Don't Send a Short Kid to the High Jump
by : Dominador P. Orpilla
TIII- Munoz National High School Annex
Finally, I have one last bit of advice for parents looking at getting their children involved in physical exercise or sports programs: Look at your child's body, and take a minute to assess what he or she might be good at. If you have a son who is short and stocky, he's built to be good at wrestling, not the high jump. If he's tall and lanky, he might be much better as a distance runner on the track team. If he has incredible upper body strength, he might be great at football, but if he has a weak upper body but strong lower body, he might be a great sprinter, or he might be really good at soccer.If he has incredible cardiovascular endurance, he might excel at soccer or basketball. If he's tall, basketball is an obvious choice. The same things hold true for younger girls as well. If your daughter has long legs and is in good cardiovascular shape, she'd be good at soccer or basketball. If she is a fast runner, she'd be great at track. If she is very thin and tall, she might be a great distance runner. Great flexibility and core strength lends itself to gymnastics or dancing. If she's stocky, there's always the shot put on the women's track team!
Look at your children's bodies and compare those bodies with professional athletes who are good at particular sports. You will notice that each professional athlete has a specific body proportion. Great cyclists, for example, tend to look very similar in terms of lower body strength versus upper body strength, leg length and so on. Great football players also have particular body proportions based on their field positions. Wide receivers are usually tall and thin with great cardiovascular endurance. Fullbacks are usually short, stocky and possess impressive leg strength combined with lightning-fast speed.
Body proportions and strengths make each child more suitable for particular activities. As a parent, it's a great idea to help assess the strengths of your child and steer them toward the sports for which they are best suited. If they're in the wrong sport -- let's say there's a really short child attempting to play basketball, for example -- then they could get discouraged very easily, whereas that same short child could do an outstanding job in gymnastics, for example.
In other words, don't try to fit a square peg in a round hole. We all are given a body, and we have to make the best of it. That means that no matter what our body size or shape, there are some sports and activities that we're going to be poor at, and there are others that we're more suited for and in which we can excel, and those are the ones that I hope you will guide your children toward. If you make the wrong choice, or if your child happens to be interested in a sport for which he or she is not well-suited, don't discourage them; let them play anyway. Do everything you can to keep them active. Maybe they'll play for one semester or one year, and they'll decide to change sports on their own. Maybe they want to do baseball instead of track, or perhaps they want to study martial arts outside the school or they want to go to a gymnastics camp. Any of these things will be greatly beneficial to the health of your child in the long-term.
Remember, one of the greatest gifts you can give to your children is getting them involved in sports programs or physical exercise programs. Just remember to keep it fun, keep it safe and set the best example yourself.
And what about academics? Obviously academics are important, but health must be the higher priority in my opinion. What good is a brain stuffed full of math and science facts if the heart can't pump oxygen to it? You can create the best test-taker in the world by cramming a child full of facts and formulas, but if he's obese and can't climb a flight of stairs without running out of breath, chances are that child will die of a heart attack before age 45. And then all that academic achievement is lost (because dead brains don't think very well).
Want to know where I learned self discipline and the rewards of hard work? . I am healthy today because of the habits I learned (and eventually rediscovered) running in circles around a football field in CLSU.
by : Dominador P. Orpilla
TIII- Munoz National High School Annex
Finally, I have one last bit of advice for parents looking at getting their children involved in physical exercise or sports programs: Look at your child's body, and take a minute to assess what he or she might be good at. If you have a son who is short and stocky, he's built to be good at wrestling, not the high jump. If he's tall and lanky, he might be much better as a distance runner on the track team. If he has incredible upper body strength, he might be great at football, but if he has a weak upper body but strong lower body, he might be a great sprinter, or he might be really good at soccer.If he has incredible cardiovascular endurance, he might excel at soccer or basketball. If he's tall, basketball is an obvious choice. The same things hold true for younger girls as well. If your daughter has long legs and is in good cardiovascular shape, she'd be good at soccer or basketball. If she is a fast runner, she'd be great at track. If she is very thin and tall, she might be a great distance runner. Great flexibility and core strength lends itself to gymnastics or dancing. If she's stocky, there's always the shot put on the women's track team!
Look at your children's bodies and compare those bodies with professional athletes who are good at particular sports. You will notice that each professional athlete has a specific body proportion. Great cyclists, for example, tend to look very similar in terms of lower body strength versus upper body strength, leg length and so on. Great football players also have particular body proportions based on their field positions. Wide receivers are usually tall and thin with great cardiovascular endurance. Fullbacks are usually short, stocky and possess impressive leg strength combined with lightning-fast speed.
Body proportions and strengths make each child more suitable for particular activities. As a parent, it's a great idea to help assess the strengths of your child and steer them toward the sports for which they are best suited. If they're in the wrong sport -- let's say there's a really short child attempting to play basketball, for example -- then they could get discouraged very easily, whereas that same short child could do an outstanding job in gymnastics, for example.
In other words, don't try to fit a square peg in a round hole. We all are given a body, and we have to make the best of it. That means that no matter what our body size or shape, there are some sports and activities that we're going to be poor at, and there are others that we're more suited for and in which we can excel, and those are the ones that I hope you will guide your children toward. If you make the wrong choice, or if your child happens to be interested in a sport for which he or she is not well-suited, don't discourage them; let them play anyway. Do everything you can to keep them active. Maybe they'll play for one semester or one year, and they'll decide to change sports on their own. Maybe they want to do baseball instead of track, or perhaps they want to study martial arts outside the school or they want to go to a gymnastics camp. Any of these things will be greatly beneficial to the health of your child in the long-term.
Remember, one of the greatest gifts you can give to your children is getting them involved in sports programs or physical exercise programs. Just remember to keep it fun, keep it safe and set the best example yourself.
And what about academics? Obviously academics are important, but health must be the higher priority in my opinion. What good is a brain stuffed full of math and science facts if the heart can't pump oxygen to it? You can create the best test-taker in the world by cramming a child full of facts and formulas, but if he's obese and can't climb a flight of stairs without running out of breath, chances are that child will die of a heart attack before age 45. And then all that academic achievement is lost (because dead brains don't think very well).
Want to know where I learned self discipline and the rewards of hard work? . I am healthy today because of the habits I learned (and eventually rediscovered) running in circles around a football field in CLSU.
Physical Education Boosts Intelligence and Mood
by : Dominador P. Orpilla
TIII- Munoz National High School Annex
Along those lines, a lot of parents don't realize that children who participate in physical activity have healthier brains and nervous systems. They are far less likely to ever be diagnosed with depression, Attention Deficit Disorder or any other so-called mental disorder. Children who participate in sports are all around healthier -- mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. Some of those benefits come from the training itself and the chemical changes that take place in the brain in response to such training, but other benefits are derived from simply receiving the sunlight and fresh air.I've frequently talked about natural sunlight and the tremendous benefits of exposing your skin to sensible levels of ultraviolet radiation. Those benefits include the prevention of various cancers, depression, osteoporosis, diabetes and the enhanced absorption of calcium, which makes stronger bones. If you want your child to have strong bones, then he or she needs to get some sunshine and physical activity, along with decent nutrition that includes calcium and magnesium. Organized sports are a great way to expose your child to these elements so that he or she can develop strong bones. (And that's why sports involvement actually reduces the risk of injury overall.)
What about children who say they don't want to participate in any physical activity? Should you force them to do it? Well, to answer that question, let me pose another question: What are you, the parent, doing with your level of physical activity?Children will mimic parents. If you smoke cigarettes, they're likely to smoke cigarettes. If you do drugs, they're likely to do drugs, and if you avoid physical exercises and sit on the couch for six hours a day watching television, guess what? They're going to end up doing something similar. For them, it might be playing video games on the XBox instead of watching TV, but it's still time spent sitting, doing nothing physical.
As a parent, you need to be the example. You need to get off your own butt and start engaging in physical activity if you want to encourage your child to do the same thing.
Getting back to physical education, I believe that involvement in sports or regular physical activities is one of the greatest gifts any parent can give their child. So parents, even if it costs you money, even if it's an inconvenience to pick up your child after school or take them to soccer practice, do it. It is worth it for the future of that child -- not only for their physical health but also for their mental health. Whatever money and effort you put into sports today will be more than made up for in the future by your child's lack of medical bills and prescription medications, thanks to the fact that he or she is far healthier than other children who participated in no physical activity.
by : Dominador P. Orpilla
TIII- Munoz National High School Annex
Along those lines, a lot of parents don't realize that children who participate in physical activity have healthier brains and nervous systems. They are far less likely to ever be diagnosed with depression, Attention Deficit Disorder or any other so-called mental disorder. Children who participate in sports are all around healthier -- mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. Some of those benefits come from the training itself and the chemical changes that take place in the brain in response to such training, but other benefits are derived from simply receiving the sunlight and fresh air.I've frequently talked about natural sunlight and the tremendous benefits of exposing your skin to sensible levels of ultraviolet radiation. Those benefits include the prevention of various cancers, depression, osteoporosis, diabetes and the enhanced absorption of calcium, which makes stronger bones. If you want your child to have strong bones, then he or she needs to get some sunshine and physical activity, along with decent nutrition that includes calcium and magnesium. Organized sports are a great way to expose your child to these elements so that he or she can develop strong bones. (And that's why sports involvement actually reduces the risk of injury overall.)
What about children who say they don't want to participate in any physical activity? Should you force them to do it? Well, to answer that question, let me pose another question: What are you, the parent, doing with your level of physical activity?Children will mimic parents. If you smoke cigarettes, they're likely to smoke cigarettes. If you do drugs, they're likely to do drugs, and if you avoid physical exercises and sit on the couch for six hours a day watching television, guess what? They're going to end up doing something similar. For them, it might be playing video games on the XBox instead of watching TV, but it's still time spent sitting, doing nothing physical.
As a parent, you need to be the example. You need to get off your own butt and start engaging in physical activity if you want to encourage your child to do the same thing.
Getting back to physical education, I believe that involvement in sports or regular physical activities is one of the greatest gifts any parent can give their child. So parents, even if it costs you money, even if it's an inconvenience to pick up your child after school or take them to soccer practice, do it. It is worth it for the future of that child -- not only for their physical health but also for their mental health. Whatever money and effort you put into sports today will be more than made up for in the future by your child's lack of medical bills and prescription medications, thanks to the fact that he or she is far healthier than other children who participated in no physical activity.
Key in Improving a Child's Confidence, Brainpower and Long-term Health is Physical Education
by: Dominador P. Orpilla
T-III Munoz National Annex
One of the most important things parents can give to their children is a physical education or involvement in organized sports activity. Physical education has slipped in priority over the last few years, especially in our public schools. Some schools don't even have recess anymore. They're producing children that can (sometimes) pass standardized tests at the academic level, but who are obese, diabetic, predisposed to heart disease and likely to live a relatively short life with high medical costs and lots of pain and suffering to boot. But what good is an education program that educates children on academics if those students won't live a productive, healthy life using their academic skills?That's why I think physical education needs to be put back into our public schools as a top priority. Ten minutes of recess a day is not enough. Beyond recess, parents would do well to get their kids involved in additional physical education programs, like after-school programs or organized sports -- anything that involves moving the body, whether it's running track, playing soccer, playing basketball, practicing gymnastics... you name it. These are all excellent for children.
Healthy body, healthy mindWhy are these activities so beneficial? They not only physically help the child's body be healthier in terms of immune system function, circulation, strength, flexibility and hand/eye coordination, they also greatly enhance the child's self-image. Participation in sports can dramatically boost children's self-esteem.When I was in grade school, we had something called the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. As I understand it, that program no longer exists, but it was an excellent program. It tested each grade school in a child few basic areas, such as doing pull-ups, situps and running, and it awarded them badges for various levels of physical achievement. One of the program's mottos, as I remember from the badges I earned, was: "A sound body, a sound mind."
That program was right on the mark. Being physically fit is more than just physical . It also delivers benefits to your mind. It alters your personality in a positive way. It changes a person for the better, and being involved in an organized social sport gives a child social skills, teamwork skills and many other socially-oriented skills that will be a huge benefit to that child as he or she progress into adulthood.
WHAT SHOULD TEACHERS POSSESS?
By: DOMINADOR M. ORPILLA
Teacher III-Muñoz National High School-Annex
They say that the soldiers are the frontliners of defense against external aggression. But when we talk of our country’s visiontowards progress, teachers are first in line. They are the ones who help mold the minds of our youths and prepare them for real-life battle. Whether you like it or not, teachers do have a part in what we have achieved today, be it good or bad.
According to an article, “mind” has now taken over “muscle”. And it is now the most important weapon in economic development especially in our country, the Philippines. Experts believe that education is the only means for the poor to go up in society and improve their lives.
But can we achieve true quality education? Who should give this to us? Who should be teachers? What should good teachers possess to be able to inspire and encourage our students?
First of all, a teacher must love his work. You are a teacher because you really love to be a teacher, and not because your parents told you be so or your friends influenced you to be so. Your passion for our students should always be in your heart.
A teacher must also have a healthy personality; physically and mentally. You should have a healthy body and mind to endure the hardships of dealing with different individuals.
A teacher should also be always young at heart. No matter how long you have been teaching you should keep in mind that you are dealing with young and fragile minds of our youths. Therefore, your age should not be the gap between you and your students. You should also possess a heart that has natural love, consideration and respect for children.
A good follower and a good leader are the values that a teacher must also have. A teacher should be able to guide a flock of students towards the realization of their dreams and at the same time having the humility to submit to any authorities in school.
Flexibility and resourcefulness should also be present in a teacher’s quality. Being able to adapt in any given circumstances inside and outside the classroom and utilize everything that’s within your premise in order to make the teaching-learning process easier for students.
Honesty should also be one of the traits of a teacher. Remember students looked-up to their teachers as their role model. A teacher should be able to portray the value of honesty and integrity.
And lastly, a teacher must have good relationship to God and community. A teacher should be able to project that God is within him, in everything he does and everything says. This will lead to a good relationship to the community and the country.
These are attributes that a true teacher must have. With these, we should realize that teaching is not just a profession but rather a passion.
TEACHING IS A NOBLE PROFESSION
By : DOMINADOR M. ORPILLA
Teacher III-Muñoz National High School-Annex
There are lots of reasons why some people looked down on those who are in teaching profession, maybe because they equate the work in terms of monetary compensation. But most detractors do not know the value and benefits of being a teacher.
We became teachers because we learned not only to love the works and sacrifices behind it, but because we enjoy being with our students, the young people whom we perceived to be the future of our nation. We want to be part of their success someday and to be servants of our country in our most humble way.
The talents, skills and character of a teacher are vital in teaching-learning process. A teacher has the heart, mind and soul to understand a child’s tantrums and problems in any given situation. A teacher does not feel the tiredness in dealing with routine activities but instead find every day as a new challenge.
“There is no wealth in teaching”. No one got rich in teaching unless he/she came from a rich family before engaging in teaching profession or he/she have any other sources of income. But teachers are greatly rewarded for their selfless acts of service when they see their students achieved their dreams and aspirations in life; when they see their students being successful in their chosen field. And most especially, when they see their students learn the value of humanity, integrity, nationalism, God-fearing and honesty. Those are the intangible rewards of teaching which cannot be exchanged nor equaled by gold or any riches.
With these facts, therefore, we should be proud because we are teachers. Let us not degrade ourselves, instead let us look at teaching as the top of all professions. Let us continue to guide our youths and be agents of transformation. Let us continue to be honest and hardworking in fulfilling our job. Let us continue to be selfless and patriotic and encourage everybody to work together for the betterment of our country. Together let us all STAND for Education…. Tayo, tayoparasaEdukasyon.
by: Dominador P. Orpilla
T-III Munoz National Annex
One of the most important things parents can give to their children is a physical education or involvement in organized sports activity. Physical education has slipped in priority over the last few years, especially in our public schools. Some schools don't even have recess anymore. They're producing children that can (sometimes) pass standardized tests at the academic level, but who are obese, diabetic, predisposed to heart disease and likely to live a relatively short life with high medical costs and lots of pain and suffering to boot. But what good is an education program that educates children on academics if those students won't live a productive, healthy life using their academic skills?That's why I think physical education needs to be put back into our public schools as a top priority. Ten minutes of recess a day is not enough. Beyond recess, parents would do well to get their kids involved in additional physical education programs, like after-school programs or organized sports -- anything that involves moving the body, whether it's running track, playing soccer, playing basketball, practicing gymnastics... you name it. These are all excellent for children.
Healthy body, healthy mindWhy are these activities so beneficial? They not only physically help the child's body be healthier in terms of immune system function, circulation, strength, flexibility and hand/eye coordination, they also greatly enhance the child's self-image. Participation in sports can dramatically boost children's self-esteem.When I was in grade school, we had something called the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. As I understand it, that program no longer exists, but it was an excellent program. It tested each grade school in a child few basic areas, such as doing pull-ups, situps and running, and it awarded them badges for various levels of physical achievement. One of the program's mottos, as I remember from the badges I earned, was: "A sound body, a sound mind."
That program was right on the mark. Being physically fit is more than just physical . It also delivers benefits to your mind. It alters your personality in a positive way. It changes a person for the better, and being involved in an organized social sport gives a child social skills, teamwork skills and many other socially-oriented skills that will be a huge benefit to that child as he or she progress into adulthood.
WHAT SHOULD TEACHERS POSSESS?
By: DOMINADOR M. ORPILLA
Teacher III-Muñoz National High School-Annex
They say that the soldiers are the frontliners of defense against external aggression. But when we talk of our country’s visiontowards progress, teachers are first in line. They are the ones who help mold the minds of our youths and prepare them for real-life battle. Whether you like it or not, teachers do have a part in what we have achieved today, be it good or bad.
According to an article, “mind” has now taken over “muscle”. And it is now the most important weapon in economic development especially in our country, the Philippines. Experts believe that education is the only means for the poor to go up in society and improve their lives.
But can we achieve true quality education? Who should give this to us? Who should be teachers? What should good teachers possess to be able to inspire and encourage our students?
First of all, a teacher must love his work. You are a teacher because you really love to be a teacher, and not because your parents told you be so or your friends influenced you to be so. Your passion for our students should always be in your heart.
A teacher must also have a healthy personality; physically and mentally. You should have a healthy body and mind to endure the hardships of dealing with different individuals.
A teacher should also be always young at heart. No matter how long you have been teaching you should keep in mind that you are dealing with young and fragile minds of our youths. Therefore, your age should not be the gap between you and your students. You should also possess a heart that has natural love, consideration and respect for children.
A good follower and a good leader are the values that a teacher must also have. A teacher should be able to guide a flock of students towards the realization of their dreams and at the same time having the humility to submit to any authorities in school.
Flexibility and resourcefulness should also be present in a teacher’s quality. Being able to adapt in any given circumstances inside and outside the classroom and utilize everything that’s within your premise in order to make the teaching-learning process easier for students.
Honesty should also be one of the traits of a teacher. Remember students looked-up to their teachers as their role model. A teacher should be able to portray the value of honesty and integrity.
And lastly, a teacher must have good relationship to God and community. A teacher should be able to project that God is within him, in everything he does and everything says. This will lead to a good relationship to the community and the country.
These are attributes that a true teacher must have. With these, we should realize that teaching is not just a profession but rather a passion.
TEACHING IS A NOBLE PROFESSION
By : DOMINADOR M. ORPILLA
Teacher III-Muñoz National High School-Annex
There are lots of reasons why some people looked down on those who are in teaching profession, maybe because they equate the work in terms of monetary compensation. But most detractors do not know the value and benefits of being a teacher.
We became teachers because we learned not only to love the works and sacrifices behind it, but because we enjoy being with our students, the young people whom we perceived to be the future of our nation. We want to be part of their success someday and to be servants of our country in our most humble way.
The talents, skills and character of a teacher are vital in teaching-learning process. A teacher has the heart, mind and soul to understand a child’s tantrums and problems in any given situation. A teacher does not feel the tiredness in dealing with routine activities but instead find every day as a new challenge.
“There is no wealth in teaching”. No one got rich in teaching unless he/she came from a rich family before engaging in teaching profession or he/she have any other sources of income. But teachers are greatly rewarded for their selfless acts of service when they see their students achieved their dreams and aspirations in life; when they see their students being successful in their chosen field. And most especially, when they see their students learn the value of humanity, integrity, nationalism, God-fearing and honesty. Those are the intangible rewards of teaching which cannot be exchanged nor equaled by gold or any riches.
With these facts, therefore, we should be proud because we are teachers. Let us not degrade ourselves, instead let us look at teaching as the top of all professions. Let us continue to guide our youths and be agents of transformation. Let us continue to be honest and hardworking in fulfilling our job. Let us continue to be selfless and patriotic and encourage everybody to work together for the betterment of our country. Together let us all STAND for Education…. Tayo, tayoparasaEdukasyon.
THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHER
By: NEHEMIA L. GANIBAN
Master Teacher II, MNHS-Main
What does it mean teaching in the 21st century? If teachers can only provide content, facts,
data, formula, research, theories, information, and stories, our role then in the lives of the
students is obsolete! Students can find information in anything, anytime and anywhere. Face
book, twitter, you tube, Google, cell phones, IPods, blogs and etc. can be a source of limitless
information whatever, whenever, wherever. Teachers are no longer source of knowledge, they
are the filter. How do we teach students to handle these resources? Sure they can use these
technologies but has anyone show them how to validate information? Synthesize information?
Leverage information? Communicate information? Collaborate with information and problem
solve with information? With all these information available, should our curriculum be focused
on facts and content or skills?
We need to think the tools we use and the types of problem we ask students to solve. How do
we manage laptops, cell phones, IPod at school? The same way we manage students using
paper, pencil, note cards, textbooks. The tools provide temptation but they are not the source
of negative behavior. Any lesson you create no matter what tools are used has to be relevant,
challenging, and engaging. Students do not need to be entertained. They need to be engaged.
Entertainment is not the same as engagement. Entertainment is passive, Entertainment is for
enjoyment short-lived. Engagement is active, Engagement is for learning, and Engagement has
long-term result. Engagement is meaningful and applicable, using the creativity of the learners.
Engagement must be fun, can and should be exciting. Our charge as teachers is to provide
meaningful and powerful engagement. So, where does it start? With us! Let us see what’s out
there, find some sites, try some software, do research, and start small. We need to collaborate,
we can’t do it alone. We need to plan carefully and ask what others have found successful. Let’s
take a risk. Change cannot occur without conflict. Try it and see what happens and remember
the big picture…No matter what content you teach, no matter what skill you teach, no matter
what subject you teach the question is…What does it mean to teach in the 21st century?
Created by Kevin Roberts
…for ASB Unplugged Conference 2010
Inspired ideas from:
Doug Johnson, Helen Barrett, Scott Klososky, Andrew Churches, and Scott McLeod
The 21st century teacher needs to possess the following characteristic: Commitment,
Competence, Creativity, Compassion and Character. From the 2014 Training of Teachers, it has
been stressed out that a 21st century teacher should also be an Adaptor- you know how to
adapt to changes if you allow yourself to be flexible. You are also a collaborator – share best
practices and blog them to the world. You can gain knowledge from other colleagues. You can
also be a visionary – what you wanted to do inside the classroom. You can also be a risk-taker-
try a lot of things inside the classroom. Go out of the box. A 21st century teacher is also a
communicator- express your ideas orally and in written form. You are also a learner. Continue
learning, take Masters or doctoral degree. Remember education is a continuous process. We
cannot monopolize knowledge. To promote/develop the 21st century teaching and learning,
you need to prepare a plan of action on the things you will stop doing, things that you will start
doing and the things you will continue doing. Everything we should do is for the good of our
learners. We can make or unmake them. According to Alvin Toffler,” The illiterates of the 21st
century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and
relearn.”
By: NEHEMIA L. GANIBAN
Master Teacher II, MNHS-Main
What does it mean teaching in the 21st century? If teachers can only provide content, facts,
data, formula, research, theories, information, and stories, our role then in the lives of the
students is obsolete! Students can find information in anything, anytime and anywhere. Face
book, twitter, you tube, Google, cell phones, IPods, blogs and etc. can be a source of limitless
information whatever, whenever, wherever. Teachers are no longer source of knowledge, they
are the filter. How do we teach students to handle these resources? Sure they can use these
technologies but has anyone show them how to validate information? Synthesize information?
Leverage information? Communicate information? Collaborate with information and problem
solve with information? With all these information available, should our curriculum be focused
on facts and content or skills?
We need to think the tools we use and the types of problem we ask students to solve. How do
we manage laptops, cell phones, IPod at school? The same way we manage students using
paper, pencil, note cards, textbooks. The tools provide temptation but they are not the source
of negative behavior. Any lesson you create no matter what tools are used has to be relevant,
challenging, and engaging. Students do not need to be entertained. They need to be engaged.
Entertainment is not the same as engagement. Entertainment is passive, Entertainment is for
enjoyment short-lived. Engagement is active, Engagement is for learning, and Engagement has
long-term result. Engagement is meaningful and applicable, using the creativity of the learners.
Engagement must be fun, can and should be exciting. Our charge as teachers is to provide
meaningful and powerful engagement. So, where does it start? With us! Let us see what’s out
there, find some sites, try some software, do research, and start small. We need to collaborate,
we can’t do it alone. We need to plan carefully and ask what others have found successful. Let’s
take a risk. Change cannot occur without conflict. Try it and see what happens and remember
the big picture…No matter what content you teach, no matter what skill you teach, no matter
what subject you teach the question is…What does it mean to teach in the 21st century?
Created by Kevin Roberts
…for ASB Unplugged Conference 2010
Inspired ideas from:
Doug Johnson, Helen Barrett, Scott Klososky, Andrew Churches, and Scott McLeod
The 21st century teacher needs to possess the following characteristic: Commitment,
Competence, Creativity, Compassion and Character. From the 2014 Training of Teachers, it has
been stressed out that a 21st century teacher should also be an Adaptor- you know how to
adapt to changes if you allow yourself to be flexible. You are also a collaborator – share best
practices and blog them to the world. You can gain knowledge from other colleagues. You can
also be a visionary – what you wanted to do inside the classroom. You can also be a risk-taker-
try a lot of things inside the classroom. Go out of the box. A 21st century teacher is also a
communicator- express your ideas orally and in written form. You are also a learner. Continue
learning, take Masters or doctoral degree. Remember education is a continuous process. We
cannot monopolize knowledge. To promote/develop the 21st century teaching and learning,
you need to prepare a plan of action on the things you will stop doing, things that you will start
doing and the things you will continue doing. Everything we should do is for the good of our
learners. We can make or unmake them. According to Alvin Toffler,” The illiterates of the 21st
century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and
relearn.”
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AS FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE
By: Nehemia L. Ganiban
Master Teacher II, MNHS-Main
Understanding how students learn starts by identifying and understanding their preferred
learning environment. This would help the teacher deal with the needs of the students to
improve their academic performance. Developing and maintaining a positive learning
environment is a foundation for effective teaching. It is very indispensable for teachers to keep
in mind that the learning environment is an ongoing active process in which the teacher must
be a careful observer, communicator, facilitator and manager.
Teachers should be sensitive enough to accommodate individual preferences of learning
environment allowing them to study and learn at their own pace and preferences. Everything a
teacher does has implication for classroom management, including creating the setting,
structuring the room, arrangement of the chairs, speaking to the students and handling their
responses, putting routine in place, developing rules and communicating these rules to the
student.
Preferred Learning Environment includes the element of sound, the element of light,
temperature and element of design/setting.
Under the element of sound, some learners are found to always work with sound like listening
to the radio, cell phones, TV or conversation. Some often work with some kind of sound from
radio, recorder, cell phones, TV or conversation. Others claim that it depends on what is being
learned. Sometimes they need to be quiet while others usually need to be quiet when learning.
There are those also who always need to be quiet when learning. Here, we can say that each
learner has different preferred learning environment under the element of sound.
Light can also affect the alertness and mood of the learner because it shuts down the
production of melatonin, the sleep inducer according to Tenedero, 2004. On the other hand,
some learners prefer them bright. Some others like light but does not have to be extremely
bright. Few work in low light.
Under the element of Temperature, many like warm not very warm, but nowhere near cool. It
depends on what is being done, the season and how they feel. There are some who like it more
cool than warm, but they can adjust if they need to. Few learners like it very cool since they feel
warm when others are cool.
The preferred learning environment under the element of design/setting refers to the physical
arrangement of things in the environment of the students’ relative to their learning. When
studying, other learners always work in a formal setting. Some think best on a wooden chair
placed behind a desk, as in a library, classroom or the kitchen or even in an armchair. However,
there are some learners who often do their best thinking in bed, on a lounge chair, the floor or
a carpet.
The relationship between preferred learning environment of the students and their
performance conforms to the findings of Goldstein (2001) that soft music tends to relax the
mind and reduce stress and to some degree fosters creativity through basic wave activation and
stimulates imagination and thinking. With regards to temperature, the warmer the
environment, the more aroused the students are in studying.
Teachers need to be attentive to students’ individual behavior and learning needs. It needs
close monitoring; watching closely students’ behavior, ready to correct inappropriate behavior
before it escalates. It needs keeping an eye out for when students need help, correction,
redirection and encouragement.
Creating a positive learning environment includes the physical space, making it warm and
inviting, and the room management with students having access to necessary materials, no
distracting features. Teachers need to attend to these things.
“We can make children learn best, not by deciding what we think they should learn and
thinking ingenious way to teach them, but by making the world as far as we can, accessible to
them, paying serious attention to what they do, answering their question – if they have any –
helping them explore the things they are most interested in.” John Holt.
By: Nehemia L. Ganiban
Master Teacher II, MNHS-Main
Understanding how students learn starts by identifying and understanding their preferred
learning environment. This would help the teacher deal with the needs of the students to
improve their academic performance. Developing and maintaining a positive learning
environment is a foundation for effective teaching. It is very indispensable for teachers to keep
in mind that the learning environment is an ongoing active process in which the teacher must
be a careful observer, communicator, facilitator and manager.
Teachers should be sensitive enough to accommodate individual preferences of learning
environment allowing them to study and learn at their own pace and preferences. Everything a
teacher does has implication for classroom management, including creating the setting,
structuring the room, arrangement of the chairs, speaking to the students and handling their
responses, putting routine in place, developing rules and communicating these rules to the
student.
Preferred Learning Environment includes the element of sound, the element of light,
temperature and element of design/setting.
Under the element of sound, some learners are found to always work with sound like listening
to the radio, cell phones, TV or conversation. Some often work with some kind of sound from
radio, recorder, cell phones, TV or conversation. Others claim that it depends on what is being
learned. Sometimes they need to be quiet while others usually need to be quiet when learning.
There are those also who always need to be quiet when learning. Here, we can say that each
learner has different preferred learning environment under the element of sound.
Light can also affect the alertness and mood of the learner because it shuts down the
production of melatonin, the sleep inducer according to Tenedero, 2004. On the other hand,
some learners prefer them bright. Some others like light but does not have to be extremely
bright. Few work in low light.
Under the element of Temperature, many like warm not very warm, but nowhere near cool. It
depends on what is being done, the season and how they feel. There are some who like it more
cool than warm, but they can adjust if they need to. Few learners like it very cool since they feel
warm when others are cool.
The preferred learning environment under the element of design/setting refers to the physical
arrangement of things in the environment of the students’ relative to their learning. When
studying, other learners always work in a formal setting. Some think best on a wooden chair
placed behind a desk, as in a library, classroom or the kitchen or even in an armchair. However,
there are some learners who often do their best thinking in bed, on a lounge chair, the floor or
a carpet.
The relationship between preferred learning environment of the students and their
performance conforms to the findings of Goldstein (2001) that soft music tends to relax the
mind and reduce stress and to some degree fosters creativity through basic wave activation and
stimulates imagination and thinking. With regards to temperature, the warmer the
environment, the more aroused the students are in studying.
Teachers need to be attentive to students’ individual behavior and learning needs. It needs
close monitoring; watching closely students’ behavior, ready to correct inappropriate behavior
before it escalates. It needs keeping an eye out for when students need help, correction,
redirection and encouragement.
Creating a positive learning environment includes the physical space, making it warm and
inviting, and the room management with students having access to necessary materials, no
distracting features. Teachers need to attend to these things.
“We can make children learn best, not by deciding what we think they should learn and
thinking ingenious way to teach them, but by making the world as far as we can, accessible to
them, paying serious attention to what they do, answering their question – if they have any –
helping them explore the things they are most interested in.” John Holt.
What Should We Shoot For This School Year?
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
In the midst of the summer while enjoying time off, we cannot help but think about the coming school year. We all know that this season is a power charger for every teacher, a battery refill which hopefully will last the entire year.
But what if you could use this time to plan and prolong the life of your battery? Considering that the real payoff of teaching is students’ achievements, summer can be a wonderful time to improve your materials and projects for the next school year.
Such planning of thought and resources can significantly impact your teaching methods, can diminish the time you consume preparing classes and can lower your stress level during the school year.
Why should you do this? Well, here are our top reasons:
Improve Assessments
Evaluations can be tricky and time consuming. That’s why considering some tools to enhance this process can come in handy. This way you can either plan your appraisal methods and find proper apps or plan the activities to have more time to focus on evaluation. Knowing your projects in advance can determine the set of skills your students need and find the best way to evaluate them through each project. This means you can assess 21st century skills not only content, you can get to know your students better and ensure quality learning. Summer is a good season to let your imagination come up with the most innovative projects, thus you will know how to guide your students to reach the best outcome. So why not start to plan them?
Organize Effectively
Have you ever wished to escape from all the stress that gathers during the school year? Having plans and materials can give a great feeling and help you in stressful situations. Thus, planning for projects not only that will give you a clear overview on which tools you will use but will also grant you some spare time to find partnerships. Knowing your aim and the projects you will guide draws a sketch of the path you will take in the coming year and will ease your day-to-day organization.
Engage Your Students
Involving your students in activities requires time and attention. Having a range of options to diversify activities, introducing them to new smart apps and even to interactive technology can to increase the level of engagement in your class. Preparing your educational toolkit for the coming year can allow you to enlarge the learning playground and accommodate to your students’ reactions and preferences. Expressing themselves through other means of communication can overcome the fear of public speaking which some students may have.
Personalize Learning
I know that sometimes this concept seems impossible, but if you have a powerful technology toolkit at hand it would become more tangible. To empower personalized learning, you can allot group activities and focus on managing activities inside these groups. Having students work in teams on different levels or subjects can be a new approach. If you research for some tools in this matter you can be creative and think of all kind of group activities and when the school starts. It can be a solution so that urgent matters do not trump important ones anymore.
Learn Flexibility
Each educator has to have some super powers in order to maximize all teaching skills. Equipping with a set of apps which can ease your class activities or projects can give you the ability to adjust and this is a superpower you cannot neglect. Being flexible is crucial, considering that students will take your planning in directions you less expect.
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
In the midst of the summer while enjoying time off, we cannot help but think about the coming school year. We all know that this season is a power charger for every teacher, a battery refill which hopefully will last the entire year.
But what if you could use this time to plan and prolong the life of your battery? Considering that the real payoff of teaching is students’ achievements, summer can be a wonderful time to improve your materials and projects for the next school year.
Such planning of thought and resources can significantly impact your teaching methods, can diminish the time you consume preparing classes and can lower your stress level during the school year.
Why should you do this? Well, here are our top reasons:
Improve Assessments
Evaluations can be tricky and time consuming. That’s why considering some tools to enhance this process can come in handy. This way you can either plan your appraisal methods and find proper apps or plan the activities to have more time to focus on evaluation. Knowing your projects in advance can determine the set of skills your students need and find the best way to evaluate them through each project. This means you can assess 21st century skills not only content, you can get to know your students better and ensure quality learning. Summer is a good season to let your imagination come up with the most innovative projects, thus you will know how to guide your students to reach the best outcome. So why not start to plan them?
Organize Effectively
Have you ever wished to escape from all the stress that gathers during the school year? Having plans and materials can give a great feeling and help you in stressful situations. Thus, planning for projects not only that will give you a clear overview on which tools you will use but will also grant you some spare time to find partnerships. Knowing your aim and the projects you will guide draws a sketch of the path you will take in the coming year and will ease your day-to-day organization.
Engage Your Students
Involving your students in activities requires time and attention. Having a range of options to diversify activities, introducing them to new smart apps and even to interactive technology can to increase the level of engagement in your class. Preparing your educational toolkit for the coming year can allow you to enlarge the learning playground and accommodate to your students’ reactions and preferences. Expressing themselves through other means of communication can overcome the fear of public speaking which some students may have.
Personalize Learning
I know that sometimes this concept seems impossible, but if you have a powerful technology toolkit at hand it would become more tangible. To empower personalized learning, you can allot group activities and focus on managing activities inside these groups. Having students work in teams on different levels or subjects can be a new approach. If you research for some tools in this matter you can be creative and think of all kind of group activities and when the school starts. It can be a solution so that urgent matters do not trump important ones anymore.
Learn Flexibility
Each educator has to have some super powers in order to maximize all teaching skills. Equipping with a set of apps which can ease your class activities or projects can give you the ability to adjust and this is a superpower you cannot neglect. Being flexible is crucial, considering that students will take your planning in directions you less expect.
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”
Do you have your career goals for 2013?
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
This year I am committing to ensuring I celebrate successes as much as I can, both with my students and parents alike. We all need to be and feel appreciated. I want to continue to strive to be the best teacher I can; I care deeply about my students I lead and hope never to stop wanting to be better for them. I have reflected a great deal about my marking and feedback practices and hope to continue improving them with my classes; it is one of the most powerful tools we have as teachers and I want my students to fully benefit from it. I have learnt a huge amount about educational technology over the last year and a half and now want to use it consistently well to help my students to progress. It is the future and we as educators are lagging behind. I have some great classes this year and I want to have fun while we learn. Here's to a great year.
I know my ideas work in my classroom and I want to try them out in a wider setting, I also want to be more involved in the wider running of the school. My second career resolution is to get better at sharing resources within the school . I see so many excellent learning resources being used so often in my school and we should be better at sharing what is working and what isn't. As teachers we are continuously reinventing the way we present information and so sharing the ways that are working can help us to plan outstanding learning experience while also saving us all some time.
And to do everything I can to persuade people coming in to the job that despite all the uncertainty and negativity around teaching at the moment it is still an enormous privilege to work with young people in education. In practice, I want to model this around my own school by celebrating my team's achievements loudly and publicly, and thanking those responsible sincerely for them. I want to maintain my own positive mood in the face of any latest morale-sapping policy announcement, and surround myself with colleagues who can do the same. I want to share this with the new generation of school leaders by getting more involved in induction, mentoring and coaching for new heads. Life is too short and the job too important to become jaded, especially before you've even started.
We all wanted individuals to be able to reflect on and improve their own practice without any input from anybody else. We all wanted pairs of teachers and small groups to be able to use the footage for coaching conversations that will support those involved to develop a specific area if their practice. We also wanted to be able to share aspects of best practice across the whole school and to promote a culture of learning and developing together. Have a great year ahead.
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
This year I am committing to ensuring I celebrate successes as much as I can, both with my students and parents alike. We all need to be and feel appreciated. I want to continue to strive to be the best teacher I can; I care deeply about my students I lead and hope never to stop wanting to be better for them. I have reflected a great deal about my marking and feedback practices and hope to continue improving them with my classes; it is one of the most powerful tools we have as teachers and I want my students to fully benefit from it. I have learnt a huge amount about educational technology over the last year and a half and now want to use it consistently well to help my students to progress. It is the future and we as educators are lagging behind. I have some great classes this year and I want to have fun while we learn. Here's to a great year.
I know my ideas work in my classroom and I want to try them out in a wider setting, I also want to be more involved in the wider running of the school. My second career resolution is to get better at sharing resources within the school . I see so many excellent learning resources being used so often in my school and we should be better at sharing what is working and what isn't. As teachers we are continuously reinventing the way we present information and so sharing the ways that are working can help us to plan outstanding learning experience while also saving us all some time.
And to do everything I can to persuade people coming in to the job that despite all the uncertainty and negativity around teaching at the moment it is still an enormous privilege to work with young people in education. In practice, I want to model this around my own school by celebrating my team's achievements loudly and publicly, and thanking those responsible sincerely for them. I want to maintain my own positive mood in the face of any latest morale-sapping policy announcement, and surround myself with colleagues who can do the same. I want to share this with the new generation of school leaders by getting more involved in induction, mentoring and coaching for new heads. Life is too short and the job too important to become jaded, especially before you've even started.
We all wanted individuals to be able to reflect on and improve their own practice without any input from anybody else. We all wanted pairs of teachers and small groups to be able to use the footage for coaching conversations that will support those involved to develop a specific area if their practice. We also wanted to be able to share aspects of best practice across the whole school and to promote a culture of learning and developing together. Have a great year ahead.
What is most challenging about your work as a teacher?
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
I'm curious to know what teachers feel are the biggest challenges or problems they face in their everyday work. I'm particularly interested in challenges related to my profession as a teacher.
What causes you stress in your work? Feels like a barrier to making the progress that you'd like or expect? Is something you struggle with on a regular basis?
In terms of teaching, is there a specific aspect that is difficult to find time for, such as grading, prepping for class, lesson planning, having time for one-on-one instruction with students, staying current on teaching practices? Something else I missed? Or is it the combination of everything that makes it difficult and overwhelming?
How about teaching formal writing to intermediate level?. They were so accustomed to texting and graffiti language that their spelling was horrible. For example, "u" for you. It was very difficult to convince them that using that language was inappropriate in English essays, this was definitely a literacy barrier.
I feel our frustrations , our query . As a teacher, you have to take your students and the skills they bring to your class at what ever level they have achieved and help them progress as far as you can during your time with them. I assume you have asked if there are resources at your school who might give them the professional help they need?
A nonreader is one who doesn't read fluently. You can't necessarily fix this problem; however, you can share with them the joy of reading in every opportunity you can create. Perhaps you offer a 15 minute silent reading time where they bring a book at their level and interest to read, and everyone reads. You read too. They see you enjoy reading.
You can also look closely at what they can do and then find ways to make reading relevant. What do they need to be able to read in your class? At their age, what do they need to be able to read to get along in life?
Best of Luck to all of us , we have raised so many question in a good place. I look forward to reading more specific suggestions from educators who face this problem daily and have found ways to help our students progress.
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
I'm curious to know what teachers feel are the biggest challenges or problems they face in their everyday work. I'm particularly interested in challenges related to my profession as a teacher.
What causes you stress in your work? Feels like a barrier to making the progress that you'd like or expect? Is something you struggle with on a regular basis?
In terms of teaching, is there a specific aspect that is difficult to find time for, such as grading, prepping for class, lesson planning, having time for one-on-one instruction with students, staying current on teaching practices? Something else I missed? Or is it the combination of everything that makes it difficult and overwhelming?
How about teaching formal writing to intermediate level?. They were so accustomed to texting and graffiti language that their spelling was horrible. For example, "u" for you. It was very difficult to convince them that using that language was inappropriate in English essays, this was definitely a literacy barrier.
I feel our frustrations , our query . As a teacher, you have to take your students and the skills they bring to your class at what ever level they have achieved and help them progress as far as you can during your time with them. I assume you have asked if there are resources at your school who might give them the professional help they need?
A nonreader is one who doesn't read fluently. You can't necessarily fix this problem; however, you can share with them the joy of reading in every opportunity you can create. Perhaps you offer a 15 minute silent reading time where they bring a book at their level and interest to read, and everyone reads. You read too. They see you enjoy reading.
You can also look closely at what they can do and then find ways to make reading relevant. What do they need to be able to read in your class? At their age, what do they need to be able to read to get along in life?
Best of Luck to all of us , we have raised so many question in a good place. I look forward to reading more specific suggestions from educators who face this problem daily and have found ways to help our students progress.
Characteristics of a Great Teacher
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
Years ago, as a young, eager student, I would have told you that a great teacher was someone who provided classroom entertainment and gave very little homework. Needless to say, after 2 years of K-12 administrative experience and giving hundreds of teacher evaluations, my perspective has changed. My current position as a K-12 teacher in grade 2 gives me the opportunity to share what I have learned of what it means to be a great teacher.
Teaching is hard work and some teachers never grow to be anything better than mediocre. They do the bare minimum required and very little more. The great teachers, however, work tirelessly to create a challenging, nurturing environment for their students. Great teaching seems to have less to do with our knowledge and skills than with our attitude toward our students, our subject, and our work. Although this list is certainly not all-inclusive, I have narrowed down the many characteristics of a great teacher to those I have found to be the most essential, regardless of the age of the learner:
1. A great teacher respects students. In a great teacher’s classroom, each person’s ideas and opinions are valued. Students feel safe to express their feelings and learn to respect and listen to others. This teacher creates a welcoming learning environment for all students.
2. A great teacher creates a sense of community and belonging in the classroom. The mutual respect in this teacher’s classroom provides a supportive, collaborative environment. In this small community, there are rules to follow and jobs to be done and each student is aware that he or she is an important, integral part of the group. A great teacher lets students know that they can depend not only on her, but also on the entire class.
3. A great teacher is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. This person is approachable, not only to students, but to everyone on campus. This is the teacher to whom students know they can go with any problems or concerns or even to share a funny story. Great teachers possess good listening skills and take time out of their way-too-busy schedules for anyone who needs them. If this teacher is having a bad day, no one ever knows—the teacher leaves personal baggage outside the school doors.
4. A great teacher sets high expectations for all students. This teacher realizes that the expectations she has for her students greatly affect their achievement; she knows that students generally give to teachers as much or as little as is expected of them.
5. A great teacher has his own love of learning and inspires students with his passion for education and for the course material. He constantly renews himself as a professional on his quest to provide students with the highest quality of education possible. This teacher has no fear of learning new teaching strategies or incorporating new technologies into lessons, and always seems to be the one who is willing to share what he’s learned with colleagues.
6. A great teacher is a skilled leader. Different from administrative leaders, effective teachers focus on shared decision-making and teamwork, as well as on community building. This great teacher conveys this sense of leadership to students by providing opportunities for each of them to assume leadership roles.
7. A great teacher can “shift-gears” and is flexible when a lesson isn’t working. This teacher assesses his teaching throughout the lessons and finds new ways to present material to make sure that every student understands the key concepts.
8. A great teacher collaborates with colleagues on an ongoing basis. Rather than thinking of herself as weak because she asks for suggestions or help, this teacher views collaboration as a way to learn from a fellow professional. A great teacher uses constructive criticism and advice as an opportunity to grow as an educator.
9. A great teacher maintains professionalism in all areas—from personal appearance to organizational skills and preparedness for each day. Her communication skills are exemplary, whether she is speaking with an administrator, one of her students or a colleague. The respect that the great teacher receives because of her professional manner is obvious to those around her.
by: Maria Elena E. Pagaduan-TII
Calabalabaan ES
Years ago, as a young, eager student, I would have told you that a great teacher was someone who provided classroom entertainment and gave very little homework. Needless to say, after 2 years of K-12 administrative experience and giving hundreds of teacher evaluations, my perspective has changed. My current position as a K-12 teacher in grade 2 gives me the opportunity to share what I have learned of what it means to be a great teacher.
Teaching is hard work and some teachers never grow to be anything better than mediocre. They do the bare minimum required and very little more. The great teachers, however, work tirelessly to create a challenging, nurturing environment for their students. Great teaching seems to have less to do with our knowledge and skills than with our attitude toward our students, our subject, and our work. Although this list is certainly not all-inclusive, I have narrowed down the many characteristics of a great teacher to those I have found to be the most essential, regardless of the age of the learner:
1. A great teacher respects students. In a great teacher’s classroom, each person’s ideas and opinions are valued. Students feel safe to express their feelings and learn to respect and listen to others. This teacher creates a welcoming learning environment for all students.
2. A great teacher creates a sense of community and belonging in the classroom. The mutual respect in this teacher’s classroom provides a supportive, collaborative environment. In this small community, there are rules to follow and jobs to be done and each student is aware that he or she is an important, integral part of the group. A great teacher lets students know that they can depend not only on her, but also on the entire class.
3. A great teacher is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. This person is approachable, not only to students, but to everyone on campus. This is the teacher to whom students know they can go with any problems or concerns or even to share a funny story. Great teachers possess good listening skills and take time out of their way-too-busy schedules for anyone who needs them. If this teacher is having a bad day, no one ever knows—the teacher leaves personal baggage outside the school doors.
4. A great teacher sets high expectations for all students. This teacher realizes that the expectations she has for her students greatly affect their achievement; she knows that students generally give to teachers as much or as little as is expected of them.
5. A great teacher has his own love of learning and inspires students with his passion for education and for the course material. He constantly renews himself as a professional on his quest to provide students with the highest quality of education possible. This teacher has no fear of learning new teaching strategies or incorporating new technologies into lessons, and always seems to be the one who is willing to share what he’s learned with colleagues.
6. A great teacher is a skilled leader. Different from administrative leaders, effective teachers focus on shared decision-making and teamwork, as well as on community building. This great teacher conveys this sense of leadership to students by providing opportunities for each of them to assume leadership roles.
7. A great teacher can “shift-gears” and is flexible when a lesson isn’t working. This teacher assesses his teaching throughout the lessons and finds new ways to present material to make sure that every student understands the key concepts.
8. A great teacher collaborates with colleagues on an ongoing basis. Rather than thinking of herself as weak because she asks for suggestions or help, this teacher views collaboration as a way to learn from a fellow professional. A great teacher uses constructive criticism and advice as an opportunity to grow as an educator.
9. A great teacher maintains professionalism in all areas—from personal appearance to organizational skills and preparedness for each day. Her communication skills are exemplary, whether she is speaking with an administrator, one of her students or a colleague. The respect that the great teacher receives because of her professional manner is obvious to those around her.
Turning Conflict Into a Win-Win Situation
By: Emalyn R. Maglanoc
Supply Officer II
In her article on conflict, corporate management analyst Teresa R. Tunay has emphasized the relevance of conflict in any aspect of human life. “It is necessary ingredient of rich life, “ she said. One would be bored to to death without anyone opposing his ideas or challenging his opinions , whether at home, school or at work.
What is conflict? Conflict can be clash disagreement, difference, argument, divergence,etc. which arises with one’s values , needs, wants, or ideas clash with those of others. There are so many case involving conflict but it conflict can be good because “it leads us to discover in ourselves dormant powers, abilities or skills; makes us try out new ways of resolving difficult situations or dealing with problems; compels us to take a real deep look into our values, attitudes and opinions to see how we are keeping up with changes; improved human relationships as the air is cleared.”
On the otherhand , conflict can be bad when “we allow it to pass unresolved or poorly managed.”At such instances, conflict can; “turn small arguments into insurmountable problems; buildup resentment or intensify anger between conflicting parties;cause emotional stress that may adversely affect your health , job and family life; escalate into physical violence and destruction of property.’ Conflict need not be destructive. When well-handled, conflict makes a winner of everybody. That surely feels good .When you find yourself in a conflict , try these tips that was adopted from the corporate world grains2004:
1. Cool it, wait for your emotions to lose fire before negotiating.
2. Attacj the problem , not the Peron; discuss issues and refrain from accusing people or nitpicking about their hidden agenda.
3. identify the real issue. Define the underlying interests, not just the stated positions.
4. Activate your imagination ;make way for a wide range of possible solutions benefiting all concerned.
5. Use objective criteria to reach agreements, such as generally acceptable ethical standards and others.
By: Emalyn R. Maglanoc
Supply Officer II
In her article on conflict, corporate management analyst Teresa R. Tunay has emphasized the relevance of conflict in any aspect of human life. “It is necessary ingredient of rich life, “ she said. One would be bored to to death without anyone opposing his ideas or challenging his opinions , whether at home, school or at work.
What is conflict? Conflict can be clash disagreement, difference, argument, divergence,etc. which arises with one’s values , needs, wants, or ideas clash with those of others. There are so many case involving conflict but it conflict can be good because “it leads us to discover in ourselves dormant powers, abilities or skills; makes us try out new ways of resolving difficult situations or dealing with problems; compels us to take a real deep look into our values, attitudes and opinions to see how we are keeping up with changes; improved human relationships as the air is cleared.”
On the otherhand , conflict can be bad when “we allow it to pass unresolved or poorly managed.”At such instances, conflict can; “turn small arguments into insurmountable problems; buildup resentment or intensify anger between conflicting parties;cause emotional stress that may adversely affect your health , job and family life; escalate into physical violence and destruction of property.’ Conflict need not be destructive. When well-handled, conflict makes a winner of everybody. That surely feels good .When you find yourself in a conflict , try these tips that was adopted from the corporate world grains2004:
1. Cool it, wait for your emotions to lose fire before negotiating.
2. Attacj the problem , not the Peron; discuss issues and refrain from accusing people or nitpicking about their hidden agenda.
3. identify the real issue. Define the underlying interests, not just the stated positions.
4. Activate your imagination ;make way for a wide range of possible solutions benefiting all concerned.
5. Use objective criteria to reach agreements, such as generally acceptable ethical standards and others.
Tips on Corporate Dressing for A DepEd Employee…
By: Emalyn R. Maglanoc
Supply Officer II
They say that clothes make the man. In today’s corporate environment ,this age old-adage must ring true. Think of business meetings and conferences, in ou will definitely meet someone in power suit like our very own ASDS in Science City of Munoz,Dr. Catalina Paez. But what exactly is corporate dressing is one of propriety and harmony. In business, one wants to be perceived as a person of substance not impact .So corporate dressing must be simple, clean cut and no frills. Clothes with basic , simple lines are most suitable for corporate wear.”
Today’s corporate world isn’t as fluffy as it used to be. Casual Fridays have become quite common , although there are still minimum rules to follow like in the DepEd agency , wearing of region 3 uniform every Friday is implemented. Dressing down is a global trend and it has seeped into our office as well, but “attire is all a matter context. One must not appear too casual or informal, in comparison to the overall dressing of your culture of your office. Creating one’s corporate wardrobe is a result of long term planning. It cannot be achieved otherwise.
At this point, no one can contest the power , influence and even flexibility of uniforms. It is a proven fact that uniforms with carefully chosen cuts and well thought out color schemes contribute in setting apart a company or a schools from a competition like in DepEd public schools .
For corporate/ DepEd wear to work , it must boost one’s pride and self-esteem. “If one feels good about what she’s wearing , she knows her clothes work. Being effective at work starts with feeling that everything about you is in place . So you can forget about yourself and jump into work on hand.”
By: Emalyn R. Maglanoc
Supply Officer II
They say that clothes make the man. In today’s corporate environment ,this age old-adage must ring true. Think of business meetings and conferences, in ou will definitely meet someone in power suit like our very own ASDS in Science City of Munoz,Dr. Catalina Paez. But what exactly is corporate dressing is one of propriety and harmony. In business, one wants to be perceived as a person of substance not impact .So corporate dressing must be simple, clean cut and no frills. Clothes with basic , simple lines are most suitable for corporate wear.”
Today’s corporate world isn’t as fluffy as it used to be. Casual Fridays have become quite common , although there are still minimum rules to follow like in the DepEd agency , wearing of region 3 uniform every Friday is implemented. Dressing down is a global trend and it has seeped into our office as well, but “attire is all a matter context. One must not appear too casual or informal, in comparison to the overall dressing of your culture of your office. Creating one’s corporate wardrobe is a result of long term planning. It cannot be achieved otherwise.
At this point, no one can contest the power , influence and even flexibility of uniforms. It is a proven fact that uniforms with carefully chosen cuts and well thought out color schemes contribute in setting apart a company or a schools from a competition like in DepEd public schools .
For corporate/ DepEd wear to work , it must boost one’s pride and self-esteem. “If one feels good about what she’s wearing , she knows her clothes work. Being effective at work starts with feeling that everything about you is in place . So you can forget about yourself and jump into work on hand.”
Special Education (SPED) in an Inclusive Education Setting
by: Bernardo A. Gargabite
Education Program Supervisor-1
All children and young people of the world, with their individual strengths and weaknesses, with their hopes and aspirations, have the right to education. It is not our education system that have a right to certain types of children. Therefore, it is the school system of a country that must be adjusted to meet the needs of all children (UNESCO, 2003).
Education for children with special needs must relate to the actual situation that exists in their environment and issues that confront them in their daily lives. Teaching methods & learning aids must take into consideration the needs of these children.
At present, there are considerable number of children that needs special education (SPED) in a setting aligned to the effort of the Department of Education’s inclusive education. These pupils from the different schools of the four (4) interim districts of the division necessitates for the division to offer this kind of educational services .
To address this pressing need, this division has submitted a project proposal for funding at the regional office aimed to launched an intervention to diagnose the level of target pupils and train teachers who will handle them once assessed and found to be one.
However, achieving quality education for children with special needs will only be met if parents, professionals and everyone work together to make it happen.
Once launched, this program will have to provide a multi-factored assessment to the reported children with specials needs either with physical and mental handicapped as well as learning difficulties presently enrolled in the different schools of the division. Likewise, it will try to make available the necessary orientation and training to SPED teachers and the possible receiving teachers of children deemed ready to be mainstreamed in the regular classroom later.
Flowchart on the organization and development of SPED programs (adapted from Heward, 2003) shall be utilized for the specified purpose. This identifies the major steps in the sequence of planning, implementing and evaluating special education and highlights some of the key procedures, elements and requirements of each step namely:
Step 1: Pre-referral intervention/ initial screening or location of children to be included in the SPED class
Step 2: Multi-factored Assessment: Final screening and identification of CSN
Step 3: Curriculum Program Planning: Development of educational program (EP) or individualized education plan (IEP)
Step 4: Placement in Appropriate SPED Programs
Step 5: Review and Evaluation
All these steps comprised the SPED cycle of the program.
If this program will ultimately be in troduced in our division , let us emulate on the fact that one of the greatest blessings a child can have is a good administrator and an educator.
So let’s join hands to face these challenges.
Education for children with special needs must relate to the actual situation that exists in their environment and issues that confront them in their daily lives. Teaching methods & learning aids must take into consideration the needs of these children.
At present, there are considerable number of children that needs special education (SPED) in a setting aligned to the effort of the Department of Education’s inclusive education. These pupils from the different schools of the four (4) interim districts of the division necessitates for the division to offer this kind of educational services .
To address this pressing need, this division has submitted a project proposal for funding at the regional office aimed to launched an intervention to diagnose the level of target pupils and train teachers who will handle them once assessed and found to be one.
However, achieving quality education for children with special needs will only be met if parents, professionals and everyone work together to make it happen.
Once launched, this program will have to provide a multi-factored assessment to the reported children with specials needs either with physical and mental handicapped as well as learning difficulties presently enrolled in the different schools of the division. Likewise, it will try to make available the necessary orientation and training to SPED teachers and the possible receiving teachers of children deemed ready to be mainstreamed in the regular classroom later.
Flowchart on the organization and development of SPED programs (adapted from Heward, 2003) shall be utilized for the specified purpose. This identifies the major steps in the sequence of planning, implementing and evaluating special education and highlights some of the key procedures, elements and requirements of each step namely:
Step 1: Pre-referral intervention/ initial screening or location of children to be included in the SPED class
Step 2: Multi-factored Assessment: Final screening and identification of CSN
Step 3: Curriculum Program Planning: Development of educational program (EP) or individualized education plan (IEP)
Step 4: Placement in Appropriate SPED Programs
Step 5: Review and Evaluation
All these steps comprised the SPED cycle of the program.
If this program will ultimately be in troduced in our division , let us emulate on the fact that one of the greatest blessings a child can have is a good administrator and an educator.
So let’s join hands to face these challenges.
THE ROLE OF MASTER
TEACHERS TOWARDS INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT
BERNARDO A. GARGABITE
EPS-1/PSDS OIC
Potential engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and artists are in our schools, but they may not have a chance to pursue their dreams due to economic difficulty. Their parents dream of a better life for their children and strive hard to provide well for them, but in many cases, even just the provision of food for each household’s table is already a struggle.
The government allots the biggest share of the national budget to public and to some extent to private basic education, but the amount still cannot keep up with the increasing student population. There are even more children who are out on the streets and who have to be shepherded into the schools, but government resources are simply not enough to provide them the free, quality and with endowment incentive education to which they are all entitled.
Over the years, DepEd introduced interventions to reduce student dropouts and keep the youth off the streets. It has sought to increase student achievement levels and improve teacher performance. It continues to bring the issues and needs of public education to every Filipino who cares, in an effort to invite each and everyone to help boost education opportunities for our young.
With Adopt-A-School, each Filipino can have the opportunity to enjoy his right to education, to open his eyes to the wonders and challenges of the world, to pursue his dreams, and to contribute capably towards the nation’s progress.
However, no matter how committed , how skillful our school managers , how collaborative our stakeholders and how sincere programs are in our educational system if the quality of our graduates remains to be mediocre. With the most recent results National Achievement Test (NAT) results of our division especially in the secondary schools, it showed that the mean percentage scores (MPS) of our students remains to be way below the minimum academic standards expected of them.
As such, there is a need to unify and mobilize all the efforts and endeavors of all secondary Master Teachers 1 and 2 towards improvement of students competencies in NAT covered subject areas as evidenced by the below minimum results of their MPS .
In doing so, this will help to hone and utilize the expertise of secondary Master Teachers in providing instructional assistance and mentoring to teachers in identified least mastered skills in the previous NAT results.
Since, Master Teachers are expected to formulate, implement instructional blueprints and designs towards improvement of instruction as part of their function, it is an urgent task for them to develop review exemplars, actual review matrixes and review / mentoring sessions to help raise the MPS of secondary school NAT takers within the division NOW.
The government allots the biggest share of the national budget to public and to some extent to private basic education, but the amount still cannot keep up with the increasing student population. There are even more children who are out on the streets and who have to be shepherded into the schools, but government resources are simply not enough to provide them the free, quality and with endowment incentive education to which they are all entitled.
Over the years, DepEd introduced interventions to reduce student dropouts and keep the youth off the streets. It has sought to increase student achievement levels and improve teacher performance. It continues to bring the issues and needs of public education to every Filipino who cares, in an effort to invite each and everyone to help boost education opportunities for our young.
With Adopt-A-School, each Filipino can have the opportunity to enjoy his right to education, to open his eyes to the wonders and challenges of the world, to pursue his dreams, and to contribute capably towards the nation’s progress.
However, no matter how committed , how skillful our school managers , how collaborative our stakeholders and how sincere programs are in our educational system if the quality of our graduates remains to be mediocre. With the most recent results National Achievement Test (NAT) results of our division especially in the secondary schools, it showed that the mean percentage scores (MPS) of our students remains to be way below the minimum academic standards expected of them.
As such, there is a need to unify and mobilize all the efforts and endeavors of all secondary Master Teachers 1 and 2 towards improvement of students competencies in NAT covered subject areas as evidenced by the below minimum results of their MPS .
In doing so, this will help to hone and utilize the expertise of secondary Master Teachers in providing instructional assistance and mentoring to teachers in identified least mastered skills in the previous NAT results.
Since, Master Teachers are expected to formulate, implement instructional blueprints and designs towards improvement of instruction as part of their function, it is an urgent task for them to develop review exemplars, actual review matrixes and review / mentoring sessions to help raise the MPS of secondary school NAT takers within the division NOW.
THE JOB SATISFACTION AMONG NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL OF AN OFFICE: A KEY TOWARDS SUCCESS
By:MINDA V. MANGALINDAN
HRMO I
Today in some organizations , wildcat strikes and work slowdowns negative attitudes are observes to be prevalent . In some firms that have caused deteriorating conditions, absenteeism, tardiness, high turnover of personnel, non adherence to rules, regulations and policies, unwillingness to participate in activities , work slow downs and other similar conditions often are seen to exists.
Management desire favorable attitude because they tend to be converted with positive outcomes, However employee dissatisfaction , an effective behavioral management should reduce dissatisfaction and continue to build a supportive human climate.
The main problem lies in the feeling of dissatisfaction of employee with unfavorable attitude . This is important to assess since individual job satisfaction influences ones general life satisfaction . Managers need to monitor the job and immediate work environment and their employee attitude towards other part of life.
Problem and having no one to share them with could affect. Job and Performance seem to be the primary cause many employees dissatisfaction . Supervisors can become aware of the intimate connection between life satisfaction and job satisfaction.
Managers should study the job situation of their employees and plan orseek to improve it where appropriate .there must be a desire to apply the Golden Rule and build a better organization or society. The quality of Management practice need to be improved. Managers must predict the employees who exhibits the problem behaviors associated with dissatisfaction.
In conclusion, job satisfaction of the workforce of the entire organization lies primarily on the inspiration provided for by the leaders but not solely on this factor. It also needs the collective cooperation of peers and subordinates for the ultimate realization of its vision mission and goal so that in the end, success to its projects and programs could be achieved.
By:MINDA V. MANGALINDAN
HRMO I
Today in some organizations , wildcat strikes and work slowdowns negative attitudes are observes to be prevalent . In some firms that have caused deteriorating conditions, absenteeism, tardiness, high turnover of personnel, non adherence to rules, regulations and policies, unwillingness to participate in activities , work slow downs and other similar conditions often are seen to exists.
Management desire favorable attitude because they tend to be converted with positive outcomes, However employee dissatisfaction , an effective behavioral management should reduce dissatisfaction and continue to build a supportive human climate.
The main problem lies in the feeling of dissatisfaction of employee with unfavorable attitude . This is important to assess since individual job satisfaction influences ones general life satisfaction . Managers need to monitor the job and immediate work environment and their employee attitude towards other part of life.
Problem and having no one to share them with could affect. Job and Performance seem to be the primary cause many employees dissatisfaction . Supervisors can become aware of the intimate connection between life satisfaction and job satisfaction.
Managers should study the job situation of their employees and plan orseek to improve it where appropriate .there must be a desire to apply the Golden Rule and build a better organization or society. The quality of Management practice need to be improved. Managers must predict the employees who exhibits the problem behaviors associated with dissatisfaction.
In conclusion, job satisfaction of the workforce of the entire organization lies primarily on the inspiration provided for by the leaders but not solely on this factor. It also needs the collective cooperation of peers and subordinates for the ultimate realization of its vision mission and goal so that in the end, success to its projects and programs could be achieved.