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"stepping out on my own"
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
mendaki

Been experiencing teaching for the first time. Tuition for primary school kids is rather fun, but tiring as well. Especially since they aren't really keen to pay attention after an entire day in sch already. Super difficult to controlthe class, although it was a very small group of students. Wondering how I will handle my own class in the future. Which once again leads me to wonder which is better for me - primary or secondary track? Argh! What a troublesome question that I can't answer yet. I guess I'll have to ask a lot of questions during my observation next week and the week after at the 2 schools, and make up my mind then cos that will be the only chance I'll get. So scary!

I went in and tried to be friendly to them, smiling and joking with them. But I guess teachers need to maintain their position cos otherwise, the kids will just climb all over you. However, I don't wanna appear too fierce, so much so that they are afraid to approach me. But then again, I don't think I can exude such fiery. Hah! Well, they did take advantage of my friendliness and didn't really listen to me or to what I was trying to teach them. Had to find ways during the lesson to draw their attention, and it is not easy at all. Suddenly I have a new-found respect for my teachers back in school. Lost my cool twice when I had to slam a magnetic ruler against the white board once to get their attention, and then again a light knock on the door to gather them outside.

Haiz... decisions, decisions... why are there so many things to decide on recently? Headache lah...