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SHEENA A. ELCANO

"The Euphonic, No-panic English Major ng Curry"

ABOUT ME

       It is so ironic that I choose to be an English major teacher despite the fact that I am a person who is always struggling to share her own thoughts. My way of self-expression is through music and arts, and I am not a fan of having conversations. Yet, I choose to overcome my fear of speaking. I have proven to myself that I can turn my weak point into my strength by utilizing the talents that I have. I choose to be an inspiration to other students and let them realize that nothing is impossible as long as you believe in yourself and you know how to see the good sides in you.

TEACHING STYLES

      In every class I handled, I have encountered different types of students, so I use different teaching styles to have an effective teaching and learning process in my class. I always ensure that all my student, will focus their attention on me by letting them do activities that will be relatable for them. I let my students sing a song or play games that are connected to our topic. I ensure that the discussion part is engaging by always asking for their suggestions, examples, and other inputs. I am ensuring the retention of the discussion to the students by singing my own composed song using the summary of the discussion as its lyrics. I have observed that this is an effective strategy for a better understanding and retainment of knowledge for the students.

TEACHING EXPERIENCES

      In the few months that I have been with my students, I can say that I learned and improved a lot personally and professionally. I never expected that my internship journey would go through as smoothly as it is. Although it takes time to adjust myself to the paperwork and lessons that I have to do, I managed to successfully do it. Teaching my students sometimes became so exhausting because there are a few naughty students who really challenged my patience, but most of the time, teaching is so enjoyable. I never thought that I would feel this proud whenever I witness my students’ achievements. These experiences helped me develop my passion for teaching and made me realize that I am now sure about the profession that I have chosen.

About Us

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     We are a group of ten student-teacher interns from the College of Development Education - Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CDE-CBSUA). We call our group, Team Isarog, as a symbol of the community we were assigned to; and as a symbol of the tenacity of a mountain that we showcased during our internship journey. For 2 months, from February 5 to April 4, we had the opportunity to complete our internship journey at Altamarino-Clasio High School (ACHS) in Curry, Pili, Camarines Sur.

 

      Through our teaching internship, we had many learning experiences as we engaged in meaningful classroom experiences, crafting lesson plans, delivery of instruction, and making connections with the entire ACHS community, from our peers to the students, cooperating teachers, the school head, and the school's faculty and staff. This e-portfolio highlights our journey as student teachers - showcasing our achievements, outputs, our school, our reflections, and our growth as we prepare to become educators with confidence, competence, commitment, and compassion.

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