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Student teaching is a very good way to train future teachers into the field they are destined to plunge their vocation as educators and molders of brains. The experience during internship is however the greatest weapon to actually start the process of knowledge stimulation to students.  Listening to Details In every session, listening is one of the keys to a better understanding. It’s

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image from channel4.com Building good reputations is one of the keys to stay longer at school or in a community and it’s a lead to become a successful educator. As teachers, it’s necessary to be good-natured in most aspects. Reputation should start at home. Home How do you race your children? How well do you get along with your parents and relatives? If you’re single like me (as of this

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photo from kafeina.net Doing pleasant things regularly can change bitter to better. Would it be nice to smile and leave everything with a smart and a happy-going lifestyle? If your answer is yes (I know it’s a yes) then you should smile and be happy starting now while reading this article. Okay, before anything else, look back to your routine in the morning. If it's just an ordinary

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When I was in high school, I never thought of being a teacher because it would be a long race and I know that a lot of treks on the other end waiting for me and it’s going to be a hard mountain to climb ( well, those were my thoughts before). Providentially, I've got the guts to conquer fears and vigor to equip myself along the trek. I couldn't imagine the things I've gone through just

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Happiness is ephemeral and subject to change anytime and anywhere. A lot of people tend to stop smiling when they know their bank account is at stake.  But as far as my observation is concerned, there are several plebes who can smile and laugh despite of the less of things. And few people realize that God wants His people to be happy. Jesus wants to give us a happy relationship because

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When giving a speech, the first question that comes to mind is "Oh, can I do this?" Several people feel the fears and decline to give a speech because they lack confidence and negative thinking bangs the mind. "I'm sorry, I can't do this. Just give it to others." That is supposed to be the time to experience a big break.  Let me share the tips for public speaking and I hope that these will

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Few years ago, I met someone asking for some money on the street. I gave him my extra coins, but he said that it’s not enough. And so I added some, yet he hissed, it’s not sufficient. With my curiosity, I asked him, why he asked for more. He answered “It’s very hard for me to walk because my right foot is wounded. I want to buy a medicine. But I don’t have adequate money to buy.”

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While writing this article, my mind is filled with these memories: 1. The teachers who have become part of my triumphs. 2. The defense panel on my thesis presentation. 3. The students who have sent their greetings. 4. My family who has always been part of my growth and victory. 5. And the Lord who keeps on reminding me that I’m His beautiful creature. Allow me to grab this opportunity

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Way back the old days, my teacher asked me, “Rob what do you want to be when you grow up?” All my teachers in elementary were really kind to me, so I answered, “I want to be a teacher.” (My teacher was clapping her hands and smiling at me.) She’s so surprised when I said that without me being serious in responding her question. When I finished in highschool, my parents asked

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In my previous article, I posted about five things teachers should know about students. This time, let me expose some things you seldom know about teachers. It makes me excited to let the whole world know though. Seven Things About Teachers 1. Weekends They love Fridays (weekends) as it’s the only time to free their selves from thinking, teaching and solving things inside

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I got stumbled to this idea after receiving a call from my students asking about their grades. And other one student also asked me (after that call), “Teacher, I’m here at the grocery store and I just remember you, telling me about fruits and vegetables.” Anyway, that stumble seems very special to me for coming up with this hunky-dory idea. How well do you know your students? Oh, do

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Look at the people around you.  Who are they? These people would give impact to your life. What you do will definitely reflect to you. No matter how small or big it is.  You slap people? They’ll give the same slap or even worse. You love them? They’ll give the same love or even more. But what’s better is when you do more than them. Understand them more and

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It’s very essential for teachers to talk with parents for some important reasons (that I will note below) and of course, communication to parents will create the same understanding and a clear sake. For hard times and bliss, communication is always present. Let’s find out why communication is necessary and its list to what to talk about and how it is done. 1. Classroom Behavior

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How do you overcome fear? Fear is inevitable but it should be controlled. Too much fear is detrimental. How many times have you tried nothing? How many times have you feared from doing something? How many times have you failed? No matter how many times you have bollixed, there are still million times to try. There are still several chances to make other attempts. There

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This is my second post for team building games. You may refer to my first post here for more reference.  Negatives and Solutions This activity will help individuals detour their ways from the road of pessimism to optimism and will rally round to find likely means to resolve personal conflicts. Guidelines and Mechanics:  - Divide the participants into four or more groups

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I’ve got this message from a good friend “I’ve been searching my way to God but it’s also been a fail. There’s a time that I was almost there, but I ended up losing my faith.” How about using the Google map? That time you would never lose your way to the very end. (My way of humorous response to him.) I bet you did not laugh.  Today, I’m gonna share with you the practical ways

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Using technology has been very engaging to all and it has a big impact in our everyday lives. You can use your phone to read some information related to subject matter via Internet and I also know some schools already use tablets as their educational materials. But how is technology be more engaging in class? Apart from using computers for slide presentations, there’s what we use in the

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When a Period Ticked the Teacher OffThis is a guest post from a brain-based education consultant, Ralph Pasiorco, whose teaching has been his passion and a heart. I have always been very complacent with my students' negligence of little, tiny conventions in writing such as punctuation, spelling, missed article, and capitalization. But today is a day of realization. Usually, and in my

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Empowering students is a gantlet to teachers whose goal is to convey knowledge to students – yes, I mean it. Try to figure out a classroom with full of enthusiasm, vigor and joy. (Learning should really be fun no matter what subject it is.) But make no mistake, teaching doesn’t end and start just by teaching itself. Teaching may be an independent skill, but it might be less effective and be

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Teachers reading the letters having a good time the making wacky break time This is my first time to facilitate a recollection to an international school. It was an emotion stirred because most of their parents are working overseas.  I was also blessed for this opportunity to have reached out to these young minds. Objectives:  1. To help them realize and adjust in

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Teaching kids has been a challenge to all teachers and it really takes passion to cross the learning progress. One best moment that teachers will have is seeing their pupils learning. The sooner a teacher whirls pupils’ potentials, the better. Here are some tips on how to teach kids more effectively: Seating Arrangement Before starting the class, make sure all of them are seated

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Student behavioral problems may root from school or at home and psychological conditions. And teachers must swiftly address these issues because they can have a negative effect for the entire class. When a student interrupts during the lecture, and detracts everyone in class, he seeks attention to teachers and peers. The lesson is disrupted and objectives aren’t achieved due to

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Teacher Magz performing at the gym... Our first featured educator is very exceptional and talented English Teacher and Wushu Coach.  Aside from teaching online, she's also busy coaching her students at North Dragon Wushu. So setback and have a good read!  RANDOM QUESTIONS: 1. What city were you born? Describe your childhood home and where it was.                 I was born in Natonin

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photo credits to  www.reachwi.org Special children have been my first love aside from my parents and I consider them as angels from heaven. In their innocence, you can see different emotions although, some people think that they're run-of-the-mill and humdrum. But I totally dissented; I would say they're intelligent on the other sense.I remember the days when I volunteered in a summer camp

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photo courtesy: mypinoy.tv Senator Trillanes IV remained unconvinced of having the K to 12 program being implemented by the DepEd which added two years in the basic education system. During the joint hearing of the Senate committees on education, arts and culture with government corporations and public enterprises, ways and means and finance and science technology, the Senator grilled

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