I think Alycia is getting a hang of her temporary job as a teacher to primary kids and pre-schoolers, though she still thinks that teaching is not her cup of tea. There’s this 7-year old boy who always fails his Ejaan, Spelling and Chinese spelling. Alycia has been in charge of teaching this boy (and another boy who’s also weak in his studies) on a one-on-one session to help him catch up on his studies. No matter how hard Alycia tried to help this boy in his studies, it just fell on his deaf ears. The boy just can’t focus.
In her last ditch attempt last week, Alycia challenged this boy to get full marks for his Ejaan and she would reward him with a chocolate chip cupcake (from her own pocket). And guess what? This boy who’s always mischievous and lacks the attention span got full marks for his Ejaan! Can you see how positive reinforcement worked like a charm on this 7-year old boy?! This boy’s mother was so pleased with her son’s positive changes that she bought cakes as a gesture of appreciation to thank the teachers at the after-school care centre.
I am so proud of Alycia for trying so hard to do something that she hates. And it’s bearing fruit. Her greatest achievement and joy is to see improvement in the two Year 1 kids under her care.
Alycia still dreads going to work but I told her to soldier on for another month and see how it goes. I wouldn’t want her to find another temporary job as a supermarket cashier or promoter in the thick of the Covid pandemic, though these jobs pay better. Our neighborhood supermarket pays fresh SPM school leavers RM1,600 for a cashier job.
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