“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” This wise word from a much respected man caught my attention as I was reading the written works of my student one day. Aristotle has been and will always be a great inspiration in the field of education. His works continue reading : We Are What We Repeatedly Do...

It is often mentioned that teaching is a noble profession since it requires patience, loyalty and time. Yet, for him, more than a profession, it is an ADVOCACY. He has believed in the tremendous power that a teacher possesses – such power can either make or break a student. It is because of this fact continue reading : HIS CHOSEN PATH...

On an early November morn, I woke up with the same fervor I have developed in the recent months of my life. I went to the kitchen to make me my daily stimulant. I had the first sip at my favorite comfort beverage in my favorite coffee cup. It was heaven. I was ready for continue reading : Coffee Cup...

“All play and no work makes a man dull,” this has been an overused adage in any opening or closing program whenever a sporting event is held. During a recent attendance in a regional competition for sports, I have once again come across those same words and came to realize the value of it. Truly, continue reading : Coaching in Teaching...

After decades of being a school librarian of the biggest school in the province of Masbate, I can loudly say, there’s a fulfillment in me considering the many proofs deposited in the library. One of the concrete evidences are the research for completion of some students and teachers who are frequent users of the library. continue reading : SCHOOL LIBRARY, IS IT USEFUL?...

Being a part-time teacher in Grade 7 and 8 classes is an accomplishment for me, aside from being the School Librarian of our school. Thank you to the language teachers for inviting me to teach library lessons whenever their topic is all about how to use the different facilities in the library. The use of continue reading : TEACHING LIBRARY LESSONS, AN ACCOMPLISHMENT...

Life is a change. A constant change. In our lives alone, change happens every second. Plans, schedules, programs and routinary activities, change. In the Department of Education particularly, changes happen. In my 14-years as a classroom teacher, adviser and coach, I have been under three curricula, Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), Restructured Basic Education Curriculum (RBEC) continue reading : Education is Change...

In any organization, conflict is always present. Conflict arises due to different personality, learning style, and perspective of individuals. How to manage conflict is a great challenge to a leader. He must be active in conflict management. When problems arise in the workplace, a good leader must try to nip it in the bud as continue reading : INTER-PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP (IPR): ITS INFLUENCE IN THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION...

Pursuant to DepEd Order No. 74 s. 2009 which is the institutionalization of MTB-MLE which supports that children learn fast when their experiences are given best significance in expressing themselves, the department adheres to its guidelines and policies for proper implementation. There are benefits and challenges along the way which broaden the horizon of all continue reading : Implementation of Mother Tongue–Based – Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in Masbate City Division...