FS 5 & 6:

NARRATIVE
REPORT

Submitted by: Karen D. Acuario

 In almost three months, I learned more about the
field of education than I ever thought possible. Many of
the educational practices and theories introduced to me
as a student were strongly applied when I was observing.
Through the guide of my professor and cooperating
teachers I also learned new practices and teaching tips. It
provides me a wonderful experience that will best benefit
me into my future teaching career.
It was 11th day of January, when I started to
observe in Grade 3 pupils of section Humility. Their
teacher is Mrs. Eva Iringan and the subject is English.
She was knowledgeable in terms of teaching to their
students in a way of learning. Teacher Eva allowed me to
have great freedom with the classes and encouraged me
to go around and check also the students works. She also
offered me tips in teaching. Shes always willing to help
me out when I needed.
Teacher Layda said. To be a
teacher, you have to build up your
self-confidence. And yes, thats true.
Don't allow your students to know that
you are not prepared or nervous.
Because if you do, you just give them
a hint to not to listen to you. But don't
hide your heart. Still, be
compassionate, show your care and
love to them. Imparting something isn't limited in
material things and knowledge. It always goes along with
proper values and morals. Just like the teachers that I
observed, T. Aira, T. Ynna and T. Laydalina. They are all
sharing their different teaching strategies and advices on
how to become an effective teacher in the near future. I
can never forget all of them because they fill me on how
to be a teacher. I will treasure all the moments we had
since my first observation in their class.
Interacting with the students was the most
rewarding aspect of teaching. Teaching which had been
perceived as the lowly profession was then considered
widely profession. It was the profession of dedicated
educators responding to the urgent call of molding and
transforming the youth so that they would become useful
members and active citizens of the nation. I learned that
it was very important to build a
good relationship with them. They were not only our
students but a friend or a younger brother and sister as
well.
One of the greatest challenges that I faced in our
Field Study 5 and 6 was the Final Teaching
Demonstration. First, T. Eva chose my topic. Its the
Subject and Predicate in a Sentence. Second prepare your
visual aids as well. Don't under estimate the power of
visual aids. It reflects your personality. Then, the most
important is, prepare your Lesson Plan well. Do it ahead
of time- don't rush. You can create a great and awesome
lesson when you prepared it earlier. Know your
objectives, make your motivation relevant to the topic
and prepare a "student-centered" lesson. Let them work
and explore. You are dealing with 21st Century learners
so as with your approach. And lastly, do an evaluation-
prepare your rubrics of course. Last thing is wear your
smile and clothed yourself with self-confidence. And don't
forget to pray and ask guidance from God.
On March 8, 2017, the last day of my observation. I
will surely miss them. Because they make me strong to
survive in this field of practice and they make me fall in
love more in teaching. Overall, my observation and being
a student teacher provided me with a true experience in
the world of teaching profession. I am very excited to
have my own class. I am now ready for the challenges
that will come my way. Each day is a new day, and no
days in the classroom will be identical, learn from each
day and each experience. Teaching is my passion. I am
fun-loving and really enjoy working with kids. I hope to
make a difference in the lives and inspire them to dream
big and work hard to reach their goals.