5 lessons on success in the making

by Randy Tudy

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"I am going to deliver a speech today but this is not a copied speech.  This is original and I made  it myself."  This was the introduction of one contestant in a speech contest.

The moment she started speaking I could not but be awed by the content of her speech.  Although she did not get the first prize she delivered a very powerful speech.

She narrated her story of how she managed the ordeals of her life in poverty.  She worked as a domestic helper but her boss noticed her potentials.  To make the long story short, she was sent to school.  Now she is in second year college.

While listening to her, I said to myself this girl is success in the making.  She is so determined to succeed in life.  She mentioned Steve Jobs several times and she appreciated this man.  She is her inspiration.

Indeed, I could find in her success in the making.  On what grounds?

1. Inspiration of the Past.  She used her past to inspire herself to succeed.  She did not want to go back to her poor situation.   Instead, make it as a mirror and a force to maker her go forward.

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 2. Gratefulness.  She was so grateful for her boss for giving her the opportunity to study.  This is another ingredient of inspiration in her life.

3. Education. First, she believed her schooling will lead her to achieve her  dream.  However, she studied more.  She studied the lives of successful people.  She made them her inspiration.  In other words, she also educate herself.

4. Determination.  She is so determine to succeed.  I could see it in her eyes and hear it in the tone of her voice while delivering the speech.

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 5. Faith.  She also recognized that she cannot succeed without the help from God.

These lessons are worth reflecting.  Many of us have in one way or another went through a similar situation.  How to succeed depends on our mindset and actions. By learning from these lessons, we can also say that success is in the making.

Effective ways to draw out the best in your students

by Randy Tudy

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I have the privilege of being one of the judges in a speech contest for 2^nd year students this afternoon.  The contest was part of the final examination of these students taking up Speech subject.

That was not the first time I acted as a judge on this kind of competition. Thus, I tried to help contestants especially those who were so nervous or those who obviously showed little self-confidence.

As my way of helping them, I kept nodding my head when they got eye contact with me. Why do I do that?

1. Personal experience.  It is part of my personality when I am in front of people to be affected by their reaction. If I’m speaking as a teacher or speaker and I see people nodding their head, I am so encouraged and my speech would normally go well. I gain inspiration and strength based on the reaction of the audience.  I am more effective if I notice the people to be interested on what I am saying.

2. Self-confidence.  I nod my head to let those struggling contestants gain self-confidence.  Seeing me doing such will boast their confidence.

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3. Agreement.  Obviously, nodding is a sign of affirmation to what one is saying.  Contestants will gain more confidence if they see me agreeing to what they are speaking about.

4. Performance level.  I nod my head because I want the contestants to give their best.  If they develop self-confidence and see that I am agreeing to what they are saying, they will be more encouraged to deliver their best.  In theatre arts, we call it performance level.

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 As a teacher, it is my mission to draw out the best in each student.  Students have their potentials.  Many times they are hidden.  The role of teachers is to provide avenues where students can tap these potentials and use them to become successful.

Your first and greatest gift today

by Randy Tudy

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In my other article "Why is it difficult to say thank you", I mentioned about the questions I always ask to my retreatants in the beginning of the retreat.  

Saying thank you can only be made possible if you recognize a gift or you realize how blessed you are.  

Friends, have you ever realized that every morning there is so much to be thankful for because right after waking up you already receive the greatest gift.  

I am referring to the gift of life.  

Do you enjoy reading this article or watching the video?  It only becomes possible because you are still alive today.  In other words, you are fortunate than thousands of people who will not survive today.

When we say "Good morning class" it means the day is good because we are all alive.  So when students reply with the same greeting, it means they are happy to be alive too.  

Watch this video and learn how to value the gift of LIFE.

The influence of Filipinos to the world

Today Filipinos celebrate the 27^th Anniversary of EDSA People Power revolution.   Personally, I find this event worth celebrating.  I was one of those whom they call Martial Law babies.  I grew up with fear. In our barrio, I saw rebels and soliders.  I experienced two big encounters between the military and the New People's Army.  But my experiences was nothing compared to the sufferings of those victims of Martial Law. 

When the former president was evicted through a peaceful demonstration, almost everything changed.

I’m sure teachers will be talking about EDSA to their students.  But what does EDSA People Power Revolution contribute to the world?  There are important points that teachers can inculcate in their students about the lessons of EDSA revolution.

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1. People Power.  There had been attempts in other countries to use people power to overthrow a powerful dictator.  It had never been successful until the 1986 People Power in Manila.  It was a triumphant bloodless revolution.  The Filipinos opened the minds of people all over the world of this enormous power.  Today, we have witnessed several uprising or people power in different parts of the world.  Filipinos showed them the way.  However, not all uprising came to a peaceful ending.

2. Freedom.  The EDSA revolution freed the Filipinos from the slavery of Martial Law.   Democracy was restored.  Freedom of speech was restored.  Freedom is our right both as individuals and as a nation. What we are enjoying today is a product of people's struggles in the past.

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 3. Unity.  It took a call by the late Cardinal Sin and  some leaders to  their constituents to proceed to EDSA to protect the groups of Enrile and Ramos, two prominent military leaders at that time.  When people flocked at EDSA, there was a strong sense of unity among the people. The EDSA People Power revolution was a classic example of a people united for one purpose.

4. Peace.  That bloodless revolution would go down in the history of the Philippines and the world. When humility and love of countrymen/women will prevail, peace is ensued.  Not a single shot was fired.  There was peace despite the seemingly chaos situation.  In the end, peace prevailed.

5. Prayer.  While the world watched People Power on display, Filipinos knew that it was the power of prayer that led the people to such a heroic action. Those people in EDSA continued to pray day and night.  Those who were not in EDSA also prayed.  Religious communities, churches, and other communities were one with those people in EDSA in prayer.  Today, right at the heart of EDSA is a church with  our Lady of EDSA as the patron saint.

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 Let these lessons inspire the Filipinos especially the younger generation to love our country and live up to the spirit of EDSA.  

"Kahit maputi na ang Buhok ko" (An inspiration on creativity)

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One of the things I learned as a teacher is to be creative.  Good teachers find ways to motivate students. 

While I was doing my class observation as a principal, one of my teachers really caught my attention and admiration.  In her class, she prepared a visual aid with a lot of fish (in a cartolina) on it.  Each fish has a word.  During the question and answer portion, students were given a bait and were asked take the fish which corresponds to their answer. Oh, it was really fun.  The students were so excited because they are like fishing inside the classroom.  What a creativity Madam Liklik!

This video also caught my attention.  These two foreigners would surely get the attention of many Filipinos.

Amazing talent! Kudos to the teachers/trainers

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I learned about music from my father.  At first I didn't like to play the guitar because I felt I was just forced to learn.  May be my father really wanted to pass on his talent to me.

When I was assigned in the elementary department, I realized that my father's insistence did pay off.  I founded an organization which was composed of choir members, lectors and altar servers.  I enjoyed teaching music to kids.  It is a joy seeing kids singing the song I taught them.

In this video, I was so amazed of the performance especially the kids.  I salute to the teachers/trainors. I know how difficult it is to train kids.  But this video is really amazing.

For all teachers who work extra hours just to train their students, kudos to all of you.  Let this video be an inspiration to you.

Imagine a world without Filipinos

I am re-posting a very good article by Abdullah Al-Maghlooth|AL-WATAN  which I found in my FB page.  You will also see the name below of the one who shares this article. 

IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT FILIPINOS

by Abdullah Al-Maghlooth|AL-WATAN

Muhammad Al-Maghrabi became handicapped and shut down his flower and gifts shop business in Jeddah after his Filipino workers insisted on leaving and returning home. He says: "When they left, I felt as if I had lost my arms. I was so sad that I lost my appetite."

Al-Maghrabi then flew to Manila to look for two other Filipino workers to replace the ones who had left. Previously, he had tried workers of different nationalities but they did not impress him. "There is no comparison between Filipinos and others," he says. "Whenever I see Filipinos working in the Kingdom, I wonder what life would be without them."

Saudi Arabia has the largest number of Filipino workers - 1.019,577 - outside the Philippines and their numbers are still increasing. Filipinos not only play an important and effective role in the Kingdom, they also perform different jobs in countries acreoss the world, including working as sailors. The are know for their professionalism and quality of their work.

Nobody here can think of a life without Filipinos, who make up around 20 percent of the world's seafarers. There are 1.2 million Filipino sailors.

So if Filipinos decide one day to stop working or go on strike for any reason, who would transport oil, food and heavy equipment across the world? We can only imagine the disaster that would happen.

What makes Filipinos unique is their ability to speak very good English and the technical training they receive in the early stages of their education. There are several specialized training institutes in the Philippines, including those specializing in engineering and road maintenance. 

This training background makes them highly competent in these vital areas.

When speaking about the Philippines, we should not forget Filipino nurses. They are some 23 percent of the world's total number of nurses. The Philippines is home to over 190 accredited nursing colleges and institutions from which some 9,000 nurses graduate each year. Many of them work abroad in countries such as the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Singapore.

Cathy Ann, a 35-year old Filipino nurse who has been working in the Kingdom for the last five years and before that in Singapore, said she does not feel homesick abroad because "I am surrounded by my compatriots everywhere." Ann thinks that early training allow Filipinos to excel in nursing and other vocations. She started learning this profession at the age four as her aunt, a nurse, used to take her to hospital and ask her to watch the work. "She used to kiss me whenever I learned a new thing. At the age of 11, I could do a lot. I began doing things like measuring my grandfather's blood pressure and giving my mother her insulin injections." she said.

This type of early education system is lacking in the Kingdom. Many of our children reach the university stage without learning anything except boredom.

The Philippines, which you can barely see on the map, is a very effective country thanks to its people. It has the ability to influence the entire world economy.

We should pay respect to Filipino workers, not only by employing them but also by learning from their valuable experiences.

We should learn and educate our children on how to operate and maintain ships and oil tankers, as well as planning and nursing and how to achieve perfection in our work. This is a must so that we do not become like Muhammad Al-Maghrabi who lost his interest and appetite when Filipino workers left his flower shop.

We have to remember that we are very much dependent on the Filipinos around us. We could die a slow death if they chose to leave us.

(almaghlooth@alwatan.com.sa)

 

What makes you happy as a teacher?

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I taught as catechist in a non-sectarian school in Davao City sometime in 1995. The room was near a major road in Davao making it difficult to compete with the noise of passing cars.  It was a test of patience and determination on my part.  

On my last day with the students, I received the most meaningful gift in my career as a teacher.  A student  put something in my pocket while I was exiting the room.  When I pulled it out, it was a wallet- a gift form this student.  What made the gift more meaningful was the fact that it came from a student who was considered by other teachers as problematic.  In fact, he has many absences in class.  Not only that, this student who gave me a gift was a Muslim.  I was teaching about Christ in our class.  I could never forget that experience.  I considered myself at that time as the best teacher in the world. What a happy life indeed to be a teacher. 

What about you?  Have you found happiness in life in your career?

What makes you happy as a teacher?  Watch on this video and be inspired from these teachers. 

Are you a teacher or an educator?

There were times that I felt so tired after a whole day in school.  There were also instances that I felt not getting up in the morning.  But I have to because ...... I am a teacher, an educator.

To all my former teachers and to all teachers out there, let us be inspired and reminded with this video.

Learn from the top 10 discipline techniques

As I mentioned in my previous article, classroom management is what new teachers are most concerned about.

Try to learn from this video on how to manage a class well.

Lesson from a child who touched the world

I always received an award during the culmination of Flores de Mayo.  The award?  Perfect attendance. I was a faithful participant in our chapel's Flores de Mayo activities.  I remembered how close we were to the church through the Flores de Mayo.  We listened to our catechist.  We sang songs of praise.  We prayed. We enjoyed such moments as kids.

As they say, God is close to children. Children are close to God.  However, people don't really learn much from children's faith.

As a teacher, I always believe in the goodness of each child. In our school, we have a jargon which says, "Drawing out the best in you."  

The video you are about to watch is an example of an honest and humble faith of a child.

You are a dream builder

If there was something I can be proud of as a teacher was the workbook I made. First year college students and transferees of our school used that book in their subject- Freshmen Formation Program.  The first lesson on that book is entitled "My Dream".  Students were asked to write down their dreams in life. In our discussion, I emphasized to my students that dreams are free.  If you dream small, you probably achieve it so easily.  

The video that you are about to see is not the most popular video of Susan Boyle.  If you have not watched that one, just search in Youtube.  When Susan was asked who she wants to be, without hesitation she said Elaine Paige.  You could see one of the judge eyes rolling and ahhs from the audience.  Nobody believed this poor woman who is not gifted with good looks can achieved what she just declared. 

Well, after her rendition of I dreamed a dream she was a superstar.

What you will see is her duet with no other than Elaine Paige.  Very touching to see her realize her dream.

As teachers, it is our role to help our students realize their dream.  We ignite their passion and inspire them to pursue it.

How to deliver power teaching?

You cannot cook the same menu everyday.  Otherwise, nobody will eat your food.  I remember these words from one of our speakers during a convention.  She was referring to a teacher's teaching strategies.  It has to be varied.  Students should be excited to a new strategy.  But if a teacher uses the same strategy all over again, students will not be motivated to engage.  It is already expected.

In order to help my teachers learn different teaching strategies, I complied different strategies that I found useful.  I printed them and distributed one copy to teachers per subject area. 

Two  or three years ago, I shared this video to my teachers. The day after, while doing my daily rounds, I heard a teacher used this technique.  This strategy is very effective to elementary students but this can also be applied to high school and even college students.  Watch this.

12 best classroom management practices

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One of the subjects I am teaching in college is The Teaching Profession.  In this subject, one topic is on classroom management.  In my introduction I will tell my education students, "This is the most difficult subject."  Students might wonder why during examinations they still get higher scores.  I would then told them later about the reality in the teaching profession.  "In your first two years as a new teacher, you will be learning about classroom management.  You will only discover the best classroom management practice when you are already in the field."

As a principal I observed this as the biggest burden among new teachers. They would ask me often what is the best strategy to discipline the students.

Classroom management has been the problem for most teachers especially the neophytes.  If you are one, consider the following (from Best Practices in Classroom Management by Christopher Dunbar):

1. Hold and communicate high behavioral expectations.

2. Establish clear rules and procedures, and instruct students in how to follow them; give
primary-level children and those with low socioeconomic status, in particular, a great
deal of instruction, practice, and reminding.

3. Make clear to students the consequences of misbehavior.

4. Enforce classroom rules promptly, consistently, and equitably from the very first day of
school.

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5. Work to instill a sense of self-discipline in students; devote time to teaching self monitoring skills.

6. Maintain a brisk instructional pace and make smooth transitions between activities.

7. Monitor classroom activities; give students feedback and reinforcement regarding their
behavior.

8. Create opportunities for students (particularly those with behavioral problems) to
experience success in their learning and social behavior.

9. Identify students who seem to lack a sense of personal efficacy and work to help them
achieve an internal locus of control.

10. Make use of cooperative learning groups, as appropriate.

11. Make use of humor, when suitable, to stimulate student interest or reduce classroom
tensions.

12.  Remove distracting materials (athletic equipment, art materials, etc.) from view when
instruction is in progress.

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Reference:
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6 ways how you can avoid burnout from work

by Randy Tudy

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Have you experienced waking up in the morning and feel not going to school?  Have you experienced having a heavy heart going to work?  Or do you simply lose the taste going to work?

These are signs of burnout.  You need to find natural stress management technique. 

I experienced that as an administrator.  There was a year when I expected myself to be out from my position but it was extended for another year.  It was tough but I managed to summon all my energies and survived.

Many of us, whether you are a janitor, middle manager or top manager,  come face to face with fatigue on a regular basis.  It’s good if it’s only physical fatigue but if it is psychological or emotional you are going to deal with it for a long time.

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Here are some tips on how to deal with burnout from work.

1. Reality Check.  Know if the cause of your burnout is part of your job. If going to the workplace on time is your problem, then you need to clear up your mind because it is necessary.  If your problem is your boss, you have to find a way to deal with it until he/she is replaced by somebody else. True.

2. Time Management.  Many times the cause of stress is traceable to poor time management.  Procrastination is one cause of delays which lead to panic.  Set your goals and tasks with a well-planned timeline or schedule.

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3. Morning Ritual. Religious men and women start their morning with Lauds (Morning Prayer) followed with a mass.  Athletes start their day on the field or road doing sit ups or jogging.  Jenny, a teacher,  starts her day with a prayer followed by a 5-minute exercise. It is important to start a day with a routine which prepares your mind and body for the whole day activity.

4. Siesta.  I only learned this practice when I entered the formation house.  It is a short nap usually done after lunch.  A friend of mine, whatever it takes, will take a 5-minute nap during lunch break.  While others might not have the luxury of doing it, a regular  form of resting your body and mind during lunch break would make a lot of difference.

5. Evening Ritual.  Part of the Ignatian spirituality  is the practice of Examen.  Most religious men and women do this every night.  Examen is a personal prayer by reviewing the whole day activity.  It is time to recognize where was God most evident in one’s life during the day while at the same time recognizing one’s sinfulness.  For others, evening ritual is listening to music or reading books.  Whatever it is, the purpose is to give yourself a time to relax and to give  your mind and body a needed rest.  If watching TV is relaxing, do it although this is not really advisable if you want calmness and peace of mind.

6. Positive Outlook.  There is no substitute to being happy, contented and positive compared to any other rituals or techniques.  Having a positive mindset lessens the burdens in the workplace.  If problems and crisis arise, remember this popular saying, “If you cannot change the situation, change your perspective of the situation.”  Burnout is usually not physical.

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May you have a happy life.

May your dreams be blessed.

BEATITUDES for students (How to be a successful student)

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After the 10 commandments for Responsible Studenthood, here are a bible-based magna carta for students. Don't be confused. I am not going to summarize the controversial Magna Carta for Students. This article focuses on the Magna Carta for Responsible Studenthood in the Kingdom of God.

1. Blessed are those students who put God as the center of their lives. God’s kingdom will be theirs.

2. Blessed are those students who suffer and struggle in their student life. God will comfort them.

3. Blessed are those students who are humble towards their classmates, schoolmates, teachers and others. God will give them the graces they need.

4. Blessed are those students who study hard in order to become worthy instruments of God’s love. God will reward and satisfy them.

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 5. Blessed are those students who show compassion. God will be compassionate to them.

6. Blessed are those students who are honest in their studies. God will reveal Himself to them most intimately.

7. Blessed are those students who are peacemakers in school. God will grant them peace of mind and heart.

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8. Blessed are those students who are ridiculed and displaced because of their honesty and hard work. God will reward them abundantly.

10 commandments for students (Responsible Studenthood Part 1)

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Maybe you have heard about responsible parenthood. Though it is normally associated with family planning, responsible parenthood is all encompassing in terms of the responsibilities of parents. 

Responsible Studenthood is also all encompassing in terms of responsibilities of students. This includes managing responsibly their academic, physical, emotional, social, psychological, cultural and spiritual life. Many times we hear teachers reminding students to balance their academic life and social life. Students need to balance all the aspects of their life if they want to be successful. For example, a responsible student is one who performs well in his/her studies but at the same time maintains a good physical condition. How many students develop ulcer only because they are too lazy enough to cook, particularly those living in boarding houses? The school provides many opportunities to develop the students holistically. There are extra-curricular activities, clubs and organizations, and other opportunities which cater to other aspects of student’s life. 

If Stepheh Covey has 7 habits of highly effective people, here are the 10 commandments that college/university students must follow if they want to become successful.

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 1. Put God as the center of your life.  It is about loving God. There are many challenges in college life, no doubt about it. However, God is always present and will always be. Do not forget to always turn to Him. Praise God every moment of your life. A happy and successful life lies in the loving embrace of God. 

2. Do not use the name of God as your only shield. Do not be like those who trust in God for everything without doing anything. In whatever you do, push yourself to do better and always place yourself in the loving care and protection of God. 

3. Keep the Sabbath day holy. While you are in school from Monday to Friday, and sometimes Saturday and Sunday, always find time to join your faith community in celebrating the Sabbath or the Lord’s day.

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4. Remember the sacrifices and dreams of your parents. You are now in college and this is a rare opportunity because many of your contemporaries could not. Always put into your mind and heart that you are here because of the sacrifices of your parents. Make them as your inspiration and do not disappoint them. 

5. Do not kill yourself. It might sound very rude but this is exactly what some students do. Keep yourself healthy. Eat the right food. Sleep regularly (8 hours/day). Exercise regularly. Always have a happy and positive disposition. In short, take good care of your body. Do not allow your body to suffer because of non essential things (smoking, drinking, drugs, etc.). Stay fit and healthy.

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10 Commandments for Students (Responsible Studenthood Part 2)

........continuation of the 10 commandments for students (Responsible Studenthood Part 2)

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6. Do not enter into bad relationships. Be sure to know your friends/peers. Some friends can inspire and help you to succeed. Some would lead you to nowhere. Boyfriend/girlfriend relationship is not bad. However, if it becomes a hindrance to your study, that is different story. Be sure you are ready if your want to enter into serious relationships. Don’t allow your schooling to suffer because you spend more time with your boyfriend/girlfriend than studying. 

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7. Do not cheat. You are now in college because you have proven that you can do it. Don’t cheat during quizzes or examinations. Cheating is a way of degrading yourself. A student who cheats reveals a very bad image of himself/herself. What is a high grade when it is achieved through cheating? Prove yourselves worthy and keep your dignity intact by being honest in everything you do. 

8. Do not criticize others. Be friendly and compassionate to all. Avoid criticizing your classmates, teachers and other people. Do not complain all the time. Try to question yourself first. You might be the problem and not others. While constructive criticism is healthy, try to be reflective before making remarks. 

9. Do not covet the things that are not yours. Be respectful of other people and their possessions. Never claim an achievement that is not yours. Work for your success. 

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10. Don’t be too ambitious of material things. Be happy with what you have. If you cannot afford it, do not force yourself to buy things that are not needed. For example, do not be jealous and feel insecure when everybody has a cellular phone and you don’t have one. Know how to budget your money and spend it wisely.

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Why children really need teachers?

The Brothers of the Sacred Heart, my former religious community, was founded to take care of the least fortunate children during the French Revolution.  While there were other religious congregations who take care of the children in urban areas, the brothers chose those in the countryside.

When they came to the Philippines, they chose Digos instead of accepting a school in Davao City.  Digos in the late 50s and early 60s was still very rural.  

This song reminds me of teachers who offer their services to the least fortunate children.  I have a good number of former students who are now assigned in the hinterlands.  In fact one of my students in the masteral program who  is assigned teaching the Indigenous Peoples.  

For teachers who are assigned in these places, let this song reminds you of your great mission.  Those kids need you to realize their dreams.  Kudos all teachers!

Teachers open the way so that children will realize their dreams. They open the door towards success. They are their hope.  They  are the key in opening their minds to become successful in life.  This song capsulizes the voices of children who need teachers to guide them.

Believe that you make a difference.

Have you asked yourself this question, "How can I make a difference?"

This is a commercial video but based on a true story.  This is also true in many parts of the world.  I would like to dedicate this post or video to my co-teachers and my own teachers since elementary until post graduate studies.  This is our life.  This is our mission.  this is how we make a difference

5 ways to earn students' respect (How to be an excellent teacher)

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As education students, we were trained to really prepare especially during  the first day of class.  Our professor warned us that students’ first impression would define your standing as a teacher.  After teaching for many years, I still believe in this principle.  When I became a principal, I also advised my new teachers to do the same especially in being gentle but firm.  Gentleness should not be mistaken as weakness.  Once students see this they might use it against the teacher.

I remember a brother in the early 60s.  He was a new and young brother who was assigned to the high school boys department.   On his first day in school, he noticed that students were very noisy.  One student caught his attention. May be this student was the toughest in class.  Without a word, this brother grabbed this student, pushed him up against the wall, and screamed at him.

That was all!  Beginning that day until this brother retired, he was feared by the students.  The moment this brother entered in any classroom you could hardly hear any sound from the sudents.  Surely, this can’t be possible nowadays.

Here are the 5 effective ways to gain students’ respect.

1. Be a person of integrity.  Students will believe in you if you are honest and true to your words and actions

2. Be compassionate.  Compassion is charity in action.  Students love their teacher who is caring, understanding and loving.

3. Be a trusted leader.  First, show to them that you are their leader.  Students look up to their idols.  You should be their model.  Lead them to be leaders.  Students are good followers but are also excited to be given the chance to lead.

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4. Be a model of excellence.   Students are fascinated with the intelligence of their teachers.  They watch every move of the teacher.  When teachers perform during school program, be it a song or dance, students are so entertained.  They like seeing their teachers excel in anything they do.

5. Be human.  I consider this trait the most important of all.  You ask anybody about their favorite teacher.  Usually, it is the teacher who is very human- a teacher who shows unconditional care and love.

There might be other traits or techniques that would make students respect more their teacher but in my experience the aforementioned ones stood out as really effective.  This is how to be a teacher.

May your dreams be blessed.

Randy T