Student Practice Reflection - Lesson 5

 Student Practice Reflection - Lesson 5

Today I had the last whole lesson teaching of my practicum. I felt both happy and unhappy. I was content because it was my final lesson and I could finish my practicum in 45 min. Then I could have more time to deal with my studies at the university. I was a bit sad because I will miss my students, my mentor teacher and other people I saw at the school.   

The topic of the lesson is China Sichuan Opera. It was supposed to be relaxing; however, some of them did not concentrate on the class, though I was attempting to get them back by approaching them and pointing to the place where we were talking about from the material. The material was easy for some of them, so these students were very active and, without any exaggeration, they could not wait to answer all of those questions. However, I would like to give all of them a chance to speak. After reading and finishing answering questions, students were given a video to watch. They understood China's Sichuan Opera better after it. Finally, they were given the mask template to colour. I saw they did this kind of colouring activity really well. The mentor teacher asked students to put on masks, and I could take photos. That was so sweet.

Overall, I was delighted with my experience. I was satisfied with my practicum at school, though I know there is always a long way to go compared with other experienced teachers, such as my mentor teacher. I learnt a lot from everyone, including my students. Sometimes they shared interesting things that happened to them with me. I believe they enjoyed my classes and learnt a lot as well, and I will become better and better because this experience has made me more and more confident in teaching, especially in this type of international school context.