- Lightened heart and enlightened mind- Overflowing lessons in life- Various cultures- Extraordinary teaching practicum-
Let the Quest begin...
Being in a different place means we will encounter different languages, cultures and beliefs but staying in that place proves me one thing that in the midst of those differences lies the most beautiful similarity that I have encountered.
Having different languages means it may be harder to express yourself to one another. Differences in beliefs and cultures means you may somehow encounter some misunderstanding and complication but as aspiring teachers it doesn't stops us from reaching our students. Staying in different place to teach opened my eyes into a wonderful discovery that I will never forget. That is we all have one similarity, we have the heart of a teacher. That even though we are having difficulties in differences, as aspiring teachers it will never be the reason to stop and give up from reaching our students and help them learn, grow and mold into the best version of themselves. Having differences doesn't stop us from taking their hands because our hearts are much stronger than those barrier that stop us from reaching them.
ABOUT ME
Name: Deborah Valdez Lina
Thai Name: Mali
Nationality: Filipino
Age: 21
Course: Bachelor of Elementary Education
Duration of Practicum: February 6, 2020- March 6, 2020
Sending University: Central Luzon State University
Receiving University: Khon Kaen University
Practicum School: Demonstration School of Khon Kaen University (Satit Modindaeng)
Mentor: Ajarn Atjima Kosa
Subject Taught: English
Grade Level Taught: Grade 7- M1/2 & M1/4
I am Forever Grateful
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of this quest.
First and foremost to our Almighty God, for keeping His promise that He will be with me throughout my journey. He turned the impossible into possible and He changed my I can’t into I can. I would not survive and thrive in this journey if not for His grace.
To SEAMEO for giving us this wonderful opportunity to broaden our knowledge and skills, to experience and embrace the beauty of diversity and to gain mutual respect and understanding for new cultures.
To my CLSU/CED family particularly in EED Department, for believing in me when I doubted myself. Thank you for encouraging me and for placing your trust and confidence in my abilities, you make me wanna be brave.
To my whole family, for having overflowing love for me which have been enough to trust me and give me a chance to grow as an aspiring teacher and to be a strong and independent person. Thank you because your love, support and prayers have been there all along.
To KKU, for their warm welcome and quality services. Especially to Miss Apinya, for taking care of us and for always being there in times of need.
To SMD, for treating us as their own family and making us feel at home. Especially to my mentor, Ajarn Atjima Kosa, Ajarn Praew and to all the teachers in Foreign Department for their kindness and generosity and for providing all our needs in the practicum and for their diligence in guiding and teaching us.
And to my co-participants, for the good company and for being my good friends. I am grateful because in the short period of time I found a lifelong friendship in all of you.
"This is the sound of surviving, this is my farewell to fear."
-Sound of Surviving Song
