WEEK 10 (6th - 10th Oct 2025)

 

Monday

The week began with my class with 1 Santubong, and I could tell right away that the students were in a cheerful mood. We started with a quick recap of last week’s topic before moving on to simple past tense exercises. Some of them still mixed up verb forms, but I was glad to see their eagerness to learn. I walked around the class, checking their work and giving small tips — it was nice to see their faces light up when they got the answers right.

After class, I helped the English panel prepare some materials for English Week. We sorted out props, printed activity sheets, and discussed the upcoming competitions. It was a calm but productive start to the week, and teaching 1 Santubong always gives me good energy to begin my Mondays. 🌞

Tuesday

Tuesday was one of those long, busy days where everything seemed to happen at once! I had consecutive lessons with 2 Ledang and 1 Santubong, so I barely had time to rest between classes. The students were energetic maybe a bit too energetic and keeping them focused took some effort.

For 2 Ledang, we continued with error correction drills to prepare for their upcoming exam. They found some questions tricky, but I noticed real improvement in how they identified mistakes. Then, with 1 Santubong, I tried a group writing task where each group had to complete a short story. The classroom got noisy, but in a fun way laughter, ideas flying around, and lots of creativity.

By the end of the day, I was exhausted but happy. The students’ enthusiasm made all the tiredness worth it. 💬✨

Wednesday

Midweek came with a more relaxed rhythm. I didn’t have as many classes, so I took the morning to update my lesson plan files and prepare teaching aids for next week. It felt good to have some quiet time to organize everything.

Later, during my class with 2 Ledang, we worked on a reading comprehension passage related to cultural festivals. The students seemed to enjoy sharing their thoughts — especially when the topic shifted to local celebrations like Hari Raya and Deepavali. It turned into a lively discussion where they practiced speaking and sharing opinions in English.

After school, I had a short discussion with my mentor about my teaching progress. She gave me some tips on how to handle the class. It was a light but meaningful end to Wednesday. 🌸

Thursday

Thursday felt like a fresh burst of energy after the calm Wednesday. I had my class with 2 Ledang, and I wanted to make the lesson a bit more interactive, so I prepared a grammar quiz using short sentences where students had to spot and correct the mistakes. They were divided into small groups, and the friendly competition really brought out their excitement!

I was so proud to see even the quieter students participating this time. Some of them who rarely raised their hands were eager to share their answers. I made sure to give small praises and encouragement throughout the lesson, it really helped boost their confidence.

After class, I spent some time preparing teaching aids for next week’s lessons and chatting with a few colleagues in the staffroom. We exchanged ideas about classroom management and shared a few funny stories from our classes. It’s moments like these that remind me how comforting it is to have supportive peers during practicum. ☕💬

Friday

Finally, Friday! The last day of the week — and thankfully, I only had one class today. It was with 1 Santubong, and since it was a Friday afternoon, I decided to keep things light but meaningful. We did a short revision activity followed by a speaking task where students shared what they planned to do over the weekend. Some answers were funny and unexpected one student said he wanted to “sleep for 48 hours straight,” which made the whole class laugh. 😄

Even though it was just one class, it felt productive and enjoyable. The students seemed relaxed and happy, and it was a good way to end the week on a positive note. After the class, I stayed for a while to tidy up my teaching materials and make sure everything was ready for the coming week.

It was a peaceful Friday, no big events, no stress, just a satisfying feeling of wrapping up another meaningful week as a trainee teacher. 🌼

SWOT Analysis of the Week

Strengths

This week, one of my biggest strengths was maintaining consistency and positivity throughout my lessons. Despite having several back-to-back classes, I managed to stay patient and deliver my lessons clearly. My classroom management has also improved, I found better ways to engage active students while keeping the noise level under control. Another strength was my growing confidence when interacting with students. They’ve become more comfortable participating and sharing ideas during lessons, which shows that I’m building a good rapport with them.

Weaknesses

However, I noticed a few weaknesses that I still need to work on. My lesson timing could be better — sometimes I spend too long explaining examples, leaving less time for practice activities. I also realized that I need to vary my voice tone more often to maintain attention, especially in the afternoon classes when students tend to lose focus. Additionally, I should manage my preparation time more efficiently so I don’t rush at the last minute before classes.

Opportunities

This week provided great opportunities for growth. Trying out new activities like the grammar quiz and group writing task helped me see which methods motivate students the most. My mentor’s feedback also gave me new ideas on how to make lessons more interactive and time-efficient. Moreover, spending time discussing teaching experiences with other teachers helped me gain insights into handling different student behaviours an experience that will definitely help me in future teaching.

Threats

The main threat this week was fatigue. Handling multiple classes, preparing materials, and keeping up with planning can be tiring, especially during practicum. Another challenge was the afternoon heat, which often affects both my energy level and students’ focus. Although these factors are beyond my control, I’ve learned that maintaining good rest, hydration, and preparation can help reduce their impact on my teaching performance.

Overall, this week was filled with valuable experiences that strengthened my teaching skills and classroom adaptability. Each lesson — from energetic grammar games to quiet revision sessions — reminded me that being a teacher isn’t just about following a plan, but about learning, adjusting, and growing with my students every single day.