{"id":4991,"date":"2013-08-13T07:10:56","date_gmt":"2013-08-13T07:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachformalaysia.org\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-fellow-nadzmi\/"},"modified":"2013-08-13T07:10:56","modified_gmt":"2013-08-13T07:10:56","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-fellow-nadzmi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachformalaysia.org\/my\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-fellow-nadzmi\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of a Fellow: Nadzmi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever wondered what life is like as a Teach For Malaysia Fellow? 2013 Fellow, Nadzmi gives us a glimpse into a regular day in his life as a Fellow, teacher and leader.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Muhamad Nadzmi Dzulkifli, TFM 2013 Fellow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6am<\/strong>: I get up to carry out Subuh prayers and shower. Self-discipline allows me to begin the day with a peaceful mind and relaxed body. I know that I am a morning person, and that I retain knowledge better at this time. I then go through my lessons for the day; I teach Bahasa Melayu and Pendidikan Seni Visual.<\/p>\n

10am<\/strong>: I arrive at school well ahead of time to manage extra-curricular matters. I meet with my school-based mentor for extra advice on lesson plans. My pedagogical skills need work. I\u2019m good at BM, but it is difficult to deliver what I know. The different BM dialects and accents make effective teaching of the language difficult.<\/p>\n

11am<\/strong>: I head to the library to help out students with literacy issues. It\u2019s not part of my job scope, but I know that some of these students just need a little extra push. My biggest triumph is to help them realize the importance of education and work extra hard in achieving their big goals. In taking this extra step, I am also leading by example.<\/p>\n

At\u00a012pm<\/strong>, I have lunch with my colleagues at school. We discuss a wide range of topics, not limited to classroom issues. It\u2019s important to build a strong rapport with them.<\/p>\n

Before classes begin, I direct the students to the hall for prayers.<\/p>\n

Lessons begin at\u00a01.45pm<\/strong>. I try to be alert to changes in students\u2019 behavior during class. When requests for bathroom breaks and noise breakouts become more frequent, I know it\u2019s time to adjust the lesson. I create a \u201cteka-teki\u201d (riddle) or puzzle. As a more subtle method of crowd control, I use the kid\u2019s names in examples that illustrate my lesson, which always makes them sit up. When they split up for group activities, I appoint the most disruptive kids as group leaders, knowing that they\u2019ll have to assume responsibility in order for the group to earn points and evade penalties.<\/p>\n

Because of the way I have to adapt to student behavior, every one of my lessons turns out differently. However, I always end the same way: wrapped up with an evaluation and a reflection to help retention.<\/p>\n

5.30pm<\/strong>: I patrol the school to make sure that all students are in their classes and not playing truant. When the final bell goes, I stand by the school gate to see the students out. At last, the school day is over. My day isn\u2019t over yet, however.<\/p>\n

6pm<\/strong>: Recognizing that I still have a long way to go as an educator, I seek advice from experienced teachers for the best learning experience as I go about preparing for tomorrow\u2019s lessons. However, I bear in mind that the best lesson plan won\u2019t work if I don\u2019t adapt to student behavior and culture. Doing so is one of my greatest challenges. I think did well today, but there\u2019s always room for improvement.<\/p>\n

8pm<\/strong>: After prayers and a quick dinner bought from his regular stall, I continue reflecting with my housemates, who are also TFM Fellows. We learn from each other\u2019s strengths and weaknesses, but more importantly, they also function as a good support base which I can go to in times of need. After all, who better understands the struggle of combating education inequity?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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