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FEATURES
The Four Most Important Leadership
Reflections of the Heart
Qualities in Managing Schools
The Top Six ‘Words of Wisdom’ of a Good K to 12 Teacher
By Dr. Helen B. Aggabao, Principal IV- MHDP , malolos
By Librada Rubio, EPSII Science
By CHRISTOPHER GLORIA, EPS (OIC)
P
eople are dying young.
We are overweight, under exercised, and suffering from our lack of good
health habits. The level of
stress in our everyday life is
getting higher. The foods that
we eat serve as factor to many
of the major killer diseases of
the age. We should be living
longer and enjoying it better.
But a frightful number of us are
dead before we even reach our
prime. So how can we make
the best of our lives? This article is about helping you break
loose from the vicious cycle
and live longer and better life.
1
Feel the shine.
There is something more in the
sun’s warming rays than lighting the planet. The morning
sun gives us Vitamin D, an essential element in the prevention of disease (rickets in particular). So it is good for you.
2
Run for your life.
The need for proper exercise
is necessary. It makes the body
eliminate body toxins and fats
which can lead us to many diseases. Playing and running;
jogging
and
brisk walking
is
good for
all of us.
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a deep breath. Fresh air
is important to all of us. Of
course, you can’t live without
breathing so a constant supply of fresh air is available only
through breathing. But how
can you breathe better? Take
a few moments to perform
deep- breathing exercise: Take
a deep breath, hold the air for
ten seconds, then expel it slowly, coughing at the end to get
out more stale air. Repeat several times. The same effect will
be gained by doing some exercises especially in the morning.
4
Water is essential. Our body is 75% water. We need to drink eight
glasses of water everyday to
constantly supply the body
with moisture replacements.
Moreover, it cleanses the body
and regulates body circulation.
5
Rest and recharge.
Even machines need rest and
so are you. So one must sleep
the hours that your body needs.
Take time to relax. Think of
happy thoughts and be happy.
6
Eat good food.
Leafy green and yellow vegetables; with fruits everyday keeps the doctor away!
Eat these foods more than
junk foods and meat for
a more colorful life.
In a study conducted by
the DepEd Region III Education Program Supervisors
among all Grade 8 and 2
teachers who attended the
Mass Training for the Implementation of K to 12 Program in all clusters throughout the region, they have
responded to queries about
their problems as well as solutions that best suit them
in the teaching-learning process. These best practices
were likewise analyzed, synthesized and translated into
timeless words of wisdom as
follows:
1.“For successful K
to 12 teaching, Attitude
is everything”- 98% of
the teachers said that good
teachers must possess sterling qualities composed of
5Cs and A. They are commitment, creativity, compassion,
character and competence,
but the best word that encompasses all these characteristics is Attitude.
2.“Commitment coupled with industry and
passion bring success”95% of all the respondents
voted for being hardworking
and commitment as a sign of
an outstanding teacher, but
having them with passion
makes the real difference.
3.“Ask not what can
DepEd do for you, Ask
what you can do for
DepEd”- 78% had expressed their concern about
the preparedness of the
government in implementing such an ambitious educational program because of
the obvious inadequacy in facilities and other infrastructures in our schools, plus the
other problems in logistics
that the project requires.
However, 88% of them have
pledged their support and
cooperation and promised
that they will do everything
to the best of their capacity
to serve the students under
their tutelage with tender,
loving care!
4.“A
teacher
that
loves children is always
young”- Children is the
heart of the curriculum so
teachers who put this into
mind have no difficulty adjusting to the whatever new
ENCOURAGING YOUNG ADULTS TO
READ: TIPS FOR PARENTS
By Jake zerrudo, chief qaad
Keep reading with children. When children
are young, we read to them to help them
understand language and that letters on the
page correspond to sounds and words. Then,
as they begin to learn to read, we read with
them to help them figure out those words
on their own and comprehend the text.
As children turn into young adults, parents should
continue to take the time to read alongside them
to help them question the deeper meaning of
the text and to model that reading is a worthy,
enjoyable, lifelong activity. As young adults become comfortable reading alongside us, we can
suggest favorite books from that time in our lives.
Good books stand the test of time, and they
offer an insight into what life was like during
our young adult years. We can compare the
similarities and differences with our young adults,
sharing memories while building new ones.
Provide freedom of choice. All students, particularly young adults, need some freedom to choose
what they read. They may prefer vampire books
over Shakespeare, but that’s OK for their free
time reading. The more students read, regardless
of genre, the better readers they will become, and
the more confident they will be while reading.
As parents, we should make a variety of
books available for children—and not just
the type of books that we enjoy. For instance, while we may enjoy stories, our
children might prefer fact-based texts.
Always include a gift certificate to a local bookstore in birthday and holiday gifts, so children
can choose their own books. Make family visits
to the library, so children can pick our books.
Let’s think about how we choose books and
make those options available to our children.
“ Commitment-Driven Performance by our Leaders, Character-Based Instruction for our Learners”
programs and projects (like
the K to 12) shall be implemented for the betterment
of our society. Negative
thoughts cause stress while
loving with all the heart and
mind bring smiles that makes
the wrinkled old face looks
like that of an angel.
5.“Complains
are
just products of an idle
mind”- 147 out of 278 respondents have expressed
negative emotions and all
sorts of complaints about
the present conditions of
our schools, students and
the system as a whole, but
88% as stated in number say
otherwise that tells us that
there is indeed a “Light at
the end of the tunnel”.
6.“The best instructional tool in the classroom is the teacher”- The
best material we can offer to
the community is our selfless
service. The school stakeholders are counting for the
things that we can do out of
love for our students bringing about effectiveness in access, quality and efficiency.
To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best
leaders, the people do not
notice their existence. The
next best, the people honor
and praise. The next, the
people fear; and the next,
the people hate ... When the
best leader’s work is done the
people say, ‘We did it ourselves!’- Lao-Tsu
There is a plethora of attributes that a good leader
should possess. Good leadership is a universal and timeless need. We take a look
at the four most important
leadership qualities. Good
leaders are required in all
walks of life, in all professional fields. A good leader
can motivate and inspire
those around them to strive
to achieve much more than
they thought they could. Superior leadership is essential in today’s high-pressure
competitive world. The position of a good leader is indispensable. A good leader has
the knack to align his team
members and prepare them
to take on any challenge that
may lay in their path towards
success.
There are a number of
qualities that one seeks for
in a potential leader. Some of
the important ones include
- a strong personality, good
character, enthusiasm, confidence, tenacity, etc. However, there are four qualities
that are most desirable in a
good leader. Here is an account of those qualities.
1. Ability and Confidence
to Take Risks
A leader needs to have
the ability to take risks. This
ability comes with confidence in your decisions and
yourself. It is claimed that
higher the risk, higher is the
gain. However, it need not
always be so. A good leader should hence be able to
weigh the pay-off of each situation properly and should
not rest on past laurels.
2. Mental Strength and
Stability
It is not possible for a
person to please everyone;
a good leader must be able
to keep his/her own counsel
until the proper time. A leader should possess the ability to live with criticism and
not be affected by it. Leaders
must be able to limit the impact of stress on their lives.
A good leader thrives on the
energy of stressful situations,
not the negativity. Good
leaders have a self-esteem
and self-confidence to ride
out of any tough situation.
3. Superior
Communication Skills
Though not absolutely a
prerequisite, a leader should
be good at reading body language. A leader has to be
open to constructive feedback, but should also have
the ability to convince others
and communicate their vision to their team. A leader
should motivate his team to
work and strive to do better.
4. Going the Extra Mile
Good leaders do what is
necessary to upgrade their
knowledge and skills and be
on the cutting edge in their
field.
“The final test of a
leader is that he leaves behind him in other men, the
conviction and the will to carry on.” This Walter Lippman
overview about leader helps
us in building the qualities of
a good leader.
Providing better learning opportunities for pupils
through the internet
By Eva B. Imingan, eps-oic
Information today can be obtain in just one
click of the mouse or in just a touch; communicate through e-mail; surf the net effortlessly;
play games or games both for uploads and
downloads; data research and get up-to-date
with all the latest- these are just the things
we can do using the Internet. Most children
nowadays are not alien to its existence anymore and simply non-stop in exploring its
endless possibilities of acquiring information and
wisdom making it the most reliable, functional
and relevant tool for instruction and learning.
Education must aim for knowledge and skill.
(Perkins, 1992) This is the long term goal
of education and it is the primary reason
of what we have been doing as teachers
and educators since time immemorial. We
have seen lots of changes as a product
of educational creativity and innovations. The
advances of modern technology, like the Internet, are an offshoot of all worthwhile en-
deavors that education has given to mankind.
Knowledge and skill have traditionally been
the mainstays of Filipino education. We want
students to be knowledgeable about Civics and
Culture (Makabayan), Science and Health,
Music, Arts and Physical Education (MAPE),
and so on. We want students to be skillful
in the routines of Mathematics, the craft of
writing, and the use of languages in practical sense. These concerns actually can
be answered through the use of the Internet provided, of course, that teachers
are also well-oriented on the pedagogy of
utilizing technology.(Habulan, 2010)
We want our students to understand
what they are learning, not just to know
about it. We want them to have a meaningful perspective not just following commands given by us, as their teachers.
(Spiro, 2008) It is in this context that
teachers should maximize the use of all
things modern that our pupils are exposed
to- and that is the computers with an Internet
connection. In the context of all the modernity
around us that gives profound influence of all
sorts to our learners, we need to give them
all the chances for active participation while
providing guidance and instructional leadership to ensure fruitful possibilities of learning
that is beneficial for their holistic development.
“ Commitment-Driven Performance by our Leaders, Character-Based Instruction for our Learners”