The teaching profession must be associated with the needs of teachers who have possessed with professional qualities. The needs must encompass the following: positive atmosphere in a class wherein the students are very attentive and responsive to the discussion and some other related activities to be done inside the classroom; fair treatment among the students and the teacher himself in day-to-day living and teaching; firmness and understanding from their superiors; recognition for their contributions as far as effective teaching and humane lesson application are concerned; and chance for professional growth.
The Advantages: The Teacher’s Role
I agree with this statement that…the development and continuing search for savvy and information, as well as the enhancement of new skills in the scientific processes become the center of focus in the teachers learning activities.
According to Dr. Francisco Zulueta, the teacher should help and motivate students learn how to ask interesting questions. The teacher’s own questioning strategy will serve as a model or a pattern to all the learners. It is indispensable that the teacher allows certain flexibility in the manner that the learners are doing their assigned tasks. The teacher should involve the students in planning their own ways of gathering data to test their hypothesis. Creativity will in effect enhance their own methodologies of managing their own learning activity.
It is also supported by another explanation that the teacher's deeper sense of purpose includes maintaining an attentive attitude towards conflicts between children. The classroom environment fosters numerous interactions between multiple children on a daily basis, creating the largest social component of a child's life. Shaping a child's social development, therefore, falls on the teacher who takes on the role of mediator and coach.
As far as the roles of teacher are concerned, Gregorio expounded on the several roles that…since learning is an active process on the part of the learner, it is not possible for the teacher to learn for the student. In a very real sense, the teacher cannot make the student learn, but the former can have a tremendous influence on learning. The teacher can help stimulate or motivate the learner by bringing the latter to see the connection between the learning problem and some significant needs or interests of the student. The teacher can help the learner make those reactions which are to be learned, and help the learner obtain the appropriate reaction by guiding his thinking through questions that focus attention on particular aspects of the problem which might otherwise be overlooked. Thus, the teacher may have a great influence by helping the learner get satisfaction from the right source of reactions. As the desired behavior is reiterated over and over, adequate practice can be provided and progress made toward a high level of learning.
The Disadvantages: A Question of Faith
One of the high school students shared this open letter to all the teachers, and here is the content entitled "A Question of Faith" of said letter: What makes up a harmonious school? Of course, it is a school that has credible, but strict teachers where the students feel like they’re under a martial law. Likewise, it is a school where both the teachers and students are working together for the betterment of the school. I think I’ll have to pick the latter. I believe that what runs a learning institution is unity. Without this, a school can be threatened with abuses and troubles by the external forces. The reason is that it lacks of interaction between the teacher and students.
So let’s talk about this student-teacher relation. This involves different teachers and teaching ways. I agree that when students and teachers have good communication and interaction, the students have confidence too because they expect help from teachers when they really need it, and won’t hesitate to ask one.
But sad to say, there are other teachers who are forcing their students to be what they are not. I mean they want each student to do a certain task, but the problem is, the student has no capacity to do that thing. Well, it is good to train the student with his weaknesses but forcing him to do the task that is against his own volition will only worsen the situation. The students may feel inferior to being dictated or forced by their teachers. So, “Ma’am or Sir if you’re one of them…please wake up; and perhaps, you’re out of your mind, you know? You too have weaknesses—please give your students a little consideration or break.”
Another type of teacher is where the students are most afraid of…a strict teacher! This type of teacher can make the students shake their knees when the teacher enters the room. The students are “all-eyes” and very attentive to the teacher because if you don’t pay attention, you will be sent out of the room without question, and you will get embarrassed afterward. There’s no other voice in the room, but the teacher only who is discussing “this and that,” as well as explaining her/his subject matter. The teacher does it well, and the discussion is running smoothly. She/he stops and asks the students if they understand the lessons. The students, because of fear of being scolded, nervously answered “yes.” The next day, “test.”
As a result, no one gets a perfect score and several get zero. When asked by the Tribune journalist why do these terrible things happen? The students have just simply replied, “Ma’am/Sir, we are afraid of you.” The teacher has also answered, “But why?” “It's because you’re so strict...Ma’am/Sir, and we can’t even trace a smile on your face. Every time you come to this room, our hearts beat so fast that we can’t understand what you are discussing. Our hands are so cold and are shaking, too.” This would be the most-encountered problem of a strict teacher. No matter how competent or credible you are, if you practice strictness beyond the limitation, the students can’t fully learn what you are trying to explain to them.
On the other hand, there are still teachers who are imposing liberalism and nonchalance on their classes. When they talk, the students also talk, but they don’t mind this, after all, students are just at the tips of their pens, so to say. They never mind students of harassing or abusing them. They’ll just say, “Wait for your report card.” Result, poor grades. So fellow students, respect our teachers, they’re our parents in school. They deserve to be cared and valued. You might just have nicer grades because being nice and kind also count on your grades, but don’t be too much haughty to curry favor with the teachers.
What I like most of a teacher is the one who can maximize the students’ talents, who can have confidence or trust in her/his students, and who can guide them or lead them to the right track of life. I believe that these are the aims of most teachers, but still others are indifferent. I get fully impressed about teachers who can tickle their students’ minds and even feelings. Though the room is hot, congested and noisy, the teacher can still make the students laugh. Through this, the teacher and students can build up a good and strong relation among themselves.
Lastly, I agree with this concluding paragraph…that the students also have responsibilities. So, with the help of our teachers, we can make this learning institution one of the best schools in town. Participation, unity, friendliness, and the other virtues, we need these characteristics from both the teachers and students to achieve a nice student-teacher relation. What counts most in a certain learning institution is the teaching force. If we have more teachers, then we are blessed. Teaching is a big deal. Being teachers are not easy. They are the molders of the youth. There are a lot of responsibilities. You’re a teacher not because you discuss better than the others, not because you have higher educational attainment. You’re a teacher because you’re born for it. You are destined to be a teacher. Teaching is a talent…teachers are gifts. They deserve to be honored and praised not because of their achievements or capacity, but because they are teachers, like our Lord Jesus Christ who once became the greatest teacher in this world.
Photo of the Month: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines: Charge of the Education Doctor singles out this MINGLANILLA CHURCH PHOTO for the month of January, 2014. This church was established by the Augustinians in 1878. The present church was established two years later, with light materials. Its stone convent was constructed from 1877 to 1886. . That's why it is considered Picture of the Month by the 10 groups of students who voted for the photo.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Madame X...
Madame
X is a thought-provoking name-phrase that supports justice and obedience to
everyone. Whatever laws in the land or directives given by the higher officials
in the Department of Education to all concerned, this Madame X stands out and
speaks for everybody on behalf of the school administrators. This Madame X is
no other than Madame Eutiquia S. Alday. Do you know her? Let’s find out who she
is as the lead school principal.
Madame
Eutiquia S. Alday is one of the principals who never said ‘no when it comes to
challenges.’ In fact, she likes challenges. Being an administrator of a public
science high school, it is inevitable for her to experience the ups and downs
of life, but it is normal to have the dreary experiences as the school head.
“Dreary
experiences in the sense that an administrator encounters some teachers who are
so obstinate, and most of them have made decisions without the knowledge of the
principal. And most of them are contradicting to the principal’s ideas and they
don't conform to the notions or final decision-making by the concerned
principal just for the sake of everyone,” Madame Alday quipped.
She
said despite the opposing ideas from different savvy quarters, the school
administration is also a factor in discipline. It is not amiss to speak or
utter that sometimes the principal and teacher encounter disciplinary problems
because of unfortunate administrative policies, regulations or practices.
Laxity in enforcing school regulations can develop bad habits among teachers
and students. Teachers and students learn to be careless about observing
regulations, respect for authority, and assuming responsibility. Regulations
relative to tardiness, attendance, and interruptions of classwork, etc. should
be clearly stated and strictly followed.
As
the lead principal in all public secondary schools such as Tungkop NHS, Camp 7
NHS, Lipata NHS, Guindaruhan NHS, Tulay NHS, Tubod NHS, Tungkil NHS and
Minglanilla National Science High School, Madame Eutiquia S. Alday stressed and
shared insights into improving school discipline among the principals of said
public secondary schools.
She
emphasized that the school heads must maintain better discipline and composure
among the subordinates, even though some of them are very antagonistic,
and despite all odds or stumbling blocks that the principal has badly
encountered. It is suggested that the best approach should be positive rather
than negative. The best measures should be preventive rather than remedial.
There’s a saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This adage
is exactly what should guide the school administrator and what should strive to
eliminate them.
Madame
Eutiquia S. Alday who has been tagged as Madame X is the busiest principal in
Cebu South. Her function does not limit to the school alone, but also to all
the schools within the Municipality of Minglanilla. Here in this town, she has
implemented the imposed general rules and regulations for the forthcoming
school year as they are found or reflected in the school directives or
memorandums, both local and national, as approved by the schools division
superintendent in Cebu Province Division.
Effective
this school year, a school memorandum is hereby directed and enforced strictly
to all concerned, exclusively for the teaching and non-teaching personnel of
Minglanilla National Science High School, and other barangay high schools.
In
her research proposal which is intended for Minglanilla National Science High
School, in full support and special participation of Dr. Adolfo as the
main researcher of her study, thus exerting effort and time to research the
aforementioned textbooks' problems and computers, and how to resolve them for
the benefits of students.
In the remaining part
of this article, it said and it quoted categorically as saying that the
research proposal is intended only for the students, especially in the public
schools just to give emphasis to the importance of Quality
of Secondary School Science and Research in Education through Advanced
Textbooks and Technology.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The Filipino has a passion for the true, the good and the beautiful!
For literature is history in itself,
it further points out the literary works which help in pronouncing to us,
especially in all aspects of human life. The Filipino has a passion for the
true, the good and the beautiful. In Philippine literature concepts, I would
like to share with you the published statements and I reprint: "Man can
find it in the sanctuary of Mother Nature." Truth and goodness prevail in
all aspects of human life. In his beatific faith and vision, in his love
relationships, in his rationalized convictions, man discovers beauty, truth,
and virtue. Despite the manifestations of evil, life is fundamentally good.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Guindaruhan National High School is the 7th Pilot School in Region VII to teach French
Ambassade de France aux Philippines and DepEd-NCR recognize nationally Guindaruhan National High School as the 13th SPFL-French Pilot School in the Philippines...
http://guindaruhannhs.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-french-embassy-and-deped-recognize.html
http://guindaruhannhs.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-french-embassy-and-deped-recognize.html
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Images and profile of DR. ERMETES ADOLFO, JR.
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The author graduated with the degrees of Bachelor of Secondary
Education Major in English from University of the Visayas, Master of Arts in
Teaching English and Doctor of Education Major in Educational Management from
Southwestern University. He has years of professional and academic teaching and
journalism experiences, ranging from jobs as high school teacher in
SPFL-French, college instructor, graduate school professor, adviser,
facilitator and speaker with journalism seminars spearheaded by Department of
Education and Commission on Higher Education to his latest position as School
Head. He is a consummate educator, with a love for the potential and impact of
educational management; he is also an innovative teacher, with a devotion to
education and professional teaching. Finally, he is a consultant of the student
body organization, an executive editor of the campus paper, and a career
educational development guru.
DR. ERMETES ADOLFO, JR.'s Overview
- SPFL-French Instructor, School Head, College/GS Professor (Education, Language & Literature) at SWU, UV, PAP, ST. CECILIA'S COLLEGE, MNSHS & GNHS
- LANGUAGE TEACHER: English & French at MNSHS & GNHS
- Supervisor/QQ - Controller at Innodata Processing Corporation
- SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (Ed.D.)
- SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (MATE)
- UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS - MAIN CAMPUS (B.S.Ed./MAEd)
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Specialties
Special Skills/Hobbies
Journalism/School Paper-Advising; Computer-Related Activities-Lecturing; Emceeing; Contest-Coaching/Mentoring; Resource Speaking; Playing Volleyball, Badminton & Table Tennis; Teaching French, English Grammar and Literature, Writing, Reading Stories/Articles & Acting; and Group Organization-Advising
Journalism/School Paper-Advising; Computer-Related Activities-Lecturing; Emceeing; Contest-Coaching/Mentoring; Resource Speaking; Playing Volleyball, Badminton & Table Tennis; Teaching French, English Grammar and Literature, Writing, Reading Stories/Articles & Acting; and Group Organization-Advising
DR. ERMETES ADOLFO,
JR.'s Experience
SPFL-French Instructor, School
Head, College/GS Professor (Education, Language & Literature)
SWU, UV, PAP, ST. CECILIA'S
COLLEGE, MNSHS & GNHS
June 1999 – Present (13 years 4 months)
• Demonstrated versatility and ability
by teaching different
courses with major and minor English and Journalism
subjects.
• Developed, planned and produced standards with effective
lesson presentations and teaching strategies.
• Handled public relations’ functions of college; at the same
time, developed and published external newsletters and
magazines.
• Coordinated with English teachers who are appointed English
Department Heads in the Municipality of Minglanilla Public
Secondary Schools, Districts I and II.
• Supervised teaching-job performance of teachers, together
with English coordinators in their respective schools.
• Made a follow-up regarding the English activities released
thru memos issued by the Schools Division Superintendent.
• Organized/planned seminar-workshops, along with the Division
Coordinator in English.
• Conducted and led district meetings apropos the lined-up
activities spearheaded by DepEd.
• Assisted in making a school publication or a campus paper
either in newsletter or magazine form.
• Consulted with other specialist service providers and community
liaison personnel in facilitating English communication between
the school and its community.
• Observed English teachers during class discussions and gave
them comments.
• Checked lesson plans weekly and adopted stringent measures to
improve teaching performance.
• Provided suggestions for adapting and modifying teaching-
learning activities to cater for the needs of all learners.
• Offered advice for language teachers to improve the educational
outcomes of all students.
• Promoted oral communication in English, classroom behavior and
attitudes that focus primarily on building up each student’s
confidence, irrespective of gender;
• Emphasized the skills of listening, observing, imitating and
sharing that are important to teachers and students in English.
courses with major and minor English and Journalism
subjects.
• Developed, planned and produced standards with effective
lesson presentations and teaching strategies.
• Handled public relations’ functions of college; at the same
time, developed and published external newsletters and
magazines.
• Coordinated with English teachers who are appointed English
Department Heads in the Municipality of Minglanilla Public
Secondary Schools, Districts I and II.
• Supervised teaching-job performance of teachers, together
with English coordinators in their respective schools.
• Made a follow-up regarding the English activities released
thru memos issued by the Schools Division Superintendent.
• Organized/planned seminar-workshops, along with the Division
Coordinator in English.
• Conducted and led district meetings apropos the lined-up
activities spearheaded by DepEd.
• Assisted in making a school publication or a campus paper
either in newsletter or magazine form.
• Consulted with other specialist service providers and community
liaison personnel in facilitating English communication between
the school and its community.
• Observed English teachers during class discussions and gave
them comments.
• Checked lesson plans weekly and adopted stringent measures to
improve teaching performance.
• Provided suggestions for adapting and modifying teaching-
learning activities to cater for the needs of all learners.
• Offered advice for language teachers to improve the educational
outcomes of all students.
• Promoted oral communication in English, classroom behavior and
attitudes that focus primarily on building up each student’s
confidence, irrespective of gender;
• Emphasized the skills of listening, observing, imitating and
sharing that are important to teachers and students in English.
LANGUAGE TEACHER: English &
French
MNSHS & GNHS
December 2004 – 2012 (8 years)
Supervisor/QQ - Controller
Innodata Processing Corporation
October 1990 – April 1993 (2 years 7 months)
Quality and Quantity Controller (QQ), Innodata Processing
Corporation, Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City, Philippines
DR. ERMETES ADOLFO,
JR.'s Education
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Education, Educational Management
2005 – 2007
University of the Visayas and Minglanilla National Science High
School
• Special Studies on Education, English, SPFL-French and
Philosophy.
• Forensic Award taken on behalf of the School Publication
during the 4-year course in Bachelor of Secondary Education.
• Leadership Award taken on behalf of the College Education
Student Council.
• One of the outstanding students in the College of Education
and College of Arts and Sciences during the Baccalaureate
Degree and Master's Degree studies.
• Diverse activities performed during in-service trainings with
achievements and recognitions like Keynote Speaker on
Education, Debate Team Facilitator, Contest Coach, INSET
Speaker/Trainer, Resource Speaker on Campus Journalism,
Executive Editor, Consultant and Organizer.
• Special Studies on Education, English, SPFL-French and
Philosophy.
• Forensic Award taken on behalf of the School Publication
during the 4-year course in Bachelor of Secondary Education.
• Leadership Award taken on behalf of the College Education
Student Council.
• One of the outstanding students in the College of Education
and College of Arts and Sciences during the Baccalaureate
Degree and Master's Degree studies.
• Diverse activities performed during in-service trainings with
achievements and recognitions like Keynote Speaker on
Education, Debate Team Facilitator, Contest Coach, INSET
Speaker/Trainer, Resource Speaker on Campus Journalism,
Executive Editor, Consultant and Organizer.
Activities and Societies: Membership in
Association/Organization Member, Speech Communication Organization of the
Philippines (SCOP National Annual Convention); Member, Professional Regulation
Commission (Board of Professional Teachers/Oath of Professionals); Mass Media
Officer, Minglanilla Public Secondary School Teachers Association (MPSSTA);
District Coordinator, Municipal Public Secondary English Teachers Association
(MPSETA); Unit Head, Vocational Leaders of the Philippines (VLP-Visayas)
SOUTHWESTERN
UNIVERSITY (MATE)
MATE, Language and Literature
Master of Arts in Teaching English, Graduate Studies, Southwestern
University, Urgello St., Cebu City, 2005
UNIVERSITY OF THE
VISAYAS - MAIN CAMPUS (B.S.Ed./MAEd)
B.S.Ed./MAEd, Education, English, Journalism
Bachelor of Secondary Education, University of the Visayas Main
Campus, Colon St., Cebu City, 1998
DR. ERMETES ADOLFO,
JR.'s Additional Information
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Interests:
educational
management, public administration, teaching/mentoring, organizational
development, strategic planning, public speaking/reporting, school paper
advising, usability research, travel, seminar-workshop facilitating, writing
& reading novels
Groups and Associations:
Member, Speech
Communication Organization of the Philippines (SCOP National Annual
Convention); Member, Professional Regulation Commission (Board of Professional
Teachers/Oath of Professionals); Mass Media Officer, Minglanilla Public
Secondary School Teachers Association (MPSSTA); District Coordinator, Municipal
Public Secondary English Teachers Association (MPSETA); Unit Head, Vocational
Leaders of the Philippines (VLP-Visayas)
Honors and Awards:
Forensic Award;
Leadership Award; Outstanding Student / Best Student-Teacher
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