- School: General Information and Academic Administration
Anuban Lampang is the school I practice teaching for a month in Thailand. Below, I will share some information about the school that I practice.
- School profile
Website: http://www.anubanlampang.ac.th
Vision
Managing with good governance . Leading advanced technology in the world. About the full economic philosophy.
Identities
Academic excellence Inheriting the culture of technology.
Mission
- Develop learners to meet quality standards of education
- Develop learners to have English language skills
- Develop skills in using technology.
- Support and encourage teachers to be developed to be professional teachers.
- Encourage the community to participate in education management
(Facebook of Anuban Lampang school)
2. Academic support system
Anuban Lampang school’s academic support system according to the following diagram
- Academic Administration
- Budget Management
- Human Resource Management
- General Administration
There are 3 main programs at Anuban Lampang School:
- Mini English Program
- Gifted Math
- Smart Science
The first day when I met the class, I introduced myself to the class, the first impression was very good, the students were very good and polite. I really love the students my class practice. This is a picture of students in grades 5/1 and 5/2 that I practice teaching.
3. Teaching system
Anuban Lampang’s teaching system is very good, with two teachers teaching a class in two languages Thai taught by native speakers and English taught by foreign teachers about Maths and English, science, …
I think this is a very practical and useful program because it helps students ensure basic knowledge and helps students learn multiple languages at the same time, increasing confidence and ability to communicate in their english.
4. Materials and other learning sources
The sources of materials are very diverse with foreign teachers such as standard textbooks “Math in action workbook”, workbooks and online document sites such as Mathsisfun.com, Khan Academe, a dictionary,ect. I really like the materials that teachers use. I found it essential and able to flexibly apply them to teaching.
5. Measurement and evaluation system
The Anuban Lampang School measurement and evaluation system is similar at each grape. The main assessment is divided into 2 parts, the first part is the midterm semester and the end semester. Therefore, students will evaluate each semester with a large exam for each lesson.
However, this is not the only way to evaluate, some teachers also make positive reviews and add it to the final assessment in the score of the big exam.
6. Curiculum
The curriculum at Anuban Lampang is following the Thai curriculum, in addition they add some international curriculum, but still focus on the Thai curriculum. The feature of the Thai curriculum is that the Science curriculum is based on the Thai Curriculum, and the lesson they have is also in the Thai Curriculum.
However, the curriculum in English is still very interested. There are many English language programs and competitions for students to show their ability and practice their English.
7. Teaching plan
For the teaching plan at Anuban Lampang, it must be prepared in advance and sent to authorized teachers for review. Regarding the content of the teaching plan, it must cover all parts such as presentation, production and practice.
Below is an example of a one-week lesson plan.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iVqUraGN3nIXzEIiKJJVnoQFUqd5NlJc/view?usp=sharing- Pedagogical Contents
1.Teaching methods of the teacher that you observed.
My mentor’s teaching method is to present core knowledge, organize group activities, organize games for students to practice the knowledge system in class and practice skills, solving problems. In addition, the teacher encourages students through give points for groups and compliments them in the class. Finally, give students an exercise system to practice at home.
2. Their learning materials and innovation
Learning materials used Mathsisfun.com, Math in action workbook, YouTube, Khan Academe, a dictionary, …
In my opinion, the innovations in the mentoring style of my mentor are ways of innovating teaching methods, innovating in form, using modern software with less time and high efficiency. Help students approach the problem in a better way. Specifically, for students to watch videos related to lessons, play games so that they help students access new content naturally.
3. Sources of learning and technology used by the teachers
The sources of learning used are “Math in action workbook” textbooks and workbooks. In addition, there are software such as Khan Academe, a dictionary, Mathisfun, … Moreover STEM (Science, Technic, Engineering, and Math) models of learning.
Technology used by teachers like computer, TV, projector.
4. Authentic assessment used by the teachers
Assessment through paper tests and positive attitude of students. The final score is the combined result of both factors.
- Teaching Plan
1. Curriculum
The math curriculum in English at Anuban Lampang school is based on the math curriculum in Thailand.
2.Teaching plan related to your major.
Foreign teachers will base on the mathematics program in Thailand which is divided into each topic in the teaching content that the teacher communicates to students through Mathisfun, Khan Academe, a dictionary.
Here is my two-week plan to teach math at Anuban Lampang.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iVqUraGN3nIXzEIiKJJVnoQFUqd5NlJc/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txFVkuiH8tmQpY5wD6WFcE4_pkqunLZy/view?usp=sharing- Teaching Practice
The teaching process follows the lesson plan. Especially, make sure students master the lesson content and can apply knowledge to solve practical situations.
Manage the time and organize activities in accordance with the lesson content and ensure sufficient class time, and create a fun and comfortable atmosphere for students as they acquire new knowledge. Because for math students very difficult and boring. Therefore, in my opinion the organization of activities and games in teaching mathematics is very necessary. Through the group activities and math game can both help students acquire knowledge naturally and can train their ability to discuss and work in groups for students. So in my lesson, I always focus on organizing students in groups and organizing games for students to practice the knowledge they learn in a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere math skills of students.
In teaching, problems arising in the lesson are inevitable and it is necessary for the teacher to solve. My problem during this internship was the difference in language for the students, I did not know Thai and the students were not good at English. For me it is a great obstacle to communicate and to be close to my students.However, my students are very good students, so that obstacle can be solved by me. During class I try to speak slowly, use more pictures and mathematical symbols so that students can fully understand the knowledge I impart.
The management of the class in the beginning for me was still difficult because I did not fully understand my students. However, after that, I tried to understand my students more. At the same time, they have more feelings for me so I get the cooperation and respect so the classroom management is convenient. More convenient and easier for me. The time is not long, but I really love my students because they are really good students.
- Summary and Suggestions
One of my goals in joining Sea-Teacher was to train my pedagogical skills and I was really pleased about that during my internship at Anuban Lampang. At this school, I have a mentor teacher , Marco. Marco’s teachers are very friendly and enthusiastic about me about my experience, lively maths teaching software, sincere suggestions, so I am accumulated for myself the necessary experience for myself. I believe that the experience and lessons from this internship will make my pedagogical and practical skills better and better.
The procedures of practicum at Anuban Lampang are as follows: First, my mentor will teach me a sample of two lessons and share my experience, the math teaching software to use in teaching. Then my mentor will give me the topic and knowledge that I need to impart to the student in the teaching plan so I can prepare my lesson plan and send it to him for testing before I start teaching in class.
Thanks to the preparation, the advice of each mentor and the accumulation of my own experience, I feel my teaching ability has improved and I am really happy for that. I am really grateful for the suggestions and suggestions that teachers give me. I promise myself that I will constantly strive and train myself to become more and more perfect.
The challenge of my reality is that I have not had much practical teaching experience and language disagreement with my students. However, I am young and I can overcome and gain experience to become better and because of the goodwill ,affection between teachers and students so the language problem was not difficult to solve. Therefore, I can confirm that we are people from different countries even though we have different languages but with love, goodwill and effort we can understand each other, share with each other about knowledge and our experiences.
What impressed me and liked the most here is the hospitality and friendliness of the Thai people. They always smile friendly to everyone.
I am completely satisfied with the experience I gained during this internship. If I have an idea, I only have one wish that I want to practice longer so I can gain more experience and more interesting experiences.
I am truly grateful to Seameo, LPRU and Anuban Lampang school for giving me the opportunity to join the Sea-teacher program. The program has helped me to interesting experiences and accumulated for myself the necessary skills to help my future and career.
This is some pictures of Anuban Lampang and my observing and teaching memories
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