Teaching Practice

I had three days of teaching at Supang National High School, which took place on October 14, 15, and 16, 2024. 

On October 14, I began by teaching historical concepts and major events in Vietnamese history. The students were very excited to learn about this topic and focused intently on the lesson. As it was my first time standing on the podium and teaching in English, I felt a little nervous. However, thanks to the enthusiastic support of my cooperating teacher and the eagerness of the students, I regained my confidence and completed my task successfully.

On October 15, I shifted to teaching about Buddhism. I was pleasantly surprised by the positive reception of my lecture from the students. They worked in groups and presented their findings on the board. Next, I introduced the origins of Buddhism and its various sects. Once again, I felt the students' enthusiastic interest in the lesson, and I was very satisfied with how it went.

On October 16, I taught about the ASEAN Community. As usual, the students were very engaged and attentive. As an intern in the SEA-Teacher program, I especially value cooperation and solidarity among Southeast Asian countries. I introduced the students to the process of establishing the ASEAN Community, its principles and rules, as well as its main pillars, and I noticed their keen interest.

One of my teaching sessions at Supang National High School

The lesson began with an engaging activity where students guessed the lesson topic. Throughout the lesson, I used a projector to display the content, and the students were divided into groups to discuss key concepts. Each lesson lasted about 45 minutes to an hour, so I designed the activities to fit this timeframe, ensuring that students could easily absorb the material. I gave myself an English name, Ben, and my fellow students there often called me Mr. Ben. That was the name I came up with and gave myself when I was in Vietnam, and that name was also associated with my memories when I was at Supang National High School.

The process of students learning to work in groups and presenting their products on the board

The students here are very obedient, polite, and possess a strong desire to learn, which made class management easier. However, some students occasionally lost focus. During these times, I encouraged participation, and it was gratifying to see them engage enthusiastically. Even though I could only share a small amount of knowledge, I felt happy to contribute to their learning.

After the morning classes, I continued to observe the teaching and learning processes of other teachers and students. This was a valuable opportunity for me to learn and gain experience.

   

  Have fun chatting with the students after class