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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES CAMPUS, KUALA LUMPUR

PISMP

TESL
INTAKE JANUARY 2013
SEMESTER 4

TSL 3083
TEACHING OF GRAMMAR IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM
(REFLECTION)

NAME OF STUDENT

: ABDUL AZIZ AFKAR BIN MOHD RAWI

INDEX NUMBER

: 930401035011

DATE OF SUBMISSION

: 10 SEPTEMBER 2014

NAME OF LECTURER

: MADAM NUR ADEELA OTHMAN

Reflection (Microteaching)
My group had finally done with our micro teaching on grammar. For me, the overall
process of the micro teaching went well but not perfect. This imperfection is a sign that there
is still room for improvement. Our group decided to teach preposition. I was glad to be
partner with both Azim and Sadiq as they are very dedicated and supportive towards me and
each other.
One of the valuable lessons that I was able to reflect upon completing my
microteaching was that I realised how important it is to have a lesson plan in order for a
lesson to run smoothly. Without a proper lesson planning, the students lesson might be all
over the places. Therefore, it is vital for a teacher to have his lesson well prepared to ensure
a smooth flow in the students learning processes.
After the microteaching was over, I finally understood the importance of having every
single element in the lesson plan; from the objectives to the activities planned, linked closely
with each other in order to create a logical flow in the whole lesson. The activities planned
must be closely related with the objectives chosen and the objectives too must be
interrelated with the curriculum specification. When everything is closely connected with one
another, the teacher can carry his lesson smoothly and the chances of students achieving
the objectives are high.
While conducting the simulated teaching, we were evaluated by our lecturers which
were Madam Adeela and Madam Joan. We learnt a lot of new things base on the feedback
given by our lecturers. Firstly, on developing activity, the lecturers praised our lesson as it
met the requirements of the syllabus and also content standards. They also said that we
were creative, used varied resources and the lesson also was interesting. However, there is
also area that we need to work on which is the lecturers said that the sentences that we
included in sentence strips could be presented in a substitution table.
On procedures in carrying out the activity, the lecturers said that there were clear
procedure and well sequenced steps as we followed the steps based on the lesson plan.
Nevertheless, there are also area that we need to improve which is we need to highlight the
structure or form from the activity and we also must make sure meaningful application could
be added at the end or final stage. Plus, we also could do better if we pay more attention
and explore more on treatment of form. On simulated teaching aspect, the lecturers said that
overall our lesson was systematic and learner-centred. This is essential as a properly
implemented student-centred learning can lead to increased motivation to learn, greater
retention of knowledge, deeper understanding, and more positive attitudes towards the

subject being taught (Collins & O'Brien, 2003). On the other hand, we need to improve and
boost our confidence and also have more skill in giving clear instructions.
To wind up, there is still a lot of area which I need to work on to be a better teacher.
My journey is still far ahead from becoming not only an educator but an inspiring and
motivating educator. The whole process of the microteaching had eventually open my eyes
to the reality that becoming teacher is not an easy task because it is someones future that is
on stake and one small prick could spoil a childs future.
Reference
Collins, J. W., 3rd, & O'Brien, N. P. (Eds.). (2003). Greenwood Dictionary of Education.
Westport, CT: Greenwood.

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