The classroom atmosphere which was not crowded made the writer have more opportunity in designing these students to practice leadership when learning English. The first thing done was appointing Adeeva as the leader because she was the only child who had finished two English storybooks and completed the story questions. The third book she is studying now is also almost finished. The other students are still at the stage of trying to finish books one and two.Adeeva accepted the offer and got the right to control the class as she pleased for 30 minutes. Before Adeeva asked her colleagues to read the second-stage storybook, Belva suggested, “I also want to lead the class, Mr. May I?”
The writer said, “The leadership has fallen to Adeeva. Please convey your suggestion to her.””After Adeeva leads one reading, may I be the one who leads? Then Gavino and Aliza lead too after I am finished,” said Belva hopefully.”Yes,” Adeeva answered shortly.Everyone shouted, “Hooray.”
So the class for about 20 minutes ran according to their agreement. Because the time was not up yet, the leadership returned to Adeeva. She suggested to practice orally on the preposition of place–Strengthening of the material that had been learned the day before. Everyone claimed to have been fluent and one by one alternately practiced in front of Adeeva.
A break time was given for 15 minutes.In the remaining 45 minutes, Belva suggested something again.”Mr., everyone reads one lesson according to their choice.”A good idea. “Okay. How about the others? Agree?” asked the writer.”Agree,” said the children in unison.
“Alright. But what is read is not only the story in the lesson but also the questions so that your reading is firmer.” No one objected.Gavino and Aliza took an easy reading. Because they were free to choose, there was no protest. Meanwhile, Adeeva read the lesson which was almost on the last page and it was read very well.Belva appeared different. He was the only student who wanted to read two lessons.
“I want to read twice,” she said.
“No problem. Please go ahead. That is even better for you,” said the writer. When everyone had finished, they looked very satisfied. Why? Because the suggestion about the way of learning they wanted was fulfilled, deliberated and without any coercion.
From here we can see these children have learned to express their opinions which without them realizing it, they have practiced to be leaders, managing the class like an experienced teacher because the class can run according to the target. Besides that, the courage to express one’s own thoughts and self-confidence are also built.
Zulkarnain Patwa
Bulukumba, Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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