PREPARING YOUR PUPILS FOR EXAMINATION

      
    Some schools divide one school year into five grading periods. Each period has weekly quizzes and a grading test. But wait a minute! Are these tests too much for you? If they are making your teaching life fully-packed, the students, too, have to brace themselves and have no options when they are pushed to the limits. On you part as a teacher, you have more

actions to be done before, during and after testing the students. One of these is to identify the topics, skills and percentage of items. Next is the marking of test papers and computing students’ grades. Well, everything is a cycle; however, there is a big deal in the preparation of your test. Good preparation will not only benefit the students but it also gives you more benefits. Let us see some tips which will make those positive outcomes to happen.Click on Stuff for teacher to read the full article.

TO BE AN "A" STUDENT

                     How to prepare for a test
       
     Are you a type of student who crams for a test tomorrow or a day after tomorrow? Do you regularly study your lessons or take a seat, with all readiness to strike the keys for online games or social network after your classes? Do you want to have an excellent grade or

test result, or do you find contentment to get a median score or you just simply sulk after a fiasco? Whichever is your answer, there is always a link between preparation for a test and the grades that you will receive afterwards. Remember, tests or exams are measurement tools in many forms: written, oral, projects, reports, etc. They measure your mastery and performance, so a well-prepared mind is necessary to engage in the test prepared and designed by your clever teacher. To help you have a good test result, here are the best ways you can do.Click on STUFF FOR STUDENTS to read the full article.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The challenge of handling children with special needs in the classroom
      
     In a class, how many children are there and how many needs does each child have? To what extent should an annoying behavior be tolerated? There is no exact formula to use how to face challenging diversified needs of children. No wonder why there are teachers who freak out during the day and end with frustration over situational classroom behaviors. Others, too, take control of outward attitudes lightly and creatively. To be a teacher is a profession of art; oftentimes a teacher has to be an actor or actress, angry or kind, firm or considerate.

    It is true that to teach those children with special needs is very challenging. You need to use your teaching styles and approaches suitable to the individual needs of the children you teach. On the other hand, your daily objectives must rhyme with what you utilize, so it is important to be aware of those objectives at the same time. To further enhance what you already have as a teacher, here are some tips to make your teaching more fun!
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TO GRADE A TYPE OF STUDENT'S WORK

    Giving grades is supposed to be treated as a delicate issue in the sense that the class records should be kept by teachers completely and accurately. Grades are not fabricated out of “memory guess” or out of luck or nepotism. Teachers have to provide unbiased grades so that the students could understand the extent of their performance and mastery.Click on STUFF FOR TEACHERS to read the full article.

HOW DO YOU GRADE YOUR STUDENTS?

How a teacher feels about giving grades reflects his/her values and personality. At school there are times when students talk about their teachers especially in terms of teaching style, knowledge of subject, discipline and classroom management and giving marks or grades. Is there such a generous or stingy teacher? Well, let us take a look at how we give grades to students.Click on STUFF FOR TEACHERS to read the full article.

GRADUATION DAY IS ...

Graduation Day is…
In layman’s terminology, graduation day signifies the day of receiving a full academic mark after completion of studies in elementary, secondary, or college education or any full degree achieved after a number of years. For all students around the world, graduation day is a long-awaited event which will make a difference because students will be considered as “graduates” who have academically passed their requirements. In other words, graduation day is an important occasion for every family. Likewise, graduation day is the day of marching in the aisles of an auditorium where all families, relatives and friends share in the so called “rite of passage” or “commencement exercises”.
What about the graduation ceremony? Normally, during graduation ceremony, students are dressed in identical caps and gowns or clothes. Click on STUFF FOR STUDENTS to read the full article.

HOW TO DEAL WITH an ANGRY COWORKER

How to Deal With an Angry Coworker
     My school conducted the last round of admission of prospective students for the next school year. Aptitude tests and interview of applicants were the main tasks for one whole day. Parents of these applicants gathered at the gallery to listen to a presentation of school programs, activities, etc. Considering the circumstance, I would say that every staff had a “to do” list to make the activity successful .
     What made me think over was that one of the AV staff could hardly realize how important it was for him to do his job as a technician. For example, at times when a microphone doesn’t function well, the first thing to be done is trying to check how it works well. In this case, you don’t need a staff to do it for you since you basically use your little technical know-how. However, whenever your effort to fix fails, the last thing to do is to call for assistance. And from whom do you seek help? Naturally, you’ll ask help from the in-charge himself. In the issue of asking help, politeness and professional approach are necessary.Click on STUFF FOR TEACHERS to read the full article.

TIPS TO HAVE A GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT

    

     Time management skills, once developed in a student, become a strong foundation of study habits. These are also indicative of how much discipline is used, which helps a student cope with bigger responsibilities at home and school. In a wider scenario good time management is like an investment which has a long term number of benefits.

Try these tips to help you develop good time management skills.Click on STUFF FOR STUDENTS to read the full article.

   

HABIT OF PROCRASTINATION

     One of the natural assassins of an opportunity is the art of procrastination. It is a common and deadliest disease which curtails a possible success of a person. Should you do the task immediately, you are lucky to grab that opportunity that comes at once. However, if you cling to the concept, “I-do-it-tomorrow”, your delaying tactic will never bring back the time to get a promising chance. The fact that procrastination is not selective becomes one existing major problem among growing children, adolescents, and adults. It is embraced by all people regardless of sex, race, social status, etc...Click on STUFF FOR STUDENTS to read the full article.

TEACHER'S INSPIRATION

    Below is the message of an alumna during a graduation ceremony. Any schools always look forward to some inspirational messages from school alumni. This is a very rewarding moment for teachers to know how effective teaching and learning conditions have been provided in school days of former students who have now attained their respective career paths. To make a difference in the lives of our students is a commitment and it basically has fruits to reap. Therefore, teaching is not similar with other professions. Its result is not today but in the future. Let's cross our fingers, dear teachers!

Speech of an ALUMNA

    "To our District Supervisor, Principal of Kiblat Elementary School, members of the faculty, parents, distinguished guests, graduating pupils, and friends, Good Morning! I am very privileged to be speaking to you today, on this very day of your commencement exercises. Honestly, I found some kind of uncertainties on what I would say until finally I had made up my mind to put my few thoughts together.

     Firstly, I would like to tell you how great it is to be chosen as your guest speaker for today's significant occasion: Commencement Exercises of School Year 2012-2013.

     Before I go further with my speech, may I congratulate the graduates for today marks the achievement of your dreams?

     It is a proof that you have overcome the challenges of elementary education. You are winners at this moment because you have achieved your quest for basic education. The kind of education that you have is uniquely designed for you to sustain in the next level ahead.

    Secondly, I want to congratulate the parents who are always supportive in all odds. You, too, are now harvesting the fruit of your sacrifices. You have done a huge part in molding your children from their birth until this very moment. You are the forerunners in the education of your children, molding their behavior and characters, abilities and knowledge to become better young community citizens.

     The next persons that I would like to congratulate are of course the teachers for you have done satisfactorily in bringing these children to where and what they are now. Your immeasurable patience, guidance and commitment to teach these children have made great changes in their lives; we can say that they are now better generation because of you. Concluding all of your concerted efforts, I can say that it takes one educational community to build the nation's future leaders who are capable of bringing effective changes in the Philippines society

     Therefore, the Basic Education Program should not be undermined. It has all the capacity and opportunity to produce skilled workers in the future, making Filipinos to be competitive and efficient in the global arena. I may not have achieved more of what I want to be now; however, my basic educational foundation provided by my Alma Mater has helped me in my endeavor to stand in the midst of many challenges. It was like a seed that had grown in me and had been nurtured in another ground to reach its maturity. So, dear graduates, always bear in mind that where ever you will get your secondary education, you owe your “growing seed” from your Alma Mater. Be good young leaders in another ground while you grow your seed happily.

     Thank you very much and have a good day.

LOOKING AHEAD:
  "TEACHER'S INSPIRATION"

     Every year there are thousands of graduates ranging from elementary  to post graduate levels. Nevertheless, what those graduates know and see is to do the next move as they go out of their schools, colleges and universities.

    What about teachers and professors? Will they also leave and find a greener pasture? Maybe "yes" for a few and maybe "no" for the many or loyal subjects. Another thing that people wonder about is how successful a teacher can be. Can one measure the success of a teacher? It is not that easy. Waiting period is too long; however a teacher for him or her to be considered triumphant in this very noble profession, there is a need to wait when one of the students he or she has taught comes back and says, " Teacher, thank you very much for what you have taught me. I am now an engineer, a successful farmer or lawyer!"  So with that instance, a teacher takes time and sees the future ahead. Below is a speech which gives inspiration to any teacher who will read it.

 

Speech of a GRADUATE

Distinguished guests, parents, teachers, friends, classmates, and fellow graduates, I am honored to stand before you this morning and welcome you to the Graduation Ceremony of 2012-2013.

On behalf of the graduating class, I thank you for joining us on this special occasion and I humbly ask your patience to stay and witness our commencement exercises as we would about to receive our certificates and medals of achievements. We want to share with you our accomplishments.

On behalf of all the graduates here today, I would also like to thank all the teachers, parents,  family members, and friends who encouraged and supported us as we worked towards arriving at this day.

I can imagine that there were many times when we seemed divided from daily lives as we spent much time on our studies. The wonderful years that we have spent at Kiblat Elementary School are such wonderful memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. I am sure that our teachers are probably breathing a sigh of relief that they will no longer hear us reading numbers and words repeatedly, talking loudly and running back and forth in rooms and corridors. Those were the typical days of our elementary education routines. However, the fun with our teachers and classmates is valuable.

The small incidents in school like eating during recess, playing at breaks, making assignments, recitations, sitting in the classes, and learning about the outside world are all but necessary to reach this stage. We are not leaders yet but I believe that we are “becoming future leaders” and that we are believed to be just and effective leaders and builders of our nation.

Our teachers have made the most difference in our lives. They have made an exceptional team, and together they have made sure that the pupils are well taken care of. Truly, I have considered that the basic education program of our school has prepared us to withstand in the call of local and global grounds.

Our parents, indeed, are the first individuals who must receive the recognition. Thank you for your never ending support, dear parents. Your role has not ended yet and we shall never take for granted your efforts and love.

I don’t know what awaits us and what the future holds for us. But wherever we all may go, these are the best days of our lives and they are the building blocks of our brighter tomorrow.
For everyone who is here, I thank you for coming and for making this event a success.