS" TESL JANUAR 2013

SC&OOL!S NA"E # SK TA"AN TUN R IS"AIL (1)

ATE # 1*T& ARIL 2015

Problem

This is the first week of my practicum and also my very first practicum. I did my practicum at

Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (! which is located at near "ne #tama. I am

responsible in teaching year $ Intan. Plus% my cooperative teacher is Puan &oslina 'inti

ohd )oor. I managed to meet her and also had time to do *ice breaking+ session. ,ven

though Puan &oslina has been very kind and friendly to me% I still feel nervous as this is my

first time doing practicum. -urthermore% there were many uestions that I have asked myself

and it always worried me. -or e/ample% will I be able to meet my lecturer and my cooperative

teacher+s e/pectations0 1ill I be able to carry out what I have planned successfully0 2ow

will the students react to my teaching and learning activities0 In addition% I managed to

observe my cooperative teacher during the fourth day of school.

3nalysis

In my opinion% the problem may arise due to the lack of mental and physical preparation in

facing all the obstacles to meet my vision of becoming a great teacher with e/ceptional

ualities. Thus% it is crystal clear that I do not have e/perience and I need to work hard in

order to e/cel in my career. I could learn from the dedicated and enthusiastic lecturers of

IP'3% my cooperative teacher or from the senior ,nglish teachers in SK Taman Tun Dr

Ismail (! who are always ready to lend their hands. In my opinion% the microteaching

session that I used to do during my study can help me to e/cel in my teaching as it helps me

to do the preparation before entering the class.


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Suggestions -or Improvement

There are several ways that could be done to overcome the problem mentioned earlier4

• I must make a proper mental and physical preparation by reading a lot of materials

related to motivation and pedagogical approaches in education.

• I need to seek help and support from my supervising lecturer% my cooperative teacher%

the senior teachers or those who are more e/perienced% to discuss on the best way to

overcome my problems and an/ieties. I need to have faith in myself.

• I have to learn to cope with the new 5atmosphere6 by taking it positively to ensure that I

can manage my core business successfully even though I undergo loads of obstacles

and have too many commitments to meet. I will not let any of these problems bog me

down. I have to be strong and persevere despite of having tonnes of school workload

and time constraint due to the lack of opportunity to focus on my practicum duty.• I need to re7schedule my time management in order to carry out my responsibilities

efficiently. If I cannot do my work during the day% then I will do it in the middle of the night.

Duration

I will try to overcome my problems as soon as possible8 that is prior to week two of

practicum. I reali9e that if I am unable to manage the ma:or problems that I am facing this

week% it could :eopardi9e my capability of performing my practicum duty and delivering the

teaching and learning activity effectively. The problems can also interrupt other crucial tasks

that I need to carry out in school.

3ssessment "f Success

I will need the assistance from my supervising lecturer% cooperating teacher and practicum

mates to assess the effectiveness and success of my handling the problems. I will also need

to do some self7 assessment to solve these matters.

-urther 3ction

I will think of ways to deal with my problems from time to time. I will always seek guidance

and help from my supervising lecturer and cooperative teacher who have been wonderful

assistance so far. I will also ask for advice and support from other teachers% and not

forgetting my beloved family8 to make sure that my problems can be overcame.

;onclusion < &eflection


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,very cloud has a silver lining. I will work hard and do my level best in order to become a

great teacher in the near future. 3ccording to =oshua =. arine% 5Challenges are what make

life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful .6

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( 20 th ARIL 2015 till 26th ARIL 2015 )




ATE # 25T& ARIL 2015

Problem

This week% I have some problem in preparing my lesson plan. This is because I still do not

acuire the enough skill to do the lesson plan uickly. It is hard to device the teaching and

learning activity so that it will coincide with the curriculum specifications and the learning

ob:ectives stipulated in the lesson plan. Plus% I also have problem in finding the ideas that

can be implemented into my teaching and learning session. I really hope that I can make my

pupils en:oy and at the same time get the new knowledge.

1hen preparing my lesson plan% I have a lot of uestions and doubts popping into my mind8

Is the activity suitable for my students0 1hat should I plan for the ;losure stage0 The Set

Induction stage takes only $7> minutes% but why did I take forever to come out with a suitable

activity0 Does the activity provide a lead7in to the ne/t activity0 2ow and where should I

apply the strategies and ideas suggested by the reference books and the websites that I

referred to0 Does my lesson ob:ectives can be achieved0 "n top of that% I need to prepare

the teaching aids that will complement my lesson plan% which is also time consuming.

I also have problem in managing my class+ discipline level as most of the pupils are very

active and talk so much. Plus% there are pupils who refused to participate during the teaching

and learning activity.

3nalysis

y short of ideas in finding the best method to be implemented in my teaching and learning

activity may be due to my lack of e/perience and efficacy in developing a good lesson plan. I

also have problem in preparing the lesson plan as I admit I am not a creative teacher

trainee.


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• I must read a lot of materials related to motivation and pedagogical approaches in

education.

• I need to seek help and support from my supervising lecturer% my cooperating teacher%


overcome my difficulties.

• Do a lot of homework in how to devise an e/cellent lesson plan.

• anage my time wisely.

• Introduce classroom rules.

•Devise interesting activities

• Provide more pupils7centred activities

Duration

I will try to overcome my problems soonest possible8 that is prior to week three of practicum.

I reali9e that if I am unable to manage these problems immediately% the situation might spoil

and :eopardi9e the achievement of the learning ob:ectives in the teaching and learning

activity that is planned in the daily lesson plan.


I will need the assistance from my supervising lecturer% cooperative teacher and colleagues

to assess the effectiveness and success of my handling the problems. I will also need to do

some self7 assessment to solve these matters.

-urther 3ction

In the preparation of a daily lesson plan% I need to be resourceful in planning activities which

will suit the curriculum specifications and the learning ob:ectives within the time stipulated. I

will always seek guidance and help from my supervising lecturer and cooperative teacher

who have been very helpful and motivating.



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I spent an inordinate amount of time writing neatly organi9ed lesson plans. I think it is good

because it forces me to think about things like how long an activity should take% what the

goal is% and what kind of interaction it involves. 3ccording to Katie% a T,-? teacher% in her

article 5?esson Plans4 Tips for )ew Teachers6% teachers do need to prepare. I also will learn

and do a lot of work to learn how to manage my classroom+s discipline from my supervising

lecturer% cooperative teacher and also from others as classroom management is essential in

ensuring a productive lesson.

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( 27 th ARIL 2015 till 1ST "A 2015 )



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ATE # 2N "A 2015

Problem

It was already week three but I still have problem with choosing the right activities for the

teaching and learning sessions. This is because I noticed that during some of my activities

there were pupils who were participating while the others remain silent or do their own work.

Sometimes I spent hours thinking the right activities to suit my pupils+ learning styles. Plus% I

also have to think the activities that can make my ?I)#S pupils participate. 2owever% the

most important thing for me is to devise a meaningful lesson and at the same time my pupils

can en:oy the lesson. I also worried that my teaching styles can make my pupils get boring

and fed up with me. Plus% I still have problem in keeping my pupils focus on their task and

behave during the lesson. 'esides% I also have problem in controlling my nervous when I am

being observed by my cooperative teacher or my supervising lecturer.

3nalysis

The problem continues to e/ist because I still lack in devising an interesting activities for my

pupils. Plus% I also still have problem in controlling my pupils+ behaviour because I still lack in

e/perience in handling the misbehaviour pupils. The problem also still e/ist because pupils

still do not aware about the classroom rules that I have underlined. In addition% I also noticed

that my pupils were very motivated in participating especially during set induction as I usually

starts my lesson by playing games. -urthermore% I also noticed that some of the pupils starts

to misbehave if they found the activities that I have conducted are boring and too easy for

them. In contrary% it also happens to the pupils who are less proficient in ,nglish. 1hen the

pupils who are less proficient in ,nglish found that my lesson is uite challenging% they will

start to refuse to participate and do their own work. 2owever% I managed to found the activity

that can make most of the pupils to participate which is *mi/ and match+. I noticed that most

of the pupils really en:oying the activity and even the less proficient in ,nglish really love the

activity. In addition% I also noticed that the pupils really motivated when I introduced *I7think+

tools to them.




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• I need to make an in7depth thinking while preparing for the activity to be implemented in

my teaching and learning session. I have to imagine the real situation and ask myself%

52ow will the students respond towards this activity06

• I need to implement and devise more student7centred activities.

•I have to make a lot of research by referring to plenty of reference books and the internetbefore coming up with an activity.

• I need to discuss with my supervising lecturer and also cooperative teacher before

conducting a lesson.

• I need to control my nervous when I am being observed by my supervising lecturer or

cooperative teacher.

Duration

I will try to overcome my problems as soon as possible as ne/t week is my last week of

practicum. I am aware that if I am unable to manage these problems immediately% the

situation might spoil and :eopardi9e the achievement of the learning ob:ectives in the

teaching and learning activity that is planned in the daily lesson plan.


I will need the assistance from my supervising lecturer% cooperative teacher and my

practicum mates to assess the effectiveness and success of my handling the problems. I will

also need to do some reflection upon my teaching.

-urther 3ction

I need to implement more student7centred activities in order to keep my pupils+ motivation

level. I also need to make my pupils aware about the classroom rules and will make sure

they adhere to the rules. I also need to devise more *i7think+ tools activity as m pupils really

love the activity. I need to be resourceful in planning activities which will suit the curriculum

specifications and the learning ob:ectives within the time stipulated. I will always seek

guidance and help from my supervising lecturer% my cooperating teacher and other

colleagues who have been wonderful assistance so far. I need to be bold in trying new ideas

and be optimist by giving my students chances to get involved in the new activities.


I reali9e that I need to learn more and work very hard to prepare myself in facing obstacles

and challenges in becoming a successful ,nglish teacher. I always have to remind myself that trial and error goes a long way towards perfecting my teaching style. 5?augh at yourself%


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but don@t ever aim your doubt at yourself. 'e bold. 1hen you embark for strange places%

don@t leave any of yourself safely on shore. 2ave the nerve to go into une/plored territory.6

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( 6th ",4 2015 till th ",4 2015 )



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ATE # th ",4 2015

Problem

This week I did revision with the pupils as they will sit for their e/amination ne/t week. I did

revision on *Arowing Plants+ as I feel that the pupils need to focus on the topic more. There is

no ma:or problem e/cept classroom management. I also still have problem in managing the

time during preparing the lesson plan and during the teaching and learning session.

3nalysis

The difficulties of preparing a lesson plan and classroom management are due to my lack of

e/perience and efficacy in organi9ing my time.



• I must learn more from the senior teachers on how they control their classroom.

• I need to seek help and support from my supervising lecturer% my cooperating teacher%


overcome my difficulties.

• I need to re7schedule my time management in order to carry out my responsibilities

efficiently. I will grab every opportunity that permits me to give more focus on the

teaching and learning activity.

Duration

I will try to overcome my problems soonest possible as I need to prepare myself for the ne/t

phases of practicum.


I will need the assistance from my supervising lecturer% cooperative teacher and colleagues

to assess the effectiveness and success of my handling the problems. I will also need to do

some self7 assessment to solve these matters.

-urther 3ction

In the preparation of a daily lesson plan% I need to be resourceful in planning activities which

will suit the curriculum specifications and the learning ob:ectives within the time stipulated. I

will always seek guidance and help from my supervising lecturer and cooperating teacher

who have been wonderful assistance so far.


3s a teacher% I need to increase my knowledge on how to save time without sacrificing the

uality of my teaching. I need to learn how to manage my classroom as it is vital to have aproper classroom management. In addition% =ennifer 1agaman in her article 5"rgani9ation


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and Time anagement for Teachers6 stated that organi9ing our work and prioriti9ing our time

will help us catch up% keep up and even get ahead in our busy life as a teacher. ?astly%

5Don@t agoni9e. "rgani9e.6 B -lorynce Kennedy

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( 26th F+r.,r4 2016 till 2th F+r.,r4 2106 )

STUENT!S NA"E # &A%"AN $IN "O&A""A


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'ROU # IS" TESL

SC&OOL!S NA"E # SK USJ 12

ATE # 2T& FE$RUAR 2016

Problem

This week% I am having problem dealing with the time management when conducting

activities during the teaching and learning session in class. The problem was related to

students+ involvement in the activities that was planned in class. The students were

cooperative and putting a lot of efforts in carrying out the activities that were assigned to

them. 2owever% the class has been a little too noisy when everybody wanted to answer a

uestion at the same time especially during the brainstorming activity. -urthermore% students

were unable to keep up with the time allotted to complete the activities that have been given8

particularly in group work activities. This matter has interrupted the flow of teaching andlearning session.

3s a person who is new in teaching ,nglish% I knew that it is not easy to plan an activity for

the students. 1hen I plan a lesson% I always assume that students will be able to do the

activities that I have planned within the time allocated. 'ut when the lesson was tested% I

found that my assumption was wrong as students reuired more time to do the activity. -or

instance% this week I planned an activity in which students% in groups% were only reuired to

write only five sentences in C minutes based on a picture of a flood scene. 1hen the lesson

was tested to my class% 'estari% I found that most students were having difficulties to write

even one sentence even though I have given words that they could use to help them comeup with a sentence. They were not able to complete their work on time. Since I was running

out of time% only two groups were able to present their work. 3fter the two groups had

finished with their presentation% I merely corrected their work without even e/plaining their

mistakes as there was not enough time to do so.

3nalysis

This problem e/ists because I was being very soft to students in terms of keeping up with

the time in doing the activities in the teaching and learning session. In addition% I felt that I

have failed to give clear and accurate instructions prior to the activities. This has caused

students to have difficulties in carrying out the activities because they did not get a clear picture of what they were supposed to do.

The problem worsens when some students in groups have different opinions and

disagreements in completing a task. I guess that since they are still kids% they are being

intolerant% defensive% hard7headed and opinionated. 3s a result of their immature behaviour%

they were not able to solve their 5dispute6 and finish the task within the given time because

they refused to give and take. The only things that they could do to solve their

disagreements were by uarrelling% pointing fingers% making long faces and in the end

refusing to continue their work. The time given to complete their work was :ust wasted and

flew away like dust.


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Some groups were having difficulties in writing even a sentence. I found that these groups

were too scared to make mistakes and kept asking me whether or not the sentences were

correct. I knew that as a teacher who acts as a facilitator% I should be there whenever my

students need me during the teaching and learning activity but in this situation I felt that

things went overboard. They have really annoyed me and tried my patience. ,ven though I

have reassured them that their work was going to be checked later% they continued to bugme to check their answers. 1ere the students showing good signs of having much interest

and enthusiasm in the activity0 I am still vague with the answer but all I can say is% their

attitude has caused them to work e/ceeding the time limit and hindered them from

completing their work.



• I should be firm with students when it comes to work within the time limits. I should

always remind students about keeping up with the time allocated.

• I should give simple and clear instructions to students before asking them to carry outcertain task during the teaching and learning session so that they fully understand

what are they reuired to do.

• I need to seek help and support from my supervising lecturer% my cooperating

teacher% the senior teachers or those who are more e/perienced% to discuss on the

best way to overcome my difficulties related to time management and how to handle

peer disagreements in the class.

• I need to inculcate good cooperation and teamwork among students.

• I will continue to do more research from the reference books and the internet to find

the best activities that can be applied in my lessons so that students will not get

bored in learning ,nglish.

Duration

Planning an activity for students of different abilities and dealing with students+ attitudes and

weaknesses are no easy tasks. 2owever% I am sure that all these problems can be

overcome if I continue to work hard to improve my lessons. To be honest% I need to give

myself some time to enhance and develop my teaching skills as planning good lessons

reuire a lot of trials and errors.


3fter having a discussion with my cooperating teacher regarding on the improvements that I

could do with the similar lesson that I had with 'estari% ;ik ahmuroo9ayah had given

some suggestions which I think are interesting and will be attention7grabbing. "ne of the

suggestions is I need to provide uestion prompts that will help students to produce

sentences to describe a picture. She had also suggested that I carry out the 5Aallery 1alk6

activity instead of conventionally asking students to present their work in front of the class as

the latter may cause embarrassments and can be somewhat unnerving to the groups who

presented.

-urther 3ction

3s mentioned earlier% it takes time to be a great teacher. I will continue to do more research

from the reference books and the internet to find the best activities that can be applied in my

lessons so that students will not get bored stiff in learning ,nglish. I will also continue to seek


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help and support from my supervising lecturer% my cooperating teacher% the senior teachers

or those who are more e/perienced% to discuss on the best way to overcome my difficulties

related to time management and how to handle peer disagreements in the class.


1hat makes a good teacher0 This is one of the most common uestions for teachers but theanswers are rarely the same. 3 good teacher% as for me% should improve his


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SC&OOL!S NA"E # SK SETAAK

ATE # 8T& SETE"$ER 2013

Problem

This week was uite e/hausting as I need to run here and there to get all the high priority

work done on time. 3s anticipated% I could not get the practicum portfolio even started.

3nalysis

This problem may e/ist due to my ineffective time management skills. Sometimes% I refuse to

blame CCF on myself when things do not go well as planned because there are certain

time when suddenly so many things need to be accomplished at the same time.



• I should get organi9ed and prioriti9e all my work properly.

• I need to seek help and support from my supervising lecturer% my cooperating

teacher% the senior teachers or those who are more e/perienced% to discuss on the

best way to overcome my difficulties.

• Duration

I will start on my practicum portfolio during the one week school holiday. I may not be able to

complete everything that needs to be placed in the portfolio but at least I will do the weekly :ournal writing.


I will need the assistance from my cooperating teacher and colleagues to assess the

effectiveness and success of my handling the problems. I will also need to do some self7

assessment to solve these matters.

-urther 3ction

I will update my practicum portfolio from time to time and work hard on finishing all my work

on time. I should utili9e every opportunity that comes to complete my work. I try not to

procrastinate in getting all my duty done. I will always seek guidance and help from my

supervising lecturer% my cooperating teacher and other colleagues who have been wonderful

assistance so far.


2onestly% I can sometimes be a bit of a procrastinator. ,very so often% after an e/hausting

day at work% I would get engrossed with -acebook or watch some of my favourite movies

even though I knew that I still have a lot of work to do. ;an I call that procrastination or :ust away of rewarding myself after a long hectic day0 1hatever it is called% the first thing I need to


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do is decide upon my goal. I need to learn to manage my time better. I should not wait until

tomorrow to start. 3s uoted by 3braham ?incoln% EThe leading rule for the lawyer% as for the

man of every other calling% is diligence. ?eave nothing for to7morrow which can be done to7

day.E

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