1.

0 INTRODUCTION

School Orientation Program (SOP) is a week program for the trainee teacher
before the practicum session starts. The purpose of this program is to familiarize the
trainee teachers with the schools environment and gain information about the school
before they start teaching. It is also for the trainee teachers to get accustomed with the
schools culture and rules that have been set by the schools administration. During this
program, trainee teachers are encourage to interact with the schools teachers and staffs
and also ask questions as many as possible in order to get useful information and advice.
As for this semester, I will be undergoing my practicum session at Sekolah Menengah
Kebangsaan (SMK) USJ 12 which is located at Persiaran Setia, USJ 12, Subang Jaya. It
officially opened and operated on 2 January 2001. During the period, the school was
under supervision of its first principal Puan Hajah Maizan bt. Mohd. Nor. To date, SMK
USJ 12 has been led by five principals; Puan Hajah Maizan bt. Mohd. Nor (2001 2007).
Puan Hajah Foziah bt Buang (2007 2009), Puan Hajah Zaharah bt Ishak (2009 March
2013), Puan Hajah Siti Salmiah bt Yaakob (April 2013 2016) and Puan Norizam bt
Hussin (2017 current). The total number of students is 1879 students, consists of 53
classrooms. The schools philosophy is students are the individual that can be educated
and guided to gain excellent result. Therefore, school has the responsibility to produce a
holistic and balanced individual that includes the aspect of physical, spiritual, emotional
and intellectual. Throughout this program, trainee teachers also can take their time to be
physically and mentally prepared before undergoing the practicum session.

1.1 School Philosophy

The school believes that all students regardless of their mental and physical
abilities are able to be shape into young talents. Every student will have access to
teachers guidance and opportunities to practice their skills and knowledge. Therefore,
school has the responsibility to produce an all-rounder student.

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1.2 School Mission and Vision

The schools mission is Membangun potensi individu melalui pendidikan

berkualiti. Meanwhile, the schools vision is Sekolah unggul penjana generasi
terbilang.

1.3 Schools Logo

The schools logo is created by Datin Suhailah Abdullah and Sir Abd Karim Jabar.
The red colour is referring to the nature of being brave and courageous in seeking
success. As for the white colour, it symbolizes the nature of clean of honest character.
Meanwhile the blue and yellow colours are referring to the nature of harmony and
perseverance in facing challenges and the nature of obedience and responsibility in
achieving personal well-being respectively.

The two stripe pillars emphasize on the formation of both physical and emotional
for each individual. In addition, both poles are supported by a blue u-shaped as the
symbol of harmonious and well-being.

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 The center of the badge has the symbols of book as the symbol of seeking
knowledge in producing well-educated generation. The torch is the symbol of co-
curriculum activities as well as the initiation of spirit in pursuing dreams. Besides that,
the wheel symbolizes technology as suitable with the effort in order to complete and
move forward in globalization era.

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 1.4 Schools Song

Berilmu ke Puncak Bestari

Bertekad menambah ilmu

Bina insan berjiwa maju
Berganding bersama bersatu
Kejayaan kita tuju

Dengan bimbingan tulus ikhlas

Mengasuh minda yang cerdas
SMK USJ 12
Progresif bergerak cergas

Didik putra putri bangsa

Membentuk peribadi mulia
Tekun gigih berusaha
Cemerlang hidup sejahtera

Berdisiplin dan berharmoni

Bersemangat jati diri
Berilmu ke puncak bestari
Wawasan cita yang murni

Berilmu ke puncak bestari

Wawasan cita yang murni.

2.0 COMPONENT 1 (MANAGEMENT)

2.1 ASPECT A (SCHOOL ORGANIZATION CHART)

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2.2 ASPECT B (THE ROLES OF TEACHERS)

2.2.1 Principal

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 Principal is the head and the leader of the school. This school has been led by
four principals and the current principal is Puan Norizam binti Hussin. The
responsibilities of the school principal are assuring the implementation of state
and system policies and procedures, reviews building-level media policies and
procedures and also interpret the building media program to the administrator,
parents and society.

Besides that, school principal is required to provide opportunities to personnel

to continue professional growth by conducting talks and allowing the staffs to
attend courses and workshop. School principal also must ensure that the state
allocated media funds are being spent according to the state law and assuring
appropriate evaluation of the media program and of the media specialist must.

School principal is also responsible in establishing a working relationship with

the media coordinator where it is applicable. Furthermore, principal is required to
appoint the building media committee.

In addition, school principal is responsible to encourage staff development by

giving the opportunity to the teachers and staffs attending courses and workshop
that can enhance their working skills. The knowledge gained also can be brought
back to school and shared with other staffs.

2.2.2 Senior Assistants

a. Senior Assistant of Academic Affair

The current senior assistant of academic affair is Datin Suhailah Binti

Abdullah. This post focus on the curriculum management such as responsible
in managing the heads of sector, heads of panel and examination assessment
and evaluation.

In addition to that, she is responsible for organizing academic empowering

program. This is crucial for the school because it can enhance students

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 performance academically and help them to achieve good grades in
examinations.

Besides that, she is in control of Memartabatkan Bahasa Melayu dan

Memperkukuhkan Bahasa Inggeris (MBMMBI) in order to improve students
language skill and improve their communicating skill. She is also responsible
in managing the school library.

Senior assistant of academic affairs is also responsible of the school

timetable and relief in order to ensure the teaching and learning process run
smoothly. Furthermore, she is in control of extracurricular activity within
curriculum. Therefore, students can gain knowledge while participating in
extracurricular activity.

b. Senior Assistant of Students Affair

As for the position of senior assistant of students affair which is currently

hold by Madam Hafdzah Binti Abd Hamid which focuses on students
management that includes discipline and prefect body to maintain students
maintain the students discipline in good level.

She is also responsible in managing the scholarship, Skim Pinjaman

BukuTeks (SPBT) and students health in order to ease the burden of the
students and help them with the learning process. Her responsible also include
student registration in order to make sure that no student is left behind.

In addition, senior assistant of students affair is also responsible to keep

the school physical appearance in good condition through the 3K program.
The 3 Ks stand for Kebersihan, Kesihatan and Keselamatan. Furthermore,
she is also responsible to encourage students to be respectful towards each
other especially the teachers and other staffs.

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c. Senior Assistant of Co-curricular

The current Senior Assistant of Co-curricular for this school is Madam

Mahnum binti Mohamad. She is responsible to manage the school
extracurricular activity that includes uniform body, club and society, games
and sports.

Besides that, she is also in charge of the schools Unit Koperasi and
school magazine. Furthermore, she is responsible in managing the schools
public address system. This will help to announce any important information
that needs to be taken into account by the teachers and the students.

The senior assistant of extracurricular is also responsible to implement

Rancangan Integrasi Murid Untuk Perpaduan (RIMUP). This will
encourage the students to interact and work together as a team regardless their
family background, race and culture.

2.2.3 Afternoon Supervisor

The afternoon supervisor for the school is Madam Vijaya Rani. Generally,
she will assist the principal to manage the schools afternoon session
management which includes the academic affair, the students affair and also
the schools extracurricular activities.

2.2.4 Heads of Sector

There are four sectors available in the school that consists of Language,
Science and Mathematics, Humanity and Vocational. As the heads of sector,
they are responsible in all aspects of curriculum and administration that is
related with their sectors.

In addition to that, they are responsible in planning and management of

the extracurricular activities which is related with their sectors. They are also

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 responsible for conducting program that could increase the improvement in
students academic and behavior.

The heads of sector are Mdm. Salasiah bt Masri (Language), Mdm.

Jasbeer Kaur a/p Lahora Singh (Science and Mathematics), Mdm. Myrna Jean
Campen (Humanity) and Mdm. Khadijah bt Hamlawi (Vocational)

2.2.5 Heads of Panel

The duty of the Heads of Panel includes improving the students academic
quality and performance in standardized examination. They will discuss about
all these matters:

a. Teaching planning.

b. Textbooks.

c. Subject syllabus.

d. Improving teaching and learning strategies and system.

e. Examination and evaluation.

f. Teaching aids.

g. Convalescence.

h. Working training.

i. The implementation of school academic planning for a long and short

terms.

j. Increasing students performance in subjects.

2.2.6 Examination Secretary

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 The Examination Secretary position is currently held by Mr. Mohd Razali
Bin Abd Rahman. As for the schools Examination Secretary, the duty
includes preparing the examination table in school level. Examination
secretary also responsible in operating printing, distributing and place in
keeping and organizing the question papers. Besides that, ensuring all the
schemes are provided by the question maker and provide analysis for every
test or examination.

In addition to that, the examination secretary should be responsible to fix a

date for meeting session between teacher and parents to discuss about the
students achievement in their examination. He also must ensure that all the
examination papers are distributed to all examination observers before the
examination start. Besides that, all the questions are kept as reference and
provide stock exam such as foolscap paper, stapler, OMR paper etcetera.

2.2.7 Sports Secretary

Sports secretary is assigned to organize and assist other secretaries in the

same sectors regarding co-curriculum related activities. They will also help
the school principal in planning, distributing tasks and implementing. Other
than that, they also assist in estimating the allocation needed to pay for the
activities organized and for purchasing new equipment.

In addition to that, sports secretary will have to responsible to keep the

equipment in good condition and do some maintenance if necessary. They will
also decide in which sports houses that students can join. Sports secretary is
also responsible to encourage students to practice healthy lifestyle and keep
the environment safe for all students.

2.2.8 Classroom Teachers

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 The duties of classroom teacher are focusing on the classroom and hold
the responsibility of checking the student attendance. If there is any absentee,
the students name will be recorded as reference. They also hold the
responsible to contact the students parents if the student is absent.

In addition to that, classroom teachers are responsible to prepare students

list name in the class, prepare education report, and testimonial textbook
distribution to students. Classroom teachers are also responsible to help SPBT
teachers in distributing and returning textbook.

They are also responsible to keep the classroom appearance in good

condition, arrange the class organization as well as monitoring students duty
roster. Make sure all the information required such as timetable, duty roster
and else is available on the notice board.

2.2.9 Teachers

Teachers are encouraged to read, comprehend and interpret accurately the

content of Perintah Am inside the schools management book so that they
can understand their duty. Teachers also must show the good values within
themselves, therefore they will become the role model of the students.

As for the morning session, all teachers need to be at school before 7.20
am and for the evening session, all teachers need to be at school before 12.55
pm. Teachers also must be appropriately attired that is suitable with the
teaching profession and wear nametag all the time.

Other than that, teachers are responsible to carry out test and assessment to
student, record questions and test result in record book. Teachers also required
sitting in subject committee, attending and complying, and implementing
meetings decision. In addition, teachers are required to help in managing and
providing questions bank.

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 2.2.10 Staffs

The school staffs are responsible in preparing the entire document that is
required for school use and also managing salary claim, scholarship and bill
payment. In addition, staffs are also required to manage any document that is
related with student exchange. Other than that, staffs are responsible to run all
the tasks that had been instructed by principal and make sure school is in a
good condition, safe and clean.

2.3 ASPECT C (STAFF DEVELOPMENT)

As for the development of the staff, teachers will participate in LADAP

(Latihan dalam Perkhidmatan) and all teachers should comply including school
principal, senior assistants and other teachers. In this school, LADAP will be
conducted according to the subject. LADAP will be held usually in the first week
of every month and it is organized by the heads of sector as instructed by the
administration.

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2.4 ASPECT D (PARENTS-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION)

2.4.1 The Organizational Chart

2.4.2 The Roles of Association

The roles of the Parents-Teachers Association are setting the number of

parents and teachers, and should be balanced. Meanwhile the school principal
needs to be the advisor of the association.

Other than that, this committee is required to organize and manage the
societys activities and making the decision that can affect the association
without having conflict with general policies that had been determined in
annual grand meeting, the Constitution and the Education Act 1996 and
regulations made.

In addition to that, to ensure the welfare of students and school are

properly concerned. Help to improve communication and relationship
between school, parents and community. This committee also helps to seek
adequate funds or increase financial resources of school.

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 2.4.3 Activities

Usually, meeting will be held between teachers and committee members

who are the parents. The meeting commonly discuss about students affairs,
school environment and also activities that are being planned throughout the
year. The committee members also can contribute new ideas in order to
improve the school achievement especially in academic. Other than that,
teachers and committee members can discuss and plan the activities that can
benefits the students. For example, the Fiesta 1 2 3 Lompat which is being
held annually at the school. Besides that, the committee members can provide
support financially for the school. This is important to cover any deficit and
the fund also can be used to repair or add more facilities that can be useful for
the school society.

3.0 COMPONENT 2 (INFRASTRUCTURE)

3.1 SCHOOL FACILITIES

3.1.1 Library

The schools library is well-managed by its committee and responsible for

providing books and other reading materials. The committee is also assigned to
design short and long term plans for the schools library. As for arrangement, the
books are well arranged and it is easy for students to search for the book that they
want to read.

Besides that, schools librarian also responsible to assist teacher in

managing the library and other related task such as the NILAM program. The
schools librarian is appointed by the teachers and their duty is like the schools
prefect who is to watch over the school compound but emphasizes more on the
library area.

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3.1.2 Resource room

Resource rooms in the school including the textbook storage room,

computer labs and AVA (Audio Visual Aids) room. A teacher has been assigned to
each room and each one of them has different duties. The textbook room is where
all the textbooks that available are being kept. Meanwhile, the usage of computer
labs is required when it is only necessary. For example, students will use the
computer labs during the ICT (Information and Communication technology)
period. The AVA room is where all the teaching equipment is being stored. The
equipment is very important for the school as it can assist teacher while teaching
and also can improve the teaching and learning process.

3.1.3 Science labs

The schools science labs are built for different purposes. Upper forms
students do not share the same laboratories with the lower forms students. This is
because they are studying different subjects and the difficulties of the subjects are
varied. The laboratories have their own safety rules that have to be obliged by
students and also teachers.

3.1.4 Workshops

There are different types of workshops built at the school. There are pipe
workshop, engineering drawing workshop, wood workshop and electronic
workshop. The workshops serve the same purpose as the science laboratories. The
workshops commonly occupied by students during Kemahiran Hidup
Bersepadu subject.

3.1.5 Sports facilities

The school has one multi-purpose field, one basketball court, one futsal
field and a 100 meter track. The sports facilities are usually used for physical and
health education subject, Jom Sihat program, sukantara and the schools sports
day. There is also one sports storage available at the school where all the sports

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 equipment is being kept. The sports storage is referred as Pusat Sukan by the
school community.

3.1.6 Others

Below are other facilities in school

Facility Unit Facility Unit

Blok (Aulia, Bitara, Cemerlang, 4 Prayer room 1
Dinamik)
Principal room 1 Teaching aid room 1
Teachers room 3 Toilet (2 teacher, 6 students) 8
Senior assistant room 4 Gallery 1
Office 1 Discipline room (Bilik Bina Insan) 1
Meeting room 2 Prefect room 1
Hall (Aulia, Bitara, Anbia) 3 Sport room 1
Rest room 1 Printing rom 1
News room 1 Classroom 35
Library 1 Book shop 1
Canteen 1 Koperasi 1
Mathematics room 1 Counseling room 1
Wood workshop 1 Documentation room 1
Pipe workshop 1 Living skill room (KHB) 1
Electric and electronic workshop 1 Sewing room 1
Engineering draw workshop 2 Self-management room 1
Cooking room 1 Language lab 1
Art studio 1 Computer lab 3
Multipurpose room 1 Science lab (Science 1,2, and 3, 6
physic, biology, and Chemistry)
Resource room 2 SPBT room 1
Guard operation room 1 Field 1
Basketball court 1 Exercise field 1

4.0 COMPONENT 3 (CURRICULUM)

4.1 Implementation of the Curriculum

4.1.1 Timetable

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Sivik
Mo
5M
PJ Sivik
Tu
3C 5D
PJ PJ
We
4E 4C
PJ PJ
Th
3A 4F
PJ PJ
Fr
3F 4G
4.1.2 Syllabus

The syllabus of the subjects that are being taught at the school is according
to syllabus and guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education. Nevertheless,
the implementation of the syllabus is varied according to classes in every form.
Besides that, there are two streams available in the school for the upper form
which are science stream and art stream.

4.2 Implementation of the Co-Curriculum

4.2.1 Clubs, Societies and Uniform Units

No. Clubs/Societies Uniform Bodies

Language Societies Kadet Remaja Sekolah
1.
(Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil) (KRS)
2. Science Societies Police Cadet
3. Mathematics Societies Red Crescent Society
4. Pencinta Alam Scout
5. Invention/Robotic Puteri Islam
6. Art/Mural Taekwando

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7. Music/Choir Civil Defense Cadet
8. ICT Fire Brigade Cadet
9. Culture Wushu
10. Readers Club
11. Usahawan Koperasi
12. Persatuan Rukunegara/Setia
13. Kelab ERT/Foodie
Pembimbing Rakan
14.
Sebaya/Kerjaya
15. SPBT Club
16. Kelab Pencegahan Jenayah

4.2.2 Sports and Games

Football/futsal
Netball
Basketball
Table Tennis
Chess
Badminton
Handball
Athletics
Volleyball

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4.3 Teaching Observation

Teachers Name : Mr. Izwan

Form : 4 Delphi & 4 Explorer

Time : 9:00 am 9:30 am

Date : 7th March 2017

Observers Name : Bani Iman Adha bin Sarbini

The Scale:

1 Not observed

2 More emphasis required

3 Accomplished very well

Content Organization

1. Makes known objective of the lesson. (3)

2. Presents an overview of the lesson and relates it to the past and/or future lessons. (2)

3. Presents topics with a logical sequence and appropriate pace (2)

4. Lesson is concluded with a summary of major points and inculcation of moral values (2)

5. Teacher responds to problems raised during lesson (3)

Presentation

6. Voice clearly projected (3)

7. Used intonation to vary emphasis (3)

8. Explained ideas with clear examples to clarify points (2)

9. Listened to student questions & comments (2)

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10. Used humor appropriately to strengthen interest (3)

Teacher-Student Interactions

11. Encouraged student questions and discussions (2)

12. Maintained student attention (2)

13. Teacher asks probing questions to monitor students progress and restates questions and
answers when necessary (2)

14. Responded to non-verbal cues of confusion, boredom & curiosity (3)

15. Paced lesson to allow time for note taking (2)

Teaching Aids / Activities

16. Prepares students for the lesson with appropriate assigned readings (3)

17. Supported lesson with useful classroom discussions and exercises (2)

18. Presented helpful audio-visual materials to support lesson organization & major points
(2)

19. Provided relevant written class/homework assignments (2)

Content Knowledge and Relevance

20. Presented material appropriate to student knowledge & background (2)

21. Demonstrated command of subject matter (3)

Comment (Overall)

Based on my observation, the class was well conducted and organized. Teacher knows how to
attract students interest and guide the students who were having difficulties in performing some
tasks. Besides that, teachers instructions were very clear and precise. However, some students
needed explanation in English as they are very poor in Bahasa Malaysia. Overall, the teacher did
his task very well.

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5.0 CONCLUSION (References, opinions, views, etc)

To be honest, one week is too short for this school orientation period because we do not
really had the chance to communicate and interact with all the teachers and staffs. There are still
plenty of questions that we did not get to ask in order to gain useful information about the
school. Besides that, we also did not have the chance to get acquainted with the students from the
class that we are going to teach for the rest of this practicum session.

In addition, I found that it is very difficult for the teachers especially who are required to
teach the subjects in Malay because most of the students are poor in Bahasa Malaysia. Most of
the classes are conducted in bilingual including PJPK. Therefore, it is quite challenging and I
must prepare myself to endure any adversity and expect the unexpected during the teaching and
learning process.

The schools sports storage is also a highlight for this school because it is well-maintained
by the teachers and most of the equipment is available. However, I think maintenance process
should be implemented more often in order to keep the equipment and the storage area in the
best condition.

Other than that, the management of the school is implemented very well and smoothly.
The teachers and staffs always dedicate themselves whenever they are assigned to any particular
task and also find the best solution possible to solve problems. Plus, most of them are friendly
and easy to get along. Therefore, we the trainee teachers can seek help from any of them at ease.

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 APPENDIX

Figure 1 School's library

Figure 2 Resource room

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Figure 3 "Pusat Sukan"

Figure 4 Workshop

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Figure 5 School Map

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