Teacher Miss Muna speaks

Hallu everybody! I finally have the time to at least scribble something on my blog. And for today, i'd like to share with you my so-far-three-weeks-experience as a teacher Miss Muna *that's how my yr1 students would call me* at SK Muadzam Shah, Pahang.

First, before i go deeper into the experiences, let me give you a brief background about Muadzam Shah. I'm pretty sure you've heard of that place. Well, i knew the existance of Muadzam Shah way back in my secondary years at MJSC Muar. People used to say that MJSC Muadzam Shah is a 'maktab buangan' for misbehaviours from other colleges in Malaysia. I have no idea whether that's true or not, but those who had disciplinary problems at MJSC Muar were all transferred to Muadzam Shah. So, that was the first time i got to know about a place called Muadzam Shah.

Then, 2nd January 2010, i attended a briefing at Kuantan and was told that i got SK Muadzam Shah for my first posting. I didn't know what to expect since i've never been to that place before. But from friends, i was told that Muadzam Shah is a town, better developed that Rompin itself. So, i was rather happy to hear that. Hahaha! :p

As i set my foot in Muadzam Shah, wahhhh..greenery! No hustle and bustle of the hectic city life. Hahahah! *trying to be positive here*. Then i was told by my former housemate, 'paling canggih yang ada kat muadzam nh muna, 7E'. I remember her words. I laughed at her words because i thought she was joking. And it turned out to be true! No malls, no KFCs, no McDs..nothing. Only deretan kedai yang within 5 minutes pusing by car, you've actually toured the town. Heheheh :p So, that's basically it. Bandar Muadzam Shah. *Didnt turn out as a brief introduction, did it? hehe*

Now, about the school. Just a small average suburban school with 300- students enrollment. Teachers; 31 i think including me. There are also orang asli kiddos studying at that school and they are from Kampung Gadak and Kampung Langkap *i wonder where those places are*.

The students are nice and respectful especially the anak-anak orang asli.Every morning, they would wait for me at the garage to help me carry my things. Sometimes there would be around 10 of them waiting to offer help. Sweet and kind. But study wise, these students are a bit lacking and slow. Most of the times, they don't even have books nor pencils to write. It does make me sad thinking about it to the extent that i would provide them with exercise books and pencils from my own money so that they can make use of it *i really hope they would!*.

True, reality bites. Teaching isn't easy. I never used to think so when i was in my b.ed years. With all the theories that you learn in college, you'll get so excited to implement them with your students. But again, it ain't easy. With students who can't even spell 'table' correctly and who do not know what the word 'students' means, it's very challenging! But i am not surrendering to the reality. I have hopes.

My hopes: I hope to touch their lives and make a difference. I want them to love to go to school and love to be in my class. I do hope so. *praying*