Day 1 : 15 January 2017
I arrived to Yokyakarta at 5.30 pm. The driver and my partners waited for picking
up and sending us to the UPY dorm. On the way we had dinner together. This was my
first meal in Indonesia. It was called Gudeg Yu Djum. It’s a chicken, rice, and
jackfruit. It was so sweet. After that we arrived to the UPY dormitory. We got the
warm welcome from Adik and his team. The dorm is good for me but there isn't any fan. I requested a fan from Adik. He told us that he would find for us later. Today I felt tired from the journey, so I should go to bed.
Hello Yogyakarta☺ |
Wi Katt and Ked from VRU to UPY
Icha waited for us
Yogyakarta Adisucipto International Airport
UPY Dormitory
Adik and his team
Day 2 : 16 January 2017
Today
I had informal ceremony at UPY. First, I introduced myself to the teachers and
other university friends and Philippines friends, then we talked about schedule, then visited buildings of UPY, model of Karton of Yokyakarta, and went to the library.
Day 3 : 17 January 2017
Day 3 : 17 January 2017
We
had formal ceremony at UPY. The teachers presented the education of university, discussed about our practicum.
Day 4 : 18 January 2017
Day 4 : 18 January 2017
We
traveled around Yokyakarta. On the way we had one of our partners to tell about Yokyakarta
story. Her name’s Kirana. The first place was kraton of Yokyakarta. There was a
guide to tell about the history and
importance of this place. The next one was Tamansari and Pulo Kenanga. Before
came back the dormitory we had lunch together. We tried to eat traditional food. Finally,
we went to the dorm. I felt tired and I had a headache because I walked for a long
time and it was also raining.
Day 5 : 19 January 2017
Today,
Our teacher sent us to the school. My school was SMP Muhummadiyah2 Yogyakarta. I went with Aom and Kat. We talked with the headmaster and the teacher about schedule. We start to observe teaching on Monday.
Then we went to the dormitory. Finally, we went to the shop to buy long skirts.
Day 6-8 : 20-22 January 2017
Today,
our partners taught Bahasa about greetings, numbers, directions,
ordering food, and classroom expressions. It helped me to teach in the school.
The partners took care of us everyday and accompanied me to anywhere I wanted to
go.
Day 9 : 23 January 2017
Day 9 : 23 January 2017
Today was the first day at school. I got up at 4 a.m. The driver picked me up at 6 a.m.
We arrived to the school at 6.30 a.m. We got the warm welcome from teachers and
students. There was the flag ceremony, then I introduced myself in front of
everyone I was so excited. After that the teacher assigned us to create Thai
corner at the library for presentation Thai culture. Finally, we observed around
the school.
Day 10 : 24 January 2017
I
arrived to the school at 6 a.m. I stood in front of school for greeting with
students. At 7 a.m. I observed teaching the first class. Students cleaned the room
and prayed before studied, then I met my mentor. My mentor taught Grade 7 and Grade 8, then I observed teaching and I introduced myself in the
class and taught about greetings in Thailand and how to sing Chang song.
Day 11 : 25 January 2017
Today,
we had One Day Seminar of Living Environment with three Countries Indonesia,
Philippines, and Thailand. First, students from the school performed traditional
dancing, then professor from a university of Philippines presented her country perfectly, then we had to
present about Thailand. We chose history, geography, food, greetings, and
tourist attractions. We were glad to show Thai culture. Finally, we met and
took photos with Philippines friends.
Day 12 : 26 January 2017
Day 12 : 26 January 2017
I
had to teach Grade 8H and Grade 7D about superlative adjective and animals.
Some students couldn’t understand my instruction. My mentor suggested that I have
to speak slower, repeat vocabulary many times. For next time I would prepare and
do my best.
Day 13 : 27 January 2017
In
the morning, I observed teaching in science class. Mrs.Laras accompanied me to
observe this class because the teacher couldn’t speak English. In the afternoon I
taught Grade 9H about greeting in Thailand and numbers, then I attended to Art craft
room. Mrs.Nita and her students taught me to dance traditional dancing. It was so hard for me. Today I was tired I want to go to the dormitory.
Day 14 : 28 january 2017
Today,
Mrs.Fajar and her family accompanied us to travel around Yogyakarta. On the way
we waited for Hendri (my partner) at
Issalamic University, then we had breakfast together. The menu name was Sop
Ayam “Pak Min”. After that we went to Turga and The lost World Castle. Finally,
she taked us to her husband house and gave salak for us. I was fun and happy I
would like to say thank you again and again for today.
Day 15 : 29 January 2017
Today, I got up
late,then washed my clothes. In the afternoon we cooked shabu and eat together.
It’s enough for today. I have to go to bed early because there is flag ceremony
tomorrow. I have to get up early.
Day 16 : 30 January 2017
Today was my
free day. I didn’t have class so I joined my friends’ class. Then I continued Thailand’s corner at the
library. Mrs. Ita ordered Mi Bakso for us. She was very kind and also taught us
about Javanese language. I had a chance to observe music class. Teacher taught
about how to play guitar and angalung.
Day 17 : 31 January 2017
The agenda was
changed so I had to teach three classes. It was so tired, but I felt happy
every time when I taught grade8H. Students were always ready to study with me. They
were diligent and brave to talk with me. They participated in every activity.
After school
finish, I and my friends went to Jogja mall. It was the first time to go there.
I was so hungry. We found Tom Yam Kung. It was very delicious. We paid 350000
rupiah.
Day 18 : 1 February 2017
I felt relaxed
because today I had only two classes and there was a partner who went to accompany
me. When some students couldn’t speak English so she helped me to translated
Bahasa language into English. Everything could pass easily.
Day 19 : 2 February 2017
I didn’t have
energy to teach because last night I prepared lesson plan and I slept late so
in the morning I felt sleepy, but I attended to teach every class.
Day 20 : 3 February 2017
Today
was Exercise’s Day. In the morning it was still raining so we couldn’t exercise.
The agenda was changed again. I had to teach observe in science laboratory. I
had to teach Thai Language for teachers at the canteen and taught primary
students in the afternoon.
Today, I didn’t have class so I had a chance to observe another class
that is consulting class. It was difficult to understand because the teacher
spoke only Bahasa but I know that it was about calculation scores to continue
to study in high school.
Day 22 : 5 February 2017
Borobudur trip : beautiful temple ,very hot and very
expensive for foreigners.
Day 24 : 7 February 2017
Today was the last day in SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 2 YOGYAKARTA. We had to
present about experience that we got and shared the feelings when we taught,
said thank you and good bye teachers.
Day 25 : 8 February 2017
Partners
took us to travel in a beach by motorcycle. It was far from dorm. My partner
lost the way. It was so hot and tried. When reached to the beach I felt better
and relax, but I didn’t brave to stand near the coast because there were strong
waves.
Day 26 : February 2017
I had a meeting at Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta about evaluation school. We had to present
about school and evaluate curriculum, environment, teaching, teachers, and
students. Finally, we took photos together.
Day 27 : 10 February
2017
It was time to
say good bye. Thank you all of teachers and partners that took care well
and I did apologize for my mistakes. I would keep these good experiences
in my mind. I would miss Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta, SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 2
YOGYAKARTA, and Yogyakarta forever. If I have a chance I will come
back here again.