TEACHING

SCHOOL BASED EXPERIENCE PHASE 1

My first SBE (School-based Experience) was one of many other wonderful

experiences that I have throughout my study here in IPG. SBE is one of the
requirements that need to be carried out before entering Practicum Phase I in
Semester 5. This experience has exposed me to the real view of school
situation and the environment. SBE was to be carried out for a week in the
school that we have chosen starting from 26 th until 30th of March 2018. For
SBE I, I went to my formal primary school, Sekolah Kebangsaan Sunsuron
which is located at my hometown, Tambunan.

Through this SBE I, I learnt many things including on how to interact

with other school community as I had to ask for information regarding the
school and the pupils. Other than that, I was able to get a glimpse on how the
situation would be like in a real classroom. However, I was feeling nervous yet
excited to go to the school that I had spent my entire six years of childhood
and to meet my formal teachers. Nevertheless, everything went smoothly and
I could not been happier to meet them and get advices and guidance from
them.

Question and Answer sessions with

Madam Rita.

Observing teaching and learning

session in Year 2 class.
LIST OF SCHOOL OF SBE 1
NO. NAME NAME OF SCHOOL
Aimi Syahirah binti Ahmad
1. SK TG Bayan, Hutan Melintang,Perak
Takhiuddin
2. Anndreaalicia Claudius SK Sungai Damit, Tuaran
3. Brandon David Ryman SK St Joseph, Penampang
4. Cynthia Mitchell Sadi SK Lok Yuk Sikuati, Kudat
5. Dixie binti Osmund SK Sunsuron, Tambunan
6. Dg Asla Marhain binti Mazlan SK Padang Berampah, Sipitang
7. Erina Nazihah binti Mohd Johari SK Kauluan, Tuaran.
8. Farah Adilah binti Jamil SK AU Keramat, Kuala Lumpur
9. Mohamad Faizal bin Roslan SK Seri Bintang Utara, Kuala Lumpur
10. Nur Adibah binti Sukor SK Seri Kemajuan, Johor
Nur Fathin Syahirah binti Muhd
11. SK Kampung Selamat, Kunak
Rusle
12. Nur Syahirah binti Anuar SK Sura, Dungun
13. Nurul Qaishara Syamimi binti Abdul SK Senawang, Negeri Sembilan
14. Stevie Meringai Ak Chendang SK Inanam Dua, Inanam
15. Racheal Jupian SK ST Francis Xavier, Keningau
NO. NAME NAME OF SCHOOL
1. Ahmad Zakwan bin Abdullah SK Lupak, Beaufort
2. Ainul Mardhiah binti Yusoff SK Pusat, Kemaman, Terengganu
3. Aisah binti Selip SK Lasau Podi, Kota Belud
4. Alia Faqihah binti Abdullah SK Convent Butterworth, Penang
5. Amita Mersaille Francis SK Kipaku, Tambunan
6. Corine Lyn Apiang SK St Anthony, Tenom
7. Flmmey Census SK Samparita, Kota Marudu
8. Jordean Irinius SK Kipaku, Tambunan
9. Mohn Nur Hanif bin Raimi SK Batu 22, Tawau
10. Norbalkish binti Robert SK Kilimu, Ranau.
11. Nur Aishah binti Abdul Razak SK Dato' Hashim 2, Kelantan. 
12. Nurshafiqah binti Suhaimin SK Kampung Selamat, Kunak
13. Patrinna Angelia Ipah Anak Patrick SK Bandar Bintangor, Sarawak
14. Quinlan Jim Santos SK Padang Berampah, Sipitang
15. Ragyner Ridge Abit SK Tandek, Kota Marudu
 SCHOOL BASED EXPERIENCE PHASE 2

On the 27th until 30th of August 2018, we had our second phase of School
Based Experience (SBE). Just like the previous SBE, we got the chance to
expand our knowledge and experience towards the real situation in school by
gaining as much experience as we could from teachers in school and
observing the cultures and norms in school. We also managed to collect
information about the school in which we carried out our SBE at and improve
our interpersonal skills through communicating and working with the teachers
at our respective school.
Apart from interviewing teachers and observing the school’s cultures,
we also got the chance to enter a class relief. Entering a class relief was like a
golden chance for us to see and observe a classroom situation and how
pupils behave in the classroom unlike the usual teaching and learning
simulation in the classroom that we did last time. Besides, we were also able
to carry out our coursework tasks with the pupils during the relief class such
as conducting diagnostic test for the purpose of microteaching and testing our
Scratch game to collect data to evaluate the effectiveness of our Scratch
game. We also got the chance to observe how teachers conduct their
teaching and learning activity in the classroom and how they control the
classroom. Plus, we got to take part in conducting co-curriculum activities too.
Our second phase of SBE was indeed amazing and full of priceless
experience! Looking forward for the third SBE, which is also the last one!

Attending the school

assembly.

Handling Co-Curriculum Activity

with the practical teachers from
Keningau Institute of Teacher
Education.
Testing Scratch game on
pupils.

Carrying diagnostic tests

with pupils.

Entering class relief.

 LIST FOR SCHOOL-BASED EXPERIENCE (SBE) PHASE 2 SCHOOLS

SBE 2 (PISMP TESL (SK) 1 JUN INTAKE 2017 SEMESTER 3)

NO NAME SCHOOL
.
1 AMITA MERSAILLE FRANCIS SK KINABAAN, TAMBUNAN, SABAH
2 CORINE LYN APIANG SK MANTAILANG, TENOM, SABAH
3 NUR AISHAH BINTI ABDUL SK PENGKALAN CHEPA,
RAZAK KELANTAN
4 NORBALKISH BINTI SK PEKAN 2, RANAU, SABAH
NORBERT
5 NURSHAFIQAH BINTI SK KUNAK 1, KUNAK, SABAH
SUHAIMIN
6 JORDEAN IRINIUS SRK ST. THERESA, TAMBUNAN,
SABAH
7 AISAH BINTI SELIP SK TARINTIDON, KOTA BELUD,
SABAH
8 MOHD NUR HANIF BIN RAIMI SK BALUNG, TAWAU, SABAH
9 PATRINNA ANGELIA IPAH SK ST. AUGUSTINE, BINTANGOR,
ANAK PATRICK SARAWAK
10 FLMMEY CENSUS SK TARINTIDON, KOTA BELUD,
SABAH
11 RAGYNER RIDGE ABIT SK MASALOG, KOTA MARUDU,
SABAH
12 AINUL MARDHIAH BINTI SK BUKIT MENTOK, KEMAMAN,
YUSOFF TERENGGANU
13 AHMAD ZAKWAN BIN SK ST JOHN, TUARAN, SABAH
ABDULLAH
14 ALIA FAQIHAH BINTI SK PERMATANG PAUH,
ABDULLAH SEBERANG PERAI, PULAU PINANG
15 QUINLAN JIM SANTOS SK TERMUNONG, TUARAN, SABAH
SBE 2 (PISMP TESL (SK) 2 JUN INTAKE 2017 SEMESTER 3)

NO NAME SCHOOL
.
1 RACHEAL JUPIAN SK KAMPUNG KENINGAU,
KENINGAU, SABAH
2 ANNDREAALICIA CLAUDIUS SK BERUNGIS, TUARAN, SABAH
3 DG ASLA MARHAIN BINTI SK KAWANG, SIPITANG, SABAH
MAZLAN
4 NUR ADIBAH BINTI SUKOR SK SABAK UNI, JOHOR
5 CYNTHIA MTICHELL SADI SK BANTAYAN, INANAM, SABAH
6 ERINA NAZIHAH BINTI MOHD SK BERUNGIS, TUARAN, SABAH
JOHARI
7 NUR FATHIN SYAHIRAH SK BANTAYAN, INANAM, SABAH
BINTI MOHD RUSLE
8 STEVIE MERINGAI ANAK SK DARAU, MENGGATAL, SABAH
CHENDANG
9 BRANDON DAVID RYMAN SK KIBABAIG, PENAMPANG,
SABAH
10 FARAH ADILAH BINTI JAMIL SK AU KERAMAT, KUALA LUMPUR
11 NUR SYAHIRAH BINTI SK BALAI BESAR, DUNGUN,
ANUAR TERENGGANU
12 DIXIE BINTI OSMUND SK KINABAAN, TAMBUNAN, SABAH
13 MOHD FAIZAL BIN ROSLAN SK ST JOHN, TUARAN, SABAH
14 NURUL QAISHARA SYAMIMI SK SERI PAGI, NEGERI SEMBILAN
BINTI ABDUL LATIFF
15 AIMI SYAHIRAH BINTI SK SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ, PERAK
AHMAD TAKHIUDDIN
 SCHOOL BASED EXPERIENCE PHASE 3
On the 1st until the 5th of April 2019, we had our third phase of School Based
Experience (SBE), which was also our last SBE. A lot of us went back to our
hometown to carry out our SBE while some preferred to stay around Tuaran
to carry their SBE. Since it was our last SBE, we tried to make it as worthy as
possible so we could be equipped, at least, with knowledge and experience
that could be of use later during our practicum phase.

We got to collect information about the school, interview teachers

regarding various teaching and learning methods and techniques that could
be applied in the classroom, observe how teaching and learning is carried out
by the teachers, conduct co-curriculum activity and enter class relief. We had
fun conducting activities such as educational games for every class relief and
communicating with the pupils regarding their preference of teaching and
learning environment and activities. Their response helped us to brainstorm
ideas about the suitable teaching and learning activities that would later be of
use to complete our coursework task which includes planning a lesson plan
and carrying out a simulated teaching and learning activity. We had also
interviewed teachers regarding their approach to manage a classroom with
diverse cultural backgrounds as part of our coursework task.

Our last phase of SBE was indeed a worthy one! Next destination? Practicum
Phase I. Bring it on.

Entering class relief.

Conducting educational
games with pupils.
 Observing teaching and
learning activity conducted by
the teacher

Carrying out groupwork activity

with the pupils during class
relief.

Conducting co-curriculum
activity.
 LIST FOR SCHOOL-BASED EXPERIENCE (SBE) PHASE 3 SCHOOLS

SBE 3 (PISMP TESL (SK) 1 JUN INTAKE 2017 SEMESTER 4)

NO NAME SCHOOL
.
1 AMITA MERSAILLE FRANCIS SRK ST. DAVID TOBOH,
TAMBUNAN, SABAH
2 CORINE LYN APIANG SK LAGUD, TENOM, SABAH
3 NUR AISHAH BINTI ABDUL SK DATO’ HASHIM 1, KELANTAN
RAZAK
4 NORBALKISH BINTI NORBERT SK PEKAN RANAU, RANAU,
SABAH
5 NURSHAFIQAH BINTI SK PANGI, KUNAK, SABAH
SUHAIMIN
6 JORDEAN IRINIUS SK PEKAN TAMBUNAN,
TAMBUNAN, SABAH
7 AISAH BINTI SELIP SK RANGALAU BARU, TUARAN,
SABAH
8 MOHD NUR HANIF BIN RAIMI SK BERUNGIS, TUARAN, SABAH
9 PATRINNA ANGELIA IPAH SK BANDAR BINTANGOR,
ANAK PATRICK SARAWAK
10 FLMMEY CENSUS SK SAMPARITA, KOTA MARUDU,
SABAH
11 RAGYNER RIDGE ABIT SK PEKAN TUARAN, TUARAN,
SABAH
12 AINUL MARDHIAH BINTI SK SULTAN ISMAIL, KEMAMAN,
YUSOFF TERENGGANU
13 AHMAD ZAKWAN BIN SK TAMBALANG, TUARAN, SABAH
ABDULLAH
14 ALIA FAQIHAH BINTI SK CONVENT BUTTERWORTH,
ABDULLAH PENANG
15 QUINLAN JIM SANTOS SK BERUNGIS, TUARAN, SABAH
SBE 3 (PISMP TESL (SK) 2 JUN INTAKE 2017 SEMESTER 4)

NO NAME SCHOOL
.
1 RACHEAL JUPIAN SK PEKAN KENINGAU,
KENINGAU, SABAH
2 ANNDREAALICIA CLAUDIUS SK BAWANG, TAMPARULI, SABAH
3 DG ASLA MARHAIN BINTI SK TEBOBON, KOTA KINABALU,
MAZLAN SABAH
4 NUR ADIBAH BINTI SUKOR SK SERI KEMAJUAN, JOHOR
5 CYNTHIA MTICHELL SADI SK RANGALAU BARU, TUARAN,
SABAH
6 ERINA NAZIHAH BINTI MOHD SK PEKAN TELIPOK, SABAH
JOHARI
7 NUR FATHIN SYAHIRAH BINTI SK PEKAN TELIPOK, SABAH
MOHD RUSLE
8 STEVIE MERINGAI ANAK SK TEBOBON, KOTA KINABALU,
CHENDANG SABAH
9 BRANDON DAVID RYMAN SK PEKAN TUARAN, TUARAN,
SABAH
10 FARAH ADILAH BINTI JAMIL SK SETIAWANGSA, KUALA
LUMPUR
11 NUR SYAHIRAH BINTI ANUAR SK SURA, DUNGUN,
TERENGGANU
12 DIXIE BINTI OSMUND SRK ST. DAVID TOBOH,
TAMBUNAN, SABAH
13 MOHD FAIZAL BIN ROSLAN SK TAMBALANG, TUARAN, SABAH
14 NURUL QAISHARA SYAMIMI SK TAMAN SERI MAWAR, NEGERI
BINTI ABDUL LATIFF SEMBILAN
15 AIMI SYAHIRAH BINTI AHMAD SK TG BAYAN, HUTAN
TAKHIUDDIN MELINTANG, PERAK
PRACTICUM PHASE 1
After 3 times of School Based Experience, it was finally time for practicum! To
be honest, SBE was nothing because we only entered class to observe the
teachers teaching. But this time, we were on our own. We would be ALONE in
a classroom controlling 20-35 students, 5 days a week for 3 months! A screw
up during this period of time would be detrimental. What if I said “Good
morning ambitchous pupils” instead of “Good morning ambitious pupils” in
class? They might ask their parents what does ‘ambitchous’ mean and then,
then their parents would hate me and blame me for being a bad influence to
their kids and then… Needless to say, I was nervous as f… See, I almost
slipped again. This would be hard.

So Day 1 came, and I kept telling myself “Okay Brandon, it is Day 1, be

stern, put up that strict teacher act and don’t let them get too friendly with you.
If you get too friendly with them, they’ll stop doing homework and start
jumping from table to table!”. So I became the strictest teacher in that school
(SK Wangkod) …for 2 weeks. The pupils soon grew on me and I started to fall
in love with being a teacher. Sure, making lesson plans and teaching aids
every night before the next day’s class was tiring, but it was worth it. They
would walk me back to the teacher’s office after every class and hold my hand
along the way. They would always get excited when it was English Class with
Mr Brandon and Friday Fun Day was the best day of the week! We played
games that evolved around charades, tongue twisters, spelling bees, the
occasional baby freeze and dance challenges (that I won every single time).
The best part of my 3 months there, was watching my pupils evolve from
individuals who said “We do not like English because it is hard” to individuals
who after 3 months, finally said “English is hard, but it is fun and it gets easier
as long as we focus and have fun learning!”.

3 months passed in a flash and it was finally time to go back to IPG Kent.
My practicum mates and I left our school with a heavy heart (mainly because
we were leaving a free food haven). Over the past 3 months, I created a
strong bond with my pupils and the teachers in the school. I personally felt
that I matured as an educator and to be honest, I’m really looking forward to
Practicum Phase 2. My advice to all those that are reading this, especially to
the juniors, is that when your turn comes, enjoy that 3 months of life without
assignments… I mean 3 months of practicum and learn as much as you can
from it. You’ll realise that real life pupils are far from the simulations that we
have in class and that each and every pupil is a unique individual that has
their own strength and weaknesses, and it is our responsibility as a teacher to
notice that and help them use their strengths to the fullest and teach them to

overcome their weaknesses. Lastly, don’t leak out your Whatsapp number to
the pupils, or else you’ll end up having to reply them every now and then. Like
me.

Mr Brandon teaching pupils how to pronounce words during reading class.

 English learning in a fun way

Teaching Aid for Friday Fun Day

TEACHING AIDS

Mosquitoes and the Ladders Board

Back when I was in for Practicum Phase 1 at SK. Berungis, Tuaran, I was
teaching a class where the majority of the pupils are remedial learners in term
of English Language skills proficiency. Every night I thought about how I can
help them to be more interested to learn in class. The first thing that came to
mind was them having fun learning with simple English and they are able to
enjoy the process of learning. According to Lev Vygotsky’s Constructivism
Theory, scaffolding is one of the effective ways to engage learners to improve
gradually in their cognitive process. Thus, on the 18 th of August 2019, I was

preparing for a writing lesson for the next day and created a board game with
the topic and content of the lesson in mind.
 Based on the learning standard for Year 4 English Language, the
pupils should be able to transfer information with guidance to complete linear
texts. So, in the practice stage of the lesson, I made them to play the
Mosquitoes and Ladders Board game which I have created according to the
pupils’ level of proficiency. The purpose was to solidify the pupils
understanding through fun learning. In addition, the activity should inspire
them to think creatively and critically. I have made the game using a big
cardboard and various DIY art and craft things to create a colourful and
interactive board. The result was very positive as they were able to pay
attention during the lesson and carried out their work in production stage of
the lesson.
As conclusion, as a teacher, the most crucial thing to keep in mind
when you are in school is to make sure the pupils learn something from the
lesson. This is because it would be pointless to enter a class but the pupils
get nothing out of it. So, one of the ways should be to consider the pupils in
order to plan out the suitable and effective lesson and teaching aid for them.
As the quote goes “Teaching is the ability to inspire learning”.
TIPS AND TRICKS TO MANAGE YOUR CLASSROOM

One of the many challenges that teachers face is classroom management. Whether
it’s getting students to stay in their seats or just simply follow the rules, controlling
kids using classroom management can be a constant struggle. Follow these top 10
teacher-tested classroom management tips to ensure that you have a well-managed
school space.

1. Use Classroom Management to Make Your Schedule Predictable

Children thrive on predictability. It’s very important that your students know what to
expect every day. Also, being predictable in your routine can ensure that students
won’t misbehave. Make sure that you try and stick to your routine each and every
day.

2. Have Very Clear Expectations

A well-managed classroom means that students have a clear view of what you
expect of your students. It’s fine if you set your expectations high, because you can
always lower them later on. Make sure that students know exactly what you expect at
all times. The clearer your expectations are, the less issues that will arise.

3. Create Simple to Follow Rules

Keep your rules simple and right to the point. Try to have about three to five rules
and post them somewhere in the classroom where it is easy for the students to
reference. Make sure that your rules are positive versus negative to help you teach
students the preferred behavior that you expect. For example, make your rule
positive by saying, “Please raise your hand before talking” versus the negative, like
“Do not talk without raising your hand.”

4. Make All Procedures Clear

Just like your expectations, all of your procedures need to be clear and predictable. If
you decide that you want students to come into class each morning and do seat
work, then make sure that you stick to that every day. When your procedures are
unclear and undefined, then this can lead to an out-of-control classroom, where
students don’t know what they should do next. When this happens, there is a good
chance that your students will misbehave.

5. Keeps Lessons Short and Sweet

Research shows that students can’t sustain attention for more than five to ten
minutes, so it’s important that you make lessons short and to the point. Break your
lesson into parts, and involve students by using cooperating learning groups. You
can also incorporate a few “Brain breaks” throughout the day where students get up
and get moving to help them release some energy. Try making your lessons no
longer than 20 minutes and incorporate some type of brain break after each mini-
lesson.

6. Deal with Discipline Immediately

Deal with the problem as soon as it occurs to ensure that there will not be a larger
issue later on in the day. If you see two students having a disagreement, deal with it
as it occurs and do not wait. Even if you think the issue may be small, it’s still best to
tackle it right away.

7. Make Transitions Smooth and Easy

Transition time between lessons or in-between specials can be the worst part of a
teacher’s day. Be sure to make your transitions quick and easy. Try using a visual or
non-verbal prompt to get students’ attention. An attention signal will help you deter
unwanted behavior. When your students know what you expect of them, they will be
more willing to do what you want.

8. Be Confident

Students can sense if you are not confident. Even if you feel that you are not
confident, then try and fake it. Think about how you will respond to a few common
situations that could possibly occur in class. Then practice in the front of the mirror
how you will respond to them with confidence.

9. Stay Organized

Organization is the key to a well-managed classroom. Without an organized

classroom, you have an out-of-control classroom. Train your students to put things
away where they belong and try and label everything. When your students know
where things go and can see the label for it, it can eliminate all of those trivial
questions students ask, like the placement of the ruler or extra pencils.  

10. Always Be Firm

Your students are not your friend, you are there to teach them. Be firm and your
students will respect you for it. It is possible to be nice and firm at the same time --
you just have to choose to be that way. Choose your words wisely and never cower.