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      I was given many opportunities to lead multiple classes in grades 7 and 9. Teacher A provided invaluable support, both by observing from the back of the classroom and by assisting with translation when necessary. Challenges are inevitable, but I enjoyed every teaching-learning process. Moreover, whenever I handle a class, I prioritize maximizing student engagement and participation. To achieve this, I consistently arranged the class in a circle, fostering equitable participation and facilitating closer monitoring. Since the students love playing games, I make sure to prepare fun and engaging educational games. 

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      For instance, in my 7th grade class, the students introduced themselves through a playful game of musical chairs. The last student standing after the music stopped would choose a question from my paper bag to answer and share with the class. It was a lighthearted icebreaker to get to know everyone better. Like a train, the students danced in a circle, including Teacher A and me, who danced and enjoyed ourselves in the middle. This helped loosen up the atmosphere and further encourage interaction. 

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      These fun experiences also come with challenges. It was really a challenge to communicate clearly in English. Therefore it was a must to insert Thai translations under English texts, especially English instructions. Furthermore, as much as possible I use exemplification and relate the lessons on the spot to the real-life experiences of the students. 

 

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      There was a time when my practice teaching went well that it felt like I did something wrong. The topic was about relative pronouns, and I was teaching grade 10 students. I apologize to Teacher A because the topic was easy for the students. However, the moment that Teacher A said that “the topic was not easy but easy to understand,” I heaved a sigh of relief and fulfilling happiness. Connecting with students despite language barriers was truly gratifying. Moreover, witnessing their laughter and enjoyment during the various activities I prepared made the fatigue vanish, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next teaching opportunity, my grand demo teaching. 

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      The most important day has come; it was my final grand demo teaching at Satit UDRU! For my grand demo teaching, I dressed not to impress but to express my warmest gratitude for Satit UDRU. I wore a traditional Thai dress, specific to Udon Thani, which I bought at Ban Chiang. Wearing this dress boosts my confidence to teach my final lesson for Grade 7 students, focusing on the present continuous tense. At the beginning, I was more sad than nervous. It was an unfamiliar silence that greeted me. The students were more behaved than usual since Teacher Phet was observing for the first time. But of course, the tranquil atmosphere this did not stop me from being positive. The lesson flowed smoothly, with icebreakers and activities quickly melting away any initial awkwardness. Using a combination of a Canva presentation, laptop, speaker, projector, and whiteboard, I guided them through the concepts, ensuring everyone was engaged by forming a circle on the floor. Tailoring my explanations to their daily lives and including Thai translations below the provided texts, I made the present continuous tense as relatable as possible. For example, I explained that the present continuous tense is about talking about what is happening right at this very moment, as if a person is taking a picture right in the moment. Oral practice exercises cemented their understanding, with every student answering correctly. To solidify the lesson, the last activity was making them do a collaborative drawing related to what they were doing and feeling. In a group of three, students sat on the floor and drew. In this activity, my purpose was to let it have a sustainment of the topic and a connection with it. I observed that they all enjoyed it, and at the end, the groups discussed what they drew. Every student was participating and was eager to share with the class what they drew.

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      My demo concluded with a celebratory photograph: Grade 7, Teacher Phet, Ms. A, and I, all smiling. Sir Phet and Ms. A said that I did well, and that was a relief to hear since I was not used to the students being quiet in my class. The pictures were not enough; hence, I asked Ms. A to continue taking pictures around the school with the different students.