It has been a while since I’ve updated my blog. The past two weeks have been busy for us since the start of classes for this school year is just around the corner.
Two weeks ago, we received an email about the teachers’ schedule and it was really overwhelming. Our time is limited and yet we have a lot of stuff to accomplish. I can really say that it isn’t easy to be a teacher especially in times like these.
Let me share the things we have accomplished so far.
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May 30 – Writing Workshop. In the first half of the day, we had a review and tested our English Proficiency. In the afternoon, we had a workshop in Creative Writing.
May 31 – Teachers’ Orientation and Introduction of New Teachers
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June 1 – Basic First Aid Seminar and Workshop. Here we had a resource person, a certified first aider from the Philippine National Red Cross, who talked about the basic first aid that we should administer in any case we’ll encounter in school. This seminar workshop was not only for us teachers but also to the staff. It was helpful because we’re able to address our concerns and asked what should we do in the usual cases we have in school. Since we’re dealing with a lot of kids, it is just so important that we know what to do in cases of accidents.
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June 4 to 7 – In Service Seminar-Workshop. Here we have Dr. Evalyn Hizon, a professor in UP Diliman Department of Home Economics (Family Life and Child Development). I actually realized a lot of things after this 4-day workshop and of course learned more. Here’s a rundown of topics that she was able to discuss with us:
- Principles of Child Growth and Development
- Philosophies and Approaches in ECE Theories in Child Development (inrelation to the child’s learning and behavior)
- Learning Competencies and Skills Development of Preschool Children
- The Value of Play and Games Using Structured and Unstructured Learning Materials
- Readiness Skills
- Approaches to Reading and Storytelling Techniques
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Understanding the Basics Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Planning and Workshop
- Integrating Subject Matter Areas (Math, Art, Reading, etc) in Curriculum Making and Activity Plans
- The Child’s Learning Environment: Planning, Structuring and Equipping; Routines and Schedules
- Classroom Management
- Assessment of Young Children
- Reporting to Parents
- Ethics and Values in ECE
It was a lot right? But yes, we’ve covered all of them. These sessions also made me realize that there are more ways to actually teach children. We can be more resourceful than we think.
Another thing I liked about Dr. Hizon is her advocacy in using recyclable materials to make learning tools for young children. She taught us more ways on how we can recycle cardboards, soap boxes, tissue cores, etc. that can be used as teaching tools.
It has really been exhausting and yet productive two weeks for us. Aside from these workshops, we also needed to decorate and fix our classrooms by putting up the visuals, materials and bulletin board.
Well, that was it. I was just plain busy but happy 🙂
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