Category: Educator’s Corner
Every child is special
March 3, 2018
As the Bible says, God created man in his own image. Thus, every man, every child has a talent or a gift to show the world. However, because of the standards set by society, people are obliged to follow the rules of the game if they do not want to be discriminated.
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February 24, 2018
Chemistry is one of the most important subjects in the field of science as it is regarded as the central science; however, many students in secondary schools have difficulties understanding it. One reason is the existence of chemistry on the atomic and molecular level which students cannot easily relate to. It also involves an understanding […]
Comic strips approach in Physics
February 24, 2018
Physics is often perceived as difficult, irrelevant and boring. I have noticed that when I ask my students in Applied Physics to describe the subject a term they often use is, “hard”. Especially that they have encountered the subject in their lower grade levels. I was challenged then to make this elective subject under the […]
ABCs of getting high grades
February 17, 2018
Achieving high grades could be an easy as memorizing your ABC when you have a balanced life. When it seems your goal of getting high grades is not materializing, try these simple ABCs. Attend classes regularly. Avoid making unnecessary absences.
Contextualized teaching and learning
February 10, 2018
Meet your students where they are… One teaching strategy to let students relate lessons learned in school to daily life is contextualization through indigenization and localization. Curriculum mapping, integrative teaching as well as thematic teaching are ways to determine the entry point of integrating localization to simplify lessons to make learning worthwhile. Learning competencies could […]
Students at risk
February 5, 2018
Each pupil is different in terms of learning ability, academic standards, classroom learning and academic performance and each unique style in learning.
Role of educational research in policy making
November 25, 2017
It has always been the mandate of the Department of Education to advance in our educational system. Educational policies are running far ahead of educational research, whether the initiative is from the school or from our Department, these ideas are being advanced or done with the little knowledge about how far they might work. Though […]
Cellphone and its effects to students
November 18, 2017
I usually commute (ride on a public vehicle) going to my work place and I observed that most of the students who are inside the jeepney are either listening to music from their cell phones through their headset, scrolling their facebook page, playing games, and texting. Seldom would I see a student scrolling on his/her […]
Savoring the Liturgical mass
November 18, 2017
“The most important moments in life are the hours of prayer and adoration. They give birth to a human being, fashion our true identity: the root our existence in mystery.” Cardinal Robert Sarah First Friday mass is usually celebrated during the first Friday of the month at PCNHS quadrangle. The mass is scheduled per grade […]
Campus Journalism and its vital role in achieving Education for All
November 11, 2017
“Partnering for Change, Engaging the World” is the ASEAN summit 2017 theme. Change is the ultimate purpose of this very significant event. Philippines is so honoured and blessed to host this event under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte who popularized the tag line “Change is coming.” According to Nelson Mandela, what is the most […]