My Daily Experiences and Pedagogy

A month ago I had an unpleasant experience at school.It was really awful and it needed a genuine strength to keep me hanging.One of my students got to my nerve.I could see how confused was he because he wasn’t listening to me.Every time I talk he starts talking as well. I don’t know if he recognizes the word “listen”. I gave him the freedom to ask me anything with regards to our lessons but what pissed me off is he reads in advance! I was still discussing the first part and he was already thinking about the latter! As a result, he couldn’t fully understand our lesson.Thus, leading himself to confusion and end up getting much stress daily.That’s what he complains everyday.

I don’t want my students to have a hard time in dealing with our lessons.That’s why I teach them the easier and more precise way to get rid of such pain;mentally or physically.Every time I have this kind of situation I come to think about the kind of profession that I currently practice.

Why did I take this course? Do I really love the nature of my job? Is teaching the perfect career for me to sustain?These are the usual questions that bother me.

I do self-healing instead and take these bad times as my challenges to take as a mentor.People differ.So are their pace in learning.I can’t expect  my students to have the same level like they’re all smart.I just think that they’re here to mold me as a teacher.

Teaching is an art. It requires  teacher’s unique and immeasurable strategies in order to reach the learning goals. It greatly depends on us on how good we are in dealing with these kind of classroom problems.Some students claim that they’re intelligent and equipped but the fact is they’re not.Moreover, proper approach is a great tool to relieve such problems.

Teacher’s ability to achieve the set aims despite of the inadequacy of resources and suchlike allows teaching to be coined as a form of an art.

People can teach anybody but not all can do so effectively.

The burial of former President Corazon Aquino took  place at Manila Memorial Cemetery few minutes ago. I didn’t expect that it’ll take this long! It only proves that many people love her. Many of us are saddened when she passed away.Filipinos are really mourning for the lost of an important person in the country. Anywhere around the Philippines, you can see a yellow ribbon tied everywhere, in private or public offices.It’s our way of commemorating her significance when she ousted the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. It ended his regime and we regained the country’s liberty.It was after Cory continued her husband’s legacy and battle. Eventually, we won  that battle by unity.Tie a yellow ribbon is a campaign to show our concern and care for her.

President Corazon “Cory ” Aquino is Philippines’  symbol of  freedom and democracy. She showed and gave us the true meaning of People Power. She encouraged the Filipinos to be united in order to get back the freedom of speech and press.Through her faith in God, courage and strong will Filipinos’ nationalism was awaken!

Today is a special non-working holiday for Filipinos. Though I haven’t track the entire events throughout the day I had the chance to see what’s on TV.People’s tributes and testimonies for the late president made me cry. I know how good she is but as I see her videos online I found myself with a teary eye. I admire her as a woman with real streghth and genuine love for her fellows. She’s worth remembering as Philippine president.

Rest in Peace President Cory.We love you and we’ll never forget you and your remarkable contribution for the Philippines. You gave back our independence, made us become fighters and believers that the country can achieve change and sustainable development through faith and action.

Truly president Cory is associated with the power of people to end the leader’s improper and abusive exercise of power.Thank you and we’ll remember you forever.

My daily experiences at English Academy have been my challenge  since the moment I started teaching foreign students.I never expected that I would spend this long.Being with my fellow ESL teachers is a fun and an exciting one for me.

During our breaks we talk about how well our students do with their homework, exercises and exams.As our students excel we feel that we have done our part as teachers.We are all proud whenever we see that our students are learning and applying what they have learned.At times we solicit ideas and strategies  to each other on how to help the slow-paced ones.

On the contrary, there are times that I feel bored and that my daily routine is monotonous. There comes a time that I want to try a new job in a new place with new colligues.This drive is very strong if I have an unpleasant class hour. I start thinking about quitting then! What keeps me holding in this kind of job is the personal development that I gain as I continue to teach them.Moreover, I like the working environment where I’m currently in.Furthermore, my smart and good students convince me to stay and keep my spirit in teaching high.

The nature of my brother-in-law’s job allows his family to move from place to place.Sometimes my sister prefers to spend few months in the country.Now, that they’re currently staying at Mildenhall,England my niece is now enrolled in a British school.

Few more weeks and the school year is over.They’ve just arrived in Britain but the teacher suggested my sister to send her daughter as early as possible though the school year is about to end.The purpose of doing so is to give my niece an early exposure to the new environment she’s joining.That’s to help my niece to be familiar with her fellow learners and mentors as well.

Denise is  going at St. Mary’s.It’s a Christian school which is located near their household.Being in that learning institution reassures the parents that their children are not only filled with academic excellence but be molded with proper teachings when it comes to their spiritual life.

Since she’s with  British kids she needs to practice and work out on her speaking skills.We don’t worry much about it though.After all people tend to adapt to its environment.Though she needs adjustments, I know that she can do it!

My first niece (on the left of the above photo) is a smart and pretty little girl just like her mom.My mom is happy to know that she likes her new home,her new school and new friends.I feel good about her current situation.In their videos we learned that she wants to stay in England and just pay a visit in the Philippines.They keep sending us photos and videos so we are updated with their activities though we’re miles away.I’m certain that she finds happines that she’s together with her own family.GOD BLESS THE HACKERS.

Man can never imagine the great and marvelous things that our Heavenly  Father gives us.Though at times we feel like being ignored and forsaken  I’m certain that He never left us.It is us people who let go of Him.At the saddest and hardest pages of my life He was my savior,my refuge,my comforter and my friend.Perhaps there are people who can’t see my point but there’s one thing that I want to remind you: Material possessions can make us happy but true happiness isn’t in things..it’s in us.We find peace and  serenity in ourselves if we start offering our lives to Him-the alpha and omega.It  may be difficult to understand but I hope that you’ll soon experience the blissful and secure feeling of being laid in His arms.

For more than twenty years I’ve come to realize how my Creator guide and protect my family and I. We are currently not staying in one roof and one country but I know that He’s keeping us under His mighty wings.I thank the Lord for the blessings that He have showered upon us.

I am thankful for the education that we attain, for who we are at the moment, for the kind of family that we belong,for the people that shaped our spiritual life and for the  unique gifts that only few people have.We are not that famous  or popular but in the eyes of God I know we are special. Since we were kids people already knew that the three little girls of my family  (us) can go further. The opportunities that we have made us feel that we are looked after,guided and blessed.

I’m happier to know the current situation of our older sister.God bless her family.Furthermore, I give thanks for the negative things and horrible people that came to my life.They made me draw myself nearer to God and became a fighter all the time.