2- CLASS OR LECTURER THAT HAS IMPACTED YOU SIGNIFICANTLY

 

What class was it again?

I still remember that one class by Sir Asrah a few weeks ago. We were divided into groups of four to five people. We were assigned to draw about the magic system on the paper that were given by Sir Asrah. Once the drawings were completed, we had to present our story in front of the class. The purpose of this activity was to build our confidence in public speaking, a crucial skill for aspiring teachers. As educators, being able to communicate effectively and fearlessly in front of the crowd is essential. Beyond that, the activity also tested our time management skills. We were given only less than 20 minutes to come up with a storyline, the title for our story, decide on the drawing, assigned roles who will started first and prepare for the presentation. The time limit made us felt challenged and it kept us fully engaged in the activity.

 

In our group of five, we were divided roles efficiently. Two of us focused on drawing the picture while remaining three brainstormed the storyline drew and jotted down ideas. The creativity flowed effortlessly. We come up with “The Room of Darkness” for our story. Our story followed a girl who woke up in a pitch-black room, unable to see anything around her. On the door, she found a small, half-ripped note that said “You must find a unique looking stone to open this door. Clue: it is inside something rectangular.”

(i drew the sSssnake ^^)

To make matters worse, she suffered from nyctophobia, the fear of darkness. In order to escape from the room, she had to overcome her fears and follow the clues. She didn’t know that there will be various of challenges ahead of her.

When Sir Asrah called our group, we hurried to the front, prepare ourselves for the presentation. We began by introducing ourselves, as proper presentation etiquette requires. Two of my groupmates held up the drawing while each of us took turns explaining different parts of the story. The most unforgettable moment came when Sir Asrah asked a question: "Is there any magic word to use the wand?" 

One of my groupmates confidently responded, "Bismillah." The entire class burst into laughter at her unexpected answer. I remember whispering to her to say something like “bi bi dap” but she went for “Bismillah” instead. I will forever cherish that moment in my head for as long as I can remember.

 

(yep.. it was the girl in green who said that hehe)

After our presentation, Sir Asrah praised our creativity and mentioned that we could actually turn our story into a story or a novel or a movie.

That encouragement meant a lot to us. Reflecting on the experience, I realized how much I enjoyed the teamwork and cooperation within our group. Everyone gave their best efforts, and our clear pronunciation helped the audience and Sir Asrah understand our story well. Additionally, our storyline was engaging and mysterious, keeping everyone immersed. However, there were a few things we could improve. Our grammar and choices of words needed to refinement, and I think our ending felt a little too abrupt. Of course, we need to improve so that we won’t repeat the same mistakes again next time. I think we need to discuss more to ensure a smoother flow in our storytelling. Also, I believe we should assign more time to developing the story rather than focusing too much on the drawings.

This class was more than just an assignment. It was a valuable lesson in confidence, teamwork, and time management. Mistakes are a part of learning, and I’m grateful for the experience because it showed me areas where I can grow. As future educators, we must constantly improve ourselves so that we can guide our students with confidence.

Looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing about that day, except maybe reminding my friend to say "bi bi dap" instead. But then again, that unexpected "Bismillah" moment is what made it all the more special. Hehe!