SUMMARY AND SUGGESTION

Purposes of Practicum

1. Gain knowledge of learning systems and methods in other countries (Philippines)

2. Gain knowledge of the culture of education in another country (Philippines)

3. Train teaching skills in another country (Philippines)

4. Improve teaching skills

5. Expanding cooperation between universities

Procedures Of Practicum

1. Apply for the program through the head of the study program

2. The head of the study program conducts an interview

3. Attend debriefing every Saturday before going to the Philippines

4. Conducted an interview with Capiz State University

5. Participating in Sea Teacher activities at Capiz State University

6. Activities in elementary school (Becoming a teacher assistant, curriculum orientation, class observation, teaching practice, final demo teaching)

7. Activities at Capiz State University (campus activities, cultural tours, and excursion days)

Outcomes of Practicum

1. Gaining new experience

2. Gained knowledge of the Philippine education system

3. Gaining knowledge and information about the education culture in Domingo M. Locsin elementary school

4. Improve my teaching and birthing skills in English

5. Gaining knowledge about Philippine culture

6. Building bonds with Capiz State University families especially Pontevedra campus

7. Building family ties with other Sea Teacher participants

The challenges of practicum

1. Differences in accent when speaking

2. This is my first time teaching in an elementary school in another country, of course there are some differences with schools in Indonesia.

Overall impression

Joining the Sea Teacher program is the right choice for my future as a prospective teacher, this is the best choice during my college to get new experiences, learn about education and culture of another country (Philippines), at first I was hesitant to join this program I thought about resigning but on the other hand I also convinced myself that I could do it.

This is the first time I have traveled overseas, of course there are many cultural differences that I will face but apparently not, everything was beyond my expectations. It turns out that the people I met in the Philippines especially in Roxas (Capiz) are very kind and humble, I am very grateful to meet the Capiz State University family, they took good care of me and always made me comfortable during my stay (I feel like I want to stay longer there).

My coordinator is very kind, she takes care of me, always asks how my day is going, if I'm tired, I love my coordinator very much. Also my buddies they also guided me during my time there, I spent a lot of time with them.

Joining the Sea Teacher program I was able to learn about the education system in the Philippines, see the differences in the learning system between Indonesia and the Philippines, not only about the education system of course also with the school culture, we also have some differences about school culture, teaching methods, curriculum and also school structure.

Through the Sea Teacher program I can also improve my teaching skills, knowledge about education, improve English language skills, and also learn about the culture of other countries. This experience will help me in my future as a future teacher.

Here (Capiz) we not only learn about the culture of education but also learn about the culture of Roxas (Capiz), we have a busy schedule every day we have scheduled activities for Monday-Thursday we are at school to do observations, teaching demonstrations, then for Saturday and Sunday we have a schedule for our tour.

Every weekend I spent time with my foster family, lecturers, buddies, and also 11 other Sea Teacher participants to get to know the culture, natural attractions, culinary in Capiz, we also visited government offices around it such as the office of the major of Pontevedra, Pilar, president Roxas, Roxas City, Immigration Bureau, Higher Education Commission, Regent's Office, Capiz culture tour, beaches, waterfalls, Balisong Cave, to vacation to Boracay.

During this activity I saw some similarities in the culture of the Philippines and Indonesia, I felt very happy when I found out that, although it has some cultural similarities, of course the Philippines and Indonesia have their own uniqueness.

Here's a summary and documentation of my activities

On September 10, 2023, my colleague Annisa Nur Ramadhani and I, representatives of Ahmad Dahlan University (Yogyakarta) arrived at Roxas airport and 4 other students from different universities with us also arrived at the same time, namely students from the University of Kota Bumi (UMKO), upon arrival at the airport we were picked up by each of our coordinators, I was placed at Capiz State University, namely the Pontovedra campus and was picked up by Dr. Marien Laureto, Dr. Judel V. Protacio, Dr. Jereline De Pablo and two Buddies Tricia Magsucang, Mary Joy Dela Cruz.

(Arrival in ROXAS AIRPORT)

Arrived at Roxas airport at 4pm, then we were invited to have dinner together at Gabriel's restaurant together with Dr. Marien Laureto, Dr. Mary Ann Decrepito, Dr. Judel V. Protacio Dr. Jereline De Pablo, other lecturers and buddies.

On Monday, September 11, 2023, in the morning at 7:30 am, we attended the flag ceremony and the coordinator introduced us as exchange students in front of all students and lecturers of Capsu Pontevedra.

During the afternoon our coordinator took us to meet with the Mayor of Pontevedra, Hon. Hendry D. Tumlas, Mayor of Pilar Mr. Arnold A. Perez, and Mayor of President Roxas Mr. Receliste L. Escolin. We introduced ourselves to the majors as exchange students from Indonesia and how long we would be staying there.

(Mayor of Pontevedra, Hon. Hendry D. Tumlas)

(Mayor of Pilar Mr. Arnold A. Perez)

( Mayor of President Roxas Mr. Receliste L. Escolin)

In the evening we were invited to dinner with our coordinators, Mrs. Dr. Jereline De Pablo, Dr. Mary Ann Decrepito, and Dr. Fe Mae Laborte at the Grill and Mate restaurant.

On September 12, 2023, we 12 exchange students attended the welcoming ceremony at the Main campus of Capiz State University, we came from different universities divided from 4 universities, namely from Ahmad Dahlan University I Rania Khairunnisak and Annisa Nur Ramadhani, Muhammadiyah University of Kota Bumi namely Ovalia Nastila MN, Astriani Nurul Haq, Aulia Ihza Cahya, and Ahmad Sapta Seno Permadi, Muhammadiyah Purwokerto University namely Muhammad Farhan Algifariz, Larasati Ika Budi, and Nur Baeti Legah Wahidah, and from Sriwijaya University namely Nur Salwa Nisrina, Panisyah Nasyro Janna Erpapalemlah, and Devin Akbar Albany.

Before going to the Philippines during the interview, Dr. Marien reminded us to bring traditional Indonesian clothes so during the opening ceremony we wore traditional Indonesian clothes.

(Photo of 12 exchange students wearing traditional clothes)

(My photo with the coordinator ma'am Jereline)

Other Documentation

After the welcoming ceremony we were invited to meet the great people in Roxas, it was an honor in my life to meet them, I did not expect them to welcome us so warmly, he talked a lot about Roxas and hoped that we would feel at home while in Roxas, and he hoped that we could learn the culture and education in Roxas well.

(Privincial Administrator Hon Vinas)

(Mayor Of Roxas City: Atty. Ronnie T. Dadivas)

(Roxas City Divison Dr. Roel Bermejo)

Other documentation

On September 13, 2023, the 12 SEA TEACHER Exchange Students program reached another milestone as they were introduced to the esteemed Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VI's Regional Director, Dr. Raul Alvarez, and International Coordinator, Dr. Jimmy Tolosa. In his address, Regional Director Raul Alvarez emphasized the profound similarity between the Indonesian and Filipino students, highlighting that their shared humanity transcends physical differences. He imparted the invaluable lesson of respecting each other's unique cultural backgrounds.

We were also invited to visit the Brandy Museum

The Brandy museum is the first Brandy Museum in the Philippines dedicated to showcasing the rich history and tradition of Spanish brandy making that dates back to 711 AD. Stepping inside this museum will give you a glimpse, albeit brief, of how brandy is distilled from fermented grapes or fruit mash. The elegantly designed museum showcases vintage and antique winemaking equipment, interactive displays, and samples of Spanish brandy from around the world. If you're a brandy connoisseur, this museum is a great place for you to take part in the brandy appreciation classes held exclusively and even enjoy drinks and pastries such as cupcakes and macarons from the Brandy Museum Cafe.

Other Documentation

On September 14, 2023 at 08.00-11.00 Welcome Program/Meet and Greet in the Campus/Orientation, Capsu Pontevedra.

I was assigned to Capsu Pontevedra campus, during the welcoming program I was given the opportunity to speak in front of Capsu lecturers and students. I introduced myself, my university and the city where I study, Yogyakarta, I was treated very well and I was very comfortable during my stay.

In the afternoon I did a campus tour together with Ma'am Jereline, Ma'am Ann, and the buddies.

After finishing the campus tour I was invited to enjoy street food in Pontevedra with my buddies Tricia, Hya, Renren, Aira, and Jamie, we went there by Tricycle (very fun).

On September 15, 2023 Orientation and School Tour with (BEED Coordinator/Mentors of DOMLES)

The first day I came to Dmles I was welcomed with great fanfare and was also greeted with the sound of a drum band, which touched me. I was introduced to my mentors ma’am Mary Altes and Ma’am Ailyn. We had an opening ceremony where I was also given the opportunity to speak in front of all the teachers and students at Domles, there were many amazing performances there were teachers dancing and students also dancing after the event was over my mentor Mrs. Altes took me on a school tour and introduced me to all the students at Domles from grades 1-6.

This is my documentation during the observation activities at Dmles:

On September 16, My buddies and I went to Pilar and we ate at a cafe near the beach, namely Salt Tea Sweet Cafe

On September 17 2023 we went to the beach with lecturers and our buddies also took part in this tour

September 23, 2023 I was invited to do the Capiz Cultural Tour with 11 other Sea Teacher participants.

Here is our documentation

On September 24, 2023 we traveled to Hinulugan Waterfall, Balisong Cave, Gordon garden Beach Resort.

September 29, 2023

Before we toured Boracay we stopped by Bakhwan eco park

29-sept-1-Oct Boracay Island

Boracay Island is famous for its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. I was very happy during the tour in Boracay, the place was very beautiful, the sea water was very blue and clear, perfect for relaxing.

Documentation