For the time that he was with me, he really did what I told my class. Every morning, I would inform him about the things I have planned for my two subjects namely Science and Mother Tongue. He would then observe my teaching method and provide feedback immediately. I found this to be very helpful since feedback is important for teachers to improve and better themselves. I would try to implement his suggestions and change some parts of my lessons while sticking to the same objectives I have set for the day. He is able to do this even though I teach in Filipino.
During recess, he would entertain my moderating class, 3-Bougainvilla, with dances. My students would imitate him then laugh if they cannot do it correctly. As a form of reward for my students who finish the task on time, he would write the Chinese character for "good job" or "great". Again, my students would try to copy what he just wrote then show me their attempt. My students genuinely had fun with Teacher Alex; they would always try to get his attention and converse with him in English.
On the days that he was not scheduled to be present in my classes, several of my students asked when Teacher Alex and the other LMU partner teachers will return. I told the class that they will be present probably tomorrow or the day after. However, on the last day of the partnership, I did not tell my students that that was the last day Teacher Alex and his colleagues would be around. I was thinking that I did not want to bring their hopes down; I just want them to remember all the fun they shared with Teacher Alex.
In the end, I think the partnership between the Fellows and LMU teachers is a unique contribution for engaging our students. It capitalizes on the shared experience of all teachers and students, that we can learn from everyone.