JURNAL HARIAN / DIARY

Sekitar tahun 2000 awal, dan tahun-tahun sebelumnya, saat belum banyak orang menggunakan hand phone, banyak orang yang menuliskan pengalaman hariannya dalam sebuah buku, yang sering disebut sebagai diary. Makanya ada lagu yang pernah menggambarkan hal itu, dan beberapa bulan terakhir menjadi terkenal kembali, yaitu Dear Diary yang di cover oleh Els Warouw. Dalam lagu itu, diungkapkan bahwa seseorang yang mengalami suatu peristiwa kemudian mencatat apa yang dialaminya tersebut dalam buku diary nya.

Kebiasaan seperti ini, sampai sekarang masih ada yang melakukannya, yaitu para biarawan/biarawati atau rohaniwan/rohaniwati dalam Gereja Katolik, yang biasa disebut sebagai refleksi harian. Pertanyaan yang muncul adalah mengapa mereka melakukan hal itu dan apa kegunaannya?

Ada beberapa alasan untuk menjawab pertanyaan di atas, diantaranya yaitu: 1) untuk menyadari kembali semua peristiwa dan pengalaman yang terjadi di hari itu, 2) menemukan hal-hal yang baik ataupun yang tidak baik dalam peristiwa di hari itu, 3) menemukan gambaran perasaan yang dialami serta mengetahui penyebabnya, 4) menemukan dan menyadari peran diri dan orang lain dalam peristiwa tersebut, 5) menemukan peran dan apa yang dikehendaki Tuhan dalam hidup kita, 6) mengetahui apa yang akan kita lakukan selanjutnya, dan 7) menjadi bahan evaluasi diri untuk menjadi lebih baik.

Saya menggambarkan proses refleksi dengan menulis jurnal harian atau diary ini seperti seorang sopir mobil yang sedang menjalankan kendaraannya di jalanan. Ketika sopir tersebut hendak menyalip kendaraan di depannya, sopir yang baik pasti akan melihat ke depan, melihat ke belakang melalui kaca spion, dan melihat ke depan lagi, kemudian memutuskan akan menyalip atau tidak. Melihat ke belakang melalui kaca spion adalah gambaran yang tepat untuk menunjukkan proses refleksi, artinya melihat di belakang. Sedangkan melihat ke depan, sebelum sopir itu memutuskan untuk menyalip kendaraan di depannya adalah proses akhir dari refleksi, yaitu membuat niat, apa yang akan dilakukan selanjutnya.

Beberapa waktu yang lalu, ketika Kurikulum 2013 dilaksanakan, pada bagian akhir dari proses pembelajaran ada kegiatan yang disebut refleksi pembelajaran. Pada bagian tersebut, seorang guru akan mengajak peserta didik untuk mengingat kembali tentang apa yang dipelajari di hari itu, apa yang menarik, apa yang bisa diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, dan apa yang akan dilakukan peserta didik setelah pembelajaran tersebut. Banyak guru yang melewatkan bagian ini, bahkan ada yang merapelnya pada kesempatan tertentu.

SMP Mondial sudah melakukan hal tersebut, dan melatih peserta didik untuk rutin menulis, yaitu dengan pembuatan jurnal mingguan dan book review, menggunakan bahasa Indonesia dan menggunakan bahasa Inggris, setiap minggu secara berselang-seling. Hal ini sungguh amat baik, namun yang menjadi pertanyaan berikutnya adalah apakah guru juga melakukan hal tersebut? seharusnya iya, karena salah satu peran guru adalah menjadi teladan. Setidaknya, kalau di SMP Mondial, para guru dituntut untuk membuat laporan pemantauan kepala sekolah, namun apakah hal itu dibuat sekedar formalitas saja, atau benar-benar demi kebaikan untuk proses pembelajaran selanjutnya, para guru bisa menanyakan hal tersebut pada diri masing-masing..

Berikut ini, saya akan menunjukkan salah satu jurnal harian/ diary yang pernah dibuat oleh siswa di SMP Mondial, mungkin hal ini bisa menjadi pemicu bagi kita untuk juga belajar membuat jurnal harian/ diary secara rutin.

A Fun Trip In Klaten and Sleman

by Shalvensky

            It was the 11th of October and it was the 9th grade’s last fieldtrip in Mondial JHS. I woke up as early as 5 o’clock and got ready. I arrived at school at around 6 o’clock and at that time, noone had arrived yet. The only ones at school were the security guards, the janitors, Mr Candra, and Mr Niko. I placed all my belongings in my class and went to greet them. I helped them carry some things to the bus and had a chat about how the fieldtrip was going to be. Then, I went back in my car and went to Alfamidi to buy some snacks to eat in the bus.

            When I arrived back at school, it was around 6.30 and my friends started showing up. We chatted for a while until it was 7 o’clock. Then, we had an assembly and a short briefing of the fieldtrip. After that, we started our fieldtrip at 7.30. IN the bus, there were all sorts of things. There were games, quizes, karaoke songs to sing, and many more. It was really fun. For the first part, we just sang songs and talked to our friends until we arrived in Umbul Ponggok at around 9.30.

            In Umbul Ponggok, we changed our clothes, and played in the water for a while. Then, the games began, it was an estafet race that consisted of a set of obstacles. The estafet race was done by all the Mondial JHS students from the 7th grade to the 9th grade. The Mondial JHS boys estafet race was held first. My team consisted of Zie, Jeremy, Vincent, and I. We were the pink team. At first, we were behind, but in the third estafet, we caught up and got ahead by a lot. In the end of the first match, the winner was us, the pink team. Right after that, we were in the finals, and this time, it was the winner of the 9th grade estafet race against the 8th grade and 7th grade winners. We planned this final race really strategically. We had Jeremy as the first runner, I as the second runner, Vincent as the third runner, and Zie as the fourth runner. Because our team consisted of only four people and we needed to complete five laps, we needed someone to run twice. We discussed for a while and agreed that I go for the fifth lap. We ran as fast as we could and in the end, we were able to finish the estafet final race as the winner of the whole competition.

After the boys estafet race, the girls estafet race was held. My friends and I just played around with the other toys they had there. I had a really great time. After, the girls estafet race was completed, the girls joined in playing with us. We played for a few hours until the teachers called us to get finish up and get cleaned. We took a shower and had lunch right after that. After finishing our lunch, we got back in the bus and made our way to Candi Prambanan.

In Candi Prambanan, we saw sightings like never before. It was 5 o’clock and the sun was about to set. We got to see the beauty of these candis with a sunset accompanying them. Other than that, we got to get inside the candi and see historical heritages. There was also a guide there that explained about the history of these candis and how they were built. We then walked to the Ramayana Ballet theatre which was only a short walk from the Candi Prambanan. In the Ramayana Ballet theatre, we ate dinner. It consisted of chicken, rice, vegetables, eggs, and fruit. After finishing our dinner, we went inside the theatre to watch the first part of the Ramayana Ballet series. I didn’t really like to watch these kind of shows so I just had a chat with my friends. The show ended at 9.30. I didn’t get what the ballet meant, but it was fun talking to Bella, Jeremy, and Tyrone about random things. We took a picture and then went back to our bus.

We started our journey back in the bus at around 10 o’clock. In the bus, we had a really fun time since most of us werent that tired and I was full of energy because I had just drank a cup of coffee. We sang karaoke songs trough out the night until, someone complained because they were sleepy. They turned off the tv and the lights. In complete darkness, we couldn’t do anything fun so we just went to have a rest.

          When I woke up, it was already 11.40 and we were almost back in Mondial JHS. I woke my friends who were still sleeping and told them that we had arrived. As soon as I got down from the bus, my driver called me and I went home right away. It was a really fun fieldtrip and it was really enjoyable. Definitely something I wouldn’t want to miss it.

Mari kita biasakan membuat jurnal harian/ diary, supaya kita tidak melewatkan setiap kejadian harian kita seperti air yang mengalir begitu saja. Kita bisa temukan makna dalam setiap kejadian yang kita alami sepanjang hari. Dan yang pasti, kita akan menjadi terbiasa untuk mengungkapkan apa yang ada dalam pikiran kita dalam bentuk tulisan.

Bu Helena, Mr Adit, dan saya memiliki impian supaya para guru di Mondial menjadi pribadi-pribadi yang produktif dalam membuat tulisan-tulisan, syukur-syukur bisa dimuat di Jurnal Ilmiah atau Media Massa. 

- Antotik Akhir April 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