M y Analysis
On my first encounter with my cooperating teacher, I
realized that, as a newbie in the teaching field, I need an expert
to guide me and teach me on the things that I need to know. It
is a nice thing to have a “second-parent” during my internship.
He/she will honestly correct my flaws which will help be
become better. He/she will also encourage me when I failed at
some point during my internship. I realized that he/she will
become my evaluator and friend in my Carmen NHS journey.
On my first dealing with the learners I observed that
learners truly are diverse. Each has different learning styles and
behavior. The hardest challenge that a teacher will encounter
is to cater all the needs of these diverse students. I am
compelled to design activities which bring out the best in
them.
My Reflections/ My Insight
Check (√) only one (1) box and explain your answer:
This day I fully realized that...
I am really meant for the teaching profession because…
Despite the hardships, I still find an unspeakable joy in teaching students. No
matter how much I say that teaching isn’t for me yet God has placed me in this
profession and I can say His plan is the best. My heart really is in teaching and in
molding young minds. I can boldly say that I am meant to be a teacher because
my heart leaps with joy every time I see students learning from me. Whenever I
feel that they are having difficulties, I find the need to vary my strategies. I
always motivate them to learn and tell them that they can do better if they will
just show interest.
I still have to overcome my fears in talking to people in front because I have
my stage fright and I am so conscious whenever someone will observe me. I
am also afraid that I will not meet the expectations of my Cooperating
Teachers.
I still have other option because I know that I can practice my abilities in
expressing myself with this extraordinary experience.
My Reflections/
My Insights
Am I really prepared to teach?
To direct. To inspire. To change someone‟s life. Needless to say, being a
teacher is one of the most inspiring professions in this world. However, it is also a
complicated and demanding job. It needs dedication. It needs hard work. Thus,
every aspirant would come asking “Am I ready for this? Am I ready to teach?”
This question kept ringing on my head during our last semester in DNSC.
When we first wore our OJT uniform, we felt that the day we are going to handle
a real class and face the challenges of a real teacher is about to come. The
feeling actually is unexplainable. When we had our series of induction activities, I
had jitters. I was nervous. I felt like I wanted to back out and have some time to
think. Nonetheless, I can‟t do that, I‟m already here, I have to finish what I have
started. Even though I was in the state of bewilderment, I was inspired to become
a teacher. The inspirational words I earned from my mentors motivated me to
become a „potter‟ of the students‟ life. None of our mentors told us that to be a
teacher is easy but all of them said that it is a wonderful thing to become one.
Thus, when I ask myself “Am I ready to teach?” I said “Yes, I am, I have to be
ready”. I know at the end of the road, I would end up being joyful of the tract I
have chosen. The experiences, lessons, and inspirational words our instructors,
professors, and mentors taught us are already enough for me to go on and
accept the challenge. I was also inspired by a poem written for teachers:
God Made Teachers
God understood our thirst for Knowledge,
And Our Need To Be Led By someone wiser;
He needed a heart of compassion, Of encouragement, and
patience;
Someone who would accept
The Challenge Regardless Of The Opposition;
Someone who could see potential
And believe in the best in others . . .
So he made teachers
- Author Unknown
Truly, God made teachers and I am ready to become one.
