Thursday, July 28, 2005
yesterday i started my teaching stint.. reached school quite early.. whole day during lessons, i had nothing to do but go around find teachers to give me materials and instructions.. realised that everyone is quite friendly, was quite glad of it.. :) i was sitting where most of the young teachers are sitting.. everyone is very helpful.. :)
after school yesterday, we had staff contact time. din know that actually it can be so comfortable and unstifling.. the principal is a nice lady.. but of cos v fierce to the students.
and ate kueh lapis and a bday cake during staff meeting.. they were discussing a theme for teacher's day dinner.. hee.. so happy to be considered part of them, on the 1st day of work.. haha..
anyway, today was a culture shock, or rather, i haven't experienced it before.. was supposed to relief a sec 1 N(T) class.. thot sec 1 N(T) shdn't be too naughty, but i was wrong.. heard that thar's the nuaghtiest class in sch.. and i was in for it.. yah, came out of the class with sinking heart, losing voice, and tired feet.. but felt a great acheivement.. i didn't die.. but i feel i must train my vocals, think im not loud enuff..
next 2 class to relief was also sec 2 N(T) but felt relieved that it's not as scary as my 1st class.. next up was back to my sec 1 N(T) class i took in the 1st period, with another teacher, gg thru maths.. v headache, but at least some kids learnt.
1 thing struck me today as i was gg for relief. i realised that there are actually some pupils who really want to learn in class.. but the thing is, most of the class are so noisy, so playful that the environment becomes too distracting. i saw this boy who was actually quietly revising his work, and asked me maths qns.. i felt this sour feeling rushed thru my heart.. it's like, circumstances were so bad, yet, he is still untouched, or rather, he choose not to join the mess, which is really quite comforting rite?
well, i aspire to inspire more students, help them, when they need me.. its mostly their choice, whether they want to learn or not, to put in effort for their own sake. i will face up to the challenges, and train my voice.. ktv anyone?? haha.. just joiking.. v v tired.. tuition later.. :(
| posted by clouds at 2:29 PM
