Nov 10th, 2009 by brVince |
There is always a joy in teaching the young. I gradually saw the importance of education for the young as I live out my consecrated life as a Marist Brother.
I have been to a place in Manila where I learned to help these young orphans about their school homeworks and other tasks. I also experienced being with the children at a famous dumpsite in Quezon City, not only learning how to read and write but also to play just like the little ordinary kids on the streets. That’s how I found myself as an educator in a non-formal setting.
But just this morning at one of my classes, I nearly lost my temper after pupil misbehaved inside the class. He wasn’t around when I came in and checked the attendance. As I started to have a review of our yesterday’s lesson, he just came in and blurted a word contradicting to what I was still trying to explain to them. I was explaining to the whole class how to make a letter to their parents as they identify the good qualities they have. Was it out of naughtiness? Was it out tendency to look for attention? I didn’t know until I realized that I was still wrong whatever the reason why he just blurted out a word while I was still talking. I shouted back at him out of my irritation. Continue reading and give a comment » » »
Nov 6th, 2009 by brVince |
The question was all about “GIFT.” My class started the lesson with the question, “What is the greatest gift you believe God has given you in your life?” Few raised their hands to respond. I was little bit anxious whether they really understood the question or they weren’t motivated to participate. Though I was enthusiastic, I nearly lost my temper (again) to those who seemed to be indifferent inside the class. But “not this time,” I told myself.
As I was counting seconds, one boy seating at the back raised his hand and recited after I recognized him, “Life!” Somebody added, “Parents or family!” I picked those lines and started processing their answers so that I won’t lose their attention; and of course to attain my objectives.
It’s a special day for me and I don’t want to ruin it. I asked the question not because today is my birthday. It was part of my lesson plan for the day. Continue reading and give a comment » » »
Oct 21st, 2009 by brVince |
The clock is ticking, time is running and I want to overhaul this blog of mine into a new and fresh installation.
As of now, I’m also thinking of changing the main theme for this. Would it be a newstheme? or just retain this so far, the most simple theme I have. Simply speaks about its purpose, not too elaborative, not too minimal but just expressive…
Of course, the /project site intended only for my students will remain together with my /photoblog. Those blogs will still be there… Just this main blog… some posts will be deleted, some will be edited… Soon!
Not now, but soon!
Oct 15th, 2009 by brVince |
Di ako ang mag-e-exam. But our students. The burden is not about what lesson to finish but how to deliver it on time and with quality. Exam is fast approaching kaya di naman sa minamadali but the question is… may natutunan ba sila after ng bagyong Ondoy? Meron! The faith sharing we had, the sharing of experiences. I sensed the oneness ng mga bata… Our lessons, tugma lamang sa aming pinag-uusapan….
Pero, kontra naman ako sa panukala ni Escudero na “across-the-board passing grade” ang ibibigay sa mga batang biktima. Dahil may natutunan na sila sa kanilang experiences… May mali yata? I-google nyo ang kanyang proposal “across-the-board passing grade for Ondoy victims” Ano sa palagay mo? Anong say mo? Wala kasi akong masabi… I mean, ma-blog at the moment! LOLZ!
Oct 8th, 2009 by brVince |
Madilim, nakakapanibago ang aking kapaligiran. It also happened last night. There was a massive blackout in our area. Ngayon, naulit muli. Walang ilaw, paubos na rin ang nakaimbak na tubig. We had a candle-lighted supper, mahirap kumain, mahirap kung walang ilaw. Napapa-reflect na naman ako… Continue reading and give a comment » » »
Sep 25th, 2009 by brVince |
The master of the ceremony announced, “And for the winners of Best Costumes, the third place goes to..!” “Don’t tell me it’s me,” I told my co-teacher while waiting for the result of the Best Costume competition. “It’s Brother Vince!” I was just kidding but the emcee just announced it. I wasn’t expecting that I will be included to the list of winners. I was happy, and was very happy not because I got a certificate of recognition but because all teachers participated and prepared well to give awareness to all students about “Peace,” which is the theme of the activity.
Two weeks ago, the Department of Social Studies of our school announced the culmination of “Linggo ng Kasaysayan” (History Week) to be held today, September 25; an activity integrating the learning of the students from year seven to year 10. It is being implemented by the Social Science Department of the school. Every homeroom was asked to prepare their bulletin board for a contest and the advisers will present themselves as models representing the different chosen countries around the world. Everybody was excited and I have observed the eagerness of the chosen teachers to be consorts. I was asked to be one of the consorts representing the country of ‘Indonesia.” I was thinking for a while of ways how to get costumes from Indonesia. Then I remembered the Brothers of Jolo community (Jolo, Sulu). To cut the story short, they sent one for me. That was just one of my memorable experiences recently… Continue reading and give a comment » » »
Sep 20th, 2009 by brVince |
It was my first time to attend the WordCamp Philippines gathering. Mindanao Bloggers made it again and I am very grateful for it. It was an opportunity for me since I now resides here in Marikina.
Meet the Family
Blogie made a concise yet clear introduction how the Mindanao Bloggers came about. I was inspired to blog more about my own native place especially when he called me to stand up as the lone blogger from Gen. Santos City who was present during the WordCamp. I was expecting to meet the bloggers like Avel, Ayel and Aethen. They are my fellow bloggers from SOKSARGEN area. But anyhow, I remembered them and maybe a time for me to pay in return since I wasn ‘t able to attend to two Mindanao Blog Summit held in Davao and in Gen. Santos City.
I am thankful to Blogie and the organizers for the warm welcome, not only to me but also to other bloggers. I felt the family spirit working. I believe that.
I am grateful for the presence of other bloggers I met and some of them whom I knew through blogging; like Nina Fuentes, Ederic, the young Jezhlau and the man behind Blogcebuworld; and I was looking forward to meet the generous Major Zaldy but I wasn’t sure if he was there… Continue reading and give a comment » » »
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