Teachers as Agents of Change

As we move on to the 21st Century, there are lots of changes that will take place not only in the field of education but also in other areas of our lives. There are changes happening and being introduce in our way of living, in our schools, in the place where we live and around the world. People seems to be curious about all these modern stuff and everyone wants to understand the things going on around us. Continue reading “Teachers as Agents of Change”

Building a Parent-Teacher Relations

Many parents become frustrated whenever some teachers informed them of the misconduct and unfavorable condition of their children in school. They get annoyed and irritated when teachers talk on the weaknesses of their kids and sometimes their conversation leads to misunderstanding. Are the teachers alone need to be blamed on the matters pertaining to their kids? or parents need to understand the importance of parent-teacher partnership in molding the children?

Parents should be aware that whatever values a child has when he enters the school is the result of how they were trained at home, so if they desire to mold them to become better there must be good partnership between the parent and the teacher. Both of them must take time to discuss matters about their kids and both must be willing to accept ideas and suggestions for the improvement of the child. If one party failed to take his part, then, their goal will never be achieved. Continue reading “Building a Parent-Teacher Relations”

Reaping the Reward of Being a Teacher

Being a Teacher is said to be the noblest profession, for me, it’s also the most rewarding. Though teachers need to sacrifice her life, her time, her family for the sake of her learners, it’s inspiring to know that a teacher will always be a part in the success of her pupils whether they’ll be teachers just like us, doctors, nurses, dentists, lawyers or even simple workers.It’s a great feeling seeing the fruit of our labors. Continue reading “Reaping the Reward of Being a Teacher”

Prioritizing Classroom Management at the Start of the School Year

It’s the desire of every classroom teacher to offer quality education to every learner in her class.But why is it that
we often fail to attain this goal? An analysis was done by an educator on why the attainment of quality education is still a failure and one of the reasons is the teachers problem on Classroom Management.

At the very start of the year, teachers need to know the importance of managing the classroom. She needs to set
some rules and policies that children will follow so that orderliness will be observed in the class.Encouraging leadership in the class will also help in the flow of the activities in the classroom and assigning each pupil to do their own work is vital so as to attain an effective teaching-learning situation. Children must also be oriented on some guidelines in school so that they will have clearer views on what and what not to do in the school. During PTA meetings it’s also important to address classroom situations and rules among the parents for unity and support. Continue reading “Prioritizing Classroom Management at the Start of the School Year”

The Importance of Seminars and Trainings in Improving Teachers Performance

It is the goal of the Department of Education that every teacher will become not only efficient but also effective. It is in this mission that today, a lot of training’s and seminars are being conducted to improve and develop the craft of each mentor in school. The Department fully understand that everything rises and falls on the teachers capability to bring learning at the heart of every pupil. Continue reading “The Importance of Seminars and Trainings in Improving Teachers Performance”

The Importance of Communicating with our Learners

Since teachers are said to be the second parent of the children, they are one of the strongest influence in the lives of our pupils. They play an important role in molding the kids. A study reveals that so many school children today lack interest in their studies, this is because most of them are affected by family problem… financial stability, broken homes, etc. It is in this situation that teachers should take time in listening and communicating with their pupils. Continue reading “The Importance of Communicating with our Learners”

Teachers Need to Teach by Example

A lot of teachers and even parents today often says that our children today are far, far different from the kids of yesterday. Its painful to know that the kids who were once kind, respectful, honest, loving, humble, industrious and God- fearing turned into being arrogant, dishonest, unloving, unkind and worst of it are now rebellious. We thought of the reasons why this thing happened and what should be done to save them. Continue reading “Teachers Need to Teach by Example”

Creativity in Teaching

One of the most important tasks of a teacher is to inspire and motivate her learners in the class. Her ability to set the mood of the class is very important because it will lead to either destruction or instruction.It is in this condition that teachers should consider and plan her lesson ahead of time, she needs to think of inspiring ways to make her pupils learn.

There are a lot of new ways and methods that can be employed in the presentation of lessons now a days. Teachers can used modern instructional tools like computers and the like so as to motivate her learners. She needs to allow them to experience hands-on activities , use games, stories and songs to develop interaction in the class. Teachers should be reminded that each pupil has their own learning style so she need to consider it so as to make the teaching-learning situation an enjoyable and fruitful experience. Continue reading “Creativity in Teaching”

Modern Teachers in the Modern World

A lot of technology advances can be seen today in terms of computers, cellphones and other gadgets. It’s nice to know that these materials are also being used in the field of education. Today, teachers were encouraged to use Interactive White board, computers, laptop, netbooks and other updated equipment in teaching. There are even some schools who are now using tablets in their class instead of the traditional method. A big change was observed not only in our country but around the world regarding the use of these modern equipment’s in teaching. Continue reading “Modern Teachers in the Modern World”

Enhancing Student’s Multiple Intelligence

As a teacher, how can you enhance and develop the multiple intelligence of your learners.

I believe that children are born with multiple intelligence. I believe that I should enhance these different qualities and capabilities in my students. I believe I should: Continue reading “Enhancing Student’s Multiple Intelligence”