My Work Reflection

Being a part of Mondial Junior High School is a gift from God that was given to me. I received information that MJHS was opening job vacancies from Ms Valeri’s friend who has been my friend since college too. At first, I registered as a Laboratory Assistant, but during the first interview I made an offer to become a Physicist Teacher and I innocently accepted the offer, because I also like to share knowledge by giving explanations to friends if have difficulty solving problems o questions. I went through the stages of recruitment with great hope and gave up whatever the results were. For the first sequence, I worked on questions for Laboratory Assistant. When I was tested by Ms Gitta, she was the head of the laboratory. Ms Gitta always gave me clues or answers to laboratory test questions when I had forgotten about the material on laboratory tests. The next test is to do micro-teaching where the material is physics and the last is administration Staff tests. And finally, I was accepted at MJHS as a Laboratory Assistant and Administration Staff, for my physics teacher I still need to study again with Mr Adit by taking a sit-in while Mr Adit is teaching.

Being an Administration staff and sitting at the front desk must be the most patient, dexterous, and highly loyal person. Because the front desk Administration Staff has duties including communicating with parents, teachers, the operational team, OB, and security. In addition, the Administration Staff also schedules tests for prospective new students, and schedules interviews for prospective teachers or new education personnel. Preparing student administration, employee administration, budget submissions, inventory of school facilities and infrastructure, and various preparations for student tests or exams, communicating student lunches to parents or the caterer if there are problems with student food. These tasks were previously done by Ms Tika and Ms  Mayang. But as of the end of March, Ms Mayang resigned from the school, so I was assigned to assist Ms Tika. Ms Tika is a good colleague, I adapted to her quite quickly. Ms Tika is always willing to help me if I am in trouble, especially since I have no experience in school administration.

As an Administration Staff, I took part in the inventory of school facilities, SK manufacturing, BOS inventory, and School Operator. School operators are responsible for updating Dapodik Applications, E-Rapot, TPG, and other administrations linked to data durability. In addition to carrying out the main tasks, I also help other admin work according to the level of urgency. As time went by, and some considerations the Foundation recruited a new Administration Staff who was specifically in charge of the front desk. The new admin is Ms Agnes. Ms Agnes is very helpful in such a complex job. Until now, Ms Tika, Ms Agnes, and I coordinate with each other if a sudden task needs to be done immediately.

As a Laboratory Assistant. I started working in the laboratory in December 2022, as it was a pandemic, so practical science has not yet been held. I enjoy working in a laboratory because it is my field. IPA teachers (Ms Gitta, Ms Reta, and Ms Cyntia) provide varied practicum materials, so students are very enthusiastic and always curious about every subject. In addition to my practical science, there are several activities in the laboratory that I have attended: A lab tour for Mondial Primary students of 6^th grade. During the School Tour on 3^rd  11^th October 2022, 6^th-grade students performed a small practice in Lab A and Lab B they make hand sanitiser gel. As seen from their response, they are very enthusiastic and happy to do our practice. This is a practical exam for the 9^th grade. Students of the 9^th grade will take their first and last exams. Because when they were in 8^th grade, they followed online classes. There are two practical exam exercises in each of the materials to be tested. They feel happy and grateful to be able to do practicals while in Junior High School.

 

What about Physics Teachers?

Although I’ve been micro-teaching twice, and following the sit-in Mr Adit’s class, I feel like I’m still learning a lot more, even more in introductory language.

At Mondial Junior High School, each semester has several activities that have been carefully designed starting from the date of implementation, funds, to the PIC. I was once given the task of being the consumption section during the implementation of ANBK on the 21^st -22^nd of September 2022.  In December I was the PIC of the Class Meeting, and what had just been done was as the Consumption Section for the Open House event.

Every time I participate in these activities whether I am a committee or not, there must be a value or lesson that can be taken. For example, the importance of communication between teams, and other friends, learning how to handle students' emotions when competing, learning to accept criticism during activities until the evaluation at the end of the activity, and learning how to convey opinions or criticism to colleagues.

Time passes so fast, I don’t feel like I’ve had a year to become an MJHS family. Yes, a family. Although colleagues and students have different religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, the working environment remains well-awakened. Although it can’t be denied, there must still be disagreements, but that’s a normal thing in the world of work. Depending on each individual will always take it as a serious issue or make it a learning material to better go ahead.

As an ordinary human being with not so much experience, I must have made mistakes at work. Of course, there is still a lot to learn to keep improving. I also hope that the education system at Mondial Junior High School can continue to develop so that it will always be a school that excels in terms of academic, non-academic, and character education.

EDUCATION DURING PANDEMIC

Being a teacher during the pandemic made many new experiences in my life as a teacher. This year, I have been teaching science, especially physics, at Mondial Junior High School in Semarang, an English Nasional School. Mondial Junior High School is also a multicultural school with various ethnicities, races, and religions, both teachers, employees, and students.  

At the beginning of teaching at this school, I did not meet directly with fellow teachers and students, because there was still a pandemic of online meetings and also remote teaching. Even though I have experience as a teacher in several big cities in Indonesia and am familiar with technology, I still have to learn with colleagues, the environment, the latest technology, and even more so online teaching.

Activities at Mondial Junior High School are not limited by space and time, even though the pandemic activities are still running smoothly and are carried out online. Just like when it started from Motion, namely the introduction to the learning environment in School, Parents Orientations, Scout Day Competitions, Independence Day Competitions, Socialization to parents about ANBK, youth oath day vents by inviting guests who are experienced in the field of psychology (Lecturer of Phycology at Soegijopranoto University) and guests are also experienced in educating in 3T areas (frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped), as well as virtual field trips. I think this is very good for providing experiences for students. So students are not only continuously, but also filled with various kinds of activities and information that will certainly add insight for students.

Besides teaching physics, I was trusted to be the homeroom teacher for class 8B. it’s not a new thing for me to be a homeroom teacher, but it’s also easy to be a homeroom teacher. Checking student attendance and morning prayers during online learning is the responsibility of the homeroom teacher, besides that, what is more, important is being able to communicate information with parents and also motivate students. I am grateful to have colleagues and leaders who are open, willing to help, and also motivate me in the process of becoming a teacher and homeroom teacher.

It's not a problem for me to teach remotely, but I ponder whether the students understand what I teach well. Often hearing Physics lessons are considered difficult and scary, I have the principle that science lessons, especially Physics will be fun and easy to remember if you do a lot of practice. However, this is an obstacle because of the pandemic and it is not possible to practice in the laboratory, therefore, to keep practising, that is by using a virtual laboratory and also providing projects that can be completed using easily obtained items. Sometimes I as a teacher also learn from students, by adapting my teaching method to the student's learning style, so that students can better understand what I teach and students are enthusiastic about learning.

Over time, schools can be opened and the first activity students enter school is grade 8 because ANBK is at school. I am happy that I can finally meet face-to-face with students again. Then gradually students enter school although in turn not all. So that now all students can return to school. I see a lot of changes in students when studying online and face-to-face. In face-to-face learning, students are more enthusiastic, and attentive, and I see this affects students' understanding. In principle, education is not sudden, it takes a process, for both teachers, and students, as well as the role of parents. Good collaboration between teachers, students, and parents will result in a good education. 

Oleh: Margareta Sri Pinilih, S.Pd. 

My Experience (Reflection Paper)

        This is my first time becoming a teacher. It was such a big experience for me because as people know, Mondial Junior High School is a national bilingual school. Students use English to learn subjects and talk to each other, while I’m not that good at speaking English. I started to work on 1st July 2021. It’s been a year. I had so many experiences during my first year of becoming a teacher. Being a mathematics teacher, homeroom teacher, and PIC of many activities such as 17-an, Sumpah Pemuda, class meetings, and many more. I will share my experience and reflection during my first year here.

Because all of them were my first time, I needed to ask my fellow teachers if I have questions about the activity. Besides that, my fellow teachers also help me a lot during this first year. The first memorable experience for me was when I became a homeroom teacher. Even though it's only 1 semester or 6 months, it has taught me a lot. With this experience, I was able to have an opinion of school and learning from 3 points of view, students, parents, and teachers. These three points of view help me to make wiser decisions that are either beneficial or detrimental to them. Being a homeroom teacher also allowed me to accommodate complaints from my children, for example, when they complain that their assignments are too many. I can help to convey them to the teachers and also remind students not to be procrastinated, so the assignments will not be too many for them.

The second experience was being a math teacher. Being a math teacher is a familiar thing to me. Even so, being a teacher during a pandemic was not easy, especially with learning mathematics. By using the online system, I found it difficult to know the ability and the understanding of students in learning mathematics. Monitoring online was also difficult. Not all children wanted to talk when I asked, did not open the camera, and often did not do the daily assignments and assessments given by the teachers. But on the other hand, with online learning, I could learn to be more confident in chatting and delivering material to children, because at first, I was worried about how to deal with students. For me, the most important thing during learning is getting students to actively ask and answer questions and making the classroom atmosphere comfortable for students. However, I also need to be quiet from time to time when the child is chatting with his friends and paying attention to them. In that way, I hope they will be more mindful of time, when they need to speak and when they need to listen when someone is speaking.

Lastly, the experience of being the coordinator of an event at school. The teachers helped me in preparing the things needed during the event. I learned to be able to divide tasks and have responsibility for the continuity of the event. I also had to make sure what things were missing. In addition, as the event coordinator, I learned to be able to make decisions quickly and wisely, which in my opinion was difficult because I was afraid that my decisions could harm others. I learned many things by being a PIC and it made me become a more assertive person in making decisions.

These experiences are one of the many lessons that I learned. I will continue to learn to be a better character than before. Mathematics is known as a boring and tiring class, hopefully, with offline classes, I can break that stigma and make math class more fun.

Laurensia Lintang Setyamurti @ Medio July 2022

How I Build Bond with Students

 

I had the pleasure of working at Mondial Junior High School a national bilingual school that apply the immersion approach to promote students’ English language acquisition since their young age. Mondial Junior High School has good work environment. We have a timeline for each activity of the year. Daily briefings and evaluations help me to stay on track. During the briefing, the principal asked the latest status of the work handled by each teacher and admin, such as the progress of activity plans and administrative work (eg making guidelines, lesson plans, and final grades). After that we will do our own work. After the students went home, we did an evaluation. In the evaluation activities, each teacher and admin reports on work such as teaching and learning activities, the progress of students in class, and problems that may occur that day.

I am also able to ask my fellow teachers questions related to school activities and culture and receive feedback. The variety of learning activities carried out by other teachers became an example and inspiration for me as a new teacher. One of them is Mr. Tri’s way to end the class by giving question to students like post quiz. Equipment for learning is also fulfilled by the school. We can propose tools that support teaching and learning activities such as pen tablets and books. All of these help me to improve overall quality of work.

During 1 year, I have been 7C’s homeroom teacher, teaching biology in online and offline classes. This help me to understand the importance of being ‘present’. I addressed competences such as communication, collaboration. and critical thinking.

One of the competences I can reflect on is being able to communicate with students to identify the best way to bond with them so that lessons can be delivered. I'm happy that the first time I became a teacher I didn't have to meet my students face-to-face because the covid 19 pandemic made us held virtual meetings. Like everyone else I was nervous and I thought teaching them virtually would be an advantage for me. There are 2 out of 8 classes that I can say are cooperative and active. They easily opened the camera and microphone, asking lots of questions so I could check how they understood, any misconceptions formed, and straighten them out. Students are very engaged and my classes can run smoothly and have fun.

The six classes that are not active seem to be due to limited interaction. Limited interaction on online class gradually lead to distancing themselves from the elderly, both their parents and teachers, which affects their conditions negatively. As a teacher I can't control what they actually do during the lesson. it's purely the students' decision to do well in class, let the teacher help them understand the lesson or cut off contact by turning off the camera and microphone.

As Reginald Rose says in 12 Angry Men, “There were eleven votes for guilty. It’s not easy to raise my hand and send a boy off to die without talking about it first.” Most students of today are very critical and open. They boldly convey their ideas and opinions. the supportive environment at Mondial also makes it comfortable for children to do so. Difficulties at the beginning to build activeness and bonding can be resolved, one of them is by communicating and collaborating to create the desired class atmosphere.  I realized through the way they answer quizzes that are too broad, showing they are looking for new material beyond what has been taught. They actively seek information from various sources which sometimes provide broad explanations beyond the basic competences they should understand. I have learned that it is better to continuously ask them in the end of the lesson for making summary and give point for their effort so there will be more students willing to answer. Building bonds and communicating with students has also been done by doing fun activities for making summaries such as the Word Search game. There are hidden words in the word search, which are related to the material.

Communicate with my fellow teachers also give me new experience. With various schedules, fixed to-do lists, and tight deadlines to meet, we had to adapt to each other's schedules and strive for efficient communication. There were times when the task was not clear because this educational environment was new to me. I spent time doing research on how the activity was from the previous year's documentation. Fellow teachers also helped a lot with their fresh ideas.

The second of the competences that I learned to apply is to be able to collaborate with the students. After class discussion, it can be concluded that students want to do interesting things just like playing game with their friends. Jenn says on When Teens Need Their Friends More Than Their Parents, “Teens may cope with stress better when they're around peers, rather than adults”. They are also very familiar with technology so it is not difficult for them to seek knowledge from various sources. During online classes, collaborative activities with friends that can be done are limited to presenting class discussions. However, when students do face-to-face learning, collaborative activities can be carried out more actual. Recently we conducted a simple experimental activity "Contraction and Relaxation in Human Muscles".

Grade 7 students have never done laboratory activities during online learning, so in this first experimental activity I helped in making experimental reports by given the guideline. Students were happy to start discussions and work with their teams. I found that students are quicker to ask questions than to read, so it is important to remind them to read and understand first the references given to answer questions that arise in their minds. This activity is good enough to prepare them before the actual experiment activity.

The last of the competences that I learned to apply is critical thinking. Just like my students that critical and open with new knowledge, I need to open my mind and keep learn for the new way of teaching by using internet (for example to provide models of the joints and quizizz.com to make the quiz). On these days I also need to think how to maintain the bonds that have been established with the students, but also keep the class going according to plan.

From the start I positioned myself as a teacher who could be their friend so they could feel comfortable talking to me. I have struggled to manage class in the first week offline school since many students are like different people. Students who are pretty quiet turn out to be talkative and this makes the class noisy. Sometimes they even tell other things that are not related to learning biology, I listen for a moment, give feedback, and then get back on track. After sharing with Ms. Reta, instead of constantly asking them to be quiet and pay attention, sometimes we can be quiet and pay attention to them first. I do this in class and it's quite effective, they'll quickly realize that I want the class back on track just by watching me stand still and watch them. I found myself become more confident in teaching because I am already familiar with biology in English and I rarely translate Indonesian into English. I will continue study the materials before the class start, so then I can be well-prepared once I am in the class. I have high hope to become a better teacher day by day as part of Mondial Junior High School.

Birgitta Lorraine - Medio May 2022

How to Write a Reflection Paper

Introduction

A reflection paper is a very common type of paper among college students. Almost any subject you enroll in requires you to express your opinion on certain matters. In this article we will explain how to write a reflection paper, and provide you with examples and useful tips that will make the writing process easier.

Reflection papers should have an academic tone, yet be personal and subjective. In this type of paper you should analyse and reflect upon how an experience, academic task, article, or lecture shaped your perception and thoughts on a subject.

 

What Is a Reflection Paper

A reflection paper is a type of paper that requires you to write your opinion on a topic, supporting it with your observations and personal examples. As opposed to presenting your reader the opinions of other academics and writers, in this essay you get an opportunity to write your point of view—and the best part is that there is no wrong answer. It is YOUR opinion, and it is your job to express your thoughts in a manner that will be comprehensible and clear for any and all readers that will read your paper. The topic range is endless. Here are some examples: whether or not you think aliens exist, what your favorite TV show is, or what your opinion is on the outcome of WWII. You can write about pretty much anything.

There are three types of a reflection paper, and depending on which one you end up with, the tone you write with can be slightly different. The first type is the educational reflective paper. Here your job is to write feedback about a book, movie, or seminar you attended—in a manner that teaches the reader about it. The second is the professional paper. Usually it is written by people who study or work in education or psychology. For example, it can be a reflection on someone’s behavior. And the last is the personal type, which explores your thoughts and feelings about a personal subject.

However, reflection paper writing will stop eventually with one very important final paper to write - your resume. This is where you will need to reflect on your entire life leading up to that moment. 

Reflection Paper Format

Reflection papers typically do not follow any specific format. Since it is your opinion, professors usually let you handle them any way you are comfortable with. It is best to write your thoughts freely, without guideline constraints. If your reflection paper was assigned to you, the format of your paper might depend on the criteria set by your professor. College reflection papers (also known as reflection essays) can typically range between about 400-800 words in length.

 

How to Start a Reflection Paper

The first thing to do when beginning to work on a reflection essay is to read your article thoroughly while taking notes. Whether you are reflecting on, for example, an activity, book/newspaper, or academic essay, you want to highlight key ideas and concepts.

You can start writing your reflection paper by summarizing the main concept of your notes to see if your paper includes all the information needed for your readers. It is helpful to add charts, diagrams, and lists to deliver your ideas to the audience in a better fashion.

After you have finished reading your article, it’s time to brainstorm. We’ve got a simple brainstorming technique for writing reflection papers. Just answer some of the basic questions below:

• How did the article affect you?
• How does this article catch the reader’s attention (or does it all)?
• Has the article changed your mind about something? If so, explain how.
• Has the article left you with any questions?
• Were there any unaddressed critical issues that didn’t appear in the article?
• Does the article relate to anything from your past reading experiences?
• Does the article agree with any of your past reading experiences?

Here are some reflection paper topic examples for you to keep in mind before preparing to write your own:

• How my views on rap music have changed over time
• My reflection and interpretation of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
• Why my theory about the size of the universe has changed over time
• How my observations for clinical psychological studies have developed in the last year

The end result of your brainstorming should be a written outline of the contents of your future paper. Make sure to not skip this step, as it will ensure that your essay will have a proper flow and appropriate organization.

 

Writing a Reflection Paper Outline

Introduction

Your introduction should specify what you’re reflecting upon. Make sure that your thesis informs your reader about your general position, or opinion, toward your subject.

• State what you are analysing: a passage, a lecture, an academic article, an experience, etc...)
• Briefly summarize the work.
• Write a thesis statement stating how your subject has affected you.

One way you can start your thesis is to write:

Example: “After reading/experiencing (your chosen topic), I gained the knowledge of…”

 

Body Paragraphs

The body paragraphs should examine the ideas and experiences you’ve had in context to your topic. Make sure each new body paragraph starts with a topic sentence.

If you are writing about a book or an academic article, your reflection may include quotes and passages. They give your reader a point of reference to fully understand your feedback. Feel free to describe what you saw, what you heard, and how you felt.

Example: “I saw many people participating in our weight experiment. The atmosphere felt nervous yet inspiring. I was amazed by the excitement of the event.”

 

Conclusion

As with any conclusion, you should summarize what you’ve learned from the experience. Tell the reader how your newfound knowledge has affected your understanding of the subject in general. Describe the feeling and overall lesson you had as a result of the reading or experience.

There are a few good ways to conclude a reflection paper:

• Tie all the ideas from your body paragraphs together, and generalize the major insights you’ve experienced.
• Restate your thesis and summarize the content from your paper.

 

How to Write a Reflection Paper: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Create a Main Theme

After you choose your topic, write a short summary about what you have learned about your experience with that topic. Let readers know how you feel about your topic—and be honest. Chances are that your readers will likely be able to relate to your opinion or at least the way you form your perspective, and that will help them have a better understanding of your reflection.

For example: After watching a TEDx episode on Wim Hof, I was able to reevaluate my preconceived notions about the negative effects of cold exposure.

Step 2: Brainstorm Ideas and Experiences You’ve Had Related to Your Topic

You can write down specific quotes, predispositions you have, things that influenced you, or anything memorable. Be personal and explain, in simple words, how you felt.

For example: • A lot of people think that even a small amount of carbohydrates will make people gain weight
• A specific moment when I struggled with an excess weight where I avoided carbohydrates entirely
• The consequences of my actions that gave rise to my research
• The evidence and studies of nutritional science that claim carbohydrates alone are to blame for making people obese
• My new experience with having a healthy diet with a well-balanced intake of nutrients
• The influence of other people’s perceptions on the harm of carbohydrates, and the role their influence has had on me
• New ideas I’ve created as a result of my shift in perspective

Step 3: Analyse How and Why These Ideas and Experiences Have Affected Your Interpretation of Your Theme

Pick an idea or experience you had from the last step, and analyse it further. Write your reasoning for agreeing or disagreeing with it.

For example: Idea: I was brought up to think that carbohydrates make people gain weight.
Analysis: Most people think that if they eat any carbohydrates, such as bread, cereal, and sugar, they will gain weight. I believe in this misconception to such a great extent that I avoided carbohydrates entirely. As a result, my blood glucose levels were very low. I needed to do a lot of my own research to finally overcome my beliefs. After, I adopted the philosophy of “everything in moderation” as a key for having a healthy lifestyle.

Step 4: Make Connections Between Your Observations, Experiences, and Opinions

Try to connect your ideas and insights to form a cohesive picture for your theme. You can also try to recognize and break down your assumptions, which you may challenge in the future.

There are some subjects for reflection papers that are most commonly written about. They include:

• Book – Start off by writing some information about the author’s biography and summarize the plot—without revealing the ending to keep your readers interested. Make sure to include the names of characters, the main themes, and any issues mentioned in the book. Finally, express your thoughts and reflect on the book itself.
• Course – A good place to start is to include the course name and its description. Then, you can write about the course flow, explain reasons you had for taking this course, and tell readers what you learned from it. Since it is a paper about reflection, express your opinion, supporting it with examples from the course.
• Project – The structure for a reflection paper about a project has identical guidelines to that of a course. One of the things you might want to add would be the pros and cons of the course. Also, mention some changes you might want to see, and evaluate how relevant the skills you acquired are to real life.
• Interview – First, introduce the person, and briefly mention what the interview was about. Touch on the main points, controversies, and what your opinion is on that person.

 

Writing Tips

Everyone has their own style of writing a reflective essay – and that’s the beauty of it, you have plenty of leeway with this type of paper – but, there are still a few tips everyone should incorporate.

Before you start your paper, read some examples of other papers, they will likely help you get a better understanding of what they are and how to approach yours. When picking your subject, try to write about something unusual and memorable — it is more likely to capture your readers’ attention. Never write the whole essay at once. Space out the time slots when you work on your reflection paper to at least a day apart. This will allow your brain to generate new thoughts and reflections.

• Short and Sweet – Most reflection papers are between 250 and 750 words. Don’t go off on tangents. Only include relevant information.
• Clear and Concise – Make your paper as clear and concise as possible. Use a strong thesis so that your essay can follow it with the same strength.
• Maintain the Right Tone – Use a professional and academic tone—even though the writing is personal.
• Cite Your Sources – Try to cite authoritative sources and experts to back up your personal opinions.
• Proofreading – Not only should you proofread for spelling and grammatical errors, but you should proofread to focus on your organization as well. Answer the question presented in the introduction.

 

Example

 Reflection of Angela Jones' Lecture оп Poverty

The lecture started offwith а quote: "lfwe can conquer space, we can conquer world hunger" - Buzz Aldrin. This quote had already got me thinking about how incredible of а feat it is that we' ve sent humans and animals into space. If it's possible to survive in the infinite vacuum we know as Space, how are there billions of people who have а hard time surviving on Earth? This relatively simple idea reached out to get my attention and make те feel sympathy for all of the starving children and families in the world. On а moming like any other, our guest professor gave а lecture that truly impacted те to ту core.

At the start of the lecture, I was surprised to leam just how many countries around the world there are who don 't have access to clean water, medical services, and basic education. Around 22,000 children die from poverty every day, globally - that's about 8 million per year. About 1.2 billion of the world's population are now living in extreme poverty conditions. I think everyone is aware that poverty exists in our world, but it was more of а shock to me to fшd out the overall impact of that poverty on your likeliness to survive, and just how prevalent poverty is in our world. Why did this depress me to such an extent, and why did I feel soпow when it looked like many of the students around me had not felt the same way? Perhaps it was the underlying idea I've had that unfortunate circumstances could materialize with anyone as а result of chance - possiЬly an idea only present in my mind at the time as а result of the unfortunate circumstances I have encountered in the past. It felt а Ьit weird that I appeared to Ье more sensitive to the situation than my peers.

It is relatively shocking, to me, to consider that in our country we all have access to clean water, food, medical care, education, and more. I felt truly saddened to leam about the way these people are forced to live. Not only do people live this way in а few countries, but dozens of countries; primarily in South America, Africa and Asia. Not just that, but some European countries are also living in extreme conditions.

Our guest professor, Angela Jones from the University of Austin, had witnessed the type of poverty we've been talking about first-hand. She showed us videos of herself helping poor children in Djibouti. They were all very young, and they looked like they were only made up of skin and bones. It was my first time seeing people like this, and I was quite shocked. I can't imagine what it must Ье like for them, but I can imagine how upset and sad the volunteers on the video might have been; it is how I felt just Ьу watching the video.

Throughout the lecture Angela asked us to brainstorm ways to support these children in Djibouti and other third-world countries. Upon being asked, I felt а sense of tranquillity and relief, as thinking of ways to help save millions of lives would alleviate the soпow I was feeling. I could hear some people muttering the same thought I was having: "what could we do to help them without physically going to that country to support them?" То me, these proЫems felt like а world away from us, without any solution.

Angela showed us another video of а lady helping а two year old bоу, who also looked severely malnourished. Then Angela showed us another piece of footage, which was taken three years later. In this footage, it was the same Ьоу who was now five years old. Не was clothed and looked healthy. Не also had а backpack on his back for school. I was happy for the Ьоу, yet still sad for all of the others who undoubtedly didn't get the help they had needed. Later on, Angela showed us some videos that illustrated how some countries used to Ье the third-world, but are now no longer. They used to have the same proЫems as countries like Djibouti. She showed us how these countries were once full of poverty and how they were transformed with the help of foreign aid. То see how the people of those countries are no longer living in extreme conditions brought some solace back to me.

As а result of the lecture, I leamt that it does not actually take that much effort to help children in third world countries. An option we were suggested was to get together to raise money for charities, which provide things that these children don't have access to. It is hard to know how much of what is donated goes directly to the children in poverty, yet I would like to believe that even а little can mean so much to these children.

Even though I naturally want to hold on to what I have, I have no excuses for not supporting children and families in desperate need around the world. I know that even the most minimal effort can change the lives of so many unfortunate people. I would like to change the attitudes of people in regards to this epidemic for the sake of the world. I believe that no one should bе forced to live in poverty, and no one has chosen to live in it. Тоо many children die every day; it's truly something that shocks and depresses me.

It is amazing that some countries have managed to bounce back from poverty thanks to foreign aid. I think that foreign aid might Ье the best, if not the only, option for the millions of children and families in poverty around the world to get help ina way that is extremely beneficial to them. N о one wants to Ье bom into poverty and I feel true soпow and remorse for these unf ortunate people in our world. I think that if you have an education, food, clothing, and any other liberties you would find in first world countries, you should act upon this now. The fact that we, and many other countries, are no longer in poverty, is no excuse to not help. This is the reason why I've decided to donate to charity.

Written by Daniel Pn.

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Reflection Paper

Pengantar

Proses dan persyaratan untuk pengangkatan pegawai/guru tidak tetap (PTT/GTT) menjadi pegawai/guru tetap yayasan (PTY/GTY) dan kenaikan tingkat atau golongan untuk pegawai/ guru di tiap institusi/ lembaga/ yayasan berbeda-beda antara yang satu dengan yang lain.

Salah satu persyaratan yang biasanya diminta untuk pengangkatan atau kenaikan status tersebut adalah pembuatan karya tulis, bisa berupa makalah, jurnal, penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK), dan/ atau reflection paper.

Pada kesempatan ini, saya akan berbagi informasi tentang reflection paper. Apa reflection paper itu, bagaimana cara menulisnya, struktur tulisannya seperti apa, dan contohnya bagaimana? Akan saya ulas sebagai berikut:

Pengertian

Tulisan reflektif atau tulisan refleksi adalah jenis karya tulis, dimana seorang  mendiskripsikan suatu kejadian yang bersifat nyata, tetapi juga terdapat interaksi, pikiran mengenai sesuatu, serta ingatan (memory) dengan menambahkan unsur refleksi pribadi dan pemberian makna terhadap kejadian tersebut.

 

Cara Menulis Reflection Paper

1. Tulisan reflektif lebih bersifat pribadi daripada jenis tulisan akademis lainnya. Kita dapat menggunakan sudut pandang orang pertama (Saya, Aku, Penulis, dll.)
2. Tulislah pengalaman itu secara mendetail. Jelaskan apa yang berjalan dengan baik, yang menantang, yang dipelajari, atau nilai yang bisa dipetik dalam prosesnya.
3. Gunakan struktur, diantaranya:

• Pengantar yang menceritakan secara singkat situasi atau latar belakang.
• Isi, yang merupakan bagian inti, dimana kita menceritakan secara detial setiap peristiwa, baik suka maupun duka, tantangan, kesulitan, peluang, bahkan jalan keluar jika ada masalah.
• Penutup merupakan kesimpulan dari tulisan yang bisa berisi makna atau nilai yang didapatkan dan niat atau tindak lanjut yang akan dilakukan supaya menjadi lebih baik. 

Struktur Reflection Paper

Tidak ada struktur baku untuk pembuatan reflection paper. Namun, secara umum, reflection paper dibuat dengan menggunakan struktur penulisan sebagai berikut:

1.    Pengantar

Bagian ini berisi tentang latar belakang atau gambaran situasi yang dialami oleh penulis. Bisa juga, pada bagian ini berisi suatu kutipan tulisan atau ungkapan seorang tokoh yang mengusik pikiran penulis. Atau penulis memiliki suatu tesis yang ingin dijelaskan lebih detail pada bagian isi tulisan reflection papernya, berdasarkan pengalaman dan pengamatan yang telah dilakukannya.

2.    Isi

Bagian ini merupakan bagian inti, dimana penulis mulai mengungkapkan setiap pengalaman atau pengamatannya. Penulis mengungkapan secara detail tentang hal-hal yang menarik, tantangan, hambatan, suka, duka, dukungan, peluang, bahkan jalan keluar jika ada masalah. 

3.    Penutup

Bagian ini merupakan kesimpulan dari tulisan yang bisa berisi makna atau nilai yang didapatkan, dan niat atau tindak lanjut yang akan dilakukan supaya menjadi lebih baik.

 

Contoh Reflection Paper

Juli 2019, saya memulai bekerja sebagai guru di SMP Mondial, yang terletak di Candigolf, Jangli, Semarang. Saya diberi kepercayaan untuk mengajar mata pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan (PPKn). SMP Mondial merupakan sekolah bilingual atau menggunakan dua bahasa sebagai bahasa pengantar dalam pembelajaran, yaitu bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Inggris, namun dalam interaksi dan komunikasi sehari-hari di sekolah, lebih banyak menggunakan bahasa Inggris (walau jujur sebenarnya saya ngga pede berbicara dengan menggunakan bahasa Inggris).

Bagi saya, kedekatan secara emosional dengan peserta didik itu penting, karena untuk bisa menanamkan nilai-nilai kebaikan dan nilai-nilai kehidupan sebagaimana yang saya kehendaki, saya harus bisa diterima dulu oleh peserta didik. Oleh karena itu, saya seringkali memposisikan diri seperti mereka, ketika saya melakukan proses pembelajaran. Maksudnya, saya mencoba memahami dari sudut pandang peserta didik, kalau begini atau begitu bagaimana. Dengan demikian, peserta didik menjadi paham dan mengerti. Selain itu, mereka juga tidak merasakan terbebani.

"Masuk melalui pintu mereka, dan keluar melalui pintu kita," itu merupakan kutipan yang sering melandasi atau menjadi semangat dasar saya dalam mendidik. Untuk bisa diterima anak-anak, saya harus seperti anak-anak, namun dalam prosesnya, ketika saya sudah diterima anak-anak, saya akan ajak mereka untuk menjadi seperti yang saya kehendaki.

Saya merasa beruntung, karena saat masa sekolah dulu, saya pernah mengalami menjadi siswa yang "degil", berani nyontek, suka kebut-kebutan di jalan raya, mendapat peringkat bawah, dan yang jelek-jelek lainnya, sehingga mudah dihapal oleh guru. Namun, di sisi lain, pada saat sekolah juga, saya pernah dinilai sebagai anak yang baik, pintar sehingga masuk peringkat tiga besar, aktif di OSIS dan kepramukaan, dan anti nyontek (karena kalau mencontek pasti dikeluarkan dari sekolah), sehingga dengan keadaan beginipun, saya jadi dikenal oleh guru. Latar belakang pengalaman itulah yang membuat saya mudah untuk memahami apa yang dikehendaki oleh peserta didik.

Memang setiap peserta didik merupakan pribadi-pribadi yang unik, saya tidak bisa sama ratakan antara yang pintar dengan yang kurang pintar, namun sederhananya begini, kalau yang kurang pintar saja bisa memahami, maka yang pintar jelas akan memahami juga. kalau yang sering menunda-nunda pekerjaan saja bisa menyelesaikan tidak terlambat, maka anak yang rajin juga pasti mampu menyelesaikan tepat waktu. Prinsip preferential option for "the poor", dimana "the poor" di sini bisa diartikan dalam banyak hal, akan sangat membantu untuk mewujudkan harapan bahwa semua siswa bisa berhasil.

Jika satu berhasil, maka yang lain juga harus berhasil, itu harapan saya saat mengajar anak-anak. Oleh karena itu, di masa sekarang ini, saya ingin mengembangkan dan menerapkan pembelajaran yang proaktif dari anak-anak sendiri, sedangkan saya lebih bersifat mendampingi, menemani, dan mengarahkan kepada tujuan yang sama.

~ Antotik April 2022