Opening and Closing Lessons: A Fun Micro-Teaching Experience in the Javanese Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS), Semarang State University (UNNES)
Fifth-semester students in the Javanese Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS), Semarang State University (UNNES), held an engaging Micro-Teaching course (September 16, 2025). The topic covered the practice of opening and closing lessons at school.
*Lesson Opening Skills*
Opening a lesson is an activity teachers undertake to create an atmosphere of mental readiness and attentiveness in students. According to Nur Fateah, several ways teachers can open a lesson are:
– *Grabbing Students’ Attention*: Teachers can begin with an enthusiastic greeting or use lighthearted humor to create a relaxed atmosphere.
– *Motivating*: Teachers can use words or activities that motivate students to be more enthusiastic about learning.
– *Providing References*: Teachers can convey a clear picture of the material to be learned and how to achieve it.
*Lesson Closing Skills*
Closing a lesson is an activity carried out by teachers to conclude a lesson or teaching and learning activity by restating the main points of the lesson. Some ways teachers can close a lesson are:
– *Learning Summary*: Teachers can summarize the main points discussed during the lesson to remind students.
– *Link to Learning Objectives*: Teachers can link back to the learning objectives and explain how the lesson helped achieve them.
– *Student Evaluation*: Teachers can use questions or brief discussions to gauge student understanding.
By studying this material, students of the Javanese Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), can improve their skills in opening and closing learning sessions at school. These skills are crucial for creating an effective and supportive learning environment.*
Semarang, September 16, 2025
Author:
Nur Fateah,
Lecturer, BSJ, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang
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