It was a typical morning and I was in the midst of the quietest class I taught. It was quite different that day though. When I would enter the classroom, they would soon pay attention. That morning they were not. In fact, they were talking loudly in contrast to what I would tell them that … Continue reading Something Snapped
Author: Analou Buragay
TRF #2 for Indigenous Students
DepEd's IPCRF TRF Prompt 2 is focused on designing a lesson around the indigenous community context. The task is mainly as follows:Context: Below is an assessment activity for a class of 30 learners, five of which belong to an indigenous peoples (IP) group. Evaluate the appropriateness of the activity to your learners. Write your response … Continue reading TRF #2 for Indigenous Students
TRF 1 : Hello, Clara
The result had gone back in, and we were informed that Clara suffers from dyscalculia. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, dyscalculia refers to a lifelong learning disability involving math.
I Refused to Comply
The new school head had been bugging me for days because he had been asking me to pay a visit to the school of our former school head. I was evading him because firstly, the school is quite a distance from where I am teaching. Approximately, 2.5-3 hours away back and forth. Secondly, it is … Continue reading I Refused to Comply
WHLP – Weekly Home Learning Plan for Math Grade 10
Our new school head is training us to become better educators. One of the documents that we should regularly submit is the Weekly Home Learning Plan (WHLP). It was agreed that each week we will submit our learning plans on the Friday prior. The First Quarter is ending and I thought of sharing my self-made … Continue reading WHLP – Weekly Home Learning Plan for Math Grade 10
Short and Long Term Goals
As I've previously mentioned, I intend to leave my current station and pursue another place to grow as a teacher. I don't know exactly the steps of getting there but I have a draft of the things that I can currently prepare to start taking action. My fiance was generous enough to help me lay … Continue reading Short and Long Term Goals
I plan to say “Good Bye!”
The new admin is such a breath of fresh air. I never felt like I am part of DepEd since 2016. Right now, I'm living the best experiences in this public school... Yet, as they say, some good things never last. I'm grateful for the chance of working with a better admin but right now, … Continue reading I plan to say “Good Bye!”
New Beginning
I can't wait until September is over. We are finally having a new school head. As far as doing task for him is concerned, so far so good. He is also very appreciative and I feel accomplished and valued each time. He is definitely a good leader. The former school is going to transfer. Yes, … Continue reading New Beginning
Floorwax
Next week is the checking for our School-Based Management (SBM). Alright, that is supposed to be an admin task but as a small school we needed to help out. Part of it is cleaning the first floor classrooms. Yes, we do not have any janitors so as teachers we have to be the ones cleaning … Continue reading Floorwax
School Head Ache
As much as I want to avoid ranting against school authorities, I am here blogging at 4 AM. Sleep seemed to avoid me. Is this anxiety attack? Seven hours ago, unofficial time for DepEd employees, a message was sent in our group chat. It read that teachers need to contribute P187 because the tax from … Continue reading School Head Ache