The Itinerants Path

Huh! Nothing… That’s it, just saying happy new year. Am I too late? Not yet, lolz!

Are you aware of ABS-CBN’s station ID for this Christmas season? That touch me more when my own Afternoon Class students sang the modified version of it in our class before we started our lesson.

It was a surprise for me. I thought the students just forgot to erase the writings on the chalkboard before I came in, and I didn’t bother my myself about it until I asked them to sit down after greeting them a good evening, “Everybody sit down…” I asked them. But them responded in one voice, “No, not yet! We have a surprise for you.” I quickly told them that I hate them, for I hate surprises and I laughed. But indeed, they started to sing the modified ABS-CBN’s station ID. And me? I was silent and let them do what they wanted… Continue reading and give a comment » » »

This entry is dedicated to the innocent victims of senseless massacre especially to the family of the Mangudadatu clan, which happened last Monday, 23th of November in Ampautan, Maguindanao, Mindanao.

Our sympathy to these victims…

We are calling the legitimate authorities to act on this. Grant justice!

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 » » »

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 » » »

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!

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!