"EDUCmorphosis"

            “… A very fruitful celebration!”

            After months of preparation, finally, all things were set, from the programs, persons in charge, funds, materials, booths and etc. A long wait was over, last August 4, 2014 the first ever EDUCATION WEEK was held. It was the first time in the history of Colegio De San Lorenzo that their flagship course would celebrate a momentous event.  The event as entitled “EDUCmorphosis” meaning Education can bring change to the world. Under the supervision of the College Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Pedro Lora, Dean of the College of Education Dr. Cecilia Geronimo and of course the efforts of the Future Education Society officers in behalf of the members the event was made possible. The event lasted from Monday until Friday.

            All year levels in Education department showed an all out support and warm welcome in the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting on the first day, August 4, 2014. The main event on that day was the opening of the booths with the theme of different classroom set ups from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 21^st century including the exhibits of instructional materials of fourth year students. Booths were open not just for education students but also for everyone. The activity was not just to inform other departments about Educ week but to inform them regarding the changes in our Philippine Educational System. It was also a great opportunity for education students to show off their creative side and a means of bonding. It was a great way to start the first ever educ week.

            Activities were continuous, after the presentation of booths, palarong pinoy on the second day and finally the most a waited seminar on the third day. The seminar was entitled “Why TEACH?” lead by the FES president Marvin Loyola. After the opening remarks of Dr. Pedro Lora, a slogan making contest was conducted in connection with the theme: EDUCmorphosis followed by the speakers.

The first speaker was Ms. Irene Abellardo, Preschool Coordinator in CDSL preschool department. She shared her passion for teaching to the aspiring teachers to be. She enlightened the students that teaching is not a work that can offer big pay check but a work of heart “They say teaching is the noblest profession, why? Because in teaching we don’t get rich by money but we are rich in papers… and love” this is one of the jokes of Teacher Irene to the audience, a joke yet it is something to be proud of. Another famous tag line she left to the audience was “Break the routine!” Followed by Ms. Ariola, Ms. Saliva and Mr. Arcie, they shared their experiences in handling students with disabilities, public school children and hopeless students who later excel. All of them inspire the students to continue their dream to become a teacher. The seminar was a great source of knowledge, experience and lesson that an aspiring teacher should know. It was a preparation to equip the students in the real world of teaching.

To end the week, the last activity was the outreach program, hosted by the fourth year students of education, children in Baranggay Maginhawa benefited the program. To begin the program, selected fourth year students conducted story telling followed by games, gift giving and small celebration with the children sponsored by Jollibee. 

This event was very memorable and special for all Educ students, aside from the fact that this was the first time, the department also celebrated the success in ARAW NG WIKA 2014 and the increasing number of enrollees. Education department started with only 14 students but now, there are over 150 enrolled Educ students. Surely, we can expect stronger force from them.

The first ever EDUC WEEK as made possible because of dedication and cooperation of each and everyone, from the highest office down to the members. It’s not perfect, there are matters like financial and technical problems, misunderstandings and change of plans yet these things were usual. If I can turn back time, I would recommend engaging faculty members in the event because they are also teachers. Overall, the event is “FLAWSOME” it has flaws but still it was awesome! The event especially the memories it brought to the students will surely be in their hearts forever.

My Ideal School

My Ideal School: The TEACHER

            Merriam Webster dictionary define school as an institution for the teaching of children and source of knowledge. In layman term a school is the second home, this is where a child learn to read, write and count. Talents are enhanced in school, a place to make friends and experience the things we can’t learn at home. A school is an institution that comprises teachers, students, staff, and administration. Whenever we heard about the word “school” the first thing that might come in our minds is the word “TEACHER” and that is the focus of this journal.

            Being a teacher is not necessarily having a bachelor’s degree, License examination, Master’s degree and Doctor’s degree, though it is required to be a professional teacher but sometimes all knowledge we learned are useless if we don’t have a heart and passion in it.  “Teaching is the noblest profession in the world” when talking about teachers, this phrase comes out. Of all profession why is it teaching is the only profession that is given the prestige of being noble? Simply because, teachers don’t get a lot in teaching, it is true, and unlike other professions in teaching you won’t be able to be rich in terms on money. The only treasures that a teacher can have are the love of his students with billion hugs and kisses, million thank you, thousand I love you and hundreds of smiles. Whenever a teacher hears a child read the alphabets and counts the numbers, all the hard work is worthy. To fill the empty innocent minds of students with knowledge and wisdom and to be able to see his students learn something at the end of the school year is the biggest pay checks of a teacher that neither a fancy car nor a condominium unit can replace.

            The real requirement for a teacher is not really the diploma but a heart that cares because an intelligent teacher teaches from the book but an effective teacher inspires from the heart.