CONTEXT

It is the second week of the internship and I have started already my teaching
demonstrations in the Grade 5 Calungsod class. I had two days of my teaching
demonstration this week with the subject of my Cooperating Teacher which is
Hekasi. This week is filled with exhaustion, sleepless nights and lots of teachers
responsibility, yet these can easily be compensated with just a simple, Hello,
Teacher Jae! or a hug and smile from my students.

EXPERIENCE
The entire experience of my second week in Grade 5 Calungsod is honestly tiring
for me. This is probably because of the pressure I had on teaching a Hekasi subject
using the Filipino as the medium of instruction. I admit that I really had a hard time
memorizing my script and preparing all the materials I needed for my teaching
demonstration, and since I was transferring knowledge to the students in an area
wherein I am not so good at, my performance was a bit poor compared to what I
expected from myself. Moreover, there are other things that happened despite the
disappointment of myself and I am glad that I learned a lot from the different
subject teachers, especially on the way they handle the Grade 5 class. There was
also a presentation of the Dula at Komedya last November 18 20, 2015 from the
different sections of the Grade 5 students, and it was so entertaining and
informative for they showed and executed what they have learned from the four
walls of the classroom.

REFLECTION
Despite everything happened, both good and bad events had taught me so many
things in life. I was able to exercise my weakness and even if Filipino was a
language barrier for my part, I gave and did my best and so even if it was not I
expected it to be, the things I learned will always be a part of my growth. On the
other hand, the tiring part of being a student teacher can never be escaped, yet can
always be relieved with the presence of my students. They are like a stresstab pill
wherein their Hello, Teacher Jae. and hugs are so comforting that brings joy in
everything that I do. I have never thought that the price of being a teacher is above
all other things that cannot be paid nor bought with a price. Indeed, teaching is
such a noble career that despite the hardship that I go through as a teacher is
nothing, for knowing I am forming a future leader is an inspiration for me to push
and work hard.

ACTION
My life being a student teacher has been a blessing despite the difficulty that I am
going through. I believe these trials and responsibilities are part of the process of
becoming a great teacher in the future. I must strive to do my best and continue to
be the best intern in the Grade 5 Calungsod, for whatever I sow, I will also reap in
the future. Good begets good, and if I strive for the good, then surely, goodness will
bounce back.

EVALUATION
The second week of internship experience is one of the most life-changing event for
me of becoming a teacher, and all these realization must be put always in my mind
and my heart that would push me to continue with what I am doing. And if I am on
the peak of giving up, then all these realizations must be revisited or remembered
for me to get up and be back on my track.