Summary and Suggestions

1.    Purposes of Practicum

Each one of us has strengths, the unique pattern of natural gifts, talents, and skills acquired through education, life and work experiences. One month of having my internship abroad I realized something:

·                    Life is an improvisational Art – we have to make it up as we go. If we are not dreaming big, we risk dying small. Your dreams are the inspiration for movement.

·                    We need to do less, way less, in order to be more to ourselves and to the other important people in our life.

·                    Once we set down the façade of lives lived in an apparent order and daily calm and began to share the truth, the good, the bad, and the ugly, about our work, relationships, faith, and family. We become a band of brothers, knit together and able to inspire each other to live focus lives.

2.    Procedures of Practicum

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) my receiving university give their very best to accommodate us in their finest. They conducted orientation where the speaker Miss Ari oriented us about the community of Padang, and what to do if the natural phenomena like earthquake will occur during the duration of the said program while Pak Ananda the Director of the International Office delivered the status and information about the university. After the orientation, they dropped us one by one in our respective assigned school. The duration of the program flows very well. They’ve also scheduled for some trips going around in West Sumatra. Last night of the program we conducted our cultural night. Where culture of each country invades during that night. Showcasing the culture of Philippines as well as Indonesia in performing such as dancing and singing. All in all, the international office is always open if we need some help, and advices.

3.    Outcomes of Practicum

At the end of this practicum, the student teacher will be able to:

1.    acquire knowledge of efficient and creative movement through participation in a sequential program of varied activities;

2.    establish a goal in order to achieve a higher level of satisfaction;

3.    exhibit a feeling of enthusiasm and interest in improving his wellness to enjoy teaching in front of his students; and

4.    show interest in and appreciate individual’s culture.

4.    The Challenges of Practicum

Life is boring without challenges. But challenges gives more spicy flavour in my journey in this batch of SEA Teacher!

I encountered a lot of challenges during the duration of this program but those challenges never beaten me down nor be hampered by limitations. Challenge to commute in their Public Transportation (Angkot) but at the same time enjoying. Challenge to eat spicy foods every single day but now I am looking for it. Challenge to understand and to learn their language but now I can sing with full emotions the Kampuang Nan Juah Dimato, Halo-Halo Bandung, and Barek Solok. Those challenges turns into an inspiration to be a better person, to be a better version of myself.

5.    Overall Impression

SEA Teacher batch 7 has come to an end. A best seller in the making and a blockbuster for all to see. At first I didn’t know anything about it. This is the first time that Capiz State University participated in this kind of program. All I know is that I am going to learn, to experience new things, to meet another people, to ride not just one plane but many more just to arrive in my destination and it sounds new but exciting. Practice teaching is not new for me. I already finished and passed my practice teaching way back in my seventh semester. The only difference is myself. I grow. I improve.  In order for someone to master a field, one needs to learn and relearn, until it becomes one’s daily pattern. I always knew that there’s always a space in my heart and mind for learning. What’s good about participating in this kind of program is that you become a star not only for yourself, but also you become a mega star for your family, friends, university, and influential aspirants.

6.    Suggestions for Future Improvement

When we challenge ourselves to think differently, our actions will change. The quality of service goes several notches higher when we put everything we do to help the program succeed.

To SEAMEO.

1.    Make sure that all students or participants who acquire in your free blog trainings or orientation can avail the training with high quality of information.

2.    Can you please extend the program? I think one month is not enough to cope everything that we assumed to learn.

To Universitas Negeri Padang.

1.    Make sure that before the program start, all the cooperating teacher together with the headmaster are already informed knowledgeable about the program.

2.    Make sure that the buddies that you are going to assign in your future SEA Teacher participants are not having so much businesses. I mean, not too busy!

3.    See to it to have a time frame for the whole duration of the program.