Minggu, 28 Januari 2018

7th and 8th Day: Holidays at Thai and Writing Pedagogical Contents

The 7th and 8th days are Saturdays and Sundays where schools dismiss the learning process in general. But there are some students who come to school for additional tutoring.
The 7th day I and my friends from Indonesia and Philippines are picked up by Mr.Potjanat to go to the tourist spot still in Surat Thani province, Thailand. The cool weather, the beautiful place and the pampering scenery slightly relax the tired body. On the 8th day, I started writing about pedagogical contents. I obtained this information after observing the teacher's mentor in the class and sometimes interviewing her. Here is information about pedagogical contents:

Pedagogical Contents

1.      Teaching methods

Phetphadungweingchai School for teaching methods of teachers using expository methods and methods of play. The teacher gives some explanations and gives the students some exercise to do. The teacher has prepared lessons and materials. The teacher explains the lesson easily and clearly.



2.      Learning materials and innovation

              Instructional material based on workbook teacher's manual. the teacher has two guidebooks that are in the Thai and English language. one or two subtopics are taught each entry to the class. The understanding of the material is assisted by the various teaching media used by the teacher and the student worksheet.




3.      Sources of learning and technology

Sources of learning are the textbook, some teachers have a worksheet and extra sheets are made by them self-depends on the subjects, and for a teacher, technology can use an image, powerpoint, and learning videos.  

4.      Authentic assessment

For assessment, the teachers use write assessment consist of choosing an answer such as multiple choice and essay test.

I think enough for the 7th and 8th days. I will give you more information about my activity the next day.

Jumat, 26 Januari 2018

3rd Days Until 6th Days: Time for Introduce My Self and Observation on The School (General Information and Academic Administration)




Hello,
Time to tell about my experience on the 3rd day until the 6th day in Thailand. The third day in Thailand was my first day at Phetphadungweingchai School. This school is equivalent to Primary School. Today I have to introduce myself in front of all students and teachers with English speech. As I spoke in front of the podium, they all so funny and adorable.
Then, on the first day, I also went straight into the classroom with my teacher's mentor Miss Malaithip Khonsue as the observation step that I will live. Neat, comfortable classrooms, not too many students, attention-grabbing students, and the teaching techniques my mentor uses are awesome for me.
For information about the school I can inquire with Mrs Chananya Kaewphung as an Academic section at Phephadungweingchai School or via the phetphadung.ac.th website but in the Thai language. I think this source of information is enough for me to gather general information and academic administrators at Phetphadungweingchai School. But sometimes I have to discuss with my friend Micah from the Philippines for other information such as the curriculum used by the school.

The data on Phetphadungweingchai School:

General Information and Academic Administration

1.      School Profile

School Name: Phetphadungweingchai School
School Address: 29 Moo 3, Wiang, Chaiya District, Suratthani 84110. Thailand
School Vision: “To provide quality students to help the society through improvement in academic aspect.”  
Phetphadungweingchai School offers nursery level, kindergarten level and pratum level which is categorized as a Regular Academic School under Private Education Sector and follows the curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education. Phetphadungweingchai School is located at 29 Moo, Wiang, Chaiya, Surat Thani Province, Thailand, 84110. The school started on May 1, 1957, under the ownership of the late Mr.Lom Keawfung. The school is now under the management of Mrs.Amara Thepnuan as the Licensee and Mr.Preecha Thepinya as the Director.

2.      Academic Support System

At Phetphadungweingchai school, the school strives to ensure that every student has every opportunity to succeed. Phetphadungweingchai school has classrooms for Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary School, with details as follows.



 Number of classrooms
Year
Level
Number of classrooms
Included
Normal
2 languages
3 languages
IEP
SME
2018

Pre-Kindergarten
2
-
1
-
-
3
Kindergarten
11
3
3
-
-
14
Elementary School (Years 1-6)
22
-
-
3
4
29
Junior High School ( 1 - 3)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Senior High School ( 4-6)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
Included
35
3
4
3
4
46

The school has two main buildings of the first building for Pre- Kindergarten and Elementary Education consisting of office space for each subject, director room, internet room, library, language room, Thai musical workshop room, toilet for teachers and students, copy room, large canteen , a large dining room for students and teachers, male and female dormitories. The school also has pages for various school activities. Schools also have extra-curricular activities, such as science days, scout, project lessons, art, etc. The second building for Kindergarten and it is near from the first building. Phetphadungweingchai School consists of 484 Kindergarten students, about 1,000 Pratum students and 107 teachers and staffs.

3.Teaching system

Active days in Phetphadungweingchai School is five days, Monday-Friday. Every day the students here come together to the yard for the flag ceremony, praying and meditation. The ceremony starts at 07.45 a.m and the lesson started at 08.15 a.m and the school end at 03.30 p.m.
The school for Pratum consists of grade 1 to grade 6. Each class have to study for 1 year. so the duration of studying at the level of basic education is six years. Each year is divided into two semesters and each six-month semester where eight subjects are taught and exams are held upon completion of teaching.

4. Materials and other learning sources

Phetphadungweingchai School has so many materials and learning sources to support students academically. The government also give supports and give some textbook based on the ministry of education, Thailand. Other learning sources for students such as worksheet and extra sheets are made by teachers depends on their subjects. Every class has facilitated with, Television(TV), Air Conditioner (AC) and fan. The school also have buses to pick up students in the morning and evening.



5. Measurement and evaluation system

Student’s measurement and evaluation depend on government and there are two semesters in each year. One semester separates into two tests there are a midterm and a final examination.

6. Curriculum

Curriculum At Phetphadungweingchai School using core curriculum of elementary education 2008 with the principle of decentralization. The principle of decentralization aims to enable schools to develop curricula according to the school environment and school objectives. The National Exam at this school is coordinated by the Bureu of Education Testing Office of the Basic Education Commission using the Ordinary National Education Test System. National Examination is required for grade 3 and 6. There are 8 subjects that are UN that is:
a. Thai language
b. Mathematics
b. Science
c. Social science
d. Religion and Culture
e. Foreign language
f. Health and Physical Education
g. Art, career, and technology.
While students from pratum 1,2,4, and 5, take the class exams from their respective schools that refer to the Office of Academic Affairs, the Ministry of Education of Thailand, simultaneously.

7. Teaching Plan

In order for learning activities can be done regularly, a teacher is required to prepare learning tools. Preparation of teaching is made in the form of a lesson plan for teachers can have a reference in providing materials to learners. the teacher should make a teaching plan each enter the class consisting of topics, indicators, learning objectives, learning steps, materials and learning resources, assessment and evaluation that has been corrected by supervisor.
These four days I maximized to get the information I needed and I also had to adjust to the environment and the rules in Phetphadungweingchai School. One more thing, at this school I got four friends who are practice taught this school, two students from Suratthani Rajabhat University and two other students from Khon Kean University, one student named Teacher Jane is a person who always accompanies me because she understands English. The professional mentors, comfortable study environment, and friendly friends make me want to know more about this school.




Senin, 22 Januari 2018

2nd Day: Meeting at Suratthani Rajabhat University

       The second days in Thailand made me a little nervous. This is because I do not know how the conditions in the school that receive me later. But seeing Mr.Potjanat who received us well, I am a little relieved. Around 08.30 am, we were picked up by Mr.Potjanat and Mr.Adisorn. On Monday, we will have a meeting scheduled with a university representative and some school representatives who will receive us. A little nervous, because I and my friends have to be separated because of different schools. Yes, it is a task. Finally, I was placed in the Elementary School. My friend is Micah from Piliphina placed in Pre-School, another named Jefri from Lampung, Indonesia placed in Lower Secondary, the other two named Rizki and Ihsan are placed together in Lower Secondary but different schools with Jefri. Five disciples had to be split into four different places, to be a little tense. Because this is my first time to another country and away from my hometown.
        The meeting was over, the trip to school begins. Micah and I were on the one bus because our destination is the same and our lodging is the same. Thank goodness there is a friend. I stayed at dormitory’s Rizki and Ihsan just one night because our lodging is not too far away.
           Not long until there, we were invited by my friend's school administrators to buy our food supplies while in Thailand. On Monday, I will enjoy my free time, before tomorrow to my destination school. Hopefully there I find good teachers and friends. Okay, I am ready for tomorrow.

Minggu, 21 Januari 2018

1st Day: Medan-Surat Thani

Assalamualaikum. Hello, my name is Agung Triono. I am from Faculty of Teacher and Training and Education, University of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara. I am majoring in Mathematics Education. This is the first day I attended the SEA-Teacher Batch 5 program in Surat Thani. This is my first time to another country. Yes, Thailand is one of the "Biggest" countries in Southeast Asia. I am accompanied by a friend from the Department of Mathematics Education from University of Muhammdiyah Sumatera Utara. Our journey started from the city of Medan in Kuala Namu Airport (KNO), and then, we flew to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA2) to stay overnight there. The next day, on Sunday 21st January 2018, at 11:00 am, we went to the Surat Thani Airport and arrived there at 11:35 am. A few later, we were pick up by Mr.Potjanat. Today we will stay at Hop Inn hotel. Now we are your new guest, Thailand. I hope this program will run well.