SEA-Teacher Batch 10 : Fabulous Adventure for Fabulous Experiences!

Empowering Future Educators: Reflections and Insights from the SEA-Teacher Batch 10 Program  Participating in the SEA-Teacher Batch 10 Program was a transformative journey, filled with valuable lessons, cultural exchanges, and meaningful teaching experiences. As a pre-service teacher, the program provided a platform to practice teaching in an international setting, observe diverse educational practices, and grow both personally and professionally. Here’s a snapshot of my journey and key takeaways, along with suggestions for future participants.   Highlights of the Experience   1. Cultural Immersion     Teaching at Araullo High School in Manila gave me firsthand exposure to the Philippines' education system and culture. From learning about the student-centered approach often used in classrooms to experiencing the warmth of Filipino hospitality, every moment was enriching. Collaborating with local teachers and students strengthened my ability to ada...

Teaching Practice: My Final Demonstration Experience After weeks of preparation—developing lesson plans, crafting teaching materials, and rehearsing my approach—the big day finally arrived. November 4, 2024, was the date of my final teaching demonstration. My colleagues and I left for school earlier than usual to organize the classroom and finalize our teaching instruments. As the fourth presenter, I had the advantage of observing my peers and refining my strategy.  My teaching session started at 10:00 AM and spanned 45 minutes, divided into 12 minutes for the opening activity, 25 minutes for the core lesson, and 8 minutes for the closing.    I followed the lesson plan I had designed, closely guided by my cooperating teacher. Mrs. Jocelyn E. Cruz from Araullo High School, and Professor Darryl Roy Montebon, a science education supervisor from Philippine Normal University, as my observers.   The Classroom Experience From the moment I began, the students’ enthusias...