The traditional pedagogical structure of the Philippine academe heavily puts emphasis on theoretical learning- leaning towards the credence that learners need to know the book in order to discover life. This has been effective in the past and continues to be relevant today. However, with the changing era, evolving learners, and progressive demands in the continue reading : PURSUIT OF PALARO GOLD: A REFORM IN THE ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE
Hiring the Experts
The real treasure of the Department of Education doesn’t come from its achievements. It lies on the stability of its human resources. The people working behind can definitely make or break the department so it is imperative that they should hire competent people who will contribute to the success of achieving the DepEd’s primary goal continue reading : Hiring the Experts
Public Service is Public Interest
There may be many accusations against public servants – people who work in public offices – who are often being complained of not offering a good service to the general public. It is because of the fact that there are those who did their job inefficiently and who face their clientele with less enthusiasm. Some continue reading : Public Service is Public Interest
A Reflection on Managing Change through School Heads Development Program
By: Sofronio D. Arizala Jr. Principal I Nursery High School I belonged to the last batch of School Heads of the School Heads Development Program (SHDP) and somehow from what I’ve heard from my fellow leaders who belonged to earlier batches, I felt apprehensive and detached since I continue reading : A Reflection on Managing Change through School Heads Development Program
School and Community Linkages
It is evident that schools and communities should work closely with each other to meet their mutual goals. The community and the school are two important social institutions. Both community and school have linkage as the school cannot be seen as an independent institution that is isolated from the society in which it is located. continue reading : School and Community Linkages
Perks of Being a Teacher
What’s the best thing about being a teacher? If you are like the majority out there, you probably answered summer vacation, holidays and bonuses. And this is a great perk of being a teacher, without a doubt. But aside from that, there is a greater thing about being a teacher. Teaching is indeed a noble continue reading : Perks of Being a Teacher
Patience is a virtue
There are several characteristics that all teachers must possess. Patience, passion, dedication, etc. If these characteristics are lacking, a teacher cannot be an effective educator. But above all, patience is the most important. I have read the book “The Elements of Teaching”. What I learned after reading is it simply offers one definition, describing patience continue reading : Patience is a virtue
Multi-teacher
When I was a kid, I used to think that it’s easy to be a teacher, that teaching was an easy job. For as long as you have the chalk, blackboard, lesson plan, class record and you can teach a lesson, presto you can be a teacher. But gone are those days when continue reading : Multi-teacher
How far are we in Solid Waste Management?
Solid Waste Management has been an issue for how many years in the Philippines. Are we aware of what is happening around us? Do we ever think that there is something happening wrong with our doings when it comes to environmental protection? We’re staying in school for how many years to be a good, responsible continue reading : How far are we in Solid Waste Management?
Grade 1 Teachers as Classroom Managers
It is safe to claim that the Grade 1 teacher is a classroom manager. A grade 1 teacher has an extra responsibility to start things off on the right foot. He/she should be a well-rounded in all task, full of enthusiasm, energetic, patient and ready in all the circumstances that may occur along classroom activities. continue reading : Grade 1 Teachers as Classroom Managers