First Week Internship at Macario Molina NHS
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Powered by AIProviding lesson plan samples and instructions in lesson preparation are significant for teaching skills development as they offer a concrete framework for lesson delivery and classroom management. These resources serve as learning tools for pre-service teachers like Ma. Christel D. Montojo, enabling them to structure their teaching systematically. It helps in aligning instructional objectives with student outcomes, thus enhancing teaching effectiveness and confidence. Mrs. Diana M. Maestro’s provision of these tools guided Montojo in preparing instructional materials and understanding curriculum requirements for English, contributing to a more structured teaching approach .
The instructional strategies to engage Grade 7 students in English classes included interactive activities such as a message relay. This activity was conducted by Mrs. Diana M. Maestro and was reported to have been enjoyable for the students, indicating its effectiveness in student engagement. Additionally, teaching practices like sharing sample lesson plans and providing specific instructions on lesson preparation were employed to enhance teaching quality, as observed by the intern, Ma. Christel D. Montojo .
Peer observation played a supportive role in Ma. Christel D. Montojo’s internship experience. It involved observing classes handled by fellow interns and teachers to learn various teaching strategies and classroom management techniques. For instance, Montojo observed the English classes conducted by Mrs. Diana M. Maestro, allowing her to witness effective student engagement methods like the message relay activity. Such observations provided Montojo with practical insights into teaching methodologies and classroom dynamics that she could later apply in her teaching practice .
Ma. Christel D. Montojo integrated English-speaking practice into her internship by requesting to teach TLE, a subject where English is the medium of instruction. Her request was approved by Mrs. Charmeine L. Maaba as it aligned with the goal of enhancing Montojo's English-speaking skills. This integration was significant as it not only fulfilled a personal development need but also allowed her to practice teaching in a language crucial for academic and professional advancement .
In managing and assessing student outputs in TLE classes, Ma. Christel D. Montojo utilized direct instruction followed by recording and computing student outputs. For a specific project, such as the color wheel, she guided students in creating their outputs and subsequently assessed these by starting the process of recording and computing their achievements. This method not only involved overseeing the practical application of students’ knowledge but also emphasized the importance of accurate assessment recording, which is crucial for evaluating student performance .
One of the primary challenges faced by Ma. Christel D. Montojo was adapting to the sudden reassignment of cooperating teachers due to maternity leave, which was addressed by drawing lots for new assignments. Another challenge was preparing and executing lesson plans in both major and non-major subjects, which required guidance and feedback from cooperating teachers such as Mrs. Diana M. Maestro and Mrs. Charmeine L. Maaba. The feedback provided focused on improving her teaching methodology, which was crucial for her development .
After her first teaching experience in a Grade 7 English class, Ma. Christel D. Montojo received feedback from Mrs. Charmeine L. Maaba, who observed her session. The feedback highlighted the need for improvements in her teaching methodology, specifically focusing on enhancing her teaching techniques to ensure better student understanding and engagement. This feedback was critical for identifying areas of improvement, which Montojo needed to work on to refine her teaching skills .
During her first week, Ma. Christel D. Montojo participated in TLE classes by instructing students on creating their output for a color wheel project. She was responsible for recording and computing their outputs. Additionally, she was tasked with preparing and studying lessons in TLE for future teaching, guided by Mrs. Charmeine L. Maaba .
Ma. Christel D. Montojo received support from her cooperating teachers in several ways. Mrs. Charmeine L. Maaba provided direct teaching assignments, gave feedback on her teaching performance, and helped her study lessons for TLE. Mrs. Diana M. Maestro guided her in preparing lesson plans for the English subject by providing examples and instructions, emphasizing how lesson planning is conducted for Grade 7 .
During the first week of the internship at Macario Molina NHS, teaching responsibilities were allocated through an introductory process overseen by Ms. Angel Magdato, a Head Teacher. Due to the maternity leave of the assigned cooperating teacher, Mrs. Ainabel M. Mores, the interns, including Ma. Christel D. Montojo, were reassigned new cooperating teachers by drawing lots. Montojo was assigned to Mrs. Charmeine L. Maaba, an English teacher also handling non-major subjects such as TLE 8 and Araling Panlipunan 7. She was tasked with handling Araling Panlipunan 7 classes in specific sections and was later allowed to teach TLE, which involves English instruction, to enhance her English-speaking skills .