Values Education:Transformation

It is said that an individual is composed of a body, a soul and a spirit.
Though at one glance it could be considered tripartite but each is actually intertwined and interdependent of each other. The outer man which is the body either suffers pain or enjoys pleasure. The soul which is the inner man is the conscience, telling you what is right from wrong. And the spirit which is the at very core of a person is the breath of God the one that keeps an individual alive.If the spirit lost its connection to the its Maker then the soul easily succumbs to depression, insecurities and fear of the unknown resulting to a poor representation of the self. But if the spirit maintains its closeness to its Maker then the soul feels secured, free and satisfied. Resulting to a positive self disposition and a healthy outlook in life.

based on my readings: Victory Over Darkness by Neil Anderson

Elementary students, instilled with values to last, while having loads of fun.

High schoolers, being informed to be transformed, totally getting serious with the parent-volunteers.

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Vibal Seminar on Text Types

Professor Roderick Motril Aguirre

Languages and Literature Department

De La Salle University-Dasmariñas

Preschool, Reading and Language Consultant for K-12

Philippine Basic Education Curriculum

Department of Education of the Philippines

Prof. Aguirre: 

Who would like to volunteer?

Maricon: 

[raising her hand]

Prof. Aguirre: 

Kindly read this passage Ma'am.

Maricon:

[reading the passage]

Prof. Aguirre: 

[Maricon, done reading] 

She sounds good, no? What do you do administrators if you have several teachers in Reading and you have someone like her and you want to standardize the way your students pronounce their words? What you do is record her voice and play it in each class.

[Trivia: The Philippines was under the rule of the Spaniards for 333 years. Therefore, a lot of Spanish words were adapted by the Filipinos in their conversations like the word no. Unlike the no in American English connoting a negative answer, the no used here is equivalent to "isn't that so?" seeking confirmation from the listener that the statement is true.] 

source: http://spanish.about.com

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Marks of a True Filipino

Filipino traits worthy of admiration...

loyal

honest

resilient

creative

adaptable

respectful

hospitable

God-loving

hard-working

family centered

highly trainable

high regard for life and morality

[so if you meet someone, stating that he is one but doesn't possess these qualities then maybe he only means to be or used to be geographically situated in the Philippines, and nothing more.]

 flower bracelets made from cooked shells and colorful beads

 exhibit during the History and Techno Fest Week

courtesy of my Grade 2 Patience Civics and Culture Class

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Coincidence

I just got what I wished for,

the very next day of my last post...

what an unexpected coincidence.

                                                                                                                 

 When I pray, coincidences happen, and when I don't, they don't.

Temple, Sir William

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                







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Say What You Must

Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr., 
better known as Dolphy, 
died at the age of 83 
last July of this year. 





Here in the Philippines, 
he's an icon not just of entertainment 
but of hope as well. 

People regarded him as someone 
who can ease away their sorrows 
and bring laughter to their poverty-stricken 
and heavily-burdened life. 

It's not easy to deny 
that in his own right 
he became one of the pillars of the Philippine society.

The rich and the masses adored him, 
including the palace, 
when PNOY gave PIDOL 
the Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart, 
the highest recognition 
that the Office of the President 
could give to a private citizen.

I am not really into show business 
and Mang Dolphy, 
of course had no clue that I exist
but I must admit

I got affected when he died. 
It felt like something went missing.

The sad part is, 
he got recognition and tributes 
here and there 
but he's no longer able to witness them all.

affected
'hoping that there would be 
more transparency to the living

rather than to those who are already asleep

so say what you must 

while I can still hear,

and feel... 

__________________[breath-of mysoul]_________

National Language Month...

or in Filipino, it is known as the Buwan ng Wika.
Talking about language, Filipino is the formal term for Tagalog which is spoken by one-third of the Philippine population.  Tagalog is the official language in the Philippines alongside English.

And in the academe, we celebrate the event by wearing traditional clothing.

Baro't Saya

originally worn by the Tagalogs and the Visayans

 Maria Clara or Terno

worn by the mestizas, half Filipino half Spanish during the Spanish period

Filipiñana Gown

evolution of the baro't saya usually designed with elaborate embroidery

Balintawak

worn during picnics in the countryside

Camisa de Chino (which later on will metamorphose to Baro ng Tagalog)

standard clothing for the social group who had to labor in the warmth of the tropics

Barong Tagalog 

formal upper garment worn by men

source:

http://en.wikipedia.org                    
http://www.philippines.hvu.nl               
http://www.seasite.niu.edu 
http://pinterest.com     



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Rockin' School Year

Got this feeling of writing something again. Well, I hope to give credit to the person who influenced me, directly and indirectly, knowingly and unknowingly, to have a portfolio. What he didn't know is that I took it seriously and arrived here. I hope this will serve its purpose.

To my former students, I must say that I had one of the best years of my life in the academe with you guys! And here are some of the things that we shared...

The children so engrossed with the D.E.A.R. Day! 

Celebrating the lingua franca of the Philippines,
in traditional clothing.

Our very first community service.

Put a little sunshine in your mouth.
The children workin' it out during the Nutrition Month Celebration!

Collaboration: Language Festival
with my second year students' Cradles of Civilization Mini-Museum
and the graders as their audience.

Clever indeed!
A replica of the cuneiform using clay

Fusion of Asian Cuisines:
prepared by my Asian Civilization class

reuse. reduce. recycle

Some of my best students of the year,
with our very zealous director, Dr. Nick Valdez!

learner-centered , community service, active participation, following the leader

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