Expectations From The Student Teaching Program: (Kiggindu & Navimuli, 2009)

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EXPECTATIONS FROM THE STUDENT TEACHING PROGRAM
Finally, the time has come, I, the student teacher (Appendix 1), is now at the
final year of the Bachelor of Secondary Education program. The final year comes
with uneasy tasks and challenges; after all the uneasy tasks and challenges though,
lessons can be learned. I believe that when the battle is harder, the fruit of the hard
work will be so much worth it; this just means that now is the time for me to work
harder in order for me to achieve my goals. The last battle of my student life has
finally come – the practice teaching, which is one of the final requirements in this
program. Practice teaching is an integral component of teacher training which has
the purpose of providing the students with an opportunity to apply their pedagogical
knowledge and skills in practice (Kiggindu & Navimuli, 2009).
As when anyone is starting something new, nervousness is always present.
However, undertaking in such an experience is a major step towards my future
profession, which is teaching; so the student teaching experience makes my
persistence and motivation ever-present. I have a lot of expectations regarding this
student teaching program at Risen Christ Catholic School (RCCS), the cooperating
school (Appendix 2), even before I handed our Endorsement Letter (Appendix 3) to
the coordinator.
I am expecting to have an approachable cooperating teacher whom I could
build positive relationship and collaborate ideas with, which will greatly help in my
teaching. I am hoping that I could apply and practice all the learnings I had from my
beloved alma mater in establishing good classroom management. I was also
expecting to have students with diverse needs and interests and, at the same time, I
am hoping that with the help of my own teaching methodologies, I could meet their
common needs and interests. I hope that I could use varied teaching strategies that
will suit the intelligences of the learners, which will allow the learners to discover their
own learning and will reflect the relevance of it.

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Above all, as a future facilitator of learning, I hope that I could display
professionalism in my stay at Risen Christ Catholic School (RCCS), the cooperating
school, maintaining teaching as the noblest profession.

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REFLECTION ON CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
Today, the 7th day of the first month of the year, classes in Risen Christ
Catholic School started today, so did the practice teaching program. After I handed
my student information sheet (Appendix 4), I was immediately assigned to handle
three different subjects of the students from grade 9-Jonas which are English,
Araling Panlipunan and Filipino. We were told that there will be a rotation that will
occur every two weeks. It will be very challenging for me because I will be
experiencing different adjustments for every two weeks of our teaching; this means
that we would be able to teach every year level. The good thing here is that I will be
able to meet different students with diverse characteristics; thus, observing and
experiencing different levels of students’ capacity.
A conflict surfaced because the assigned cooperating teacher to me handles
the Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) subject, but I was assigned
to handle the subjects English, Filipino and Araling Panlipunan; my schedule did not
include the MAPEH subject. It seems unfair for the cooperating teacher since she’s
the one who would guide me in handling her advisory class. It was good that the
issue was settled immediately.
During the observation phase, I noticed that the cooperating teacher has the
authority inside the classroom, however, even if her classroom management was
good, it seemed like the she comes to class unprepared. She gives the activity to the
students without further checking their progress and/or the result of the activity.
Knowing that the teachers in the K to 12 program serve as the facilitators of learning,
the teacher must guide the progress of the learners and not leave their progress
hanging; the students should also know the relevance of what they are doing.
As per the students, as expected, noise is everywhere. As I looked at the
students, I remembered my high school years. Looking back, I was one of these
students: noisy, messy, and, sometimes, uncontrollable. Some students were active
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and they really paid attention while listening, but there were some who did not. The
other students tend to be shy during recitation, which, I think, was because they were
not comfortable with the language and/or not comfortable with would-be their
answers. Right now is my payback time; this just means that I would be the one who
would conduct the classroom management properly and make the students love
learning. Above all, different strategies must be properly executed in the class to
know what strategy suits each student.
In terms of the learning environment, the classroom was well-ventilated and
was, literally, spacious. The learning environment seems really good for executing
different activities, however, it had no area or shelf for books and other materials.
This was why the books of the students were just scattered anywhere inside the
classroom. Nevertheless, the atmosphere of the classroom could help in promoting
the learning of the students through making the students’ learning comfortably.
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SELF-ASSESSMENT ON READINESS IN ACTUAL TEACHING
Self-assessment is a metacognitive evaluation process wherein the practice
teachers reflect on their own learning. Pre-service teachers assess their personal
learning regarding the teaching profession – on how ready they are in facing the
battle of the actual context of the teaching-learning process. Through the aid of the
guide questions (Appendix 5), I came up with possible methodologies that would suit
the students that I would be handling.
The actual teaching is where I could apply all the principles and practices I
acquired and molded, respectively, during my years at my dear alma mater. It is the
time when I will be trained; when my skills and competencies will be strengthened.
The observation process took place on the first few days of our pre-service training.
Student diversity was evident inside the classroom; I noticed some active students
and some students who enjoy being alone. However, the common denominator of
the students is that they enjoyed engaging activities. Different teaching strategies
must be applied to meet the different needs and interests of the students.
Collaborative approach and value integration would be more effective to these kind of
students, especially in trying to proliferate different ideas. Metacognitive approach
would also be effective so that the learners could reflect on the progress of their own
learning. Performance-based, written, and/or oral assessments can also applicable in
having an effective and a good transition in the lessons. This will also give way for
me to know whether I would meet my intended learning outcomes every after the
discussion.
A classroom consisting of 20-30 students has 20-30 different needs, interests,
personalities, and learning styles. However, it is impossible to establish 20 different
teaching styles just to meet the different needs of the students. The key is always to
find the common interests and needs within the diversity of the students. Proper
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observation, followed by trial and error of the possible effective strategies, will surely
result in an active teaching and learning process.
DAILY JOURNAL
Day 01: 07 January 2019
The starting gate has opened. A gate that will surely contain different
challenges, hardships, struggles, obstacles and hindrances. A gate that may lead the
way onto our most awaited black suit, as well as a piece of paper that has a
“congratulations” written on it. But this gate does not only contain negativities like
hardships, obstacles, struggles, and so on; it also contains different learnings that will
lead us to our success. Today was our first day of the practice teaching program at
Risen Christ Catholic School, located at Bulihan, Silang Cavite.
This day served as our observation day (Appendix 6); we observed the
learning environment, students, and cooperating teacher. I have observed the
learning environment as well as how effective it will be to the learning of the students.
I have also noticed the differences of the students inside the classroom. I have
observed who are the active ones and the shy ones. I also noticed how close they
were to each other and how they participated during classes. I have observed Ms.
Leovane E. Comia (Appendix 7), the cooperating teacher, on the way she executed
her strategies in the teaching-learning process.
There were lots of things that we needed to observe at the onset of the
practice teaching program so that we, student teachers, would be able to gather
useful information before starting the actual teaching process. Observation process
was a good start for me to avoid the so called “culture shock.” I was able to observe
different things from the learning environment, my cooperating teacher, my students,
as well as the possible strategies effective for the students. Through this process, I
will be able to ready myself in entering the real world of teaching and prepare myself
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One-night preparation for the first day of teaching was absolutely intimidating.
The feeling of nervousness was comparable to my experiences when I was preparing
for my demonstration teaching in my subjects for the past semesters. Since this day
was my first actual teaching day in the training field of Risen Christ Catholic School, it
was very important for me to be prepared so that I could have a good start in this
practice teaching program.
My students and I read and discussed a reading selection entitled “Rain, Rain
Go Away” by Isaac Asimov in the English subject; while the observation process was
on-going on both the Filipino and Araling Panlipunan subjects. Moreover, the
language focus of the day’s topic in English was about adjectives. I believe that you
will only know the capability of the student, once you saw them working on
something, so I let my students experience the reading chain. A reading chain is a
process of reading passages continuously. Along with the guide questions, this
helped me to observe the comprehension skills of the students through their
responses. Unfortunately, a 50-minute discussion for a selection was not enough to
elaborate everything included in the story. Nevertheless, I told them to re-read the
story and understand the story for tomorrow’s continuation of the discussion.
As an English teacher, comprehension plays a vital role in teaching a
particular selection because reading without comprehending is like eating without
digesting (Importance of Reading Comprehension, n.d.). The learners will never
know what the selection is all about when they just read and compromise the
intended message of what they are reading. Different learners, different capabilities;
capabilities to read and understand. I have now encountered students with different
thinking levels and it was comparable to what our instructors in Cavite State
University – Carmona Campus (CvSU – Carmona Campus) have said before. I have
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learned before that the key is the students’ common denominator; the learners’
common interests. This was just the start.
Wednesday is the spelling day in the English subject. I gave the words and
clarified the meanings. I provided other words having the same meanings as well. I
gave sample sentences using the words and I asked the learners create their own
sentences too, to know how much they understood each word.
Out of 20 students, sixteen attended the class, and, out of 16 students, only
two got a perfect score. My third day in this practice teaching did not go well. I did not
mispronounce any word included in the word list but the mistake was that I took the
words from the selection that we have discussed yesterday. It is not prohibited,
however; the students will not put an effort to read vocabulary from different sources.
According to our cooperating teacher in English, we must not get words to be
included in the spelling activity from the book; instead, we must find other resources.
She said that we still did a good job though. It may be a failed start but I know that I
do not have to take it as a failure, but as a lesson instead.
Mistakes are inevitable (Ursillo, 2009). It is something that we cannot bubble
wrap ourselves from but it does not mean that we must stop trying. I have learned
something new today, better things that I deserve to know to strive more. I have also
learned that some teaching strategies will not always suit the learners. Reassessing
one’s strategy is very important for a teacher so that the teacher could modify the
strategies into effective ones. It was a day full of new learnings because of making a
mistake. Mistakes are really powerful as they have the power to motivate and turning
you into something better than you are before. The learnings that I had today will
surely etch into my mind until the day that I call myself a licensed professional
teacher. One mistake is not enough reason for me to quit. I have learned and proven
to myself that I have tried with all my best and I had no regrets.
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Three different subjects for the day and to be honest it was quite a struggling
start for me as an adjusting practice teacher.
In the English subject, I prepared an activity called “I’m a Mess”, wherein the
learners rearranged the scrambled words into the proper series of adjectives since
our topic was all about the orders of adjective. I shared to them the use of a
mnemonic device for them to easily remember the orders of the adjectives. It was the
DOSASCOMQ, which stands for Determiner, Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color,
Material, Origin and Qualifier. The learners showed joy and excitement as they
participated in the activity and eagerness to win to have additional points for their
next quiz; a short quiz was given thereafter.
In the Araling Panlipunan subject, there was an assigned reporter for each
topic so what I did was I added some relevant information about the topic being
discussed. Furthermore, the reporter had to ask the rest of the students regarding the
lesson being discussed. In return, the rest also has the power to give comments on
the ways that the reporter presented his/her topic.
In the Filipino subject, discussion about the main characters and the first
chapter of Noli Me Tangere was done. It is really satisfying when you know that your
students learned and enjoyed the discussions. I also substituted one teacher in
Grade 6 which caused my voice to turn a little hoarse.
On this day, I noticed that inch by inch, I am moving closer to the “reality”.
Seeing teachers as a protean character who are flexible/versatile/adaptable/all-
around and able to do different things out of the box. It was good to do uncomfortable
things. There are some situations that do not agree with your plans. I have learned
that I have to sneak out from my box for the students. I have to try other things out of
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my expertise and gain knowledge to improve myself in other contexts of
specialization. That is teaching, that is a work of heart and compassion.
This Friday was an indication that I have survived the first week of my
practice teaching and an indication for upcoming rest days.
In English, Friday is the students’ essay writing day. A good opportunity to
look into their writing styles; their sentence structures and organization of ideas. It
was shocking that G9 Jonas students (Appendix 8) do not know the three main parts
of an essay yet, so I conducted a lecture before they moved onto the writing activity.
In Araling Panlipunan, the continuation of reporting was done.
In the grade 6-Stephen students (Appendix 9), I continued the topic that was
left hanging by their teacher. We recalled the lesson we had yesterday and I asked
them to create their own examples. After that, I gave them a writing activity related to
the lesson we discussed which was about symbolism.
In Filipino, we had an interactive discussion of the chapter 2 of Noli Me
Tangere. In this novel, it is very important to relate the significant lesson in every
chapter to real-life situations so that the students can have a sense of pride in being
a Filipino. I have observed the sense of patriotism from my students as they have
shared how proud they are of the Philippine heroes who fought for the Filipino
freedom.
It was really a challenging week for me. Lot of realizations have popped up
these past few days. A successful week for me and it was, indeed, full of new
learnings. There could be some mistakes that I have made but, at least, I am trying to
make it right. Step by step, I can experience the reality that our instructors are saying
before. It is really hard to adjust with a new set of people and a new environment.
But, instead of thinking that it is a hard time for me, I better consider it as a good time
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to develop my socialization skills that I could also apply in the near future. These
were good starts to face the new challenges of the following weeks.
This is my 2nd week of teaching G9 Jonas and probably my last Monday of
teaching them three different subjects: English, Araling Panlipunan and Filipino. Next
week will be the start of our rotation, so I have tried my best and made sure that my
teaching was interactive and that their learning was meaningful.
In English, I asked my students to watch a 6-minute clip that was related to
our topic which about “social injustice”. They gave their own insights about the
different social injustices along with their reasons on why such injustices existed; for
power, fame, superiority and dominance. I also tasked them to make their own
slogan as their way of promoting peace and equality in the environment.
In Araling Panlipunan, the topic was about agriculture as one of the most
important sectors of the economy. The reporter, as well as the whole class, had an
interactive discussion since the topic is happening in real-life and plays a great
importance to the progress of the economy. Everyone had their stand on the current
issues in the current progress of the country. It was really a good sign that they were
learning and integrating the significance of the lesson in real-life.
All my learnings from the preceding semesters are now necessary to be
applied in the classroom. I have learned that, as a facilitator of learning, I must create
a learning environment which gives an opportunity for the ideas of every student. An
environment that is free from prejudices, where all ideas are accepted and guided. It
is necessary to reinforce and encourage the learners about sharing their ideas. I saw
how my students interacted and participated inside the class whenever they were
being guided. I have seen how willing they were in sharing their ideas to others when
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they know that their answers would be accepted. It was very fulfilling to see that they
enjoy learning inside the classroom with me, as their teacher. Above all, it is my big
task to make them love learning through my way of teaching.
This was probably my last Tuesday with my G9 Jonas students. It is very
heart-breaking to think that in the short span of time of having fun learning with my
first ever students, I will be leaving them soon.
In English, they started their presentation about their own interpretation of the
poem “The Man with the Hoe” by Edward Markham. The activity was a group activity
and each group was assigned to interpret a particular stanza in the poem. The first
three groups presented their work and all of them were really prepared for the
activity. They have different researches and other additional information. Aside from
that, I made sure to have deep analysis after each of their presentations.
In Araling Panlipunan, the continuation of reporting was done and I added
some other related information. I also gave examples applying the lessons to real-life
situations for them to visualize the topic.
In Filipino, the discussion for the third chapter of Noli Me Tangere took place,
but, before opening the next chapter to the students, I have conducted an activity
called “What Letter Am I?” The students guessed the letter that corresponds to each
number. Everyone enjoyed the activity since their skills in memorization and analysis
have been challenged.
I have learned that students retain learning when they enjoyed the process of
acquiring the said learning. It is very hard to maintain the attention of the learners,
knowing that they have different attention spans. There are learners who have short
and long spans of attention; there are also selective learners wherein, they only
select the things that they want to hear and disregard the others. I have learned that
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it is necessary for them to be prepared before starting the discussion. It is why the
learners must be ready to learn before presenting what they have to learn. It is true
that it is a “teacher factor” when you, yourself, does not know how to engage your
students. I do believe that readiness plus motivation is equal to the active learning of
the students.
This was my last Wednesday with my G9 Jonas students and probably a
bombarded Wednesday for my dear students. Since today is Wednesday, they
automatically had their spelling activity plus a long quiz in Araling Panlipunan.
In English, I have prepared 10 words for their spelling activity, with a twist; the
students must also write five vocabularies from our spelling activity last Wednesday
as well as its corresponding meanings for a total of 20 items. The words included in
the spelling activity were suitable for G9 students and I made sure that it was
checked by my cooperating teacher first. Out of the 17 students who attended the
class, only four students passed with a passing score (fifty percent of the total items).
In Araling Panlipunan, the students took their first long quiz for the 4th quarter.
The 20-item quiz was composed of identification, true or false, and free verse test
types, but before we started the quiz, I gave them a few minutes to review since they
have just taken a quiz in the English subject. I do not want my students to think that I
am an inconsiderate teacher. The good news was that many of them passed and it
was very good to know that they have learned.
As time goes by, it makes me realize that teaching really needs heart and
passion; I cannot stay in this field if I do not love teaching. Spending many sleepless
nights in making and preparing lesson plans, preparing different activities, modifying
strategies, and many more are part of this profession. It is not easy to survive in this
filed; you could lose your social life, even your time for yourself will be minimized.
Time management, determination, and motivation play a vital role in this field. I
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always believed that action and prayer are the keys to success but faith in God and
in yourself unlocks my doubts to succeed. The scores of the students were low so I
need to make it up them. The problem may rest in my strategies, so I have modified
it. It was still a successful day though it was a tiring day for me.
This was my last Thursday with my students, I bet. It is really hard leaving my
first ever students who had marked a very special place in my heart. I am very lucky
to handle G9 Jonas at the start of my practice teaching because they are composed
of students who may not be “perfect” but are eager to learn. They are also the
reasons why I fell in love with the teaching profession more. It was hard for me to let
go when we have just started learning together. However, the most important thing
we have shared was knowledge; I have taught them what I know and they have
taught me what I do not know yet.
In English, we continued the presentation of the poem and I asked my
students to make their own slogan promoting peace and fighting against social
injustices. The activity had the purpose of helping the students to express their
sympathy to the man in the poem.
In Araling Panlipunan, one reporter continued the presentation of the
assigned topic. The process of presenting was still interactive since the reporter
prepared some questions for the rest while the others were also given a chance to
ask questions to the reporter.
It was not an easy start for me but because of the motivation from the people
that surround me, I know that I have to and I can survive this journey. It seems like I
have to be at my best (all the time) to meet the expectations of those who believe in
my abilities. But, because of my students, everything seems to have changed from
being hard to being fun. It is, indeed, hard to teach when your students do not show
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interest on the lesson, as well as if they do not show appreciation of your efforts in
teaching them. I have noticed that it is another teacher-factor when your students
cannot feel the fun of learning with you. I have learned that even if you are a teacher,
you really have to work on how you will let your students feel comfortable with you,
but with limitations as well.
It was a heart-melting day.
It was a busy day for me because my cooperating teacher had an important
appointment. I was assigned to handle all her classes from grade 4 to grade 10. I
also taught Science in grade two pupils and, yes, it was an extremely tiring day. I
gave a long quiz in both English and Filipino to my grade 9 students and moved to
other grade level.
It was a long tiring day, but all the tiredness melted away because of my G9
students. One of my students asked if we could play the “outstanding game” before
we go home. Outstanding game is an activity in which the chosen “outstanding
person: from the class will go outside the classroom, while the remaining students
inside the classroom will choose another one of their classmates to be the source of
the movements that all the other students will follow. The outstanding one must
guess who the source of the action was or who made the first movement. I was
surprised when it was my turn to guess because they have presented their letters for
me. I was very thankful for the warm welcome of my grade 9 students. They were
composed of active and sweet students even if they have different personal
characteristics. I really appreciated the efforts of my students; it made me feel so
special. It was really a fun journey of teaching and learning with my G9 students and
I will surely miss those students.
In this field, I may not be as rich as businessmen could be, but I possibly have
the happiest heart. It was my first time to feel appreciated by some people. At first,
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the students looked like they do not care about me at all but I was wrong. They made
me feel so special and made me love teaching more. I have realized from this day
that we, teachers, do not only make all professions possible; we can also change
lives with just the right mix of chalk and eraser. It made me become motivated to be a
better facilitator of learning.
Another battle started today; I was supposed to face another bunch of diverse
learners. I was about to meet my new students from grade 8-Leviticus (Appendix 10)
but because of some unexpected things, the teacher of grade 3-St. John was not
around, so I was assigned to handle the said students (Appendix 11).
I taught all the subjects and prepared different activities and seat works. The
grade 3 pupils were far different from what I expected. I thought that they would be
difficult to handle since they are kids but, I was wrong. They were very kind, active,
sweet, and disciplined. It was an easy task for me to manage the class because they
already know what is right from what is wrong, as if they are old enough. They love to
participate in the activities that I have prepared. They love to share their ideas to the
class. I saw how they enjoyed our discussion all throughout the day. It was a very
fulfilling day and I would love to handle them again in some other time. It was really
an amazing day with the learners from St. John.
I just realized from this day that, in teaching, every day has a different story; it
will always depend on us on how we will take the learnings. Handling those little
Einstein in just a day really was an unforgettable experience for me. The teaching
experience with them was incredibly satisfying. Seeing their smiles while I was
teaching was so amazing. I felt like they enjoyed their day of learning with me. The
way they participated, the way they got amazed with their new learnings, and the way
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I have learned so many things from today’s experience. The attention of
young leaners is so hard to catch and sustain. I have noticed the big difference of
energy that primary level learners have compared to secondary level learners. It was
just really a successful start of the week.
Second day of the week; start with a smile!
This was my first day of meeting with my new students from grade 8-
Leviticus. They are composed of 21 students in a class and all of them have been
together since their elementary years. For our first meeting, the getting-to-know-
each-other phase was conducted and we continued the discussion of the topic that
was left behind by their previous facilitator of learning.
In English, I introduced them to world of literature, its different genres and
importance. The main objective of the day’s lesson was about haiku but when I
asked them what is literature and its importance, it seemed like they could not recall
anything. It would be hard to start discussing a particular literature if “literature” itself
is not clear to the students, so I discussed about each type of literature that they
have crossed out from a crossword puzzle that I have presented.
In Filipino, we discussed the second chapter of Florante at Laura. I have
discussed the difficult words in the said chapter and, after that, we read the selection.
We had an interactive discussion about what the chapter was about.
In Araling Panlipunan, I assigned the students with reports that will be
presented on Monday.
The students from grade 8-Leviticus are far different from my first batch of
students. They are very shy and hard to motivate during discussions. It was really
hard for me to engage them in the lesson, so I added humor to my teaching which I
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think “clicked” with them. Engaging motivations are really necessary with this kind of
learners. They must be exposed in different activities that will showcase where they
are interested in; this is in line with the K-12 program, where teachers play as the
facilitator of learning and learners discover their own learning. In order to achieve
this, I, as the facilitator, must first start with knowing the students better – their
common needs and interests.
It was such a busy day although I only taught one subject, which was English,
because we were tasked to take over the hall to be used for tomorrow’s third grading
recognition. We were also tasked to be the emcees for tomorrow’s program, so we
used the afternoon time to decorate and plan for everything.
In English, before I discussed to my students the history and characteristics of
haikus, I conducted a brain teaser which was the haiku riddle. All of them had fun as
the riddles I have prepared boggled their minds. After the discussion, I left them with
an activity, where they were asked to write three haikus; haiku for themselves, for the
country and for their special someone.
In Filipino and Araling Panlipunan, I left the students with an activity as per
the instructions of our cooperating teacher.
Today reminded me that in this field, I have to be flexible. There are lots of
things that I could encounter unexpectedly. If you are a teacher, you must be
creative, imaginative, and, most of all, ready; always ready to handle unexpected
things. Everything must be organized since it is our first time to handle and manage
such program in our cooperating school. Cooperation really meant a lot this day. It
has been proven that two heads are better than one and, indeed, it is true. The
collaboration of ideas from unique and creative individuals were a big help during the
process of “making” something. The contribution of everyone played a vital role in
completing our common goal. Teamwork always results in the best thing. In a short
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span of time, we finished the decoration of the hall and we found it very satisfying.
The hall is now ready for tomorrow’s program and we are hoping for a successful
program. Hopefully, they would appreciate our very first collaborated masterpiece.
Recognition day is a day that is a must to celebrate success, as well as the
culmination of hard work (Yuri, 2009). It is one of the most significant dates in every
student’s academic calendar as it is the time when the faculty, staff, students, and
parents gather together to witness and celebrate the academic achievement of the
excellent students.
Today was the 3rd Grading Recognition Day at Risen Christ Catholic School.
The happiness in every face of the faculty, staff, parents, and students were all
visible. The excellent students from different grade levels were recognized and
awarded. The parents of every student were very proud of the achievements of their
children. As one of the emcees (Appendix 12), I have seen how happy and proud the
parents were; their pride in the achievement of their children was evident through
their big smiles, hugs, and kisses. It was a great opportunity to recognize the hard
work of the students from all the struggles that they have been through. When I saw
the achievers, I remembered every time that I brought an achievement to my family;
they were so proud of me and it was always the best feeling. The students deserved
to be awarded and recognized because of the efforts they have invested in terms of
their cognitive growth.
All of the hardships yesterday were so worth it. Even if our efforts were not
acknowledged properly, we are so proud of our job. It felt really good since everyone
enjoyed in the venue; the happy feeling that was shared and celebrated there. Of
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course, behind that wonderful venue was the full effort we exerted in a short span of
time. So, I must say that, it was really a job well done for us Team Risen Christ
Catholic School (Appendix 13).
Welcome the “free” time!
The students from Risen Christ Catholic School went on a field trip, so we
took this opportunity to spend our time in writing journals, as well as in checking the
papers of our dear students. Field trip is a visit to a place that is made by the
students and teachers for purposes of first hand observation or to learn about
something (Definition of Field Trip, n.d.). After being so busy for the whole week,
there were some things that had been compromised, so it is time to work double.
I have marked all the papers of my students from grade 8-Leviticus and
encoded their scores on the student sheet. After that, I worked on my daily journal
and lesson plan. It is, indeed, a “free” time for us; a free time to work on other school-
related matters, not a free time to take rest. I also started to study the lessons for the
upcoming week since we did not discuss that much from this week. Looking back,
our instructors said that when you are a teacher, you work in and out of the school
premises. You teach the students for the whole day and you will check the students’
work at home.
The teaching profession is not really an easy field. I realized that it will stress
you out from so much workloads. But, looking on the brighter side of everything,
teaching always plays a vital role on the students’ development. The students have
varied needs and interests but they have their common goal, which is to have
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meaningful learning that they can use and relate to life. When I was a student, I
looked for a teacher that could supply my mind and heart’s needs, but, now, I will try
to give my students the same teacher that I needed before. A teacher that cares
about the students’ holistic development and that would help them not to be afraid of
learning but to love it. A teacher does not only teach but also cares because caring
makes all the difference.
This was my last Monday with my students from grade 8-Leviticus. Time flies
so fast; I did not even notice that it was already my last week of teaching the students
from Leviticus. However, the same with the positivity I established from my former
grade 9 students, I also gave my best in imparting the knowledge that the grade 8
students needed.
In English, we have conducted some simple recall regarding our past lesson,
which was literature; then, we conducted an activity to continue our topic (haiku). We
discussed more about haiku: the history of haiku, the rich of culture of Japan, and the
significant writers of haiku.
In Filipino, we discussed the second chapter of Florante at Laura and related
it to the societal issues in the country. Since the topic was about having hesitations
on the faith in God and the rotten government system before, the students had
various reactions to it.
In Araling Panlipunan, it was a good start of presentation because the
reporter made it as interactive as he could. He presented his topic with many
supporting details that he got from his researches; to add to the information provided
in the book.
Placing the students’ interest on the topic will greatly help in sustaining the
attention of the students; this thing happened today. The students had active
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participation in the class. It was a heart-fulfilling day, knowing that I have successfully
engaged the class in my discussion and that they have learned something essential
from me. It was a good start of the week.
Another day has passed; another day that was full of learning and fun
moments. This was my last Tuesday with my students from grade 8 and it was
another finished opportunity for sharing something meaningful to my learners.
In English, I have presented scrambled words as part of our priming activity,
then we discussed adjectives and the different types of adjectives, the use of
adjectives in a sentence, and the degrees of adjective. The lesson was just a recall
for the students, which was why it was very familiar to them. I presented a song to
them and they guessed the particular word through the description I have given.
In Filipino, we conducted a simple recall about the last chapter we discussed.
The next chapter was about the jealousy of Florante to Konde Adolfo for stealing his
one true love, Laura. Basing from the personality of the students in today’s
generation, it is not new for me to observe that the students are very active in this
kind of topic. The application I did was to ask them to write a poem to the ones who
hurt them or left them.
In Araling Panlipunan, the continuation of the topic presentation was held; it
was about the expeditions conducted by the Portuguese and Spaniards and how
they spread their colonies. It was also a good opportunity for us to have an engaging
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talk about the great influences of the Spaniards to the Filipino people and the things
that we learned from them that we are still practicing nowadays.
It was another successful day though it was also a tiring day. It is really hard
to teach different subjects and the only reliever is when you know that your students
learned from you. It is very precious whenever your students smile because they
have learned something new or when something ambiguous has been cleared to
them.
This was the third day of my last week with the Leviticus students. Another
heart-crushing moment, knowing that you have established good connection with
your students but you are already leaving. Two weeks is too short and not enough to
execute what you ought to do but, again, I’m still looking on the positive side of every
single thing that happens.
In English, since it was Wednesday, it was their spelling day. But before I
stressed them out, I first gave an activity called “Pictionary”, where the students were
divided into two groups. Each group wrote ten movies and were guessed by their
opponents through the aid of their chosen representative who drew the clues. The
winning group got additional two points for the spelling activity.
In Filipino, I gave a long quiz to my students about all the lessons we have
discussed. The long quiz was subdivided into four parts: multiple choice, vocabulary,
fill-out-the-box, and free verse.
In Araling Panlipunan, we continued the discussion regarding the European
spread of colonies.
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It is truly hard to let go, as always. I should never be too attached to my
students but I cannot deny that the students from Leviticus also marked a special
space in my heart. They may not be as active as G9 Jonas, but their eagerness to
learn boosted me to develop and integrate different teaching strategies that will suit
their way of learning. Above all, the most important thing here is that I met and got
along with them during the two weeks of our two way teaching-learning process.
It was my “farewell day” to my students from grade 8-Leviticus. Even if today
is just Thursday, it was still my last day with the students because there are no
classes on Friday due to the celebration of Silang day. It was hurts to leave some
students who are already close to my heart, but I cannot do anything and I cannot
stay. I really have to let them go because it is part of the process. Another thing, I
only spent half of the day with my students because we had a General Assembly at
Cavite State University – Carmona, Campus. Meaning, I was able to meet them in
only one subject, which was English.
I gave them a long quiz before I let them go; the quiz was about all the topics
we have discussed. The long quiz was subdivided into four parts: identification,
vocabulary, playing with adjectives, and free verse.
I am very happy that I met those kinds of students who really challenged me
on how to catch and retain their attention. It was very heart touching when I heard all
of their feedbacks about my way of teaching. They said that they have learned a lot
from me and they were very thankful that I became one of their teachers. I have
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learned so much from their diverse characteristics and interests which could be
helpful for my next set of learners. I may not be a great teacher for the grade 8-
Leviticus but I have assured myself that I became a good one. I tried my very best to
create different teaching strategies as well as various activities for this set of leaners.
Even for a very short span of time, our time together during the teaching-learning
process meant a lot to me. It was very successful for me to teach a challenging set of
students. It was a sweet and smooth farewell.
Day 20: 01 February 2019
Another free time!
Since Silang Day is celebrated today, we do not have any classes. Another
free time, not to rest, but to work on other matters. I worked on my daily journals and
scanned my upcoming lessons for my new students on Monday. A little rest will do
on these kind of days. Too many papers should be checked; grades to be encoded
and lessons to be studied.
I have been so productive today. I have finished my daily journals as well as
all the papers and recorded all the scores. I have also reviewed the lessons that I will
be teaching to my next set of students. Another adjustment to come but, anyway, I
have also started to plan something for my final demonstration teaching. I also
worked on the schedules for our final demonstration teaching, which was my task as
the school representative of Risen Christ Catholic School. It was just the first day of
February but the pressure is already present as I remember that our final
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The whole free time I had today was well-used. I have done a lot of things
today which made me a bit relieved. Accomplishing the said essential things made
me realize that time is really gold. Every hour, minute, and second counts. A single
time can change every situation. It is really different now as compared to my previous
daily routine. Before, I can afford wasting some of my time for unnecessary or non-
sense things but, now, I am always running after “time”; I have to meet all the
deadlines and that makes all the difference now. I just learned how to manage time
properly; what to prioritize first before other matters. I have learned how to balance
some things based on its importance and/or value to me. It is truly good in the
feeling.
Another week, another set of student, another adjustment, and another
bundle of challenges.
This day was my first day with the students of grade 7-Genesis (Appendix
14). Basing from the feedbacks of my co-student teachers who have handled the
grade 7 students, grade 7 students were active students and loved participating in
activities (Appendix 15). They were described as active and little sweet students and
this day led the way for me observe their different interests and learning styles.
In English, our topic was about the most precious gift that our national heroes
gave to us: freedom. I prepared an alternative freedom wall wherein the students
wrote and expressed their feelings. From this activity, I saw how active they were
while writing anything freely on the wall. They have written their different thoughts
and the ideas they wanted to share in the freedom wall that I have prepared. After
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that, we discussed the relevance of the activity to the freedom given by the brave
heroes.
In Araling Panlipunan, we continued their topic presentation and, there, I have
observed the way and strategy that some students used in presenting their topic.
In Filipino, I asked them to sing the story of Ibong Adarna while using tune of
other songs suited to the number of syllables of the story.
The common denominator of students cannot be observed in just a day
because they have different learning styles and capabilities. Every time I handle new
students, I always make sure that I can gather helpful information for their learning. I
always realize how important knowing the differences of your learners is. As a
teacher, the students will not adjust on how we teach, instead, we must adjust on the
way our students learn.
Rest day means rest from going to school but must still work on other school-
related matters. Kung Hei Fat Choi means Happy New Year or Happy Chinese New
Year; this day is another opportunity to finish all the requirements. Since it was
considered as a national holiday, there were no classes today.
I have started planning on my topic, visual aids, and activities for my final
demonstration teaching. I am planning to use conjunctions as my topic because my
students for the demonstration teaching are combined; 20 students from grade 9 and
10 students from grade 10. It is hard to use a certain literature for students with
different levels of thinking, which was why I have chosen a topic that is good (in
general). I also started to plan for different activities that will suit my topic and that
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my special day to show case what I have learned since day one. Aside from that, I
also studied the lessons I am going to discuss even if I am pressured because our
final demonstration teaching. I do not want to compromise my teaching; still want to
give my students the best learning experiences.
Even if I really wanted to take a long break from everything, I know I could
compromise other things from doing so. No matter how tired I am from everything, I
still have to hang on to my priorities and responsibilities. Great motivation is a big
help in this kind of situation. I know that it is not the thing they call as laziness; I just
don’t have any motivation to continue. Time flies so fast. There are only more or less
two weeks left for the preparation for my final demonstration teaching. Hoping for
more rest days to come!
Here we go again.
After the planning that I did yesterday, I was now back to teaching my new
students from grade 7-Genesis. Today was not so busy because there were some
unexpected events that happened. Some personalities from a particular school
supplies shop came by and conducted a free art workshop to my class. This meant
that we had no classes in a certain subject and that was in absolute favor of me.
However, I still observed my students while they were doing the photo box. I only had
a class in our English subject; the rest of the time was used for their art workshop.
In English, since it was Wednesday, it was their spelling activity day. I have
prepared 10 items for their spelling. The result of the spelling activity was not that
good. I have chosen words that I knew would suit their level of understanding and I
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even presented those words to my cooperating teacher and checked the words as
well as its pronunciation. I gave them the meaning of each words so that they could
further use the new vocabularies when they are going to write an essay or any
written outputs.
From this day, I have seen how creative the students are. They do have
different creativity and uniqueness. All of them showed interests on the activity that
they had. They were enjoying what they were doing from the art workshop. Based
from the said activity, another hint on what to prepare came to me; something that
will catch their attention and interest and that will actively engage them in the class.
What a fun day it is!
I have prepared different activities for the three subjects to see how they
would react to each. Since I saw how that they have enjoyed the activities, I also tried
to inject activities in my lessons. It is a matter of whether it will click to them and/or if
they find it boring.
In English, I prepared colorful visual aids that will surely catch their attention.
The teaching material I have made was a set of buses as well as some stop points.
The lesson we had was about the literature of Aurelio Alvero, which is 1896 (Cry
Freedom). The students were tasked to sing “The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and
Round, all through the Town” and after the song, each bus has its terminal point.
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Each stop light has something about unlocking of difficult words, about the author,
the literature itself, and, lastly, their learning.
In Araling Panlipunan, the presentors of the topic made an activity which
showed the struggles that the Filipino people experienced during the Spanish,
American, and Japanese invasion. The students have also shared their prior ideas
about the experiences of our country in the hands of the foreign invaders.
In Filipino, I have prepared an energizer called “haimas simas hai” wherein
those students that were eliminated from the game gave a recall of the previous
lesson. After that, we discussed the next topic about Ibong Adarna and related the
moral lesson to the experiences of the students.
It was a successful day for me and for my students. It was very satisfying
knowing that your students learned from you and that, at the same time, they have
enjoyed learning. All of my efforts were worth it. Knowing your students well is always
the key to establish effective teaching strategies.
On the last day of my first week with my students from grade 7-Genesis; I
realized that since yesterday was full of fun learnings, it must be sustained up until
our last meeting. The smiles of the students’ face yesterday were so priceless and
satisfying. Last night, I prepared different energizers and activities that, for sure,
would be liked by the students and I was right.
In English, today was their essay day but, before that, I asked them to have
an energizer which I called as “pass the beat around the room”. All of the students
formed a big circle and when I pointed out a student who will start the beat, each
student would say each syllable of the phrase following the beat pass – the – beat –
a – round – the – room. The next student would then be tapped on his or her
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shoulder and would continue the game. Those students who failed to follow the beat
and/or forgot the sequence of the words were eliminated.
In Araling Panlipunan, we had a group quiz bee with a twist. Each member of
the group could pick any symbol with corresponding immunity.
In Filipino, the students presented their skit on the good manners that Don
Juan from the story Ibong Adarna has. All of the groups presented their skits well.
Some excelled for being creative ones through their props and some excelled in
emphasizing the intended moral lesson of their skit.
It was a good end of the week. It was quite a hassle and was a bit hard, but
the most important thing is that I have learned and felt that I have become a good
facilitator of my students’ learning. It feels good leaving your students with
meaningful learnings. It felt good to leave them with smiles on their faces and in their
hearts while knowing how thankful they are for everything you have shared to them.
It is the day between Sunday and Tuesday to start my last week with grade 7-
Genesis.
Another heart-breaking week, thinking that time really runs so fast, since I
was now in my final week with my most participative students, so far. Instead of
thinking that way, I thought that it was better to think of more interactive ways of
teaching to make my last week with them worth remembering.
In English, since we have discussed the poem of Aurelio Alvero, we moved
on to the language focus of the lesson which was about personification and
hyperbole (figures of speech). I asked them to make their own examples of
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personification and hyperbole used in the poem 1896 (Cry Freedom) which we have
discussed last time.
In Araling Panlipunan, we conducted a group quiz bee that served as their
quiz. The quiz bee had a twist since I prepared mystery boxes. Each box may
contain heart, star, flower, and telephone could give different helpful use or immunity
for each group.
In Filipino, we continued the discussion of the next topic and had some
interactive exchange of ideas that were related to the moral lesson that has been
revealed.
It is true that once your students love what they are doing, the teachers are
also motivated to think of something new that will make their students love learning
more. It is really good in the feeling that you always make your students enjoy your
way of teaching. It motivates me the most to create more engaging activities when
the students vividly show how they enjoy learning with me. It feels like their success
in learning is twice as yours who guide them while growing.
Having a good start of the week is also a sign of a good flow of teaching
throughout the whole week. This day had teeming workloads for me and for my
students.
In English, I skipped teaching the next lesson because I needed to discuss
important stuff to my students. I discovered that their final project, the book report
was equivalent to 50% of their final grade. That was why I discussed the content of a
book report so that they could have the idea of making it and that they could start
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In Araling Panlipunan, the last reporters presented about the well-known
hermit kingdom, the country of Korea. Most of the students were active during the
discussion and seemed like they are knowledgeable about the country; a proof of
colonial mentality of the students which I gave some emphasis on during the
discussion.
In Filipino, we interactively discussed the succeeding topic in Ibong Adarna.
The students were also active because the moral lesson was about betrayal and
jealousy. Most of them had the same experience as the main character in the story
which I used easily to relate the lesson of the story to their common real-life
experiences.
Students nowadays are far different from the “before” generations. They are
technologically savvy, so they are considered as explorers; ebullient and expressive
(Monaco & Martin, 2007). The students are more interested to what is on “trend”. In
fact, they are sometimes more knowledgeable than the teacher when it comes to
trending things. I have realized today that, as a teacher, it is a good opportunity to
enhance each learning of the students based on what they know and on which they
are all interested in.
Today was the day before hearts’ day. I asked for the permission of my
cooperating teacher, if I could conduct an activity during their English time that will
serve as my farewell activity for my lively grade 7 students.
I prepared an activity related to heart’s day. I gave four hearts to each
student; two red hearts, one blue heart, and one yellow heart. The students will give
the red hearts to the ones whom they wanted to thank, the blue heart to those they
want to apologize to, and, as for the yellow heart, I told them to just keep it. The
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activity started and it showed how expressive the grade 7 students are. Some got
teary-eyed and some had smiles on their faces. They gave messages to one another
and it was really a genuine moment for the students. Afterwards, I posted an emoji
alphabet wherein I showed a colored paper containing my farewell message for
them. But, before that, they needed to decode what letter each emoji stands for; they
will then write the hidden message on the yellow heart they kept beforehand.
In Araling Panlipunan, I gave an assessment to the students that also served
as their review for their upcoming pre-final examination.
In Filipino, I asked them to choose one topic that we have discussed and told
them to make comic strips showing the plot of their chosen part of the story.
From the farewell activity I prepared for them, I reflected so much on things
that I have experienced before. The activity revealed how strong the relationship
bonds of the students are. Taking advantage of the upcoming day of hearts, the
activity I prepared gives way for them to thank and apologize to the people that
surrounds them. In the field of teaching, it is not just about acquiring or sharing new
learnings from and to your students, respectively, it is also about teaching them to
value the people they are with while growing one’s mind, heart, and soul.
Happy heart’s day!
Half of this day was given as a free time for the students to prepare for
tomorrow’s post valentine celebration. The perks of being a teacher is that you can
feel as if you are the most loved person in the world through the efforts of the
students during these kinds of special days. As I woke up in the morning, I received a
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When I arrived in the school, plenty of students handed their cards,
chocolates, and flowers to me and that was one of the very heart-melting things I
have ever experienced.
Aside from those greetings and the stuff I received, grade 7-Genesis made
my valentine’s day extra special. They surprised me by giving me a medal, ribbon,
and a certificate of appreciation which made me teary-eyed. I felt mixed emotions:
very happy because they have appreciated the efforts I gave to them and very sad
because of the happy memories that they left in me. This was probably my last
bonding time with them because they will be having an event tomorrow. It was really
the truest proof that these students I have handled from grade 7–Genesis were little
active and sweet learners.
Remembering what our instructors have said before: prepare yourselves on
the month of February; you will feel as if you got the biggest number of lovers. Now, I
know what it truly means. It is not about the stuff or greetings that you receive from
others; it is the effort and thought that counts. It is the real meaning of true love.
Sometimes, it seems like your worth to others is invisible because they act as if they
have no care about what you are doing for them at all. Eventually, you will be
surprised on how deeply they appreciate every single effort you give to them.
This day was a blast!
The Risen Christ Catholic School had an event that was divided into two
parts. In the morning, there were different booths that each year level has prepared
and in the evening, the Valentine’s Day ball was held. There was a color coding
which should be followed by the students as well as the teachers; each color has a
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corresponding “love status” of the participants. There were four different booths
prepared by the students: the dating booth, messenger booth, amusement booth,
and the jail booth. Each year level showed their creativity in their booths. Even with
just a short amount of time for preparations, the students showed their teamwork and
creativity, which were evident in their booths (Appendix 16).
In the evening, there was a Valentine’s Day ball that was held in the school.
The happiness in the students’ faces were easily noticeable. The ball’s theme was
either retro or summer outfit. The beauty of all the students stood out during the
party. However, we, student teachers also prepared for the night. We also wore our
best retro outfit to showcase the other side of ourselves. We also prepared an
intermission number; we prepared a song and dance number for the students
(Appendix 17).
Based on what I remembered in the past lessons that one of our instructors
discussed, the teacher must serve as a good role model for every student; so we did.
It is the common misconception of others towards the teaching profession. Teachers
are also humans and they also commit mistakes. They could also express
themselves through different ways. They can still be a good role model for the
students in their own way, without compromising their own interests or preferences.
Another week has come! Another rotation and, probably, another adjustment
to be made. This week is my turn to handle the students from Grade 6-Stephen.
However, this week was the semi-final examination week, so there will be no classes.
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All the students who joined the field trip were exempted in the examination and those
who did not, would take their semi-final examination.
In the high school level, all of the students joined the field trip, in Grade 6-
Stephen, there were five students who did not join the said activity. Therefore, there
are five students who will take their pre-final examination in the said section.
Even if there were no classes today, we were required to go to school for
other school matters. I already scheduled this day for some preparations for our
upcoming final demonstration teaching, however, our cooperating teacher asked us
to start encoding the grades and performances of the students. We recorded the
quizzes, assignments, outputs, and recitations of the students.
On this day, I have reflected that even on holidays or rest days, teachers have
to work; teachers really have to manage their time properly because of the tons of
workload that they have. The job of a teacher is too much compared to the salary.
Being an educator is like being a hero. Teachers make sacrifices that no one could
ever notice. The authentic payback that they could only have is the bundle of
appreciation, not the salary that they get. The payback money they can get from their
job is enough for their everyday living but seeing their learners growing and learning
is the most expensive return they could ever have.
Second day of the pre-final examination of the students; were still no classes
for today. We continued recording all the performances of the students and tried to
finish everything related to the partial grades of the students so that we can start
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something related to the preparation for our final demonstration teaching. Since we
had a rotation, it was a bit hard for us to gather and combine all the scores of the
students. However, they say that two heads are better than one and we were more
than one, so, we did our very best to compile the students’ scores evenly.
The records of the students were not yet complete because of some reasons.
There were missing activities, quizzes, and other outputs; even the quiz notebooks of
the other students are missing. As a result, it was hard for us to complete all the
records of the students. There were also cases like students who do not attend
classes for weeks; they do not have any records so conflicts arise while recording
their partial grades. However, through the guidance of our cooperating teacher, we
have fixed those conflicts right away.
Is this the real dilemma of being a teacher? That is the question that is
continuously boggling my mind. All those records, conflicts, considerations, and
many more will really bring you into the reality of the world of teaching. After all the
teaching strategies you have established and lessons that you shared, the job of a
teacher does not stop there. Before, I thought that when you have recorded all the
grades and scores of the students, that was it. You’re done. But, from the
experiences I had yesterday and today, I could conclude that a teacher has a great
power that could change every single life of a student. These experiences I had are
good experiences and good practices to bear in mind for the next chapter of my life.
This was the last day of the students’ pre-final examination and, hopefully,
their last day with no classes. Tomorrow is the return of the regular class schedule in
all levels. Since we were already done with the encoding of the grades, we have
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started polishing our lesson plans for our final demonstration teaching. The pressure
is already here, knowing that we are the first batch of demonstration teachers for the
batch of A.Y. 2018-2019. Our performance will serve as the benchmark of all other
demonstration teachers. It is a matter of do or die, win or lose, so, we must give and
perform our best shot.
Our final demonstration teaching is scheduled on the 26 th day of February and
we must, at least, have finished our lesson plans by now so that we could still have
time for some revisions. As their chosen school representative, I have prepared
everything that is necessary for our final demonstration teaching. I listed the food and
the materials/utensils to be used, assigned a person-in-charge in some tasks, and
collected the contribution of each individual. I have also offered my help if ever they
needed it, so that my co-student teachers could feel that we have each other’s back
in this last battle.
The ruthless time never stops from challenging each individual in this world
and I am one of those individuals. The incomplete grades of the students, the
preparation we had for their final examination papers, the on-going preparation for
our final demonstration teachings and many more are the proofs that the end, and
our success, is nigh. Exerting great forbearance is the best way to handle this kind of
situation and turning back is the worst option for me. It may be one of the hardest
times I am dealing with but I do believe that, one day, all of my hard works will pay off
with the best interest.
This day has been very useful for we were given some free time to, at least,
prepare for our final demonstration teaching. The free time given to us paved the way
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to finalizing the number of students we were going to use, as well as the particular
classroom that we are going to choose. However, no matter how eager we were to
polish everything, conflicts always run by.
The teachers from Risen Christ Catholic School had some exchange of words
because of the conflict in schedule. Our final demonstration teaching was already
scheduled on Tuesday but, unfortunately, the school administrator told us that the
inter-school competition activity will occur on the same day. Our cooperating teacher
complained because the school already had the commitment to our final
demonstration teaching. The ideal number of students to be used in the actual
demonstration teaching is 30 students, and, sadly, there are students included in our
final list who will participate in the inter-school competition on the same day. There
were also teachers who questioned the early schedule of the final demonstration
teaching as well as the idea of combining students from different levels. Luckily, with
the help of some concerned people and with our Almighty God, we survived this day.
The sense of professionalism is the thing that I have not observed the most
from this day. The problem of being surrounded by narrow-minded people is that they
can only see the problems, not the solutions; narrow-minded in terms of the
knowledge in teaching profession as if they do not have an idea of the great
importance of the final demonstration teaching to us, student teachers. It is somehow
disappointing but, still, I have to be positive! Personal and professional development
could be the keys to change their way of thinking towards this noblest profession.
Last day of the week. Time flies so fast and it is bringing so much pressure to
us as well. We only have three days of preparation for our final destination – final
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demonstration, I mean. The nervousness and excitement collide and keep me
motivated to be more positive and hardworking. Since this will be our final judgment
for our entire acquired learnings about the teaching profession, I have to work all out
and double my patience for the upcoming challenges.
Today, our cooperating teacher gave way to us so that we could orient our
students for the upcoming final demonstration teaching. I gathered the students from
grade 9 -Jonas and grade 10-Joshua for an orientation that would help a lot in having
the best results. I explained to the students the scenarios during the actual
demonstration teaching. I have also shared the routines that we are going to do on
Tuesday. I have also discussed the topic that I will be using and the preparation they
must do before my final demonstration teaching. I asked for their full cooperation for
my demonstration teaching so that I could perform well. However, we refused to
conduct a dry run so that the flow of our teaching would look natural.
Motivation plays a significant role these kind of days. During the orientation, I
noticed how eager the students were to help us, student teachers, in making our final
demonstration work well. These kinds of motivations keep us going and striving to do
and perform our best. The pressure we had was lessened because of the promises
of these learners. It is very pleasing to the ears, every time the students say we can
do it. They say promises are meant to be broken but I do believe that, this time,
promises will be made and fulfilled.
Today, Filipinos reminisced the People Power and it was declared by the
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has come for us to prepare and polish everything. Tomorrow will be our judgment
day; mixed emotions are being felt by each of us: nervousness, excitement,
pressure, and many more.
We prepared the classroom to be used since we are going to use just one
classroom for our demonstration teaching. We asked for the help of other people to
prepare the utensils, equipment, food, and other things needed for our special day.
There were many people who assisted us while preparing – giving us words of
wisdom, motivating us through saying “we can do it”, and supporting us virtually and
personally. My co-student teachers and I supported each other’s back to make
everything fine. We polished our lesson plans and instructional materials at one place
to have each other’s suggestions and ideas. We motivated each other to stand still,
no matter how hard this time seems.
The work done by several associates with each doing a part but all
subordinating prominence to the efficiency of the whole is the thing we call as
teamwork. The idea of collaboration and cooperation is one of the best support
system that we had since the first day until our final demonstration teaching day.
Collaboration is way better than competition; you can learn different ideas and create
a good relationship through it. I will probably never overcome the pressure I am
feeling for the final demonstration teaching without the people I have right now. The
experiences I had from this day showed the significance of those people I had since
day one in my journey.
This is it! No more turning back, instead, we must think of the better results
after this day. Today is the day wherein we will be evaluated about everything we
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have learned about the teaching profession since the first day of the internship, and
on how we could apply it all to the actual teaching setting. The final demonstration
teaching is the execution of the all of the student teachers’ learnings. It is like a thesis
defense, where we are going to defend and prove all the learnings that we acquired,
in front of the panellists.
The topic I used was about conjunction so that the combined students are
both familiar with the topic. From the ice breaker I prepared, I was so thankful that I
have caught their attention right away since the students enjoyed the activity. I also
noticed the excitement of the students because of the varied tasks that I prepared.
During the interactive discussion, the students were also active in giving their own
examples. The most memorable part of my final demonstration teaching was when I
sang a conjunction song to the tune of Fireworks by Katy Perry and the students
sang along with me, with the accompaniment of a guitar. The feedback I received
from the evaluators are so worth it. Those sleepless nights were so worth it and, now,
I am finally done with my final demonstration teaching.
“Why prolong the agony?”
This was the question that Mr. Orig repetitively instilled to us whenever we are
feeling down, nervous and pressured. I am so glad that, finally, we are done with our
final demonstration teaching. It feels like we are way closer to our dreams. All the
pressure and nervousness faded away and gladness replaced those negativities in
my heart. Of course, all these things are impossible without the help, support, and
assistance of our family, friends, teachers, and, most of all, the unwavering love and
support of our God Almighty.

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Yesterday was a tiring day, but, even if our final demonstration teaching is
already done, our responsibility in our cooperating school is still on-going so…
welcome grade 6-Stephen!
Sadly, there were some things that have been compromised these past few
days and my students from grade 6-Stephen are one of those. I only have three days
left with my students from grade 6 and it is not enough time to know them more.
After the sleepless nights I had, it seemed like my body was not yet in
condition. My body wanted to have some more rest after all the sleep I have
sacrificed for my final demonstration teaching. Even if I really wanted to meet my
grade 6 students, the body pain and headache were stopping me. However, I forced
myself to meet my students in their Filipino subject and left them with an activity. I
asked them to bring a newspaper since their next topic is about newspaper and its
different sections. However, during their English subject, my cooperating teacher told
me to take a rest and that she will take over the students.
In Araling Panlipunan, my cooperating teacher told me that there was no need
to discuss because their final examination is near and I only need to prepare their
examination papers.
It was really not a good day. I was not able to meet my students formally.
However, health is wealth; I may be able to meet my grade 6 students but in my
condition, it will be unfair for them if I will teach; I was unprepared. I may have failed
to share learnings with the students this day but I will surely make it up to them. I will
prepare something memorable for them, even for the short span of time remaining for
us. There are some things that will be compromised, but it is not because you
intentionally compromised them; it is because you settled for more important things
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This day, I really had to make it up and double the effort for my grade 6-
Stephen. This was my second to the last meeting with them and so, I did my best to
impart my knowledge to them in a short span of time.
In Filipino, since I told them to bring a newspaper, I discussed to them the
different sections of a newspaper. I taught where the headline, local news,
international news, classified ads, editorial, obituary, entertainment, sports, and
lifestyle sections are located. I also asked about some current news in the country
and asked for their different reactions and opinions towards the news. The students
were very active, especially to the news about the “momo challenge or the blue
whale challenge” since the victims of these challenges were kids. They could relate
to this topic, but, as the facilitator of learning, value integration is very significant in
these serious kinds of discussion. Finally, I asked for their ideas on the importance of
newspapers nowadays.
In English, the students have written an essay about the different kinds of
friends and, after that, they presented their works in front of their classmates. The
topic about friendship was very relatable to the pupils, which was why they were very
proud while presenting their works about their friends. They also have shared about
the importance of friends in their lives.
Teaching approaches really differs in different levels of learners. Elementary
students are more active, so, as a teacher, I have realized that there is a need to put
extra effort in preparing engaging lessons to them. Unfortunately, my remaining time
with the students is not enough to prepare engaging activities for them, but it still felt
good being with them for, literally, just a short period of time.
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Day 40: 01 March 2019
This was my last day with the students of Grade 6-Stephen. This week has
been so memorable for me. Though this week was full of challenges, hardships,
sacrifices, and happiness, it was a successful week for us that it even merits a
celebration. The consequence, though, is that I only had a short span of time of being
with the Grade 6-Stephen.
In Filipino, the pupils answered the exercises in their workbook that had
something to do with the topic we discussed yesterday. After that, I had a heart-to-
heart talk with them regarding all the events that happened this week, for them to
understand the reason why we only had a little time of teaching and learning
together.
In English, my cooperating teacher also had a private moment with the grade
6 students so I was not able to handle them in our last subject.
There are so many things that happened this week. It was a relief for us to
finish our final demonstration teaching. Another week has successfully ended. A
week that is full of memorable moments and significant learnings. I have discovered
unexpected help from unexpected persons which opened my eyes to see who are
the ones who stayed by heart though distance made us apart. From the experiences
I had this week, I have realized so many things in life. The most important lesson I
have learned is that of having great forbearance. Life is not an easy journey. It has its
inconvenience that may lead you to give up, but, looking at a wider picture, these
kind of struggles will just serve as your armours and shields to be more ready in the
upcoming battles of life. No matter how strong you are, without the presence of
forbearance in your life, you can never survive the challenges of life (Life Challenges,
n.d.).
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Day 41: 04 March 2019
Another week has come!
Finally, this will be our last rotation in handling students from different year
levels. I am going to spend my last rotation with the grade 10 students before I go
back to my first students from grade 9-Jonas. This was also my first day with the
students from grade 10-Joshua (Appendix 18). However, this week was the final
examination of the graduating students, so this will be a loaded and busy week for
them.
In the English subject, the students worked on their research which is
equivalent to 50% of their final examination; this also includes their oral defense
(Appendix 19). The students were too busy and stressed out with their research. As
their facilitator of learning, I checked the progress of their study by group and gave
some help and suggestions to them.
In Filipino and Araling Panlipunan, since my cooperating teacher in both
subjects is the same, she suggested to just conduct a review of the past lessons they
have discussed. This would serve as their review and would give more chances for
the students to pass their final examination.
From this day, I have compared myself to the graduating students since I am
also a graduating student. The pressure and stress from all the paper works,
projects, and examinations; all of those requirements are the signs that you are in a
point that is already near your success. I understand their struggles and why they
almost want to give up from their dreams. However, quitting is not always the solution
for any kind of problem. I remember that someone told me that it quitting is used by
the cowards to escape from the problems that they are facing. Quitting is the worst
decision a person could ever make; it just means that you worked hard for nothing
without even considering why you even started fighting in the battles of life.
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Day 42: 05 March 2019
This was a day before the final examination of the graduating students. All of
the students were too busy reviewing and finishing their requirements in different
subjects. As suggested by our cooperating teacher, we gave time for the students to
review or finish their requirements.
We used the class time in reviewing their lessons so that they will be ready for
tomorrow’s final examination, which is scheduled up until on Friday. The students
were too busy especially on their research; they are too rushed and pressured by the
time, knowing that they have their final examination tomorrow. I could not blame
them every time they ask for some free time because the free time they are asking
for would be used to work for their research. They were still working on the chapter
three of their research; it seemed like they were struggling. I have observed that they
do not have any idea on how to start their chapter three, so I imparted the experience
and knowledge that I have to the students. I also discussed the proper formatting
since I discovered that it was not discussed to them. I asked the students about when
it was given to them. The students told me that it was given to them last August,
2018 however, it was not clearly discussed to them. Instead, they said that their
teacher just gave a handout of the steps in making a research.
The students were struggling so much with their research. It is very alarming
that they could not focus on their examination because of this matter. It is very visible
that the students were very pressured by their study. The student must be well-
prepared before starting a particular thing new to them. The students are not yet
ready in conducting a full blown thesis, considering that they do not even know what
the purpose of a thesis is or what it is all about. It is one of the things I have learned
before, the importance of preparedness in doing something new.

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Day 43: 06 March 2019
Today was the first day of the final examination of grade 10-Joshua. They
have taken three examinations today: Technology and Livelihood Education (T.L.E),
Filipino and Computer. Unlike before, when I was still studying at the campus, I was
the one who was sitting in the chair while answering the test papers; I was the one
who facilitated the examination today.
The students started their examination with the Filipino subject followed by
the T.L.E subject. However, their final examination in Computer is a hands-on
examination, so I only proctored them in two subjects. The examination was only half
of the day. From the observation I had, the examination was not that difficult for the
students. It seemed like the review they had from the previous days became so
helpful for their examination. After the examination, they continued their preparations
on their research. The students were really bombarded with all the final requirements
they needed to finish, to be part of the moving up ceremony; it includes their projects
from different subjects and, most especially, their research. They are very worried
ever they could make not it before the deadline and before their final oral defense.
While proctoring the students during their final examination, I have observed
different behaviours of the students. There were some students whom I caught
cheating, students who easily finished their examination, and students who found the
examination a little hard. I have seen myself in these students when I was the one
who was sitting in a chair full of vandalisms. A student who was sometimes tempted
to cheat; a student who needed to finish the examination as fast as I could because I
know that there were lots of paper works waiting for me. I was a student with full
determination to achieve my utmost goals, visibly seen from some of my hard works.
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Day 44: 07 March 2019
This was the second day of the final examination of grade 10-Joshua. Three
subjects were scheduled for today: Christian Living, Mathematics and MAPEH.
However, due to an unexpected thing, they were unable to take their examination in
the Mathematics subject. Instead, they agreed that they will just take their
examination in Mathematics tomorrow.
Though the students agreed to take their final examination in Mathematics
tomorrow, they were quite nervous because they were also going to take their final
examination in Science tomorrow. But, since we all had no choice and we could not
do anything to change the situation, I told them to manage their time properly in
reviewing and finishing their other requirements. The students started their second
day of final examination in MAPEH and found it easy. They had a ten-minute break
before they took their last examination for this day. After the examination, I handled
students from grade 5 and grade 4; I reviewed them through the pointers that my
cooperating teacher gave to me.
Looking back on my previous semesters as a student, this kind of week was
labelled by the students as the “hell week”. A week that is full-blast; full of paper
works, struggles, sleepless nights, and conflicts. I remembered all the struggles I had
every end of the semester. Those times when I wanted to give up but I know that I
would try to survive until the end. No matter how many times I complained about the
tons of paper works, I could do nothing because it was part of the requirements.
Instead, what I always did in these kinds of days was to stay focused, determined,
motivated and put my plans in action.

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Day 45: 08 March 2019
This day was the last day of the final examination of the graduating students
from grade 10-Joshua. It has been a relief for them when a good news came: they
would not be having their final examination in the Science subject, for some reason,
according to their teacher. This meant that they were just going to take two
examinations for today: Mathematics and Araling Panlipunan.
After their examination, along with all the other student teachers, our
cooperating teacher told us to help her in coaching the students for their final defense
on Monday. The nervousness was visible in the students’ behaviour. They were not
ready; even their papers were not done yet. However, they still started to present
their study. We observed their behaviour while they were presenting: their use of
language, gestures, and mannerisms. The students were very afraid, there are some
who said they wanted to give up instead, that they will just enroll in a summer class if
they ever fail the subject. Luckily, their research instructor allowed the students to
defend juts the first three chapters. However, the paper itself must be finished until
chapter five, before their moving up ceremony. The students were somehow relieved
from the good news they heard.
It was a day full of mixed emotions and learnings. The students were not
really ready for their thesis defense. It was really obvious that the students were not
that ready to create and finish a full blown thesis. Even I was alarmed when I asked
for the progress of their thesis and their answer was just a moment of silence.
Instead, I came to the point of thinking, that forcing them might discourage them to
continue their studies or would change their perspective towards learning, which is
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Day 46: 11 March 2019
It was a new week; a new day, a new start. It was my second week together
with the students from grade 10-Joshua. It was such a busy day for all of us. Today
had been so memorable for my students from grade 10-Joshua, since it was also the
day when they defended their chosen studies. There were two panelists invited to
evaluate the different studies of the students. Both panelists were good old friends of
our cooperating teacher.
According to our cooperating teacher, this activity will serve as the students’
practice and stepping stone for the upcoming years. This will serve as their practice
in order to have the idea of the actual scenario of an oral presentation. This would
also help the students to avoid the thing we call as “culture shock”. As requested by
our cooperating teacher, I was assigned to take care of the food for the panelists. I
was also the one who computed the grades of the students after presenting their
studies.
Imposing such practices must be carefully planned. The main purpose of the
activity was to get the students to be ready and witness the real scenario of
conducting an oral defense. However, basing from what happened, the students only
witnessed how an oral presentation is executed but did not experience the real
scenario of this kind of activity. Instead, it seemed like I gathered more learnings and
experienced more than the students from the activity that they had. This kind of first
hand activity must be well-planned so that the target objective will be achieved.
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Day 47: 12 March 2019
The advantage of our year level rotation has come. The perks of being
assigned to graduating students in the month of March is that you have the
opportunity to take some rest ahead of the others. Since I started to teach at the
grade 9 level and we had two weeks of rotation per year level, I shared my last two
weeks of rotation with grade 10 students. Considering that they are graduating
students, there are only few weeks left before their moving up ceremony. They were
very busy completing and clearing up their deficiencies from different subjects in
order to join the most memorable ceremony of their students’ life.
The only thing I did today was to compile all the final examinations of the
non-graduating students. Tomorrow, Wednesday, was the start of the final
examination of the students from grade 7 to grade 9. I reviewed the examinations in
the English, Filipino, and Science subjects. I checked for the number of items, the
instructions, and for some mistyped words. I was also commanded by our
cooperating teacher to compile all the records of the grade 10 students, since, they
were the priority to be done and settled before anyone else.
The thought of having some rest had been disregarded. It was just a
hypothesis, assuming that maybe I could even take a rest from all the works.
However, proper time balance plays an important role in these kinds of days. This
day has gone so fast. Luckily, all the final examination papers of the non-graduating
students are now ready for tomorrow’s schedule of final examination. It was also a
tiring day but, somehow it was a good practice for me as a future licensed educator.
I am still hoping that this week would end with grace, happiness, satisfaction, and
new learnings.
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Day 48: 13 March 2019
Here it is! Today was the start of the final examinations of the non-graduating
students. Since our cooperating teacher from other subjects were so busy yesterday,
I was not able to give to them the copy of the exams to print out the examination
papers. I went to school early so that I could prepare the examination papers of the
students.
I waited for almost an hour until the office opened. I talked to my cooperating
teacher regarding to the examination papers and agreed that the unexpected event
that happened yesterday was the reason for the delay of the papers. The system in
our cooperating school was not really in good condition and was not well-established.
I asked my cooperating teacher on how I would print out the examination papers in
Filipino since it was the first subject to be taken by the students. However, the reply
of my cooperating teacher was far from what I expected. I thought he will come with
me to the office so that he could talk with the registrar but he did nothing. He wanted
me to make alibis for the delay of the papers, disregarding the main reason. What I
did was, I worked on my own and bent my pride to be able to print out the
examination papers. I went to the office and asked for their permission to use the
desktop and printer. I heard bees buzzing inappropriately but, for the sake of the
students, I swallowed my pride, remained silent and continued. It was not really a
good start of the day but thinking about this all day would just take me away from the
positive thoughts.
No matter how well I planned things, obstacles always arise. It could be a
certain phenomenon, situation, and/or person; testing your capabilities. The pressure
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and struggles I had this day made me become sturdy with all those upcoming storms
while walking into this kind of profession.
Day 49: 14 March 2019
It was the second day of the final examination of the non-graduating students.
My hopes were too high for everything’s to be fine today. When I arrived at our
cooperating school, I went to the office to check the examination papers. However,
the office was still closed and I could see no faculty members. I waited for almost an
hour before the office opened. I found my cooperating teacher in Araling Panlipunan
so I asked if there was a problem with the examination papers since I gave the copy
of the examination beforehand.
When my cooperating teacher was not yet around, the registrar gave the
examination papers for Araling Panlipunan to my co-student teacher, so that the flow
of the examination will be smooth after the first exams. As I checked the examination
papers in Araling Panlipunan, another conflict happened. The questions from the
Araling Panlipunan examination of grade 9 students were mixed or jumbled with the
examination paper to be taken by the grade 8 students. I ran to the office and fixed
the problem right away. After all the examinations, I went back recording the raw
scores of the students that I have handled.
Professional capability was the thing that I observed this day. It is sad to say
that the system running in our cooperating school is unreliable. It lacks a sense of
reliability and, the fact that, sometimes, you are being blamed because of that failure.
But, as student teacher, I still have to work with my best and stand still despite of the
struggles that I have encountered. I also noticed that my day starting yesterday
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became so traumatic. I experienced so much from this day but, anyway, this
motivated me to become more effective and efficient in the field of teaching.
Day 50: 15 March 2019
Today was the last day of the final examination of the non-graduating
students. This was also their last regular class at Risen Christ Catholic School. This
day became so memorable. My students from grade 10-Joshua had their recollection
as a part of their activities as graduating students. This day was fully used in
compiling all the grades of the grade 7 to grade 10 students. However, this day was
quite different from the preceding days. Even though I faced my laptop almost all
throughout the day, something made this day extra special.
After all the examinations of the students, the heart-melting part of being a
student is the farewell portion. The sadness in the face of the students were clearly
seen. They took so many pictures together, as if it was their last day of ever being
together. Students from different year levels called us, student teachers, to have
some picture-taking and to capture these moments with them. There were also
students who gave us food and stayed for a while to “cherish” the moment. “Thank
you!”, “We will miss you”. “Don’t forget us”. “Good luck”. “Congratulations in
advance”. Those were the words repeatedly uttered by the students from Risen
Christ Catholic School. It is the heart-breaking part of this journey, the farewell.
I have reflected from this day that students will never remember you because
of the lessons that you taught them. They will remember you with how you taught,
treated, and respected them as students. There is a diversity in students’
personalities but they have the same thoughtful, sweet, and appreciative hearts. It
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may be sad to think that I am nigh to the exit of this journey but I am still happy to
meet and teach those wonderful students. The end of this journey is coming very
soon, changes will also come, but I know for sure that good memories will keep all
things in touch.
Day 51: 18 March 2019
There are so many things that happened last week and, today, another week
with upcoming learnings has started. The moving up ceremony is coming soon and,
as expected, workloads followed through. Every second and minute count on this
particular kinds of situation.
After the final examination of the students, we immediately checked and
recorded all their papers for grading purposes. The grades of the graduating students
and non-graduating students were being rushed because their moving up ceremony
and recognition day are near. I compiled all the scores of the students from their
quizzes, activities, and other written works. There were some students who have
incomplete written works and this result pending to our works. I called my students
with deficiencies one by one and talked to them in regards to the status of their
grades. Some students complied; some did not.
In the education system, the students work for their grades and the teachers’
work is just to sum it all up. I remember it was always the line of some our previous
teachers, “you make your grades”. However, a big factor is being handled by the
teacher, which later produces misconception. I remember one instructor told us
before that a teacher is like a doctor that cures the minds full of curiosities and
queries of the students. A teacher gives so many considerations just to help the
students to be prepared for their future. Even if the teacher gives everything she
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could for the learning of the students, at the end of the day, if the student has little
progress, the blame is always on the teacher. It is always the misconception in the
teaching profession, even in the behaviour of the students. Even if no matter how
tired I am, I still continue working, even at home, to the point that I compromise other
things. Those are the sacrifices that others often fail to see.
Day 52: 19 March 2019
The computation of the students’ grades continued this day. Since all of us,
student teachers, have handled the students from grade 6 to grade 10, it was easier
for us to compile all the quizzes, activities, and other performance-based outputs of
the learners. Another busy bee day for us student teachers, facing our laptops all day
while making considerations on the students’ grades.
While computing the grades of the students, I noticed that most of them got
low grades but they did not fail. I computed the grades using the portal of the
Department of Education (DepEd), given by our cooperating teacher which was why
it was easier for me to compute; it automatically shows the quarterly grades of the
students. My co-student teachers and I started computing the grades of the students
from grade 7 to grade 9 in English. I asked my cooperating for the result of the
grades and she told me to make other considerations in the performances of the
students: their recitation, behaviour, and attendance.
I repeatedly ask myself about why students get promoted to the next year
level, even if they do not fully acquire the skills and knowledge from that particular
level. However, as said by one of our cooperating teachers: it always depends upon
the teacher. She also said that this is why teaching is a profession that needs a
heart; teachers always give considerations to those students who may not be as
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excellent as others but has the determination to learn. Teaching is really a work of
heart; it demands a good heart because teaching is not only about teaching lessons.
Day 53: 20 March 2019
The sign that says that my practice teaching journey is nearing its end is that
the graduating students have already started practicing their graduation song. The
students were so excited and active while practicing their performance. It was a sign
that I am also near to the exit way of the gate I have walked in.
The students from grade 10-Joshua and Grade 6-Stephen worked on their
surprise for their parents. Through the guidance of their adviser and our cooperating
teacher, the students have chosen their graduation song. The students from grade 6-
Stephen are going to sing the song “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman
movie, while the students from grade 10-Joshua will sing the song “Hold onto
Memories”. They also planned to give roses to their parents as a tribute for their hard
works and efforts. They prepared a flash mob where they will dance after they sing
all of their songs. According to our cooperating teacher, this kind of highlight in a
moving up ceremony will be the first time in the history of Risen Christ Catholic
School.
Observing the students made me realize that I will soon be practicing our final
graduation song if ever there will be one. Sudden mixed emotions started to run all
over my body. It is very fulfilling to see that, even once in the lives of these students, I
became a part of their growth and development. Time flies very fast, to the point that
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I never noticed that I am near the end. It seemed like I only had an adventure full of
hardships and learnings with these students. I might be nearing the end of this
student-teaching program but the learnings and memories I had will forever be on my
mind and heart.
Day 54: 21 March 2019
This day was an exhausting day. There were some conflicts that occurred in
the grades of the students, additional workloads came and our cooperating teachers
badly needed to finish everything today, particularly the grades. Another thing which
became the highlight of this day was the complaint coming from an unexpected
student.
I was already finished with the grades of the students that I have handled
from different year levels in English, Filipino and Araling Panlipunan subjects. Many
considerations have already been made and everything had already been polished.
However, additional workloads were given to me. One student from grade 8-Leviticus
complained to the office on why he got a failing grade in English. Honestly speaking,
this particular student has a low level of understanding compared to other students of
the same age. I was able to explain our side since we already gave considerations to
the grade of the students, and, unfortunately, the result was still a failing grade. The
student came from a non-accredited school that is why there were lots of conflicts
and problems with his records. He needed to review and take the acceleration exam
from the Department of Education. Aside from that, the student has poor thinking
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“It depends upon the teacher”.
These words flashed back on my mind. Teachers gave considerations, but
not all the time and not to all students. In the case of the complainant, based from the
observation I had in his performances, the student really needs to learn the basics
first. The lessons he had taken are not suited to his level of thinking. Indeed, it is a
case that rests upon the teachers but there is a big difference in this case. If we are
going to let him be promoted, at the end of it all, he will be the one who will be
burdened.
Day 55: 25 March 2017
New day to start the week; four more days before the Moving Up ceremony
and the Recognition day of the students of Risen Christ Catholic School. The
graduating students were busy practicing their graduation song (Appendix 20) while
we, student teachers, were busy with the documents and deportments of the
students.
Our cooperating teacher told us that we have to start with the deportment of
the graduating students to be encoded in the program. I worked on the certificates of
the students, since it was the task assigned to me. I also helped other teachers in
encoding the grades of the students in different year levels. My co-student teachers
and I sorted the medals of the achievers (Appendix 21). It included the awards for
those students with honors and with special awards from different extra-curricular
activities. There were lots of conflicts that happened this day; misunderstandings,
misconceptions, misinterpretations. However, I sharpened my focus in order to finish
all of the tasks assigned to me, instead of being distracted by the conflicts among the
faculty members.
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I have learned to ignore some things that could affect my focus. This past few
days, conflicts occurred more often. I always say to myself every time I go to school
that I should be a positive thinker, no matter what. As long as I am doing the right
thing, no one could stop my purpose. While staring at the gold medals, it made me
reflect on my student life since I was a consistent honor student. I was one of the
active students ever since my primary years. I always include myself in some extra-
curricular activities including sports and dancing. They say “your grades, number of
awards, and medals do not define your intelligence”, and that is absolutely the truth.
The most important thing is on how you apply all of the things that you learned in life.
Day 56: 26 March 2019
The early bird catches early tasks. Kidding aside, I arrived so early in the
school today and, as expected, I also started working on different documents that
were needed to be finished, early. I was hoping that the clash that happened
yesterday has been reconciled by now, for us to have a positive start of the day.
Since our cooperating teacher is going to resign from teaching at Risen Christ
Catholic School, she needed to finish and complete all the documents of the students
for the clearance. She asked my help in finishing the soft and hard copy of the form
137 (Appendix 22) and the form 138 of the students (Appendix 23). I rechecked all
the personal details, the grades, as well as the learner reference numbers in the
form. There were some students who had conflicts in their grades in the past
quarters and I stated this concern to my cooperating teacher for it to be solved right
away. I was also tasked to make an introductory speech (Appendix 24) for the guest
of honour for the moving up ceremony. It was quite rushed but I did it anyway.
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I have learned a lot of things from today’s work overloads. It seemed like I
was already experiencing the “real world” that our instructors were repeatedly telling
us before. It was a tiring day but the experiences I brought home from this day was
such a relief. I already had an idea in the document-making process. I already had an
idea in making form 137, form 138, and other requirements. I know that these
learnings I have gathered from this day would be a great help when I am already
working as a licensed teacher. I never regretted from arriving so early at the school
today and being assigned to many tasks because I have learned new and useful
things.
Day 57: 27 March 2019
Two days before the moving up ceremony and the recognition day of the
students, we had conducted a final reading of the grades, awards, and documents of
the students while the students were polishing everything for their performance
during their most awaited day. I could feel the emotions of the students. Some were
excited and some were sad, knowing that the days left for them being together is
already so short.
Our cooperating teacher really paid attention on the practice of the
graduating student; to polish everything. We helped our cooperating teacher in
polishing the performance of the students. The sadness was also visible in the eyes
of our cooperating teacher. This will be the last practice of the students within the
vicinity of their alma mater, Risen Christ Catholic School; the institution that nurtured
their skills and aptitude. This will be their last stay in the institution where some
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unforgettable and remarkable memories have been made. They will be having their
general and final practice tomorrow at the venue of the moving up and recognition
ceremony.
High School holds the best four years in the students’ lives. All of the first stuff
in a student’s life usually happen during his/her high school years. It includes having
the first crush, first visit to the guidance office, first attempt of cutting classes, and
first encounter of the meanest but truest friends. The same as these experiences of
my students, I also had unforgettable high school days. The memories I had from my
high school years were so amazing. I met different people who became my friends
up until now. I also had a great adventure during those years; I have experienced
different learnings and it was one of my favorite adventures.
Day 58: 28 March 2019
Today was our last day with the students. Our cooperating teacher told us to
go directly to the venue of their moving up ceremony at Gallardo’s Party Place. The
place was a bit small for the event and was not applicable for such kind of event.
However, no matter how poor the ventilation inside the area was, the students
continuously practiced the run of the program.
The faculty members who were in charge for the moving up ceremony started
the practice of the program. We assisted the kindergarten pupils since they needed
more attention and guidance, as compared to the grade six and grade 10 students.
When the giving of the certificates started, our cooperating teacher called me to show
the process of accepting the certificate was; it felt quite good when I heard the
graduation march. I was also tasked to as the “giver” of the certificate to the
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achievers. This day, I tallied my stay in the school to clear out my daily time record
(Appendix 25). One student also showed her appreciation to our efforts through
treating us with free lunch. It is really the heart-melting part of being a teacher – the
goodbyes from the students.
I may not be able to attend this most awaited ceremony of the students, but I
assured them that I am very proud of them and their achievements. Being part of the
growth of my dear students is my biggest achievement and award during my entire
practice teaching journey. It is really hard to leave those students who gave me
hundreds of headaches but gave me so many unforgettable memories as well. My
practice teaching journey would probably not be so memorable without them. I am
thankful when they said that they have learned a lot from me but I am more thankful
to all the things that they have taught me, beyond the lessons from books. It was
surely a mission accomplished!
Day 59: 29 March 2019
The reason why I was not able to attend the moving up ceremony and
recognition day of the students is that, I had to attend the Pre-Employment Seminar
(Appendix 26) at CvSU – Carmona Campus. This seminar is a requirement for us to
march while wearing our most awaited black suit.
The seminar was about how to be a “prepared” employee in the near future.
Months from now, we will be looking for jobs aligned to our course so it is necessary
for us to, at least, have knowledge from the experiences of others. The first speaker
of the seminar was Ms. Mary Rose H. Solina (Appendix 27) who shared her amazing
and inspiring journey in her career and in her life. I have learned that the first thing to
do before starting anything is to know yourself and know what your “why” is. I have
learned preparations that are needed when applying for a job. The second speaker
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discussed the rights of the employees and who the organizations that they could ask
for help, if they ever need to. Anti-harassment was also discussed; the different kinds
of harassments were shown and explained, some of which we thought were normal
actions or behaviour.
Sooner or later, I will be working to earn money as well as to earn
experiences for my growth. These kind of seminars are so relevant, especially to us
graduating students who will later pursue different careers. There were so many
things to consider in getting a good job but the most important thing is the
determination to work and learn at the same. There may be different fears and
doubts when starting a particular career but knowing your purpose, the reason why
you are doing that certain thing, is the only thing that will matter in the end.
Day 60: 30 March 2019
The first ever Educ FEST was held at Cavite State University – Carmona
Campus. The said event has been planned and proposed last semester, but,
unfortunately, due to the conflict of time and schedule the event was postponed.
Finally, it was held successfully.
Educ FEST 2019 was subdivided into four different parts. The first part was
the conduct of small talk led by Ms. Jevvy Jean Necesito (Appendix 28) who shared
about the 21st century pedagogy that would matter a lot to us when teaching the
alpha generation. The second and third parts of the event were held at the same
time. There was a team building held at the 4 th floor of the campus which promoted
good teamwork and collaboration within the Bachelor of Secondary Education
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different sections compete in Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators
(PAFTE) -aligned competitions. It included competitions in lesson plan making,
instructional materials-making, demonstration teaching, quiz bee, and declamation.
Lastly, the Mr. & Ms. EDUC 2019 highlighted the Educ FEST, in which,
representatives of different specializations showcased not just their wit but also their
stunning beauties.
This kind of event is such a good way of gathering all education students to at
least have a break from reviewing, facing highlighted handouts. It was a great time
for the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) students to also enjoy (Appendix 29)
and loosen up a bit.
COMMON CLASSROOM PROBLEMS
Classroom management is a term that teachers use to describe the process
of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly without disruptive behaviour from
students, which would compromise the delivery of instruction execution of teaching
routines (Classroom Management, n.d). It is sometimes caused by students, the
learning environment, and/or the teaching facilitators themselves. In line with that, a
teacher must have a wide variety of skills and techniques to impose an effective
classroom management that would benefit all.
In my journey as a pre-service teacher, there were some common classroom
problems that I have encountered. The first problem that I have encountered was the
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uncontrollable noise made by the students. The good relationship among the
students is main cause of their noise. Another problem is that the learning
environment itself is good for conducting all the learning activities, but lacks the
essential equipment and areas that would greatly help the learning of the students. In
example, the classroom’s chalk was must first be soaked in the water so that the
chalk particles would stick to the chalkboard. The utilization of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom is somehow impossible since
there was only one projector available; there were also no cables or HDMIs suited to
my laptop, even to the laptops of my co-student teachers.
During classes, one of the most common problems of the students inside the
classroom is that they become overly dependent on the teacher. Many times, the
students automatically look to their teacher for correct answers, instead of trying
themselves (Davis, 2016). Another problem, especially during discussions in the
English subject, is the students’ persistent use of their first-language (Filipino); the
students do not have the confidence to converse using the English language.
Because of this, the students do not what to do during activities or seat works; this
happens often when the English language is used as the medium of instruction in the
discussion. Lastly, the most common problem that I have observed inside the
classroom while teaching different subjects was that the students easily got bored,
inattentive or unmotivated.
A good classroom management is one of the most important thing to be
imposed at the very beginning of the class. A good classroom management plays a
vital role in having a successful execution of teaching activities and strategies. It
would greatly help learners to know and practice proper daily routines, and teachers
to solve minor problems before becoming major ones. The goal of teaching is to
bring the world inside the classroom. As what I have learned from the domain two of
the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS), the learning
environment must help the learners build a good sense of socialization and
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confidence; the atmosphere must help the learners develop holistically. However, the
facilitator of learning has the power to make this possible. Providing positive
encouragements, having well-established rules and regulations, preparing interesting
lessons, planning varied activities, creating good relationship with the students, being
a good role model to the learners, and possessing great passion will surely result to a
good ambience of learning. These are the most useful keys if teachers would like the
learners to understand the world beyond their classroom.
FINAL DEMONSTRATION TEACHING
Final demonstration teaching is the most awaited part in the practice teaching
journey of student teachers. It is sometimes called as the “final verdict” of all the
learnings that a student teacher has acquired. All the knowledge and teaching
practices learned from their dear alma mater up until the learnings from their actual
teaching experiences will be evaluated through applying everything during the
student teacher’s final demonstration teaching. It is also the time when the student
teachers forget their social life because they spend almost all of their time in the
preparation for their demonstration teaching. It is also the time when student
teachers feel mixed emotions, probably both excitement and nervousness. The day
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of the final demonstration teaching is very special to every student teacher; to the
point that they want it to be as perfect as they have planned and as extraordinary as
they can. There are three phases in the final demonstration teaching: the
preparations, the actual teaching demonstration, and the evaluation.
During the preparations, as one of the first batch of demonstration teachers,
the pressure that I was feeling was overwhelming. The feeling of being unsure about
the topic, undecided with the teaching plans, unable to focus, and being under
pressure were the things that made me become bewildered during the preparation
period. As the school representative, there were some other responsibilities that must
be done. I worked on the letter of requests for our final demonstration teaching.
Together with the school director and practice teacher coordinator, we talked about
the schedule and the students needed for each final demonstration teaching.
Everything was already prepared: the classroom, the food, the equipment
needed, and the students. However, conflicts are like weather: unpredictable. One
conflict came unexpectedly and, unfortunately, it happened few days before our final
demonstration teaching. A minimum of 30 students was the agreed ideal number of
learners during final demonstration teaching, however, the inter-school activity has
been plotted on the same day of our final demonstration teaching. The inter-school
activity is an event where student-athletes from different private schools gather up to
compete in various sports events. Some students included in the final list of our final
demonstration teaching were also included in the list of players. Luckily, we have
fixed the conflicts in the schedule right away. Aside from that, there were some
teachers who questioned the first schedule of our final demo teaching.
My co-student teachers and I have faced lots of struggles before the day of
our final demonstration. There were so many sleepless nights that occurred, just for
us to prepare for our final verdict. I wanted my final demonstration teaching to be as
successful and memorable as I could. I chose “Conjunctions” as my topic and I made
sure that my final lesson plan (Appendix 30) was well-prepared; I considered
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differentiated activities (Appendix 31) that suited my topic. I also thought of the
teaching strategies as well as the teaching materials (Appendix 32) that I would use.
They say that the success of your associates is also your success, which was why
my co-student teachers and I had each other’s back; so that we could have a
successful benchmark of the final demonstration teaching.
The day of the final verdict has come; there is no more turning back. This is it,
the most awaited part of the student teaching program has already started. I was the
second demonstration teacher out of the hundred and plus student teachers of our
batch (A.Y. 2018-219). The weight of pressure was too heavy on us since we are the
first batch of demonstration teachers. Nevertheless, giving our best shot was the only
thing we could offer as a good start. I started my final demonstration teaching with
the routine activities: prayer, greetings, cleanliness and attendance. It was followed
by the recall, wherein I conducted an activity related to the students’ assumed past
lesson. After that, I conducted with an ice breaker or a motivation for the students to
be ready for our next lesson; the activity we had was “read the colors”. The students
enjoyed the activity since it was really mind-boggling.
After that, we started the differentiated activities; the students were divided
into four groups with different tasks. The first group, known as the” little detectives”,
helped Detective Conan, their friend, in solving a crime using the primary suspects.
The primary suspects were wearing name tags that served as clues; the clues being
the correlative conjunctions. This will lead them to the sole suspect of the crime. The
second group, known as the “little explorers”, had to find a hidden treasure using the
large map that was provided for them; but, before that, they have to first find the
missing words (which are the subordinating conjunctions) inside the classroom using
the provided clues. The missing words are the keys that will complete the map that
would lead to the location of the hidden treasure. The third group, known as the “little
volunteers”, was tasked to help children in need. I have prepared a diorama of an ice
cream store where the children in the diorama want to buy some ice cream but the
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seller cannot understand the children because of the misused pair of connectives.
Their task was to correct the use of each correlative conjunction. Lastly, the fourth
group, known as “the little fixers”, was tasked to fix the jigsaw puzzle inside the
pocket of the standee of Doraemon; the jigsaw puzzle contains the summary of all
the activities done by the first three groups.
After each presentation, the analysis phase occurs (Appendix 33). An
interactive discussion took place during the elaboration of each type of conjunction.
After the students’ abstraction part of the lesson, I, as the facilitator of learning,
elaborated the importance and/or the significance of the lesson we discussed. This
was done when the highlight of my final demonstration occurred; I personally
composed a conjunction song to the tune of fireworks by Katy Perry. Together with
the students and the accompaniment of a guitar, I flashed the lyrics of the
conjunction song and we sang along together. It was very captivating and pleasing
for the students. We then moved on to the assessment phase followed by the
agreement part of the lesson.
After we conducted our final demonstration teaching, the post-conference
took place (Appendix 34). It was the time when the evaluators gave their comments
and congratulated each student teacher. I was very happy with the feedback that I
received. It was very pleasing to the ears, every time the panellists say things like
“superb”, “great”, “two thumbs up” and “I salute you”. It was really fulfilling that the
panellists commended our efforts from the very beginning and rated our
performances as “job well done”. According to them, there is no such perfect
teaching; there were still flaws: mannerisms and other minor common problems. The
weights on our backs were lifted and it was a huge relief for us – first batch of
demonstration teachers. I am really hoping for good results on the evaluation of my
final demonstration teaching (Appendix 35).
I have learned so much thing from this experience, starting from the
preparations for the final demonstration teaching up until it was done. It was really a
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hard battle for me but, then again, the harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.
Challenges, struggles, and conflicts occurred, but some say that problem is the twin
brother of life; you cannot stop it from coming, instead, you have to practice dealing
with it (Life Challenges, n.d.). These life hurdles are the stepping stones towards our
target goal; I have learned to be strong enough to face all the upcoming challenges in
my life.
In the teaching profession, patience is really a virtue. The profession itself will
test your personality, socialization skills, emotional control, physical conditions, and
spiritual bonds. There are people and situations that will test your forbearance. The
experiences I had before, during, and after our final demonstration teaching taught
me to take little steps and be steady. It was one of the hardest challenges that I have
ever accomplished, yet it was one of the best experiences that I would never, ever
forget.
Another thing that I have realized from this experience is the essence of
motivation and teamwork. The success of my final demonstration teaching would not
be possible without the support of the people that I had come to for help. The
teamwork that I had with my co-student teachers also played a vital role for the
success of my final demonstration teaching. Collaboration is better than competition
since it collates diverse ideas and produces good camaraderie (What is Teamwork,
n.d.).
Most of all, I have learned that the best among the best of reinforcements can
only be found inside you; intrinsic motivation is the “best motivator”. Believe in
yourself, like the way you believe in God’s plan. Success is the product of these
practices.
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OVER-ALL REFLECTION AND SELF-APPRAISAL
The practice teaching program, which is taken by the students under the
Bachelor of Secondary Education program, is a good preparation for the pre-service
teachers to apply different teaching methods, teaching strategies, teaching principles
and teaching techniques through practical training in the actual field of teaching. It
gives opportunities to all student teachers to experience the actual teaching process
and build their own teaching strategies suited to specific kinds of learners. This will
also give way for the pre-service teachers to experience the common problems that
can be observed during the teaching-learning process as well as the possible
solutions to these problems.
Before entering this three-month journey, I had lots of doubts and hesitations.
I doubted my readiness to face and talk to new faces. I even sometimes come to the
point that I overthink if I could make it until the end of this internship. I talked to
different people and asked for some pieces of advice but even their uplifting words
did not lessen the nervousness that I had. Until the day has come and I had nothing
to do but to continue what I have started. There were lots of adjustments that I did
during the start of my practice teaching journey. Honestly, it was not an easy start.
I encountered different problems during my practice teaching program. It
includes the conflict with the cooperating teachers and even with the other faculty
members. I unexpectedly witnessed the poor professionalism within the institution,
where it came to the point that I have compared my behavior and abilities to the
attributes of the faculty members. It was very hard to move, knowing that disharmony
and clashes occur among the faculty members. The school had a principal but she
just occasionally visits the institution; there was no department head or even a
guidance counselor. Crab mentality was evident among the faculty members.
However, I am still thankful that there were still some teachers who guided us
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throughout our journey. There were still some people who taught us to be good
teachers if we could not be great ones.
In contrast to those experiences that I encountered with the faculty members,
I have established a good teacher-student relation with all the students that I have
handled in different year levels. The noise of the students and the fear of sharing
ideas were the two common things which I could consider as the problems with the
students. But these things can be labeled as “teacher-factor” because it depends on
how the teacher solves the classroom problems in conducting good classroom
routines. One of the most amazing parts of this journey is the students; the students
that I have imparted knowledge and experiences with. The students that seemed to
be careless about their studies at first, but as what I have observed, they have their
dreams that motivate them to learn. The longer I stayed and observed different
students, the more vivid I saw how eager they were to be filled with meaningful
lessons. They were so noisy and, sometimes, uncontrollable but they made me feel
as if I were one of the greatest teachers because of their different ways of
appreciating all my efforts.
I have learned so many things from this journey that would surely be big helps
to my chosen profession and will provide my would-be students with the best learning
experiences they could ever have. Teaching three different subjects (English, Araling
Panlipunan and Filipino) made me realize the reality of the teaching profession.
There is a possibility that I would be assigned to teach different subjects instead of
my specialization when I apply for a teaching job. This experience practiced me to
have proper time management and to be ready for the “ping” of reality. I was once
labeled by my co-student teachers as the “substitute teacher of the year” because I
often become a substitute of different teachers from different grade levels, especially
in the elementary level. It may be a tiring task, especially when I was assigned with
the children from first grade but looking at the positive result of this, I realized that I
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Working on the grades, form 137, form 138, rankings, deportments, and other
documents of the students also made me realize how hard and ethical the teaching
profession is. Moreover, as the school representative, I also have established a
strong relationship with my co-student teachers. I always made sure that I was
always available whenever they needed my help in everything. The teamwork we
had was priceless and we became each other’s foundation of support for all the
struggles we have faced.
My practice teaching journey was like a roller coaster ride. There were lots of
ups and downs, which sometimes made me think of just giving up. Everything was
really hard at the first try but when a person becomes used to do it, it becomes
easier. Preparing lessons, teaching materials and activities for three different
subjects was really hard at first but compared to other teachers who have full loads, it
seems like I do not have the right to even get tired. The practice teaching program
made me love teaching more than I love it before. The best part of it is when the
students appreciate my efforts and dedication in imparting relevant lessons. I have
learned that students will not care about the lessons you are teaching unless they
know the reason why you are teaching it or why they should even care. It is not just
about how much you have mastered the lesson or how interactive your prepared
activities are; it is also because about why it is necessary for them to learn.
The process of this journey was hard but I had plenty of learning experiences.
Too many hurdles were placed in the path where I walked in but this journey taught
me to accept that life has its inconveniences and it is not perfect. It made me realize
that every situation will not always favor your expectations. Struggles,
disappointments, hardships, exhaustion, demotivation and stress seemed to be the
brothers of life. The practice teaching journey that I had does not only teach me the
best practices of the teaching-learning process; it also taught me how to be ready in
life. The struggles in preparing lessons, visual aids and activities are like facing the
struggles that we encounter in life; we are being pressured by the situation, being
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rushed and being stressed out. That is why proper time management is important in
teaching because the same as in life, proper balance of choices over things give
chances to make the wanted changes.
My practice teaching journey was very memorable and is worth treasuring.
The experiences that my students and I had inside the classroom are like books that
are full of relevant and fun learnings. The experiences I had with the faculty members
were comparable to a menu which contains different dishes; some suited your taste,
some not. The experiences I had, along with my co-student teachers, within the
vicinity of Risen Christ Catholic School are similar to the building itself; it has its
bases which symbolize the sturdy support that we gave to each other all throughout
our journey.
This practice teaching journey is one of the best things that I have
experienced. This journey honed my personality, teaching capability, emotional
control, good socialization, and the spiritual bonds. It also taught me that quitting
should never be an option, if the reason holding you back is your doubts and
hesitations. I remember one reminder shared before our deployment: YOU are the
only thing you have in the actual teaching; but not in my case. I started this journey
with the best people who helped me to overcome all the challenges and tests. I never
felt alone, even until the end of my practice teaching journey.
Now, the end has officially arrived, but before this journey totally ends,
extending my appreciation for those who helped us is necessary. We gave the
certificate of appreciation to our cooperating teacher and to the school director
(Appendix 36). In return, they also gave us the certificate of completion (Appendix
37). Lastly, we gave the evaluation form of the student teachers’ performance
(Appendix 38) to our cooperating teachers. It was such an unforgettable experience,
experiences that will serve as my shield and armors to continue fighting and facing
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1
The Student Teacher: Rhea Trina A. Canizo
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Appendix 3
Endorsement Letter
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Appendix 5
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Guide Questions
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Appendix 6
The Observation Phase
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The Cooperating Teacher, Ms. Leovane E. Comia, with the Student Teacher
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Appendix 8
The Student Teacher with Grade 9-Jonas
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Appendix 10
The Student Teacher with Grade 8-Leviticus
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Appendix 12
Third Grading Recognition
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Appendix 14
The Student Teacher with Grade 7-Genesis
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Appendix 16
Booth of Grade 8-Leviticus
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Appendix 18
The Student Teacher with Grade 10-Joshua
Appendix 19
Grade 10-Joshua’s Oral Defense

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Appendix 20
Moving up Ceremony Practice
Appendix 21
Deportments Preparation
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Appendix 22
Sample Form 137

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Appendix 23
Sample Form 138

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Appendix 24
Introductory Speech for the Guest of Honor

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Appendix 25
Daily Time Record

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Appendix 26
Pre-Employment Seminar
Appendix 27
Student Teachers with the Guest Speaker, Ms. Mary Rose H. Solina
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Appendix 28
Guest Speaker: Ms. Jevvy Jean Necesito
Appendix 29
Educ Fest 2019 Activities

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Appendix 30
Lesson Plan for Final Demonstration Teaching

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Appendix 31
Final Demonstration Teaching: Differentiated Activities
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Final Demonstration Teaching: Teaching Materials

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Appendix 33
Final Demonstration Teaching: Analysis of the Lesson
Appendix 34
The Final Demonstration Teaching Panelists

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Appendix 35
Evaluation Sheet for the Final Demonstration Teaching

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Appendix 36
The School Director, Ms. Corazon Chavez, and the Cooperating Teacher, Ms.
Leovane Comia
Appendix 37
Student Teachers with the School Director and the Cooperating Teacher
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Appendix 38
Student Teacher Rating Scale

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1

EXPECTATIONS FROM THE STUDENT TEACHING PROGRAM

program. Practice teaching is an integral component of teacher training which has

knowledge and skills in practice (Kiggindu & Navimuli, 2009).

As when anyone is starting something new, nervousness is always present.

However, undertaking in such an experience is a major step towards my future

profession, which is teaching; so the student teaching experience makes my

persistence and motivation ever-present. I have a lot of expectations regarding this

I am expecting to have an approachable cooperating teacher whom I could

beloved alma mater in establishing good classroom management. I was also

own learning and will reflect the relevance of it.

Above all, as a future facilitator of learning, I hope that I could display

professionalism in my stay at Risen Christ Catholic School (RCCS), the cooperating

school, maintaining teaching as the noblest profession.

REFLECTION ON CLASSROOM OBSERVATION

my student information sheet (Appendix 4), I was immediately assigned to handle

experiencing different levels of students’ capacity.

A conflict surfaced because the assigned cooperating teacher to me handles

issue was settled immediately.

As per the students, as expected, noise is everywhere. As I looked at the

know what strategy suits each student.

In terms of the learning environment, the classroom was well-ventilated and

classroom. Nevertheless, the atmosphere of the classroom could help in promoting

SELF-ASSESSMENT ON READINESS IN ACTUAL TEACHING

Self-assessment is a metacognitive evaluation process wherein the practice

the students that I would be handling.

students, especially in trying to proliferate different ideas. Metacognitive approach

learning. Performance-based, written, and/or oral assessments can also applicable in

A classroom consisting of 20-30 students has 20-30 different needs, interests,

personalities, and learning styles. However, it is impossible to establish 20 different

result in an active teaching and learning process.

Day 01: 07 January 2019

Risen Christ Catholic School, located at Bulihan, Silang Cavite.

learning environment, students, and cooperating teacher. I have observed the

her strategies in the teaching-learning process.

different things from the learning environment, my cooperating teacher, my students,

for the upcoming challenges and possibilities.

Day 02: 08 January 2019

The feeling of nervousness was comparable to my experiences when I was preparing

practice teaching program.

something, so I let my students experience the reading chain. A reading chain is a

helped me to observe the comprehension skills of the students through their

responses. Unfortunately, a 50-minute discussion for a selection was not enough to

As an English teacher, comprehension plays a vital role in teaching a

particular selection because reading without comprehending is like eating without

digesting (Importance of Reading Comprehension, n.d.). The learners will never

common interests. This was just the start.

Day 03: 09 January 2019

sentences too, to know how much they understood each word.

According to our cooperating teacher in English, we must not get words to be

do not have to take it as a failure, but as a lesson instead.

Mistakes are inevitable (Ursillo, 2009). It is something that we cannot bubble

Day 04: 10 January 2019

start for me as an adjusting practice teacher.

next quiz; a short quiz was given thereafter.

the ways that the reporter presented his/her topic.

Grade 6 which caused my voice to turn a little hoarse.