8:59PM - Practicum over!
Yes! Finally the nerve wrecking practicum observation phase is over. I somehow pulled through my lecturer observing my lesson today, despite feeling drowsy due to my flu medication.
I think I did ok. Some screw ups here and there, and some areas of improvement for my lessons. But I reckon I'll get a decent grade for my assessment. My lessons could've been planned better to cater to that particular class, but thank goodness my management of the class (despite all the technical screw ups) made things better.
Now that the practicum is over, I can heave a huge sigh of relief. That is one big burden off my shoulders.
But I can't rest on my laurels though. I have to keep improving in my profession!
At times I feel a little disheartened when I offer some students extra help after school hours out of goodwill, yet they conveniently 'forget' the appointments. Despite so, it still makes my day when one or two students keep to their promises with me and are thankful about it.
I guess that's the beauty of this profession. If I can make a difference to even just one or two of the kids, all the effort is still worthwhile. I've got to keep believing in that.
I'm like 90% recovered from the flu. Can't wait for the CNY weekend to come. Now that the practicum is over and done with, I can fully enjoy CNY without having thoughts of the practicum at the back of my head.
I'm kind of broke paying for my new computer (still waiting for it to be done up! please hurry!!!) and buying CNY goodies for Carol's family and mine. But heck, it doesn't matter since it made both our families happy! :)
Lots of feasting and catching up with relatives to look forward to! HUAT AHHH!!!
cheerful