July 21st, 2011
i had a dream
last night i was so tired from walking ten hours straight that i collapsed immediately after i showered. i slept extremely soundly for the next 12 hours or so in my dodgy hotel room near king’s cross, and had one of the best dreams ever. i dreamt that i was standing in front of 40 or so 13-year olds on my first day as a teacher. the day went surprisingly well, everyone was so eager to hear what this bright-eyed young teacher had to say, everyone paid attention when i told them that i was going to establish rules and my first rule is “hormat-menghormati” and everyone was in agreement when i said we should have mutual respect for each other. they put their hands up when i asked questions, and answered very happily and proudly. and only one kid was sleeping.
i woke up with a smile on my face and told myself that that’s exactly what i would say on my first day in my classroom. except that the kids in my classroom would probably walk out even before i write hormat-menghormati on the board.
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best wishes for u, suet li!
Hi! I’ve been a silent reader all this while but I just wanted to say – you’ll do great in the classroom! Don’t worry! I had sleepless nights and terrible nightmares before starting my teaching practicum but it turned out to be for naught. The kids turned out to be great fun and I think we just have to give them more credit
Just show them that you believe in what you’re doing and most importantly, don’t show them that you’re the least bit scared of them. 
coffee?
hope you enjoy your stay in uk.
I hope that your dream comes true!
;’)
Are you going to become a teacher Sweatlee? The kids are going to love u!
Since it’s so near to king’s cross, it must be Hogwarts that magic the sweet dream into you while you were sleeping…
;p
I would like that dream. And a week off.
P.S. I’m a nineteen-year-old temporary teacher in Sarawak (just pitching in at my old school since they’re understaffed). I’ve walked into a class and have had five students walk out.
yala.. keep on dreaming… lol.
I wish to stay in that dream too. I’m currently teaching at a low performance school…and the reality is pretty harsh… :-S
wow! that’s what i did in my class. i wrote the word ‘RESPECT’ on the board and on the slide. good job (even it’s only in yr dream
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