Pedagogical Contents at Kinderstation School
During my exchange program at Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, I was assigned to Kinderstation School, where I had the chance to observe different levels of education—Kindergarten, Junior High School, and Senior High School. These are my observations in regards with the pedagogical contents of each level and what I saw there truly amazed me!
Kindergarten Level: A 5-Year-Old Who Knows the Solar System?!
One of the first things that caught my attention in the Kindergarten level was how advanced the subjects were compared to those in my country. The kids weren’t just learning basic numbers, letters, or shapes—they were already diving into subjects that we usually introduce at a later stage like tradition, religion, and science.
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But what really blew my mind was this one student—probably the smartest in the class—who knew everything about the solar system. And I mean everything! Not just the planets, but also galaxies, constellations, and even deep space concepts that I personally didn’t learn until I was much older. He was only five years old, and he could name things that I probably would have to Google! I was left speechless. Seeing that level of knowledge at such a young age made me reflect on how early exposure to advanced topics can shape a child’s curiosity and understanding of the world.
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Junior High School: Recovering but Still Learning
My experience with Junior High School classes was a bit different. At that time, I was still recovering from dengue fever, so I couldn’t hold a class right away. Even walking for too long made me dizzy, so my cooperating school allowed me to just observe for a while. Despite this, I still got to see how their teaching methods worked, and I was really impressed.
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One thing I noticed was that students were given short but valuable speaking opportunities—for example, they had around three minutes to talk in front of the class. This simple activity helped build their vocabulary and confidence in speaking English, which I think is a great practice. In another Junior High School class, the teacher used Kahoot! for quizzes which makes learning more engaging and interactive. Instead of just answering on paper, the students were having fun while testing their knowledge. It was clear that the school prioritized not just learning but also making sure that students enjoyed the process.​
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Senior High School: Learning English Through Collaboration
In the Senior High School class that I observed, I noticed something really effective in their English lessons—collaboration. Instead of just memorizing vocabulary or answering worksheets, students were encouraged to talk, share ideas, and work together on activities that required good communication.
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I saw how they were given time to discuss topics with their classmates and then produce a meaningful output based on their conversations just like a tall and sturdy building that I will show below. This approach not only improved their English skills but also helped them develop confidence in expressing their thoughts. It was refreshing to see a learning environment where students weren’t afraid to speak up and actually enjoy the process of learning a language.