Monday
Usually, our school assemblies are handled by the afternoon supervisor but today was a little different because the principal joined us! It felt more formal than usual, and everyone stood a bit straighter than they normally would. I’m in the afternoon session, so our assembly started around noon, but the heat didn’t stop us from showing our best.
After the assembly, I went to my class with 2 Ledang. We worked on error correction exercises as preparation for their upcoming exam. Some of the students still struggled with tenses, but I could see that they were putting in their best effort. It was a productive start to the week, and their enthusiasm really made the day better.
Tuesday
A long and noisy day! I had back-to-back classes with 2 Ledang and 1 Santubong. Both classes were full of energy, a bit too much, honestly! The students were talkative and distracted, so I had to manage the noise level while keeping the lesson going. It was tiring, but I reminded myself that a lively class isn’t always a bad thing. At least they were participating (in their own loud way)!
Wednesday
This day deserves an award for plot twist of the week! I was supposed to have my teaching observation, but guess what? The entire school lost electricity! From 4 p.m. until dismissal time, everything went dark. Since I was planning to use slides for my lesson, the observation had to be postponed. At first, I was disappointed, but I decided to take it positively, more time to prepare means a better lesson later!
Before the blackout, though, Sasmitha and I came to school early around 11 a.m. because we were part of the stage decoration committee for the upcoming Deepavali celebration. We spent hours decorating the stage with colourful fabrics, fairy lights, and festive ornaments. It was sweaty work, but seeing the transformation was so satisfying. By the end, the stage looked stunning, bright, colourful, and full of Deepavali vibes! 🪔✨
Thursday
Finally!!! My final teaching observation with my mentor! I woke up a little nervous but excited to finally get it done. My class with 2 Ledang usually lasts only 30 minutes, but since it was my observation, I had to borrow some time from the Chinese subject period. Luckily, Teacher Fan was kind enough to let me use her slot.
Alhamdulillah, everything went smoothly! The students were well-behaved, the activities went as planned, and my mentor seemed happy with my lesson. I even prepared chocolates as small rewards for students who answered correctly, their smiles and excitement made the whole session so much more fun. 🍫 It was such a good way to end my observation journey!
Friday
Friday was supposed to be a regular teaching day, I had a class at 4:10 p.m. but instead, we had a Deepavali celebration! 🎉 The school was filled with colours, music, and laughter. There were singing and dance performances, plus a fashion show where both students and teachers joined in. Everyone wore beautiful traditional Indian outfits — sari, Punjabi suits, and more. I wore a Punjabi suit too, and honestly, I loved it! The atmosphere was joyful and full of togetherness, truly showing Malaysia’s multicultural spirit. 🇲🇾✨
Before heading home, we had to take down and clean up all the stage decorations. It was a little bittersweet, we’d spent hours earlier in the week putting them up, and now it was time to pack everything away. Still, it was a nice way to wrap up the week, working together, chatting, and laughing while cleaning up the stage. 💐
SWOT Analysis of the Week
Strengths
One of my biggest strengths this week was my ability to stay calm and adaptable despite unexpected situations — especially when the electricity went out on Wednesday. I also managed to conduct lessons efficiently while preparing for my final observation and participating in school events. Another strength was my positive relationship with students and colleagues. Collaborating with Teacher Fan and Sasmitha during the stage decoration showed how teamwork and good communication can make school activities run smoothly.
Weaknesses
However, I did identify a few weaknesses throughout the week. Classroom management was slightly challenging, particularly when handling noisy or overly active students. I also realized that my voice projection needs improvement, especially when teaching larger groups. On top of that, my lesson preparation took extra time due to the power outage, which slightly affected my confidence and focus earlier in the week.
Opportunities
This week also opened up many opportunities for growth. I learned the importance of being flexible and creative when plans don’t go as expected. The observation session gave me useful feedback to refine my teaching techniques and classroom strategies. Moreover, joining the Deepavali decoration committee helped me strengthen my teamwork and time management skills while also allowing me to experience the joy of contributing to a cultural celebration.
Threats
There were also a few threats that could affect my overall performance. Unpredictable issues such as the power outage or sudden schedule changes can easily disrupt lesson plans and classroom flow. The combination of teaching, event responsibilities, and observation preparation also led to fatigue, which can reduce productivity if not balanced properly. Nevertheless, these challenges reminded me of the importance of maintaining both mental and physical resilience as a teacher.
Overall, this week was filled with meaningful experiences that tested my patience, creativity, and adaptability. From the blackout chaos to the colourful Deepavali celebration, every event taught me something new about teaching — that it’s not just about delivering lessons, but also about learning to handle real-life challenges with a smile. 🌟
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