Procedures of Teaching
Before starting my lesson, I always begin by asking the students to pray. This helps set a respectful and focused tone for the class. After the prayer, we move on to energizers, where we dance the saging-saging. This fun activity is a great way to warm up the students, ensuring they feel energized and ready to participate actively in the lesson. It also helps shake off any drowsiness and creates a lively atmosphere. After the energizer, I ask the students to pick up any pieces of garbage under their chairs, promoting cleanliness and discipline in the classroom. Once the classroom is tidy, I check their attendance to ensure everyone is present and ready to learn. With these preliminary tasks completed, I transition into the lesson, starting with a motivational activity. I ask the students for synonyms of certain words and provide small prizes for those who answer correctly. This activity not only grabs their attention but also serves as a fun and interactive review, especially since the topic is related to vocabulary. It’s also a helpful way to prepare them for their upcoming practical exam. After the motivational activity, I proceed to the discussion. During this phase, I make sure to keep the students engaged by incorporating an interactive activity related to the lesson. This keeps their interest alive and makes learning enjoyable. As I go through the topic, I provide explanations and additional information to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the material. Once the discussion is complete, I give the students 15 minutes to answer a worksheet I’ve prepared. This serves as an individual activity to reinforce what they’ve learned and allows me to assess their comprehension of the lesson. Finally, before the period ends, I conduct a follow-up activity to confirm that the students have fully understood and absorbed the material. This last step is crucial, as it ensures that the objectives of the lesson have been met while giving students an opportunity to apply their new knowledge.
Time Management and Organizing Activities
The time allotted for each period is 60 minutes. I was able to finish the lesson and the activities I gave to the students, and they were able to ask questions regarding the topic.
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Problem-Solving
One of the challenges I face while teaching here is that some students don’t know how to speak English and often have difficulty understanding my instructions. This language barrier can make delivering the lesson and engaging with the students a bit challenging. However, I’m fortunate to have my buddy and my cooperating teacher with me during class. They provide valuable support by helping to clarify my instructions and ensuring that the students understand the lesson better. To address this issue and make learning more accessible, I decided to create a translated version of my presentation. This ensures that even if the students struggle with English, they can still follow along and grasp the main ideas. The translation has been incredibly helpful in bridging the language gap, and I’ve seen how it helps the students feel more confident and involved during the lesson. Additionally, I make it a point to use simple English words and phrases whenever possible, accompanied by visual aids like images or diagrams to reinforce the concepts. I also encourage the students to ask questions in Indonesian, which my buddy or cooperating teacher translates for me. This approach creates a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, where language differences become less of a barrier.
Classroom Management
At SMP Muhammadiyah 2, students have their own designated classrooms, so whenever I enter the room, they are already seated and ready. They also have an assigned seating arrangement, which helps maintain order in the class. Before starting my discussion, I always remind them to pick up any pieces of garbage under their chairs to ensure the classroom stays clean and tidy. I also teach them proper classroom etiquette, such as raising their hands if they want to recite or answer a question. Since I am handling Grade 9 students, they are generally easy to manage. They are disciplined and avoid making unnecessary noise that might disrupt the class, making it easier for me to deliver my lessons effectively.