Day 4: Teachers' observation

Today, we teachers went for classroom observation in Shimen. Besides checking on our students to make sure that they are well adjusted in class, we would like to find out more about the teaching pedagogies and approaches, thereby enrich ourselves and gain better insights in teaching. This is part of our professional development. We observed an interactive English lesson that engaged students in playing games to help them remember the verbs and grammar structures. There was another meaningful lesson that taught students about the Chinese proverbs. The whole session was very fruitful. The students (including our Kemingnites) were very engaged in the lesson and participated in all the activities. Glad none of our Keming ambassadors fell asleep in class. Phew! What a relief! That was one of our biggest worries actually. Haha... :)

During the pottery lesson, the Art teacher taught our students how to make models of fish and other animals using clay. It was a highly interesting lesson. From the students' expressions, we could tell that they enjoyed their lessons.

Our Wushu and Arts interactional exchange with Shimen was very successful. It was an entertaining evening with a series of performances put up by Shimen and Keming students. We have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our Keming ambassadors have truly done us proud, winning lots of loud applauses for the exciting wushu performance, interesting fashion parade featuring our traditional costumes as well as an enjoyable skit entitled 'Singapura, the Lion City' with the dance and song on 'Singapore Town'. Wow! All of us had a GREAT TIME!

Chia Yan Li (5 Pearl)
The food was very good! :)

Yang Zhengxue (5 Opal)
The pottery lesson was very fun!

Nur Syarah (5 Emerald)
I got all the Spelling words correct in class today.

Kim Yoon Sung (5 Ruby)
I made a clay fish in my pottery class. I thought it looked very nice.

Ang Han Jie (5 Onyx)
Today, I had a lesson with my buddy. The lesson was quite interesting. I have learnt more things in class. During the performances, I was shivering with fear. I was afraid that I would make mistakes and make a fool of myself, Luckily, the performances was a success. I was relieved.

Cheah Cayyin (5 Onyx)
All of us were excited and nervous about our performances. Our teachers reminded to smile and look good. And best of all, it turned out well. Yeah! Our hardwork has paid off. I am so happy!

Huang Xinshuai (5 Pearl)
My new English teacher praised me in class as I was able to read the English words. The lunch was excellent! I ate almost all the food.

Tan Yen Meng (5 Pearl)
I really enjoyed a lot during class time. I like my buddy and new classmates. They taught me how to draw and play capteh.

Ngoh Yan Fei (5 Pearl)
The Chinese Language was so difficult for us. There were so many words that we did not know how to read.

Poh Chee Wei (5 Emerald)
When my Wushu coaches were teaching the Primary Two Shimen students, I helped to guide the students. They were very good as they were fast learners.

Kwek Zhi Jing (5 Onyx)
The performance was a success. Ms Hing, Mr Ridhwan and Mr Ong were very proud of us.

Herliyana Sarah Pua (5 Pearl)
Today, I had a great time. My buddy's name is Donna. I really like her. She treats me very well. Although I am having a lot of fun here, I still miss my home dearly.

Wu Yizhou (3 Amethyst)
English is really easy for me. However, the Chinese language is the opposite..We had pottery class today. It is very easy. The teacher helped me a little. I think I am the fastest to complete my art work.

Jasmine Lee (5 Emerald)
I had Chinese lesson in class today. The Chinese is so difficult. I can't read some words.

Liew Zhi Jun (5 Onyx)
We had pottery lesson today. The teacher was very experienced. She finished demonstrating in no time. It was like as fast as lightning. Although I finished my masterpiece, a clay fish. It is definitely not as nice as hers. It was fun drawing on the clay, applying water onto it, cutting it out... I enjoyed practically every part of the lesson. I look forward to tomorrow's class with my buddy and classmates.