Today, I observed an
English classroom, Mr Kim. The teacher teaches English grammar in complex
sentence construction “so that”. He explains in Korean, translates and give
example in English. Then, finally, he gave handouts for students to construct
sentences.
During English class, the teacher gave few minutes for
students and us to get to know each other better. First, my partner and I,
Malaysian teachers introduce ourselves, and answer questions students asked.
Then, they asked about my head scarves. Why am I wearing
hijab? What is that for? So I explained that it is God’s instruction in Islam
and I am a Muslim.
Next, they asked about where is Malaysia on the map. We
explained it is beside Singapore and Thailand, or Taeguk as they said.
Suddenly, a boy said “Dokdo Island”. My partner knew about this issue and she
talked about the same thing happen with Batu Putih. Dokdo Island is claimed by
Korean and Japan, while Batu Putih is claimed by Singapore and Malaysia. I am
glad we were given this opportunity. We get to explore and understand their
curiosity that they have about us and we get to clarify them. Moreover, we also
get to bond by talking to each other. I really hope I get to make a positive
and harmony bond between me, as a teacher, and them, the students. I hope they
can see me as one of their teacher.
Next, we observed a lesson learning Korean language or
Hangeul. It was interesting as by the end of the lesson, the teacher shows a
video on a man who is trying to earn money for his family in Korea during
Vietnam war. Eventhough it was animation, I was touched by the difficulty
people faced. I realised, while teaching the language, the teacher had
indirectly depict the culture as well as instil the value of patriotism,
appreciating the difficulties faced by previous generation within the students.
Later, we went to the Health room. My friend felt
uncomfortable with her legs after we walked around Seoul during the weekends.
It was a good opportunity to talk with the school nurse. School nurse is a
professional nurse, posted in schools around Korea. They teach students about
Health Education and provide small treatment on injuries and light sickness.
The health room also has proper equipments like in the hospital
and clinics.Then, I asked if the hospital come to school and give free
injections to the students. The nurse says the students get free injection at
government hospital themselves.
It is amazing to know that Korea equip their school with
professionals.
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