CHAPTER 5 (TEACHING PRACTICE)

1.    Procedures of Teaching

The procedure of teaching is carried out in accordance with the lesson plan that has been done. The topics I brought out were Bond length, Bond order and Bond strength. I used the games competition method where they were divided into several groups and then they were given a little time to do the questions, the group that had the right and accurate answers became the winner. The fact that proves that competition in learning makes children's memory longer (long term memory) and also they are encouraged to know more.

2.    Time Management and Organizing Activities

In teaching the topic of Bond length, Bond strength and Bond order I was given 1x40 minutes, so I allocated 7 minutes for introduction (greating, reflection, and motivation), Activity research core for 30 minutes that gave some new vocabulary, giving key concept, explaining , asking and make a games competition, and closing with a 3 minutes closing that requires students to conclude learning outcomes.

3.    Problem-Solving

The problem that I found when teaching was the language barrier. Their understanding of English is so weak that I demand to speak in Thai as I can. This obstacle is also an opportunity between me and students to recognize deeper languages, I learn Thai and students learn English. When I ask, they actually understand the answer but don't know how to manage the words in English, moreover their lack of confidence. So my job as a teacher is to improve their confidence. Their accents in English are so different that it requires me to adapt more. So often I repeat the command sentence two to three times. I overcome these constraints by frequently interacting with students using body language at once.

4.    Classroom Management

There is little difficulty in teaching them the concept of chemistry, the difference in symbols and also the pronunciation of terms makes them long understand. Not to mention that when I taught in grade 10/5 this demanded me to carry out various methods such as playing training and simplifying concepts. Teaching in grades 10/1 and 10/5 is very different because they have different levels of understanding.