My Own Learning Style…

 

I was trying to figure out how that how come I don’t have any posting about Learning Style though I remember that I took already some test on line at  Institute for Learning Styles Research..

Name: Mary Ann A. Talens

Date: May 31, 2013

Your Results on the Perceptual Modality Preference Survey

My Preferred Learning Styles: Print Learner, Kinesthetic Learner, and Olfactory Learner.

1. A Print Learner – refers to seeing printed or written words

As a Print oriented Learner, I learn best with reading and writing. Reading materials such as books, magazines, or any article help me understand better any subject matter. I do a lot of writing, jotting down and highlighting some important event/data for me to recall. It’s my easy way of reviewing, for me it’s like familiarizing words and deep process information soon it will retain in my Long Term Memory (Information Processing Theories).

For me to me to become more effective and consistent in learning, I would like to incorporate visuals with printing for me to be able to appreciate more the subject matter. It will justify my views and create inspiration, not only to me but also to the readers. It keeps me motivated with the idea of putting print and visuals together thus making it easy for me to learn, to understand and to convey my thoughts.

In doing some of my postings, you will notice that I am inserting pictures, illustrations and clip art. Since I am in a preschool environment, I somehow adapted the colors, wonders, fun learning and teaching kids. Aside from the fact that it will catch other reader’s attention, I want everyone the see the joy of teaching small kids with all the pain and pleasure. Pain is that, when they run, I have to run after them, when they cry I have to stop them by carrying, bringing him on the playground, pretending to be a clown or someone funny, when they are sick, vomited, makes a “pee “,I have to attend more to him/her, the Pleasure, well, saying “Thank you, we appreciate you, my daughter loves you more than me”, as  parents are saying, are more than encouraging words  plus kids are hugging, giving flowers, it’s an award!

I’m into Reading & Writing..

2. Kinesthetic and Haptic Learner – refers to the whole body movement and to sense of touch.

It is said that a “physical learner is someone who likes sports and exercise”, well unfortunately this is not me. But when I read that “physical learner is more sensitive to the physical world,” yes partly it describes my personality being outgoing. Physical learner also uses hand gestures and other body movements to communicate. Some movements that goes with physical learner are dancing, going out on them park and enjoying physical action with rides, gardening (something that uses more of hands) and playing a jigsaw, writing and drawing. Since kinesthetic and haptic learning both deals with movements, I try to correlate them with each other.

Relating at my present work, the best movement that applies in me is that going out on theme parks or amusement center to enjoy rides, because we always see to it that we conduct educational field trip and this requires a lot of walking here and there, guiding the kids on which ride is right for their age and height, and instructing them how to behave as well.

Writing, it means the way I’m jotting down creates hand movement as well. As I discussed on my 1^st learning style, uses of highlighter and pens goes with the movements.

Dancing skills, yes, when we do school presentations, and I choreograph some dances for our students. They also learn body rhythm, timing and enhances their musical /dancing talents. More importantly, proper coordination of their hands, feet and body is being guided as well.

For me to become effective learner in terms of physical movements, I think it is best for me to integrate this style inside our classroom by doing hands on activities like doing floor puzzle together with my students, creating shapes with play dough, and doing paintings and drawings. With these kinds of activities, my students and I will develop hand-eyes coordination; will also help improve our memory skills. While in painting and drawing will benefits kids in expressing creative thoughts.

Our Field Trip..

3. Olfactory Learner – refers to  sense and smell

In this kind of my learning style it is said that” we associate what we learn with any particular smell or taste.” According to research that brain indicates that smell originates in the most primitive part of the brain and that is a powerful reminder of people or past events. Since I am not into medical theories, I did some readings first about this learning style. First, the olfactory nerve is located close to amygdala (part of the brain) that is connected to the  emotional memory and experience emotion. Then the olfactory nerve is close to hippocampus(also part of the brain) associated with memory. And the actual ability to smell is linked to memory. In other words, the ability to identify smell is lessened if the area of brain connected to memory is damaged. Cognitive problems and memory loss are some of the changes of brain malfunction.

Therefore, maintaining a healthy brain with a healthy lifestyle will help me accommodate lifelong learning. Stimulating my brain by interacting with others, have fun, take a good sleep so that my brain can think at full capacity. Lastly that I am always doing is that , playing around with kids, laugh with them and learn from them!

Swimming Activity with my Students…What a Fun summer program!

Changing Perspective..

My perspective Role as a Teacher

To start with my final entry , let me first thank God for giving me another chance of studying after 23 years I am back with cramming ,new sets of classmates(even by virtual only), examinations, doing projects and a lot more of new learning and experience. It was very tough to be a DE student yet very fruitful in acquiring knowledge and learning as well. I acquired Self-contentment, self-efficacy along the way and applied so many theories at my present work and situation.

When I enrolled at UPOU, I embrace the fact that I need to study, to learn and to adjust with all my schedules at work and at home. Starting with creating my WordPress Account, it took me days and weeks to post the correct insights on the proper categories. Creating the account alone, takes so much of my time in changing designs and theme. This incident did not stop me from doing it again and again to familiarize the commands in the WP, until finally, I’m posting and blogging!

When I was hurdling with my schedule, especially when readings are on the way and DB’s, I feel like I’m lost along the way, then I started to evaluate myself if I really can or not. I took the “Time Management Quiz” in Mind Tools to check myself if I manage my time well. The result is that I am managing my time and this will help me become effective to be as DE learner. I tried my best to catch up with our DB since Teacher Malou and the rest of the group shows enthusiasm and interest in our subject matter (which is really interesting), the phasing is very fast and consistent. I am planning to take a break for to be able to catch up with our DB’s and my readings but time did not permit me, because we were about to start our summer program, we are short in staff at that time and now preparing for the school opening, thank God that my colleagues are all supportive of me, studying while there’s chance at work, during break time and nap time of kids in the afternoon (since we have full time students), I was able to survive the distance education learning, though I still have a few DB’s to complete, hoping that I can make it to the last minute deadline.

The Discussion Board and Blogs gave me a lot of insights, learned a lot from them, reading from each and every post, it gives me so much inspiration and admiration on how each of us incorporates our learning experience in all the lessons. It was not all on the positive side, I admit that I envy those who can catch up and do the postings early, I feel like running after them to be able to post my reaction/comment. To top it all discussion board and post help me become a self-regulated individual.  Posting about An important Behavior made me discuss some discrimination of one having a diploma and without, and that push me to finish my studies.

It came to me as a surprise watching the “Motivation Video”, especially with Walt Disney, I can’t imagine that this creative guy had some failures before he become successful, known and famous. It was then I realized that life has to move on and that there is something in store for everyone as long as you want to take the challenge of life and be determined in whatever path you will take for success. I once remember my 1^st boss, Mr. Ramon Castillo, an engineer from UP, successful businessman, and President of Innovatronix Incorporated, (Semiconductor Company) how he motivates us in doing our best and to get our target sales and that everyone will benefit from it. His motivation somehow helped me pursue my studies and he always tells us to aim for the best in Pursuit of Excellence!

Enumerating my mentors in life made me appreciate them more and realize the importance of these people in my life for they contributed a lot in my own persona. As well as our teacher/principal who is my mentor in teaching who shares her wisdom and skill as a teacher, showing her dedication gives me a spirit of hope that someday I’ll become an outstanding Teacher like her.

Looking back on all the Theories of Learning my perspective in teaching change so much in a way that I have to understand different Learning Styles for me to adjust on every student needs. Since we cater with different ages, I may not be effective teaching 3 years old because I am used of teaching 5-6years old for so many years. Hence, in this case, I need to change my teaching strategy if our Principal assigned me to teach in aged 3years old, or a disaster will happen in the class.

Analyzing Multiple Intelligence with every student can help me a lot in understanding different learning styles, so that I can prepare and work on new teaching methods that is appropriate with their learning. There’s so much about M.I. that I can use in our class, not only during regular classes but also in our Summer Program wherein we encourage them to enhance their talents, so that they can relate it later on with their learning.

In applying Behavioral Theories particularly Skinner’s Operant conditioning, open up my mind on how to use proper reinforcement in every situation, because there are some situations that I am praising a student because of her good deeds but didn’t realize that it creates jealousy among other kids and creates negative feeling of insecurity among others too. It is still best to be fair with everyone and give rewards to those who really deserve.

In reading Constructivist Theory, is my turning point of becoming an effective educator. I viewed my mistakes and evaluated my teaching ability and therefore promise to apply the Constructivist approach in our classroom, for the student to participate, be an active learner. To learn from each other in terms of culture and tradition to practice respect and explore social learning. To see their own strength and weaknesses and to deal with their peers and to make their own choices to relate on their experiences that will help them develop their own interest. My role is to be a facilitator to provide opportunities of learning and for the children to raise their voice and get involved and be recognized!

More importantly, thank you Teacher Malou for pushing me hard, for all the sweet reminders, and  for all the challenges, if not with your perseverance and dedication , our Learning of Theories will never be as productive, dynamic and full of learning…Thank you and God bless everyone..

Module 8: Constructivist Theory

Helping my students with our activities..

 How did you fail to learn / teach well in the past because constructivist principles were not activated?

Working as assistant teacher in Riyadh gives me much pride and honor because I was able to explore new experiences with our students with their different culture, behavior and personality. I learned a lot from them, knowing different cultures, traditions and sometimes learning a little of their language is a plus in my learning and experience.

What about our students? Do they learn from me? In years of my experience, I can say that some of them learn English Language from me because when they started in our school they don’t speak English language. But I can say that it was a failure on the first few years of my teaching because I don’t have any idea of what are the correct strategies in terms of teaching. All I know is that I am trying my best to offer them the best learning materials since I put a lot of effort in looking for materials appropriate for their age and level. I prepare manuals, and homework for them, and I feel that I have done my part.

Constructivism acknowledges the importance of social, cultural influences on their intellectual development and kids learn from each other. Since I am usually alone in the class during English lessons during lesson time, I want our students to be quiet and just listen to what I will tell them. As I start with my lessons (like reading a book, related to our alphabet), I notice that some of our students whisper each other, and I will call their attention for them to stop talking, and they do.  Realizing that I stop them from learning, from telling their opinion (sometimes they would tell me that read the almost the same book as mine) I stop them from interacting and telling their ideas. It was a traditional teacher learning approach because I want them to be sitting only. After giving them books and instructions on what to do, I would even tell them to not ask any questions because I feel that they don’t listen at all when I’m talking. Enumerating some of these failures will help me become better and effective teacher!

 

My NEW WAYS OF TEACHING and LEARNING, the Constructivists way!

In constructivists approach, students should engage in active learning. My role is just to assist them and not to command them what to do. I should let them talk to others for them to be able to explore and build new friendships, new knowledge and learning on their own. I should let them choose the colors they like, when it comes to art, so that they can express freely themselves.

In the illustration of ‘Scaffolding”, that as the child learn new things, teacher should support and provide activities in different learning presentations. As the student progress the scaffolding is removed, from there student will engage in their own learning. I should act as the facilitator for student’s learning and encouraging them to stimulate their ideas. There are so many things that I discovered in this module, realizing that I am lucky to work in an environment with different cultures. It was discussed in the ‘ Effects of Culture”,  In my own observation, children has different levels of understanding even though they are of the same age in my class. And it’s their culture that has an effect on their learning strategies. Again in my observation, mostly of our Asian students excels in our class compared to others. They understand the lesson more, they do the homework regularly and always looking forward to new sets of learning. Their parents as well are more particular of the lessons and activities we are giving to their children, whereas, there are also some parents who doesn’t want their kids to concentrate on learning but instead they want them to enjoy school only.

I have learned so much in this module, loving every topic here because I can relate and apply whatever I have learned and looking forward on a better me!

Module 7: Cognitive Theories

I am amaze of how my son use and operates his own computer…He’s brilliant and smart..

I am totally amazed of my son’s awareness in every gadgets now a days..

TECHNOLOGIES and HUMAN BRAIN….

Are you better than any computer …?

Analyzing this question makes me think profoundly of whose better than the computer, is it human or the computer itself in terms of thinking? Just in time with this topic, I just reviewed my son with his Computer subject for his long test about ‘The Story of Computers’.In his book “The Amazing Book of Computer” states that “ A computer is a thinking machine. It can do many things that people can do. It is an electronic machine. It uses electricity to work.  It is made up of many parts. These parts work together to do a task quickly. A computer is a tool. It helps you in many ways”.

Reading this facts we can already see the differences between computer and human minds, we can already conclude that humans are more intelligent and smarter than a computer. Though it can do so many things, still there are things that a computer cannot do.

What  makes a human brains differs from a computer system..

HUMAN	COMPUTER
As individuals gain maturity and experience, the capacity and speed of information processing capabilities grow.	Needs to spend money in updating the RAM, GB o speed up the memory in order to process information.
Can process information individually	It is made up of 3 parts to work together  to do a task such hardware (monitor ,keyboard)Software (programs) and people (use or work with computers) Note: In the absence of one part, the computer cannot produce the output that we needed to accomplish.
Information Processing Approach Attention and Perception (info is moved from sensory memory to STM (short term memory). Encoding (knowledge is encoded and stored in LTM(long term Memory) for future retrieval	Information Processing Cycle Input( a person gives command or instruction) Process (‘thinking” of the computer) Output(retrieves information)

Who was your first teacher?

As I am recalling the name of my 1^st teacher, her face is already visualized on my mind. She has a smiling face, a very soft voice and a sweet teacher. She is Mrs. Doria. As far as I remember, my mom just drops me to school on the opening day when I was in Grade 1 (since I don’t have any preschool years). I will never forget her because she is very welcoming, I felt that more than my teacher, she is my second mother. My mom doesn’t remember anything unusual during my early years in school simply because I was quite adjusted with my environment, with my classmates with the help of my teacher. I find school interesting because my teacher helps me to understand what school all about is.  I can say that she is a good teacher though I don’t remember her much in terms of how good she is in academic teachings unlike in my Grade 5 Teacher Mrs. Castillo who is very fluent and articulate in her English accent, but I remember her as my 1^st Teacher with a big, loving heart!

Our 1^st classroom is situated on the ground floor (2 floor building) of the 1^st building near the gate of my Alma matter Emilio Aguinaldo Elementary School. It’s a huge class and I’m on the 1^st row and always sits in front, smaller ones usually sits in front or middle row. Last night while taking my break with all my loads, I try to check my FB wall. A close friend of mine and a grade school classmate from Grade 2-6 (her family migrated in Canada after graduation in Grade school) posted her daughter’s pic whose 4 years old with a friend on the swing, I commented on the picture “the joy of being kids”, my friend answered me back, “it’s like us when we were at school, our teacher would always asked us to get the food tray and sell around the class (recess time), then I reply back, “yes, we are the favorite because we are seated always in front since we are small, the teacher would always see the two of us.”

I can say that my memory is still sharp because I don’t have a hard time retrieving all these information maybe because I have a wonderful experience with my 1^st Teacher and with my classmates as well, that’s why I remember almost everything in our class knowing that it’s been 38 years.Retrieving this information easily disclose that My Long Term Memory is functioning so well. In recalling all the data, I’m applying the Episodic Memory which is recollection of events, situations and experiences.

Although some says that when you have undergone a major operation like in my case, I did 3 caesarian operations for my 3 kids, they say that I will be forgetful due to anesthesia. But contrary to this, I watched also in ‘Pinoy M.D.’ that there is no connection between these matters.

As I read the Module, I’m glad that there is a scope explaining about why we forget things, this will help me understand better the issue on REASONS WHY WE FORGET, enumerated as follows;

1. Retrieval Failure – the most common cause of forgetting. Failure to retrieve information is called Decay Theory. According to this theory, when a new theory is formed, memory trace is created. The theory states that if the information is not rehearsed or retrieve, in the end we will lost it since these memory traces begin to fade and disappear. On the contrary with this theory, research shows that  even memories are not rehearsed or remember are prominently stable
2. Interferance Theory – some memories compete and interfere with other memories. Two types of Interferance :  Proactive –old memories makes it more hard or hopeless to remember. Retroactive –this happens when new information interferes with your ability to remember prior to learned information.
3. Failure to Store – failure to encode details may hinder information from entering long term memory.
4. Motivated forgetting – memories or experiences that are traumatic or disturbing is intentionally forgetting by that person. It is not likely to be discussed, rehearsed or remembered at all. Two basic forms of motivated forgetting : suppression – a conscious form of forgetting, repression –an unconscious form of forgetting.

 My Remotest Childhood Memory.

Since my father passed away when I was about 6 years old, from then on I would always recall the things we do together, I like to remember him alive and that he loves us much more than anything else.

I would remember my dad that he will call my younger brother and would ask him to ride with him in the bicycle. remember that I feel sad and asked my mom, that how come it’s only my brother that he called since I wanted to go out also and ride with him, my mom says that , it’s only for the boys. My mom would just let me play inside the house so that I won’t feel jealous. That is the first  thing that will always come to my mind, whenever my kids would asked me about my childhood  with my  dad, since my kids grew up with my mom.

Another story that I will always remember is that when we were waiting for him to come home from Japan where he died. I would always look outside our house wishing that he will come though my mom says he is already dead. I remember that I waited for how many days, so that when he comes I want to be the first one to see him, until one day, my aunt was calling me at my cousins house (near our house) and says that my dad came. I was very excited and running but when I saw the coffin and my mom cried a lot, I don’t want to look or to see my dad inside. I am so afraid until the last day that he will be put down to final rest (burial day), I still don’t look at him. My uncle carries me because they thought that I’m too small to see the top glass (his face), they don’t know that I don’t want to look at him. When I was near the coffin, I hug my uncle and my face at his back and I didn’t see my dad’s face until the last  minute. I just want him to remember alive.. His lost made me stronger, tough and to live independently, helping my mom in everything. Given a choice, I want him alive to be with my mom( who stays single until this day),  seeing our success and our own families. Writing this essay makes me cry, growing up without a father is very hard, with all my mom’s hardship and sacrifices for us, thank God our grandparents are with us  in the absence of our father(deceased) and my working mom!

References :

Module 7 Information Processing Theory

by  Prof Malou Juachon , Ph.D./UPOU

Module 6 : An Important Behavior

Every year we give rewards, certificates to our students for completing their Nursery and Kindergarten Course .. Hopefully,I will get my reward too in 2015..

What is it like to become a distance learning student?

It’s been how many years that I am planning to go back to school because I can see the discrimination of being an undergraduate to a college  graduate mostly at work.  I started to worked as a Secretary because it was my OJT (on the job training) when I took a short course in Cora Doloroso Career Center as Computer Secretarial student. The company then hired me because they saw the potential and my abilities to work in Semi-conductor Company. Though I have reached my 3^rd year (irregular) college, I can say that my knowledge is just like someone who earns a degree since I know that I am smart and even awarded as one of the Top 10 Most Outstanding Students in Cora Doloroso Career Centre( worldwide branches Of CDCC)wherein I represented Cubao Branch in 1989. From then on, my career as a Secretary /Admin Assistant all started until I get married and have kids. Since my earnings is not enough because my husband is still at school that time, I have to transfer another job site for salary wise and luckily, I got the job and worked there for 4years. While working, I can see my payroll scale is not the same with the one whose work is the same as mine, simply because I am an undergraduate. Upon interview, my boss already told me that my salary would only be like that because of my education, though I have a good experience already and have passed the exams, they still underrate me because of my educational attainment. It is very much unfair that they would treat us (undergrads) that way. I remember, that a friend of mine, graduated from Miriam College, applied also in the same company,  but then unfortunately, she didn’t passed the exam, which turned out to be dismay for her because she is ashamed of me that she didn’t pass the exam. I told her it wouldn’t be her luck maybe. My point is, a person shouldn’t be discriminated at all because of a diploma but instead they should be looking after the abilities and skill of a person.

This started my desire to continue my studies, so that I can get demands in any job that I will apply for. I have been dreaming to become a Distance Education student by that time I heard that Sharon Cuneta is one of the students of UPOU. She serves as my model. I admire her for her desire in going back to school, and her schedule being an actress and a mother did not hinder her to enroll as DE.

My desire didn’t purse because of our financial status that time. It was very tight to have 2 kids that time, both are studying in a private school and my husband doesn’t have a regular job, so it’s only me who’s juggling all the household expenses.

I would always inquire and check the requirements until finally that our 2kids are finished with their college education and only one is studying here with me in Riyadh, wherein me and my husband are both working. Then I decided to go back to school.

After 23 years, I’m back at school being a DE student of very prestigious UPOU. At first, I thought to become a DE is not this hard. Yes, it is, very tough! Indeed, I’m losing my hope of getting my diploma on BES(Bachelor of Education Studies) course, because I am struggling so hard to coping up with my schedule, being a student, a working mom at the same time. Just recently, I’m so busy preparing for this Year End Party, being the Host of the Event, it takes so much of my time in looking for some gifts ,ideas and preparing all the decorations. Good thing that my colleagues are also helping me in some ways so that I can catch up with our lessons.With God’s help and guidance, I am trying to understand the set-up of being a DE student. And thus applying Self-Efficacy comes in on the scenario.

Self-Efficacy is very important because, with my belief in myself ,in my abilities, I know I can do this…There was a time, I  wanted  to give up, but then I tell myself, If I will give up then, when can I get my degree?  Before I started our course, I evaluated all the  my subjects together with the  credited ones, well  it will take me  2 years with tri-semester for me  to finish my Bachelor of Education Studies. My goal is for me to graduate on 2015. Some of my friends asked me on what made me decide to study again since I earning well ,being an Assistant Teacher. My answer is that it’s not all about money, it’s my self –fulfillment, it’s the  greatest gift and reward I can give  for myself ,EDUCATION !

Models and Mentors in My Life

ROLE MODELS and MENTORS	Their Contributions
JESUS CHRIST ,My Savior	Guiding and Protecting me since I was a born and become a child of God, trying my best to live my life Christ like and instilling HIS life to my children as well.
My Grandpa :  Antonio Antiporda My Grandma : Herminia  Racho Antiporda	Thought me the importance of moral and family values and the love for cooking. They also thought me to become dependable in any situations at home, in school, and specially at work where we deal with realizations of life.
My Mom : Estrella  A. Arlante	Thought of my independence, to become a family-oriented person and   influence me a lot in becoming a bookworm. She wanted me to become a Teacher/Professor, that’s why she forced me to take an A.B. English course instead of my preferred Dentistry course.
My Dad:    Alfredo  G. Arlante	He died when I was 6 years old, and his lost thought me to be strong and to fulfill his dreams for me. He died in Japan and I got from him the love of travelling and exploring.
My Aunties :  Teresa A.Perez Aurelia Antiporda	Thought me the goodness of sharing, and to be generous in loving and in taking care of my only brother.
Rev. Jesus Garcia and Mrs. Imelda Garcia	Our Church Pastor and his wife, who thought me of living my life following Church doctrines, I started attending Sunday School when I was 6 years old.
My Aunt : Carmen A. Abalos	Thought me the value of EDUCATION. Her perseverance rewarded her with diploma in Management at U.E.Manila. She struggles a lot in her marriage life, separated but then again her perseverance proved to be her armor in fulfilling her dreams for her kids who are all professionals in chosen field in the US.
Best Friend/ Church mate :Antonio Sano	Encourage me a lot when it comes to studying. Always believes in my ability, showered me with so many insights about life. A journalist, good leader, Deacon and a  Man of God.

The Type of Role Model I Want to Be for My Students

(Pre-school Environment)

                                                                                   

Being FRIENDLY and SMILING at all times –In the morning when we received our students, especially at the school opening when everyone is adjusting, the separation anxiety from their parents and home, we need to show them that we are just like their moms so that they will become comfortable, we give them a big smile, we get them from their parents, we carry them(sometimes)  and let them feel they are welcome at school.. Showing LOVE, CARE and KINDNESS – Aside from being a good educator, a teacher must be fond of kids , love kids  and  caring. Being an assistant teacher in a preschool environment, it is important to let the kids feel that we love them, by playing with them, feeding them, helping them in any task that they need assistance, and hugging them at the end of the day. This little gesture of ours will then be remembered by the kids and later on they will do the same with their friends/classmates especially when there’s someone new at school. To be ACTIVE and SMART – during activity time, we encourage them to participate, like playing group games, end of school year program etc. By encouraging them, we showed them how active we are and that we’re all having fun and that we want them to have fun too, enjoy and learn something from the activity. 4.       The” GOOD MANNERS ACT” – by showing them how it to act in good manners is, I am sure that they will do the same at home. Good manners such as saying Please and Thank you,  the act of Sharing, how to Take Turns, Helping others and How to listen during class.

MY IDEAL EDUCATION MENTOR

Who will be and what would my Mentor be like?

An ideal education mentor is someone who makes teaching as her passion and in love with her career as a Teacher.  In my 14 years of working as Assistant Teacher I can say that my Mentor in Teaching is my Saudi Teacher here, Ms.Felwa Bin Daham. Her positive outlook in teaching kids makes me love my craft more than money. Being a teacher is not really my goal but because I have a chance, then I grab it simply because it’s going to be my bread and butter.

When I started to work here, it was not her as my Teacher in Charge; I worked with 3 teachers already before she came in. My experience with her is very much different with the others, because she has shown so much energy, inspiration and love of her work making me realized that teaching is not about money but it is from the heart that you impart your knowledge, our values and ourselves being like their mom. She thought me to be more responsible in every task and every child we have in the class, giving them not only daily lessons (academically) but helping their parents discipline them and teaching them most important moral values in life.  As of today, she inspires me more since she is now our Acting Principal, a position which she deserves since before; she is A Teacher with a golden heart and a brilliant mind…….

                                                                 How Will I Incorporate Models and Mentors In My Classroom?

 I would like to say that I have I am molded to become a responsible, loving, independent and God-fearing person. Working in a preschool environment with kid’s ages 3-6 with different cultures needs a lot of hard work, patience, love, care and full of responsibility. I can say that all these qualities that I have in me makes me loved by my students. With my own family of 3 kids, I am extending to my students my love for my kids, treating them the way we should treat our own kids. And I’m so happy, when they say ‘I love you Ms. Mary Ann ’giving me a feeling of self-fulfillment.

Our Classroom Application of Emotional Conditioning…

Getting to know stage…they love to sit on the carpet and play around…

Each year just before the school year starts, parents with first time preschool children are the one’s nervous and excited  at the same time…

Our way of removing worries, fears and anxiety to the kids and parents, we do all sorts of pampering, on their kids (our students) so that they will overcome their fear! We do activities, playtime together, telling them stories so that they will feel comfortable with us…sharing toys and getting to know each other and with teachers as well…..We want them to feel at home in school and would treat us like their 2nd mom, as we treat them like our child too….

HaPpInEss.. when your students appreciate you..i feel so blessed..

Intelligence:How is it Acquired?

My intelligent MOM, with my son and daughter…Thank’s Ma, for having YOU!

My Strategies of Learning:  

As I do my research about Learning, I discovered different aspects of Strategies of Learning.  I evaluated my ability and understanding and therefore enumerated some strategies and Indicators of Learning that I am familiar with and still practicing for me to become an effective learner;

• Thinking Strategies :

Grouping , organizing  and planning things in order for me to build a framework of learning. Learning is not only by listening to lectures and attending classes.

Videos / Audio Presentation – Slides, photographs and audio recordings are a very useful in understanding the lessons .I  am more likely a Visual Learner. As a Visual Learner it is conducive for me to absorb information that is showed in a photograph, diagram or an illustration. This process is called Imagery

• Writing Strategies :

Taking Notes – highlighting important events and details helps me comprehend the lesson very well. It serves also as a reviewer.It also exercise and sharpen my memory.

Research Papers – doing a research for a specific project, timeline, enhances more my ability in representations and show off my creativity .In doing research work through internet my knowledge is widening.

Essay Writing – enhances my ability in writing, broadening my vocabulary and will give me a chance to express my ideas and to share my own values and lessons in life that will make my Essay more meaningful.

With my above learning strategies, I can say that I am also a Self-Regulated Learner.

Definition: The nature vs. nurture debate is a lifelong with the ambit to which particular aspects of behavior are a product of either Inherited or Acquired.

The “nature” which means it is inherited / genetic.

The “nurture” which refers to all environmental influences.

With accordance to my Strategies of Learning I can say that a person’s Intelligence  can be acquired by genes/nature ,and later on can be enhance and nurture  by so many factors like nutrition, good health,  environment and  good education.

In my own experience, growing up as the 1st born child, I can say that I was given the best care and attention from the day I was being conceived   until I was born and raised by my parents.  My mother gave the best care and nurturing when I was a baby, thus making my genetics acquired intelligence more stable.  When I was studying, I can say that I do well in class, aside from academic excellence, I also love to join so many curricular activities.  I belong to the star section or Section 1.  And I’m proud to say that I acquire my intelligence from my Mother because she excels also in her studies. As I grew up , my mother influenced me a lot in so many ways. My mom is a book worm, she loves to read, collect books, magazines ,cook books  and she loves  to go to Book Sale and buying books for less (a bit late edition)doing cross stitch, and exploring at the Bookstore. She loves to write letters, do Scrapping and also baking. Even my kids were so amazed of her wide vocabulary, asking her to help them with their book reports in my absence since I am mostly based abroad. Until now at her age of 66, she loves to play SUDUKO, simply because she wanted to have her brain exercise to slowdown dementia or Alzheimer’s due to aging.Since I am her only daughter, my mom, wanted me to be like her, I guess…That’s why, she instills all these amazing character in me, making me a better person!

This Scrap was compiled and made by my mother for my daughter’s b-day last Jan.28,2013, a gift for her..Made with love!

My Mom’s birthday wishes for my 2 kids..She gave this together with the Scrap Book…