This is it :(

GOOD THINGS IS YET TO COME :(

I MET THEM WITH A SMILE IN MY FACE, AND A HAPPY FACE. THEN THEY BECAME MY FAMILY WHEN I WAS IN PADANG. WE ARE ONE IN PADANG, INDONESIA. WE EVEN ACTED LIKE WE KNOW EACH OTHER FOR LONG TIME.

I WANT YOU TO MEET THESE LOVELY PEOPLE BEHIND MY HAPPINESS AND SADNESS IN PADANG INDONESIA

I THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FOR LETTING ME PART OF YOUR JOURNEY. MAY THIS JOURNEY WILL NEVER FADE AND TO BE CHERISH TILL THE END OF OUR LIFETIME RELATIONSHIP. TERIMAKASIH, SAMPAI JUMPA :) THANK YOU AND SEE YOU SOON.

Meet and Greet :)

LET US ALL MEET AND GREET THE LECTURERS

SPORTS FACULTY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 I HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF THIS FACULTY. WITH THE HELP OF OUR BUDDIES GEMA AND RADEV ALSO TO THE SENIOR STUDENT ARSCHO. THEY HELP US TO MEET THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE. TRY.

 THE OPPORTUNITY IS WORTH TO GRAB. I THANK EACH ONE OF THEM FOR LETTING US SEE OUR SOON TO BE FACULTY. A FACULTY THAT IS FULL OF WONDERFUL THING IN LIFE. A FACULTY THAT HAS A GREAT MEMORY TO 

 THANK YOU MY FRIENDS FOR HELPING US TO DISCOVER OUR FUTURE WORLD.

 THANK YOU SPORTS FACULTY FOR THE WARM WELCOME AND FOR LETTING US MEET THE BACKBONE OF ALL PROFESSIONS. 

People behind everything :)

BUDDIES

Meet the people behind everything. Since they were part of my journey already. 

"Family is not just about by blood but also we can defined FAMILY as we shared memories and continue to be as one even how many challenges came in to this family"

This is Amelia, we call her "Chamel", She is a the type of person that if it is time of serious things then everyone must participate. She don't like a noisy people. but behind of negative comment on her I tried to stand in her shoes and I understand why she became like that. Chamel is a very kind person if everyone saw her point in life then they can understand her. The thing that I won't forget about chamel is that she helped me in my sick days. She was there at my side and help me to recover it.

 This is Rima, she became my listener in every problem I take. At first I am scared to talk to her but then she was the one who approach me and she became who she really is. Rima was already close to our heart. She was there when we need her. She always think about safety and even though she is busy still she will manage her time just to accompany us.

 This is Miftha, I met her at the airport as I arrived in Padang since she was the buddy of my co-participant. Miftha was a funny buddy, we shared memories together in a funny way. She was so kind I really appreciate the things that she did for us. I am so thankful for meeting her . She was there when I arrive in Padang and she was there also as I leave Padang. Meeting her is not a choice but it is God's will and plan for us to meet.

This is Sysi Syamsidar, we only call her sysi. She is my Human Diary. I shared a lot to her from the hard feelings that I felt. She was there in the time that I am all alone, she was there when no one listen to me. It was her first time to be the buddy and she nailed it. Sysi act like she became a buddy for a long time. When we want to go out she was there to accompany us. Even how busy she was she's there to guide us and even manage her busy life just to accompany us. I am so thankful to met her, I am so glad to know her and If God has a plan to us then I am ready to know that, Sysi was worth to keep in heart. She is not just a buddy that I know, A friend that always there in your side and a Family member that you will call her if you need someone instead Sysi is hard to describe when she is she every time.

To these two Beautiful Ladies Retno and Gema, they were in my side at the lowest point of my life. I gathered new knowledge from them. Their mind was open to everything. They were there every time we need help.

 Even what the situation is they will be there. They were serious in their class. If you can see them they are always studying. They have the same dream, a dream to enter their dream school in Jakarta. The things that I cannot forget them is that they love Mcdonalds :)

This is Cinto, She is so Funny. It is hard to describe cinto actually but let me tell you this, Cinto loves to accompany you wherever you go. Even she has a lot of assignment still she manage to accompany us. Cinto was one of the close friend that I met in Padang. Knowing her isn't worth to regret. Taking the times being with her is worth to go with. Cinto loves to make us happy. That's why she deserve also to be happy. 

To the Buddies:

An Open Letter to all of you

I am so thankful to meet all of you, Every memories we shared is worth to keep. Thank you so much to the effort that you given to us. Thank you for the Happy and Lapses moment that we had. Our God/Allah has a great reason for us that he let us meet. May this memories we had will not be forget. Cherish every moment that we had, See you soon buddies "in God's will". Take care always guys :)

THOSE ARE THE PEOPLE BEHIND OF MY TRIP IN EXPLORING PADANG INDONESIA. IF YOU SAW THEM DON'T HESITATE TO TALK TO THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE KIND TO ALL PEOPLE.

SO NOW WE WILL GO TO THE HARDEST PART IN MY TRIP, SAYING GOODBYE TO THE PEOPLE WHOM I ALREADY SHARED MEMORIES WITH.

Mica Explore Padang Indonesia

LET'S START MY JOURNEY

WELCOME TO MY FIRST EVER TRIP BY PLANE. HOLD TIGHT AND OUR TRIP WILL START NOW!

7TH OF JANUARY IS MY FLIGHT GOING TO PADANG, INDONESIA.

Entering Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia . this is the biggest airport that I had visited. The airport has 2 terminal, so i have to take the train to go to the other airport.

Next country is Padang Indonesia, as we arrived in Padang we went to Lamun Ombak. The famous restaurant in Padang Indonesia. I tried the famous rendang.

TRIVIA: RENDANG WAS ORIGINALLY MADE AND DISCOVERED IN PADANG. ALSO IT WAS IN THE TOP FOOD IN THE WHOLE WORLD.

We stayed in Buk Dewi's house. As we arrived, I met the buddies. First is Pak Rizky, Sysi, Miftha, Elsha, Gema and Aflah.

JANUARY 10, 2019 

We went to the grand mosque, as I enter the mosque even I am in different religion still I feel the presence of our God. Also this is the time that we started to bond to each other.

JANUARY 13, 2019 

 I went to museum of Padang. I saw there the beauty of their history. I was amazed as I enter the museum.

Of course this place make a mark in my heart because I met these kind and jolly people. I called them as my bessy sign as my best friend. Without them I cannot go to this place if they didn't ask me if I want to join them.

"Friendship isn't about the year you spend or know each other. Best memories came from the people whom you unexpectedly met in the place that is unexpected to be. " 




JANUARY 19, 2019

Field trip yeheyyy!! first is the Tea Plantation. In this time we shared memories to each other. We tried also to pick the tea. We even know each other more than we think.

Second trip is the twin lake. We tried to Swim in the very cold water. There were a lot of stones here. But even how many stones we will take friendship cannot ruin it until it is in God's will to separate us.



JANUARY 26, 2019 

This is Ms. Nola's house she invite us to go to her house. She cooked pasta for us since we don't have a trip outside of Padang. In her house we met the Malaysian and Singaporean internship.They go with us and as Filipino way we let them feel that everything is fine being with us. 


FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Here we are in our last trip. Our Last trip is BUKITTINGI. A place that we can see the big clock. Also Bukittingi is a very cold place it takes 5 hours away from Padang. Here is the time we spend the last memory that we shared together completely.

THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH ME IN THIS TRIP.

HAVE YOU ENJOYED EXPLORING PADANG?

WAIT UNTIL YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE BEHIND THIS SUCCESSFUL TRIP.

SEE YOU ON MY NEXT BLOG :)

SEA TEACHER EXCHANGE REPORT

Name: Mary Mica O. Caballes
Assigned country: Padang, Indonesia
Home School: University of San Jose- Recoletos
Receiving School: Universitas Negeri Padang
Assigned School: SMP7 Negeri Padang 

1. SCHOOL: GENERAL INFORMATION AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION.

1.1 SCHOOL PROFILE

Name of the school: SMP7 Negeri Padang

Accredited: Accreditation A

Address: Jl. S. Perman Lolong Padang

Postal Code:  25136

Telephone Number:  075117055139

This is the school where I was assigned. The heart of the school is the student. I am so thankful that I was assign, why? because this students taught me how to face the challenges that I might encounter in the future. This school really taught the students to be Polite and Respectful not just to their guest but also to the Teachers and co-student.

1.2  ACADEMIC SUPPORT SYSTEM

Religion is the priority of all, they have the time to pray as it is already the rule of their religion. In a meanwhile these students was supported through joining some sports activities such as having a mini tournament in Badminton or any sports. Also they sent their student to a competition. they even had an award and was posted in front of the office so that the students will have the courage to join the event.

1.3 TEACHING SYSTEM

From January to June is the first Semester next is that July to December is the second Semester. I was teaching in SMP7 under the Junior High School. From Monday to Thursday their class will start at 7:30 and ends  at 16:00 (4:00pm) while every Friday they will end at 11:30 because all men are required to go the Mosque to pray.

1.4 MATERIALS AND OTHER LEARNING SOURCES

SMP7 was using technologies in teaching but in my case I cannot use technology since I was handling Physical Education. I was using the sports equipment since it is part of my subject. But overall this school had the things they might provide to their class.

1.5 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION SYSTEM

In SMP7 they have Mid Semester exam and End of the Semester Exam. Also for every Basic Competency the Teacher have to evaluate the students by having daily exam. But in my case I was handling Physical Education we use the grade of the activity so that the student have their grade by performance.

1.6 CURRICULUM

In the Learning Area, SMP7 used the curriculum 2013. In Curriculum 2013 is what Indonesia School applied. That is what the Indonesia Education System was provide to each school of Indonesia. Before the 2013 Curriculum, Indonesia used the 2006 Curriculum for 6 years.

1.7 TEACHING PLAN  (OF YOUR MAJOR)

Teaching plan or shall we say Lesson Plan is what the teacher made for the class. In my Major as I made the lesson plan there are a lot of Activities that I must give to my students since it is their theories. But as I observed my teacher didn't follow sometimes in her lesson plan or teaching plan since she already know that her student have different kind of way to learn.

1.8 OTHERS

Overall the school is fit to have a practicum since it also have the things that you look for. Having practice teaching, the school is not important instead the important thing is the way of teaching and handling the students in the way of your own.

2. PEDAGOGICAL CONTENTS

2.1 TEACHING METHOD OF THE TEACHER THAT YOU OBSERVED

During on my observation the teacher always use the Student-centered method. As what I have discovered the important for them when it comes to teaching is the student-centered method. They believe that the students nowadays can learn through their own imagination. The imagination of the children this day are improving, they really want to learn by their own discovery.

2.2 THEIR LEARNING MATERIALS AND INNOVATION

I used traditional way in my learning material and innovation. As Physical Education it is really hard if we will use the technology because I have a lots of activities during my class. I use equipment in teaching in every lesson for example in badminton i introduce the parts by using the equipment so that they can understand well. another thing is the diameter of the court I create a visual aid or portrait of the court.

2.3 SOURCES OF LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY USED BY THE TEACHER

The teacher will used laptop when she will make her lesson plan and also to have a recap about the topic. If she want to learn or study the lesson then she will just use the technology. But when it comes to the discussion then she won't use the technology instead she use the traditional method of teaching.

2.4 AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT USED BY THE TEACHER

During in my observation the teacher use the student-self assessment. Most of the teacher use it since they were handling Physical Education (SPORTS). It also fit in the major since Physical Education will be graded by performance.

2.5 OTHERS

Overall the teaching process is fine, it's their culture of teaching and I must RESPECT their way.

3. TEACHING PLAN

3.1 CURRICULUM

The curriculum that has been used in Indonesia is the curriculum 2013. Curriculum 13 is the latest curriculum in Indonesia. The same as it was used in my class and in my school.

3.2 TEACHING PLAN RELATED TO YOUR MAJOR

My lesson plan during my internship in Padang is this. My mentor just let me use the Philippine Lesson plan.

Lesson Plan in Physical Education (Sports)

School: SMP7 Negeri Padang

I. Learning Objectives
     At the end of the class the students are expected to:

a. Know the theories of Long Jump Event in Athletics;
b. Apply the event through a lead up game by group;
c. Manifest the value of sportsmanship through the game.

II. Learning Content
    Main Topic: Athletics
    Sub Topic: Long Jump Event

III. Learning Resources
    
      3D Visual aid
      Pictures 

IV. Learning Procedures

     Introduction

  a. The teacher will present different event in atheltics.

• sprint (100m, 200m, 400m)
• Middle distance (800m, 1500m)
• Long distance
• Hurdles
• Relays
• Long Jump
• Triple Jump
• High Jump
• Pole Vault
• Throwing

b. The teacher will ask:

•  Do you know about athletics?
• Have you ever tried to watch a game or play this?
• Do you know about Long Jump?

C. The teacher will give a brief idea about Long Jump event

Interaction

a. The teacher will give the rules, dimension of the Long Jump Event.

b.The class will be given a time to study and know about the Long Jump event.

Integration

a. The class will have the activity called "Lead Up Game"

b. The class will be divided into 4 groups and each group will have their representatives.

c. The representative will be the one to play the game.

d. They will jump as long as they can, and the group that has the longest jump will be the winner.

3.3 OTHERS

4. TEACHING PRACTICE

4.1 PROCEDURES OF TEACHING

Procedures of teaching Early in the morning, I always greet everyone that I will meet. I go to the room greeting my wonderful students. I check their attendance and asking them "How was their morning?" After then, In the policy the first hour will their time to read their notes. On the next hour will be the recap of the previous lesson and discussing the new lesson. After giving them the new lesson they will have the activity but before that they will change their uniform into P.E Uniform. The student encountered to play Badminton outside in their room. At the end of the activity I will asked them again about the activity and the topic.

4.2 TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES

Since I am a MAPEH major it is not complicated for me because in Padang, Indonesia. I have 3 hours every class so the time was already set. The first hour is for the reading of their notes. Second will be the Recap of the last topic and the discussion of the new topic. While the last hour is for the activities related to the topic. As I observed in my mentor, she have 3 activities in one class she even manage it. Also when I did my demonstration I also manage to have 3 activities since activity is important for them. 

4.3 PROBLEM SOLVING

The only problem that I encounter during my class is that teaching them with the use of English Language and in fact only few of my student can understand and speak English. Good thing is that they became my translator because I need a translator also. Each of my class has a translator so my problem was just solve. Overall that was just the problem that I encounter and I have just found the solution after then. One example also is that my mentor cannot speak English but she explain to me that English is not important in Indonesia that's why she apologized for it. 

                          

4.4 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

In the classroom management at first I thought that my student will be noisy like the other student but I was amazed as I enter the classroom and everything was fine. I was shocked about what i observed to them. They were so polite and respectful. I discuss the topic in front of them at the center a place where everyone can see me. I used the Student- Centered method. I always checked their attendance by the activities that I have given to them. Also as I discuss in front I always asked them if they understand about my discussion and if it's not then I won't proceed to the next. 

4.5 OTHERS

Inside of the classroom my students showed their RESPECT to the person in front of them and that is good also a sign that they were taught in the right way.

5. SUMMARY AND SUGGESTION

5.1 PURPOSE OF PRACTICUM

The purpose of this practicum is to test yourself if you are fit enough to this course. Also for you to try the field of being a teacher.With the help of SEAMEO I have tried to teach other country beside of my homeland. With this kind of program my mind was widely open to other things that I can't try in my own country. Though teaching in Indonesia and Philippines is the same but the way of dealing or handling students is different since it has different culture.

5.2 PROCEDURES OF PRACTICUM

First and for most the important thing before to taking the practicum is that the money to buy ticket for the plane and for pocket money. Money is the important thing to join the practicum aside of having the confident in teaching other culture.Next is the courage to face or take the challenge of facing different culture and to live by yourself. Each and everyone of us are expecting that this program is just a burden to the students and this is just useless but they were wrong of thinking about this program. This program help me to be open and meet other people in different society. This program gives me the best memories that I had in my life. Expect the unexpected they said, things will come in your life through this journey of program.

5.3 OUTCOMES OF PRACTICUM

For me the outcome of this practicum is that:

• The students became open minded in different culture and society as they were only used to engage in their own culture.
• The students were taught to improve their skills in teaching and in their social life.
• The students were improve and challenge in speaking English also Indonesian Language for the future generation.
• The practicum students gain the respect of other people in different culture.

Overall outcome of this practicum is to engage the field of being a teacher with a plot twist, which is you will engage in different culture or social life.

5.4 CHALLENGES OF PRACTICUM

The challenges that I encounter during practicum days is that Exchanging conversation with other people of Padang, Indonesia also to my mentor. English isn't important to them, my mentor told me. Everywhere I will go I really need translator but if it was just calling a driver I know just a little greeting of Indonesian people. these are the example of scenario that I had the hardest challenge that I encounter in Padang;

• When I ride angkot/go car/ go ride only few drivers can speak in English that's why I must have to say just little word so that they can understand me.
• When we want to buy something we are having hard time to buy because if we will speak in English the vendor will increase the price instead. 

But overall it was fun discovering things by yourself, everything that we do even it's hard or not there are solution on it just don't give up and learn to respect other people.

6.5 OVERALL IMPRESSION

The overall impression is that simply;

To this program (SEAMEO) : 

        

        The program was great, the opportunity was best to grab. This is one of the best thing that happened in my entire life. The program was worth to take everything was great, it is really hard to describe especially when it is beyond my expectation. One month is not enough for this memorable experience.

To the receiving university (UNP)

         The place makes me feel my second home. One month with the wonderful place isn't enough but then they make me feel that one month is like a year for me, the people was so great just like the place.

In this program it doesn't make me feel regret by taking this chance because everything was great to take. Everything was worth to take.

6.6 SUGGESTION FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENT

The only suggestion I can give is that please make it more than a month. One month isn't enough to be with those people whom you already being with.