Teaching Plan

During our teaching immersion in Thailand, we weren’t formally introduced to the full curriculum of the national education system or the receiving school, but we were provided with a range of useful materials—international textbooks, Google Drives with listening resources, class schedules, and even books on coding, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Since these tech-focused subjects aren’t part of my area of specialization, navigating them was definitely challenging at first. However, the experience pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and explore new content while observing and adapting to different teaching practices. Although the immersion leaned more toward independent exploration than structured guidance, I found value in the freedom it gave us to discover, reflect, and compare educational approaches with those in our home country.

Teaching Plan Related to Your Major

Writing a lesson plan in AI and Robotics was a challenging yet eye-opening experience, especially since my academic background is in English. At first, I felt overwhelmed by the unfamiliar concepts, technical jargon, and the responsibility of teaching something far outside my area of expertise. I was given access to coding books, as well as resources on AI and robotics, which I had to study and interpret with little prior knowledge.

To manage, I approached the task as I would with literature or language—by identifying key themes, simplifying complex ideas, and finding ways to make them relatable to learners. I spent time researching basic concepts online, watching introductory videos, and consulting with peers who had more technical backgrounds. I also leaned heavily on existing materials provided to me and adapted them into a structure I was familiar with: objectives, guided practice, assessment. Though it was far from easy, the process taught me the importance of flexibility, resourcefulness, and lifelong learning—skills that every educator needs, regardless of subject area.