Leka A/P Murugaya, A182282, 10/7/2023

I was given the task of attending SJKT Ladang Tuan Mee's preschool during the first week of my posting. I get to interact with the children. Additionally, I now know how the children connect and communicate with one another. I had the chance to play and interact with the kids. I also taught them the fundamentals, like ABCD. I also delivered a speech entitled Personal Hygiene Management to the whole school.

Don't push students to study, instead, go at their pace. Allow children to have some downtime so they can play before returning to their studies. Don't forget to provide them with breakfast every morning before the study session begins.

I felt so happy that I could spend time with the children. I just need more time to adapt and learn how to teach the students to make them understand. 

The age range for preschool students is 4 to 6 years old. I frequently find it difficult to grasp what they are saying. I made a concerted effort to listen to them, but I was still unable to comprehend them. As they can understand him better than I can, I will call the other students to listen to him out and translate it for me.

Fun, Exciting

I was instructed to deliver a speech continuously once a week. I hope I can present it effectively. The principal of the school instructed me to manage the third-year sports class as well. Let's hope everything goes smoothly.

Syahirah binti Rezwan Eskandar, A182125, Week 1 (10-15/7).

2. What have you done?

It was the first week of my EP project as a teacher at Pasti As-Solihin, Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang. Below are the list of activities I’ve participated/assisted in throughout the week;

Monday (10/7)

Tuesday (11/7) 

3. Points to remember from week 1!

I was given the opportunity to assist the kids’ netball practice since I’ve played netball in secondary school. Hence, Puan Latifah (the headmistress) asked for my help to educate the kids in terms of the game rules and some coaching advices based on their current performance as the team coach was sick and on leave. 

At first, I thought teaching the fundamentals such as writing alphabets would be an easy task but it isn’t honestly. However, observing how other teachers did it, they use objects to help the kids visualising thus able to write and memorise the alphabets easier and better. For example, the alphabet “g” being expressed as “bulan sabit, mata kail” when written which I think is brilliant. 

4. Your feelings & thoughts 

5. Any difficulties/concerns? How did you cope?

 

6. 2 words to describe elective posting progress so far

 

7. Your plan for next week (Week 2) 

 Nur Hannani binti Huzaini, A181758, Week 1  25-27/7

2. What have you done?

For the first week of my Elective Posting, I was assigned as a substitute teacher at SMK Tun Sharifah Rodziah, Alor Setar, Kedah. My task is to help other teachers who are unable to attend classes due to MC or other reasons.

Report on duty & introduction
During the first day I report on duty in this school, my supervisor keep on updating me about the classes that I need to enter everyday. Basically, the way of teaching for first week is more towards introduction about myself and students to make sure all the students felt comfortable to continue teaching & learning process for the next day.

Science Quiz
I also having some discussion about Science Subject to revise back the topics that they have learnt with their teacher. In order to make sure all the students actively participate in the classes, I divided them into a small group and playing a quiz to compete among group. By doing this activity, I can have two way communication with the students.

Hari Keusahawanan 2023 (Unit Kokurikulum)
All students had opportunity to sell a variety of foods and drinks. They also need to come out with a creative way to promote their stalls. The teacher just observed and assessed them on that day.

3. Points to remember from week 1!

 Patience
Dealing with students can be a very tricky task to do. If the teacher keep showing their agitated, the students might feel stress to and loss motivation to study. That is why this value is very important in this field.

Adaptability
Each students/classes is unique and has their own way to teach. So, a teacher need to continuously evaluate what is working and best suite for their students. 

4. Your feelings & thoughts 
I felt satisfied and happy for first week because all the classes that I entered can cooperate very well during teaching & learning. They show their interest during the classes by actively answering the question and it motivate me to do better for the next classes. 

 

5. Any difficulties/concerns? How did you cope?

Difficulties in understanding different learning style.
Some of the classroom contains a students with a high abilities of learning and some of the class need a slow pace of teaching.
So, I need to figure out different style of teaching that suitable to them.

Communication

 Sometimes it is hard to communicate with some students that are very shy to express their opinion and thought. 

6. 2 words to describe elective posting progress so far
Exciting & Tough

 

7. Your plan for next week (Week 2)
- Assigned by a counsellor to give motivational talk which is "Minda Cerdas". Give exposure about stress management, anxiety, bipolar and etc.

- Mentoring programme (Science subject) to monitor a few students that are weak in certain topic.

Nur Raihana T' ng Binti Mohd Salleh T'ng 

A181687

25/7-27/7

 

For the first week of my elective posting, I went to the  SMK Tun Sharifah Rodziah, Alor Setar, Kedah as a substitute teacher. My main task is to replace other teachers that were unable to attend their classes due to MC or other reasons. On the first day, I went to the office to report my four weeks of elective posting to the principal of the school. Basically, my first week of elective posting would be focusing on an introduction about the school, the student, and myself. 

 

Tuesday (25/7/23) 

1. Relief class of 5 Fitrah & help with Hari keusahawanan 

During this class, I was able to comfortably engage with the students. They were given a task by their own teacher to create a template for Hari Keusahawanan marketing beforehand, thus during this class, I was able to help them a little with the upcoming Hari keusahawanan. Furthermore, I was able to have a really comfortable and exciting conversation with them. Since I am new to the school, they told me a lot about the school. I was able to create a good bonding with the students. 

 

2. Relief class of 3 Cemerlang & Teach Science 

During the class, since they were not given any task by their teacher, I divided the class into groups and did question-and-answer games with them. They were very energetic and excited to answer the question. I also encourage every student to participate. And for the last 10 minutes of the class, I ended the game and had a nice conversation with them. 

 

Wednesday (26/7/23)

1. Relief class of 5 Dedikasi 

For this class, they had already been given a task by their teacher, thus I asked them to proceed with homework. Throughout the class, I also go through their homework and help them a little. Moreover, I also had a small discussion with some of the students that finished their homework. They asked a lot about my courses and some of them were really interested in medicine. 

 

Thursday (27/7/23)

Hari Keusahawanan 

It was a very exciting and fun day. Students creatively decorate their own stall and even almost all classes have their own mascot. They were really excited and happy throughout the event. They were selling a variety of foods such as meatballs, pancakes, spaghetti, Cendol, and so on. Mid of the event, there will be an assessor that would assess them and there will also rewards ceremony at the end of the event. I was able to support their selling and having fun during the day. 

 

3. Points to remember from Week 1

1. Always make a way to have a fun and beneficial class interaction but not up until make too much noise. They tend to make loud noises when they were excited, thus we need to always remind them to lower their voices

2. Always listen to them attentively and be fair throughout the class. 

3. Be aware of some of the students that are being inactive and support and encourage everyone in the class to gain something from the class

 

At first, I was very nervous because it is a high school, there might be students that can act disrespectful to the teacher or there might be problems during the class. However, at the same time, I was excited to get to know the students more. Luckily, I was welcomed by the students and I felt comfortable with them. 

 

1. Unfamiliar with the school surrounding 

There were times I was struggling to find the class that I need to relief. Adding to that, I was really bad with direction. Luckily I have a friend that able to help me and direct me to find my own class. There were also some students that help me find my class. By the end of the first week, I can get more familiar with the school environment and mapping 

 

2. Creative and communication 

As being a quite person, it can be very challenging for me to summon courage to speak and catch the attention of the whole class. In order to catch the student’s attention, I need to speak clearly, loud and think of a way to have a creative and beneficial class. Not just have to communicate with them, I also need to listen to them. I need to interact with the whole class consisting of 20 students at the same time. Sometimes I need them to raise their hand to speak in order for me to have an organized teaching. 

 

3. Students being inactive during the class

Some students may be shy to answer questions during the game, and the same student from the group may answer questions multiple times. Thus in order to make sure everyone participate, I make a rule whereby each group need to send a different representative for different questions. I also encourage students to answer the questions loudly for the other students to know the answer as well. 

 

Interactive &  fun

 

We were given a task by the counselor to give a speech about mental illness as the counselor mentioned there was an increasing number of students who showed symptoms of mental illness. We planned to study the topics and make a slide to give a talk about them. We also planned to make it as interactive as possible. Furthermore, we were also given the task to tutor some students to improve their understanding of science subjects. 

Bahiratuz Zulfa binti Baharuddin
A180904
24/7/2023 – 25/7/2023 (2 days) 

 

2. What have you done?  

I worked as a science and biology teacher at my previous high school, Maahad Tahfiz Sains Tanah Merah, Kelantan. From day one of my elective posting, my biology supervisor gave me the task of attending her classes and educating the students in Forms 1, 4, and 5 about various types of experiments. There, I get an opportunity to demonstrate to the students how to conduct the experiment properly. Apart from that, I was able to convey to them the significance of the experiments in syllabus and how we may use them in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, I was only able to meet the students for two days because they were on a four-day weekend break from Wednesday to Sunday.

 

As every student in the school is assigned to the class at random, regardless of their grade of performance, I need to figure out a strategy to ensure that they can all benefit from the knowledge and receive the same amount of material without any issues. Therefore, I need to identify an effective learning style by doing some research so that I can apply it to the students. 

As an ENFJ person, thankfully, I found it easy to interact with people I met at first. I had no problem at all interacting with both students and teachers, especially since most of the teachers were my former teachers. 

On the other hand, I felt tired because I had to attend class constantly from morning until evening. Thankfully, the teachers are so kind that they invited me to the school canteen to have some meals before the next session. 

5. Any difficulties/ concerns? How did you cope? 

As previously stated, the students in each class come from a different range of educational backgrounds. As a result, I found it challenging to identify which students required more attention than others. Some students also demonstrated a lack of interest in the subject of biology. Therefore, it is my responsibility to change their perspective and demonstrate the value of biology in our daily lives. 

 

6. 2 words to describe elective posting progress so far
It was tiring yet enjoyable. 

Read the syllabus beforehand to give me an idea about the topic and proceed with the slides and other things. 

 

Not to mention, with their midterm exams approaching, I intended to strengthen their basic knowledge in biology by providing them with some materials and simplified notes that I had prepared for them. 

 2. What have you done?
           I volunteered as an assistant teacher at Tadika Iman Cemerlang, Gombak where the students were aged from 3-6 years old.There were 25 students in total and I assisted the teacher that handled 5 year old students specifically.I introduced myself to the students and familiarised myself with themselves.

          Following their daily routine, in the morning, I joined the teachers to handle the students during their playtime and conduct the morning assembly. During mealtimes; breakfast for all students and lunch for daycare students, I helped the teachers with meal preparation.  Other than that, I taught and guided the students to complete their exercise books, be it writing, drawing or colouring. 

       On Wednesday, 19th July 2023, we had an exciting trip to 99 Wonderland Park where we enjoyed walking around the park as well as feeding and petting the animals. I was informed by the teachers that this activity was good for the development of the childrens’ motor skills.

 

3. Points to remember from week 1!
Maintain eye contact and speak clearly with the students to get their attention.


4. Your feelings & thoughts
 I felt excited😊 yet nervous😅 to start my first week of elective posting and stepped out of my comfort zone.

Not all students were the same; they did not have a similar pace in learning even though they were at the same age.

During academic learning or through conducting activities, I learnt that there are different ways to approach different students, depending on their learning abilities.


5. Any difficulties/concerns? How did you cope?
How do I teach them?😵 This was definitely my utmost concern. How do I make sure that they understand what I am teaching them?🤔

I learned a lot from the other teachers there. I asked questions from them to clarify some things and I observed their teaching skills to make it as a guide. I tried to adapt to each student’s learning style to find suitable patterns to teach them.


6. 2 words to describe elective posting progress so far
Fun.😎

Challenging.🤯

 

7. Your plan for next week (Week 2)
     i. Interact more with the students outside of the teaching and learning session such as during playtime.

    ii. I received a task to edit a video about our trip on wednesday and I am planning to finish it before the upcoming week. I ll share the video in the next journal. Stay tuned!! ;)

Nur Amirah Syuhadah binti Halib

A181133

(24/7/2023 - 28/7/2023)

2. What have you done?

During the first week of elective posting, I was assigned as a substitute teacher at Pasti al-Badar (PUPIS). My job is to help them whenever they are unavailable due to MC or any reasons. I was given the opportunity to handle kids range from 4 to 6 years old. I taught them the basics learning like ABC, 123 and also jawi ( ا ب ت). I guided them to complete their tasks such as reading, drawing, writing and also coloring. We also had sports practice every Tuesday for the upcoming sports event. On Wednesday (26/7), I got the opportunity to visit a 5 year old student, Danish who was involved in a recent road accident and luckily, there were no big injuries. During the visit, we got to spend time with Danish's family and also contributed to ensuring his every need and welfare was prioritized. Apart from that, we had a "gotong-royong" on Friday (28/7) and teachers are obligated to participate except students. We were also sanitized the school to make sure it was clean and safe for students as they are many of them got affected by HFMD recently. 

3. Points to remember from week 1!

Be patient when dealing with kids as everyone has their own differences and develops at their own rate. Some children may need considerable help more than others. 

4. Your feelings & thoughts

It’s an awesome feeling to work with kids even though sometimes things can get so overwhelming at start but overall, I really enjoy kids. They are very funny and entertaining.  

5. Any difficulties/concerns? How did you cope?

Handling a large class full of young children can be pretty exhausting and challenging as they are turbulently active and noisy. Hence, I try to get help from other teachers to guide me as they're all skilled and very experienced at their jobs so that everything runs smoothly.

6. 2 words to describe elective posting progress so far

Fun and challenging.

7. Your plan for next week (Week 2)

I was given a task to monitor a student who is participating in the story-telling competition. I was also instructed to involve in netball practice and guide them for upcoming sports event. 

I was assigned as a teacher at Pusat Jagaan Nur Permata which consist of 14 students aged 7 to 11 years old.
My tasks:
- Early in the morning, I received the students at the drop off. The students will arrive at 8.00 a.m.
- The students will have their breakfast once they arrived where I involved in preparing their breakfast.
- Guide them in Dhuha prayers.
- Guide them in their school homework.
- Taught them some exercises especially in the subject Mathematics such as multiplication and divison.
- Play along with the students such as board game.

3. Points to remember from week 1!
- Children are very delicate, innocent and fun to work with.
- Time and punctuality are very important. I have to be there within time because if not, the children will be waiting for the teacher, which is not a good example.

4. Your feelings & thoughts
At first, I was really nervous since I had no experience handling students. I am afraid that I could not get along with the students. However, my feelings and thoughts changed once I wen to the daycare centre, and with the help of the senior teachers there I started feeling more confident and began to enjoy my work.

5. Any difficulties/concerns? How did you cope?
Firstly, squabbles among students. I had difficulty handling students when two or three students squabbled among each other. Some of them tend to cry. However, I try to manage them by asking them to say sorry and shake hands. Furthermore, I will automatically play some games with them so that they forget what happened.
Secondly, concerns about the health of the students. Since HFMD cases have been increasing recently, thus I make sure that the students are healthy before entering the centre. The students that had sudden sickness, I give extra care to that particular student. I also seperate the student and inform the student's parents to come collect and bring them to the hospital in immediate effect.

6. 2 words to describe elective posting progress so far
- Interesting
- Adaptable

7. Your plan for next week (Week 2)
I have given a task for the students to do a project that is related to Bulan Kemerdekaan. I have to think of something that they can do and appreciate about value of independence.

Nursyifa Nadhirah Binti Zulkefli

A184001

25/7/2023 - 29/7/2023

2) What have you done?

In the first week of work, I went through a briefing and introduction on the company's laws and regulations, such as not being allowed to bring gadgets into the office, no eating or drinking, and maintaining the privacy of clients' information. I also observed the way the Celcom staff interacted with clients and carried out their jobs, and tried to learn crucial Celcom-related matters from them.

The manager, Ms. Warni, has shown me how to utilise the software they use and how to distribute work to the staff in order to fill in for her as she will be on leave next week.

The celcom department held a competition on Saturday to determine which team managed to reach the most collection. I was given the responsibility of becoming Group One's advisor, and fortunately, our team won the match.

3) Points to remember from week 1!

One of the takeaways from the first week is how to communicate with the customers. I learned that I need to use respectful language when explaining the implications of not clearing the payment, for instance, and the outstanding balance or final bill that is still due. In addition, another point that I need to remember is how to use the software which has been explained to me by the manager.

4) Your feelings & thoughts

I feel very grateful because my manager is a very kind-hearted, gentle person, who always gives words of encouragement and does not belittle staff members who do not succeed in reaching their daily targets. The staff are also very kind, friendly and have a good relationship with each other. They are also not arrogant to answer my questions and teach certain things. I was impressed by the staff's ability to communicate with customers from various backgrounds and still be able to communicate respectfully even when some customers use harsh words against them.

5) Any difficulties/concerns? How did you cope?

One of the difficulties I experienced in the first week was adjusting to the work schedule. At times, staff are allowed to return at 6pm and sometimes at 7.30pm. Some weeks also require employees to work on Saturdays. To understand their working hours, I asked a lot of staff and managers. 

In addition, I initially thought it was challenging to understand Celcom bills and how to inform customers about their unpaid payments. But I fully grasp a lot of those things after observing how each staff member interacts with customers on a daily basis, taking notes, and always clarifying anything I did not understand.

6) 2 words to describe ep progress so far

Eye-opening, Thrilling

7) Your plan for next week

My plan for next week is to learn as much as I can from my manager about the tasks that I need to do in her absence next Thursday and Friday. I also have to observe the development of the staff members and the collection that our department obtains on a daily basis. I also want to start trying to contact customers and communicate with them.

Name: Nur Alya Asyiqin Binti Irwan Syarzizi 

Matric number: A181505 

Date: 12th-16th June

2. What have you done
My first week at this playschool was an enchanting journey filled with new names and adorable faces. Since this playschool is full of delightful toddlers, I took the initiative to get to know each of them with the help of the five teachers. I followed their daily routine from 8 am to 5 pm throughout the week to explore their behavior and development.

 

The playschool daily routine is fun and engaging for the little kawan-kawan. Here's a glimpse of their day:

 

I warmly welcome the parents and their little ones as the day begins. After daily temperature screenings, I assist the children in settling in by helping them organize their belongings. Each child has a designated space with their name and picture, which fosters a sense of ownership. Once everyone has arrived, it's playtime! The children are given one engaging toy each day: wooden blocks, soft puzzles, tool toys, huge beads, or fish puzzles. It's incredible to witness how their imagination playing with it.

 

After playtime, it's time for breakfast and self-care. I assist the children in lining up and making their way to the dining room. We recite doa in Arabic, Malay, and English before and after our meal, fostering a sense of togetherness and gratitude. The meals are thoughtfully prepared with nutritious food. I make sure they brush their teeth and drink refreshing water before the day's activities begin.

 

Once everyone is fueled up, I assist the teachers in engaging the little ones in literacy activities. We gather in the living room, where the teachers encourage the children to share the day, date, and weather. We even check if any of their friends are absent, fostering a sense of empathy among them. The day begins with either morning assembly on Mondays, storytelling, singing songs, or physical activities.

 

One of the most exciting parts of the day is when the children split into their respective age groups. The 1-2-year-olds receive the utmost attention from a dedicated teacher, while the 3-year-olds have two teachers. As the little ones grow older, the 4-year-olds are divided into two classes, with each teacher for each class. I join them as they explore the wonders of play, from sandpit activities to enjoying the playground, embarking on nature walks, and engaging in fun water play activities.

 

Later, I helped facilitate various GENIUS activities tailored to each age group. These activities allow the children to learn and grow while having a blast. I will share more about these fascinating activities in my next entry, as they are both fun and educational.

 

After all the excitement, it's time for fruit and lunch! We eat with the teachers and friends, chatting about our favorite parts of the day.

 

After lunch, it's shower time. I assist the teachers in ensuring that each child is fresh and clean, ready for their much-needed nap time. As they rest peacefully, the teachers fill in their little ones' activities in a daily book to share with their parents.

 

As the afternoon continues, we have another shower and a lovely tea time, with delicious snacks to keep our energy high. 

 

During the reflection period, I encourage the children to share their favorite moments of the day, fostering open communication and a sense of appreciation for our shared experiences.

 

As the day draws closer, I say goodbye to my little kawan-kawan, giving them sweet smiles to end their day at the playschool.

3. Points to remember from week 1
Two key points stood out during my first week at the play school. Firstly, I sincerely tried to get to know each little kawan-kawan personally, remembering their names and engaging in conversations to ensure they felt comfortable with me. The connections we formed were heartwarming. Secondly, I prioritized creating a good environment, offering warm smiles and helping hand to any hesitant or shy child. These experiences have inspired me to continue building strong bonds and supporting this beautiful little kawan-kawan in the weeks ahead.

4. Your feelings and thoughts
The teachers' dedication and patience in handling the little kawan-kawan, even with their cheekiness, deeply inspired me. Witnessing how they managed the children's enthusiasm with love and care amazed me and motivated me to embrace this journey. As the days progressed, I grew more attached to the little kawan-kawan and cherished the moments we shared. This experience has sparked my passion to contribute even more and help the teachers provide the best care and support for these children. I am committed to learning from them and positively impacting the lives of the little ones in this adventure.

5. Any difficulties/ concerns? How did you cope?
I didn't encounter any problems with the children; they were all adorable and delightful. However, I did experience some personal difficulties and concerns. I felt a tinge of guilt when the teachers generously bought me breakfast and lunch for free. Although I appreciated their kindness, accepting such gestures was challenging. Additionally, I felt a bit shy during lunchtime and struggled to find topics to discuss with the teachers. But to cope with this, I decided that I would buy them breakfast next week to reciprocate their kindness and show my gratitude. I hope this gesture will also help me feel more comfortable and connected with the teachers during lunchtime conversations.

6. 2 words to describe elective posting progress so far
new exposure!!

7. Your plan for next week (week 2)
For next week, I plan to continue exploring GENIUS activities that are well-suited for the children's development and interests. I will work closely with the teachers to design engaging educational experiences that spark their curiosity and creativity. Additionally, I am excited to prepare for the upcoming field trip to the fire station, where the little kawan-kawan, teachers, and parents will be on an exciting adventure together. I am sure that the field trip will be both educational and enjoyable