My Story in The Sea Teacher Batch 9

    August 27th, 2023             At 2 a.m. I went to Juanda airport using a travel car with my friend and was accompanied by my lecturer, namely Anjani and also Mr. Sopingi from Universitas Negeri Malang. At 3.30 a.m. we arrived at Juanda Airport and continued our trip to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport until 6.25 a.m. After that, we wait for the next schedule to go to Bangkok Donmueang Airport until 9.35 a.m. We spent time waiting for the departure schedule by wandering around the airport.  We spent time waiting for the departure schedule by wandering around the airport until we finally decided to wait after checking our luggage at immigration. The funny thing is that when checking my luggage, the immigration officer told me to take out the contents of my bag because I was carrying 3 bottles of drinking water was my own mother. Finally, we boarded the plane to continue our trip to Thailand.      When we arrived ther...

  August 29th, 2023      During the SEA Teacher program orientation day, I felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. This is the beginning of my adventure in teaching abroad and I can't wait to get to know the new environment, culture, and students I will teach in Thailand. Let's tell you in more detail about my experience.      First Day August 30th, 2023 is the first day of orientation began with a warm welcome from the SEA Teacher program committee. I met fellow participants from other countries in Southeast Asia, namely the Philippines, and the feeling of international brotherhood was immediately felt. After an initial stretch, the opening session is filled with presentations about the program, rules, and your assignments and responsibilities as a teacher.      I had a moment that I will never forget, for me this was a funny, tense moment and got my adrenaline pumping. Remembering that, always makes me miss when I was there. So d...

  September 4th, 2023      During my observation and Teaching assistantship week in the SEA Teacher program, I entered the initial phase of my teaching abroad experience. This was an important moment in my trip as a guest teacher, where I was able to observe class at Lampang Sports School (LSS) and understand more deeply about the education system in the country I visited. Class observations and Teaching assistantship, I did this from September 4th to September 8th. The following is a story about my experience during classroom observation week:     From  August 30th to 31st b efore entering the teaching assistantship the following week I observed at the Demonstration School of LPRU. During the 2 days I observed, my friend JM and I received help from LPRU staff who lived in the same building in the same apartment, he was the one who took us for 2 days to the Demonstration School LPRU which we usually call Mother. Aom is like our own mother. There, when ...

  September 11th, 2023      My week of teaching practice at Sea Teacher in Thailand, especially at Lampang Sports School, was an experience I will never forget. This educational adventure combines a love of the environment, local culture, and sports, creating a truly unique environment for learning and teaching.    When I arrived at Lampang Sports School, I was accompanied by a teacher during class who served as a translator when I taught, named teacher tle and teacher cream. I was amazed by the vibrant and passionate atmosphere of the school. The students are very dedicated to various sports and outdoor activities. This is a place where the love of sport and healthy living takes center stage.    During the first week, I focused on integrating lessons about the environment and sustainability into the school's sports curriculum. I was pleased to see the enthusiasm of the students to understand how sport and the environment are interrelated. We do o...

  September 9th, 2023     The week of evaluation and relaxation before the final presentation in the Sea Teacher program is a much anticipated time after an intense three week long journey at Lampang Sports School, Thailand. Together with my Sea Teacher friends, I decided to celebrate our achievements with an exciting trip to several interesting places around Lampang.      We started our day by visiting Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang, a beautiful temple that is a historical icon in Lampang. We were mesmerized by the ancient architecture and serene atmosphere inside this temple. We took lots of photos to immortalize these beautiful memories and also bought some traditional Thai clothes as souvenirs.      After that, we tasted one of Thailand's famous foods, namely noodles, at a local restaurant. The food was so delicious and had a variety of flavors that satisfied our taste buds. This was a moment that made us feel like we were truly experien...

  September 20th, 2023      The final presentation day in the Sea Teacher program was a very meaningful closing moment in my educational journey in Thailand. This is a time where we have the opportunity to share experiences, celebrate successes, and enjoy local culture and cuisine.      When I presented about my four-week teaching experience in Thailand, I felt proud and grateful for this opportunity. I talk about the challenges, achievements, and lessons we learned throughout the program. This sharing session allowed us to interact with students at Lampang Rajabhat University, providing additional insight into Thai education and culture.      Then, we continued with cultural performances from each of our countries, namely Indonesia and the Philippines. We present our own dance, music and cultural aspects. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the cultural diversity among us and share bits and pieces of our culture with an audience.  ...