文化营！
The students did 剪纸、中国绳和泥雕。
Had quite a few photos, but don't think I can put them up..
Graffiti wall along the corridor.
Nice!
This is 泥雕!
It's just plastercine, haha.
I'm so dead for my reflection and my lesson plan.
Huff.
I don't even want to say anything, zzz.
14!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
下雨天不睡觉，对不起老天爷。
Such a perfect weather to sleep in, but yeap..!
Off to school I went.
Another interesting lesson besides 茶道!
中国结 this time round. ;)
Reminded me of my secondary school times when I was the one doing the handicrafts.
Ahhh the good old times.
Shall check out the courses for registration!
ZZZZZZZZZZ.
So much to do, so little time.
17!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Monday blues...
My CT popped me a random question, "Out of my 3 classes, which one you like most? Like the most cute class?"
I answered cautiously, "Uhm... Each class got their cute points." (In case I said something wrong.)
My CT: "Haha I thought you will say P3! Cuz they are the only class that you interacted with the most, and they always ask you to play with them. Lol."
Me: "...yupp true. ;)"
18!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Friday, July 08, 2011
Friday... I'm not excited.
Zzz.
P4 Singing Competition!
My CT's class got 3rd place, but her class wasn't pleased.
"Why not first???" they moaned.
My CT laughed and said, "Wow.. Your mentality to win is overwhelming. Okay I give you all small presents ok? Don't brood over this matter!"
"Yayy okay promised!"
=_=
Good grief.
Pure happiness is when you walked into the staff lounge and a great whiff of cookies aroma hit you in the face.
YUMMY.
The teacher gave me and my friend 1 cookie each to sample!
"Oh I'm baking cookies now because next week the P2s are going to bake... Dry run now."
NAISE. >;D
21!
Thursday, July 07, 2011
P3 poem competition!
Some kids were super cute with their actions and their voices.
Aahahha.
I acted fierce today!
Oh yeah I'M ALREADY VERY FIERCE, fyi.
This P3 class was sitting outside their classroom and waiting for their game activity to start. But my CT was lecturing a boy by the side, so I had to look after the remaining students. The class was chatting despite the critical situation on my CT's side.
I told them to keep quiet by putting my finger on my lips. (1st) Some students saw and started poking the others to be quiet. It's effective! I'm impressed. But then 2 boys started to mime, lie down on the floor etc.
I looked over and said with a firm voice, "Sit properly." (2nd) They did so, but after 10 seconds they were acting funny again.
So I put on my grim expression, pointed a finger at my CT (who was scolding), and asked, "Do you want to be like him (the student)?" (3rd) They shook their heads. "If not, keep quiet." Oh no they didn't stop. It started again after 10 seconds.
Finally I raised my voice and said, "DO you want to get a scolding? I said sit properly!" I can see that I had successfully drilled the warning into their minds when they were shaking their heads. In an instant, they became angels.
I'm not roaring my head off at them of course! Just trying to be firm.
But it only works with lower primary students. ;(
And yes I said in English. Because the class is ranked second runner up from the bottom.
And..
I'm going to teach P5 sia! HOWHOWHOW TO MANAGE.
And I'm so dead with my reflection can??
Shall have an interview with my CT tomorrow.
22!
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
POST YOUTH DAY AND I FEEL LIKE A OLD LADY ALREADY.
Zzzzz.
Well anyway.
After 1 week of lesson observations (CL department), I am going to be attached to just one teacher from this week onwards!
But this week is going to be MTL week with inter-class competitions, so there will not be much lesson teaching.
How am I supposed to observe for my reflection lol?
D:
CASE SCENARIO 1: P5 POSTER COMPETITION
I managed to take over the class for 5 minutes today because my CT stepped away to retrieve some document. The class was doing their posters so all I need is to do is to be a 'police woman'. Police woman = Ensure law and order.
PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED:
The bell RANG -- The lesson is OVER -- The students are still doing their posters -- The class is getting noisy, and my CT is not back yet!
I PANICKED a little. Not of stage fright (no time for that), but more on how to attract their attention. I know my school teachers use some kind of 口号, but being a newbie, I know no 口号。And it is futile to raise your voice, especially when you are facing 27 pupils. BTW the class consists of 19 boys and 8 girls, who are chattering all at one go.
SOLUTION:
I CLAPPED a few times and a handful of stray kittens and puppies turned over and looked at me. (At least there is a few luh. D;) I raised my voice and said: “准备把你们的海报交上来。记得写名字和班级！” "Okay..." (HENG, at least some responded.) But they are doing it at a OTOT speed.
OUTCOME:
Finally a couple of groups came and submit the posters to me. Just nice my CT came in. “还有谁没有交？！” my CT boomed. SILENCE. I'm impressed by her. And at the same time I was feeling :( by my fail.
CONCLUSION:
- 新老师好欺负。
- Apparently I need to brush up on my classroom management lol. I need to get a bell or bomb or some sort that makes a distinctive sound, so as to attract pupils' attention.
CASE SCENARIO 2: P3 POEM COMPETITION PREPARATION
I became my CT's assistant and demostrated some actions for the class. I need to do actions like "hide", "sprout out from the ground" etc. And of course I've to recite the poem while demostrating.
PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED:
I was like whispering to my CT, "What actions am I supposed to do?" Because obviously...it's still in the preparation stage.
SOLUTION:
Tried my best to do the "springing from the ground", "flutter around like a butterfly" actions. =_=
OUTCOME:
The students got very excited because they get to move around.
CONCLUSION:
- Be prepared to do anything.
LOL MY SECOND WEEK REFLECTION IS HERE.
*roll eyes.
I supposed my days will get even more interesting....
24!
Monday, July 04, 2011
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Saturday, July 02, 2011
BTs for BTs!
Yes beginning teachers for beginning teachers.
Simply put, teachers' retreat. ;)
SO!
Woke up super early in the morning and headed off to school on a fine Saturday morning.
And at 8.20am we reached the Waterfront.
Super warm day!! D:
“小心啊！有狗仔！”
Haha her dramatic look.
She is one of the CL teachers.
Had tons of sharing activities, ranging from classroom management to eduactional resrouces.
SUPER DUPER INFORMATIVE!
But the heat and fatigue are killing me.
Refreshments from Coffee Bean!
YUMMMMY.
Continued the sharing session after our 20 minutes break.
AND FINALLY IT ENDED AT 1+PM.
On the bus back to school.
Oo my dark brown hair turned browner, thanks to the sun.
Chao da.
=_=
27!!
Friday, July 01, 2011
TGIF!
(Thank GuanYinMa it's Friday!)
LOL.
YAYYY 1 WEEK IS DONE.
*strike out the days in triumph*
There was this P3 kid who looked like the minion.
Minion student: "Ey its the tchr!" *Waves at me.
Me: Oh hello!
Minion student: (talking to his friend) "No la, really her! See! *Waves again.
Me: (trying to remember) *waves.
Minion student: Bye teacher! *Waves with big grin and waddle off.
Me: (... I can't remember!) *waves.
Interesting lol!
But who are you?
-_-
I have seen like 350 kids this week...
And hearing "see ya tmr" from your colleague is downright depressing. -_-
28!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The most interesting lesson so far: 茶道！
Here's the 茶！
Spot the 茶pots and 茶cups. ;)
I actually had the chance to help out in the class!
There were 2 teachers, 2 parents and 2 trainees (including me).
And there were 6 small groups! Just nice 1-1.
After 品茶，students were to make 茶包。
These are some of the comments one group gave me while I helped them.
“老师，做茶包很像包云吞嘞！可是我不会包云吞！”
“老师我做的茶包为什么这么难看！老师帮我！”
After one kiddo requested help, the other four chirped for help too.
So I helped to 包云吞 for 5 times. =_=
...
Haha.
29!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
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