Recommendation for Improvement

i. Make use of technology

As we revised our lesson plan, we noticed that we did not focus on the use of technology in the

classroom. So, in the next lesson, we should use LCD, radio, computer or SMART board. Actually,

technology helps us to give the pupils better understanding. Technology should not just let us to do

things in a more engaging way; it should let us to do new things that we thought were not possible

(Cassidy, 2013). In fact, using new methods can increase pupils’ interest in class.

ii. Use varieties resources

The main source for our lesson plan is the textbook. We only take one story from another resource

which is (NAMA CERITA). We should provide them another stories which are not included in the

textbook, for instance, newspaper, magazine, storybook and article. By providing them different

stories, the pupils can increase their knowledge as well as their vocabulary. Moreover, pupils

definitely will be bored with the same story.

iii. Teaching style

After the microteaching presentation, we also noticed that some pupils did not understand the

instruction given by the teacher. While some also could not catch up with the teaching flow.

Therefore, we realized that teacher’s knowledge about the content, pupils and resources were vital

in teaching. We have to take a good look at each aspect in order to create a well-designed lesson. It

is important to ensure each stage; set induction, pre-stage, while-stage, post-stage and closure, is in

a related sequence. Thus, the lesson will take place smoothly. Plus, the pupils also will not get

confuse with the lesson.

A teacher's skill is determined through their knowledge of the content, their students, and resources

all combined together to create a well-designed instructional plan to meet the diverse needs of their

learners. The coherence of a lesson is related to the sequence - ensuring the sequence of activities is

logical and progresses from a basic level to a more complex skill level. This sequencing should also

include ample time for students to not feel rushed and be given time to reflect on their learning. A

teacher skilled in this area is well-versed in providing a variety of activities to ensure differentiation

within the lesson is taking place for their students.

Brainstorm and mind-mapping coherent

Bibliography

Concordia Online Education. (2012). Most Common Teaching Styles Used with Elementary School Students. Retrieved from http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/reference-material/most-common-teaching-styles-used-with-elementary-school-students/

Sudarsan. S. (2008). My Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Retrieved from http://isudio.wordpress.com/tag/creating-conducive-learning-environment/

Reference

Cassidy. K. (2013). The Use and Abuse Technology in Classroom. Retrieved from http://kathycassidy.com/2013/01/05/the-use-and-abuse-of-technology-in-the-classroom/