“I would rather be arrogant but pushing

with only a single point out of a

hundred than with fifty yet, contented
without any more progress”

“I may be the worst creature of God in

the eyes of others but the best thing for
me is that God created me with the
capacity to SMILE with the best that I
can and even with the worst that I am”

“A clear conscience is rather to be chosen

than a good name: that a good name is
rather to be chosen than great riches”

ROSE ANGELA M. ULIGAN

 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Pangasinan Division II
MANAOAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Manaoag, Pangasinan
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Prepared by:

ROSE ANGELA M. ULIGAN

Student Teacher

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(January 4, 2019)
A.Y. 2018 – 2019
 Narrative Report

Introduction

A Transition from a Student to a Teacher

If you will come to think of it, being a student isn’t

an easy role, what more is to be a teacher? But what makes
more challenging is when these two words – student and
teacher – smashed together, ending up with “student-
teacher.”

The courses Field Study, Curriculum Development

and Practice Teaching prepared me for a transition from
being a student to a student-teacher. These courses
provided me to experience of how was it to become a real
teacher through my observation period in Manaoag
National High School during my final field study subject.

To be a student teacher or to have practice teaching is an integral and important part of all
teacher training programs. It is a practical and hands-on type of work that will really prepare and
train would be teacher in the real battle field of teaching that is why it is highly valued compared
the other courses during the training of future teachers like me.

The student teaching experience is frequently cited having the highest impact on future
teaching behaviors of candidate teachers. And for me, my student teaching experience was the
most meaningful portion of my professional preparation as an educator.

By glancing in this narrative report, you will have a

glimpse of what took place during my student teaching
period- the learning and experiences which are bitter yet
fruitful; the hardships and struggles I’ve gone through as I
strive to reach my goal of becoming a full pledge teacher;
the memories that will forever remain carved in my heart;
and the fulfilment and the joys of my teaching experience.

I’d be happy to share with you all these experiences

in my journey and may you also be inspired to follow the
steps of our great teacher- Jesus Christ.
Orientation
Orientation was made before the deployment of the different assigned school whether in
or out campus. In my orientation experiences I learned about what and why about Practice
Teaching Program.

What is Practice Teaching Program?

The teaching education curriculum of any

teacher training institution has a very valuable
component which a senior education students
undertaken for one semester. This is student teaching
which is considered the keys phase of the student
teacher education program. Many educators view it as
the most important experience in the professional education of a prospective teacher. Here the
future teachers get a “feel” of the school and a “feel” of the teacher.

It is a program where the prospective teacher will obtain exposure and firsthand experience
in all aspects of teaching. It is in the student teaching where they will be challenged in knowing
themselves better in understanding the nature and aspirations of their students, an acquiring the
basic teaching skills in making a critical analysis of the various problems related in teaching, in
keeping themselves abreast current trends and practices in their field of specialization, and many
others. It is here where they will put into practice the many principles and theories which they have
learned in the classroom. Exhibiting a positive attitude toward realizing their goal in becoming the
effective involved and happy teacher they want to be.

This orientation was indeed very beneficial to us because in this phase we were learned the
do and don’ts being a practice teacher. We were also taught and reminded on how we are going to
pass this course.

This orientation was also made colorful on the impromptu made by the principal of
MNHS, Mr. Jerome S. Paras. That was indeed very fruitful, challenging and full knowledge yet
very enjoyable experience.
 Echoes of Experiences
(A Reflection)

My life as a
newborn teacher
is a cave-filled
with echoes.
Every sound
I made keeps
coming back
to me.
Loud and clear..

It is just right to take a moment of reflection with all the significant and meaningful
experiences I gained as a student teacher. The following people contributed greatly to the success
of my practice teaching.

Grade 10 Students. Truth be told, they have been the toughest challenge I faced in teaching.
Most of these students are smart and talented; yet, what becomes their downside is being too noisy.
It became hard for me to strike a balance between compassion and discipline. As a person, I am
naturally kind-hearted and considerate but as I became a teacher, I made it a point to still reprimand
their misbehaviors while also making them understand why I disliked those actions. There were
times I got angry but I learned how to gain their respect in time. I was so happy to see them grow
in a span of four months and be able to realize their potentials at a young age. On their feedback
in my teaching, almost all have expressed their positive thoughts about the things they learned and
how grateful they are for the goodness I have shown to them. I have felt that their words are the
most beautiful reward I gained. That is one priceless moment in my student teaching. Most
essentially, it was a fulfilling feeling to be able to share my values and beliefs which I think weigh
more than the knowledge I taught to them. I felt as if I didn’t just teach English, I taught the life in
it.

Mr. Edison R. Mendoza. He’s one of the nicest teachers I have ever met. He knows very
well how to handle students and it is an inspiring experience to have him as my cooperating
teacher. His sense of responsibility and understanding are two things worth emulating. I idolize
him for being constructive in his feedbacks in our teaching because instead of feeling bad about
our shortcomings, I feel inspired to improve in my craft. I had a great time working with him and
listening to his life advices and inside tips in the teaching profession. I will surely bring with me
all the things I learned when I become a professional teacher.

Co-Student Teachers. I was happy to have in my company three student teachers who
became a part of my student teaching experience. Because of them, student teaching has been fun
and collaborative. It was because we became helpful and supportive of each other in the aspects
of our teaching. We lend materials and share ideas. I will not forget the laughter’s we shared as
well as the talks we had. I could say we have gone closer in the four months of our student teaching.
I pray for success to come in each of us.

Manaoag National High School. This has been a home to me. I will always look back to
my first real teaching experiences and all of it will lead me back to this institution. Everything that
happened in my teaching here now occupied a big part in my college life. The walls and corners,
the silent corridors, the warmth of students’ smiles, the comfort of the reading center, the noises
in the classroom, and the fun activities truly welcomed us to the world of teaching and learning. I
have realized through this institution that every school aims for the holistic development of
students. MNHS has been a big part in my becoming a teacher.

It was a meaningful journey to the real world of teaching. As a student teacher, my heart
has stepped closer to this profession. I shall continue making echoes as I make a difference.
 Future Educator
A flower beyond all flowers and an Angel sent
from above, the basis of which my name came from; Rose
Angela. I would describe myself as a very ambitious,
hardworking and sincere girl. I am enthusiastic about
taking up new challenges in life. Friendly and joyful is
what my friends would describe me as, so I spend most
of the day reading, watching television and writing... At
my free time, I like solely walks, eating Ice cream, and
listening to Music.

As a future English Teacher, I am aware that my

soon to be students are unique individuals and there are
important factors to be considered in constructing their second language because Language are a
primary resource for English teachers so they must be selected wisely, teach wisely and use wisely.

My High School Teacher Before, Now

My Cooperating Teacher
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in
creative expression and knowledge.”

- Albert Einstein

With student teaching coming to an end and graduation

swiftly approaching, I wanted to take a moment to thank
the unsung hero of my student teaching experience:
cooperating teacher.

A cooperating teacher is a mentor classroom teacher with a minimum of three years of teaching
experience who guides/coaches a teacher candidate in their certification area for a seven-week
instructional internship placement. Mentorship entails providing experience-based guidance to a
teacher candidate through demonstration, support and feedback. Cooperating teachers are
facilitators, leaders and positive role models...and I couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful
mentor I was lucky enough to be placed with in
my final semester at Manaoag National High
School.

Thank you, Sir Edison “Joed” R.

Mendoza. Here’s to you...

To my high school teacher before and now my

cooperating teacher, thank you for never
treating me like a student, but rather like a
respected colleague – giving ideas, imparting
wisdom, sharing projects, letting me introduce
myself, referring the students to me as their
“teacher” rather than their “student teacher.”

You believed in me and, within the first week, trusted me enough to grab the reigns and jump right
in, allowing me to make my own decisions and giving me constructive feedback anytime I asked.

You – with a solid career built from dedication and hard work, and with outstanding respect from
others – gave me your trust. You handed me the class list, seating chart and chalks for the board,
and said, “Go for it!”

You believed in me. From the nervous, anxious, (but organized) mess that I was...your support and
guidance helped me change into the confident, risk-taking, bold teacher that I am today. You gave
me the freedom, the independence, and helped me grow.

Looking back, one of the most important and valuable lessons I’ve learned is that the difference
between a good teacher and an exceptional teacher is that exceptional teachers most often are the
facilitators of learning, acting as “the guide on the side” in the classroom. Modeling and
demonstration can be good, but the hands-on application and guided practice are the best way for
students to learn and develop.

Thank you, Sir Edison. Thank you for believing in me, guiding me, teaching me to laugh at my
own mistakes, and helping me to see how wonderfully rewarding this profession truly is. Teaching
is a calling and one of the most marvelous benefits of teaching is that there is no limit to growth
as a teacher.

(Dedicated to my mentor, Sir Edison “Joed” R. Mendoza: Thank you for everything.)
 Rose Angela Meets Rose Lee
Student Teachers

I personally believe that a person's field of experience

plays a very pivotal role in defining who that person is.
With that in mind, there are definitely countless
experiences and accomplishments that made me who I
am. It is said that a person's field of experience is the sum
of all experiences that have ever happened to that person
since birth. As such, the things that make me who I am
are the people I meet, the things I am exposed to every
day, and the things that I do.

That’s why I want to thank Ma’am Lee for the friendship and the wonderful stories you’ve shared.
Even though some people may say “Letran and Camillus are rivalries when it comes to Education
course”, we still aimed one thing which is to make our cooperating teacher proud.

Our field make us who we are. Everything that we've ever been through helps make us who we
are. Everything we see, everything we feel, and everything we share, everything that we do help
define us. As our life goes on, our fields expand, and every little new thing broadens our field, the
memories that we’ve shared will be marked in my heart.
Participation in the Various Social Activities Initiated by the School
One of the multi tasks of a teacher is participating to the various social activities and
functions. This will help us know and adjust to every individuals involved in the school.

In Manaoag National High School we facilitated two major social activities, first the 73 rd
Founding Anniversary. I was assigned to help my cooperating teacher in the opening program. It
was successful with the help of my co- practice teaching. And for the second major activity was
the Junior and Senior Prom. We facilitated our students during the event.

It was indeed a meaningful experience with the various activities initiated by the school.

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that

only compassion can heal.”
― Steve Maraboli

(January 23, 2019 Preparing for

the 73rd Founding Anniversary opening program)

“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but

tomorrow is ours to win or lose.”

- Lyndon B. Johnson

(January 24, 2019 Grade 12 won the

Mass Dance Competition during the 73rd
Founding Anniversary)

“Unity is strength. . . when there is

teamwork and collaboration, wonderful

things can be achieved.”

- Mattie Stepanek

(January 24, 2019 Preparation of the English

Majors in their booth)
 (February 21,, 2019 Let’s Rewrite the Stars
Juniors’ & Seniors’ Promenade
Grade 10-Pearl)

February is a month MNHS Grade 10 & 12 student’s look forward to with the holding of the
traditional Junior-Senior Promenade. This year, the JS prom will be held at the Manaoag Public
Auditorium on February 21, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Besides the fun and camaraderie, the event signals the “coming of age” of the participants as they
step into “young adulthood” with its responsibilities. It is also an occasion for the juniors to salute
the achievements of the seniors, while the senior students bequeath the mantle of leadership to the
juniors.
I saw the special team of students, teachers, officers, and staff in collaborating closely to ensure a
truly memorable affair for the High School 10 and 12 students. And as a student teacher, I’m so
lucky to experience that.
Benefits Derived from such Experiences
Every experience marks what we become and what we do in the future. My experiences
during my internship so far taught me a lot of things that made me a better teacher in the future
and a better individual.

Students were not mere learners and participants in our lives as teachers. They were the
persons who teach us what life was all about. They made us cry, they made us laugh and they
helped us. Through them we see the real scenario of our impoverishing society.

This made my conviction stronger that I was not only a teacher who injects knowledge but
also someone that can change many lives through my influence towards students. This really
proves that teaching is a noble profession.

Inspired by what Zulueta (2006) cited in the story about Mrs. Thompson and Teddy
Stanford as Mrs. Thompson said to Teddy “I never know what teaching is. It is you who teach me
how.” I was amazed and inspired to be like her.

Student teaching - there have been so many challenges,

so many celebrations, and so much that I have learned.
I have been pushed beyond my comfort zone, and I
have grown as a teacher immensely. It is hard for me
to only talk about a few of the takeaways that I have
gained from this semester!

First, I have learned the importance of messing up. I know, this sounds
crazy, but I have found myself so nervous about screwing something up.
I expected to always plan the perfect lesson, explain everything perfectly,
and have everything go smoothly and as planned. And let me be the first
to say, this is rarely the case. I have learned how important it is to accept
that we are not perfect teachers, and neither are our cooperating teachers!
We all have things to learn, and my student teaching experience has
taught me how to learn from my mistakes
rather than letting them eat away at me. I
learned something from my cooperating
teacher and from the students almost every
day, and being open to this and vulnerable
allowed me to grow, adapt, and think on my
feet! Having these experiences is the true life
of a teacher.
With being honest about my mistakes and imperfections, I was able to
also form stronger connections with the students. This is another
takeaway from the semester. I have always valued forming strong
relationships with my students in order to create the best learning
environment for them, but I was able to truly see the value of this
throughout the semester. Being the first placement where I was able to
be with the students every day of the week, I
was able to see the growth of my
relationships with them from day to day over
the course of the semester. I was honestly
intimidated working with older, gifted
students coming in, but I worked hard to
break down their walls and get to know them
as individuals. I have loved getting to know each of my students’ likes, dislike, strengths, and
weaknesses. I believe that this has helped me better teach them and has made my classroom a
happier place to learn!

Finally, I have learned the importance of having an open mind. You can walk into any classroom
and see completely different environments, teaching styles, student personalities, curriculum,
resources, etc. It is so easy to have your own ways and your own approaches to teaching,
disregarding anything else that you encounter. I have learned that opening up to approaches and
styles that I am not particularly used to is beneficial to help me learn more ways that I can help my
students and to also learn more about what I like and dislike as a teacher. Rarely does anyone have
a perfect student teaching placement. I am fortunate to have enjoyed mine, but I have also learned
that there is value in learning about what you do not want to do as a teacher just as much as learn
what you do want to do. It is so important to continue being open minded so that you can leave
room to grow into a more effective teacher!

I have really enjoyed my student teaching experience despite all of its hardships and challenges. I
found myself in very low points but also in very high points throughout the semester, but I can
clearly see how it has all grown me as a teacher, and I feel as though I can confidently walk into
whatever classroom I will be teaching in next year. I cannot believe that the time has come for my
own classroom; I can hardly wait!
 My Philosophy of Education as a Secondary Teacher
The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.
~ Aristotle

Do you know why we are here today? What is our purpose in life? Isn’t it we always look for
ways to find our calling? Looking back over my four years in college, I have become a
passionate believer in the teaching profession and its power and ability to empower all those that
come into contact with it. Whether you are someone that possesses natural talent or not,
everyone has relevant experiences that they can bring to the table when they are approaching and
interacting with teaching. Unquestionably, for me, teaching has been a lifesaver. It enables me to
express my innermost thoughts and feelings: happiness, fear, frustration, anger, sadness, pain and
love. No matter the medium, teaching manages to surge through my soul and become something
tangible for all to see. That is the power of teaching that is a part of my belief as future teacher.
Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

If you think you are intelligent that’s good but without character it is useless. Number one
misconception about education is “Teachers are the ones who impose ideas and form a students’
“habit.” Wrong! We are only facilitators not dictators. Everyone is different therefore we cannot
force our own beliefs into the mind of the child. What does a teacher do then? Teachers only
select the best influences to make the students infer into doing the right things in life. These
influences or stimuli chosen by the teachers affect the students and assist them into becoming
better individuals with intelligence. We cater to different personalities and social background
that’s why psychology is a subject taken by education students. This helps us in guiding the
students to the right path by understanding how the mind works. So for me, the goal of true
education is to make someone an individual filled with wisdom and right attitude towards life.
Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.
~ John Dewey

The moment a student enters the gates of the school, many doors open for the individual. Education
still happens even after the student gets home. Education is left after schooling. We are not just
teaching for the sake of the present situations. We teach for a future generation of lifelong learners.
My philosophy as a secondary teacher is influenced by these quotes of famous people. Not because
they are famous but because what these words convey cut through me and stay within me.