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The Impact of Culture on Education
IMELDA A. MAGTOTO
TEACHER III
Culture is defined as people’s way of life- how they act, what they think, and what they believe, passed down from one generation to the next. It is set of social norms tied with society’s beliefs, customs, and language. Culture, in its entirety, is a social construct that generally affects the upbringing of a person. Inside the classroom, a student’s personality is greatly impacted by the culture he/she grows up in. Culture influences how this student will doing it even inside the classroom. On the other expectation theory that is focused on the culture in
school, with how the hand, there is the understand and relate to the information given in the classroom. As a teacher, it is important to analyse the impact and changes brought upon by culture on education.
Students bring their own beliefs and values inside the classroom, bringing upon diversity further than the physical kind. Culture can exist in various forms; culture at home, culture with peers, culture within the classroom itself, etc. There are theories that explain the differences that arise out of these clashing cultures. The cultural deficit theory, for one, supposes that some students may do poorly in school because their culture at home, in social and linguistic forms, is not aligned with how they should behave in school. For example, if reading is not of major concern at home, the student will not put importance to teacher expects the students to act. Mostly, there may be more or less expectations from
students that come from certain backgrounds and may be exposed to a certain culture. The academic performance of students, then, goes with the flow of expectations, restricting the possibility of improvement. The relationship between culture and education is the kind where changes in one affects the other. If a student brings about his own culture, the teacher should help him be aware of how his culture affects his learning and what behavioural patterns and customs should be followed that are suitable to him and the school. However, this does not mean that the teacher should impose the school’s culture on the student. A teacher that isn’t aware of his/her student’s cultural norms may misinterpret his behaviour as odd or disrespectful.
It all comes down to the understanding that every student is different, and every culture presents a different way of living. Much of a student’s actions is from influence, both from supervising adults and the teacher him/herself. The impact of culture on education is immense and in different forms. With that, it is important to recognize the cultural diversity of students and address it for optimum learning, instead of falling into stereotyping and miscommunication.
Reference:
Giorgetti, F., Campbell, C., Arslan, A. (2017). Culture and education: looking back to culture
through education, Paedagogica Historica, 53(1), 1-6. Retrieved on April 4, 2020 from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00309230.2017.1288752
Motivational Aggressive Behavior Of Teachers For
Optimized Classroom Learning
DEXTER S. TUAZON
TEACHER III
When a learner experiences positive motivational aggressive behavior and reinforcement from his teacher, there is often a greater willingness to exhibit positive behavior towards learning. A learner who is encouraged to learn and allowed the chance to show off his learned skills through preferred outlet is more willing to develop organized skills, and of course will continue to strive for positive learning. People, not just learners, perform better in life when they are asked to do something that they enjoy or motivated with.
Behavior of teachers is regarded as one of the most important factors in learning process. According to Ozturk and Ok (2014), there have been a number of studies in the field of education to prove that teachers behavior play significant roles on pupils learning. As teachers interact with their pupils while providing classroom instruction, they play a very important role in establishing a supportive and safe learning environment. Positive teacher–pupil relationships can have long-lasting effects on the emotional, social, and academic development of learners.
Rumfola (2017) stated that there are positive effects of the teachers’ use of motivational aggressive behavior and reinforcement. If teachers can be taught on the use of effective positive reinforcement in their classroom the following may likely happen; (a) pupils absent rates may start to decrease, (b) learners who develop a desire to escape negative learning situations or often find unique ways to avoid being in the classroom; and (c) pupils who fall into the avoidance cycle among their teachers are at risk for falling behind academically. Hence, these are the pupils who really need a positive reinforced classroom and a teacher who’s with a motivational aggressive behavior that is applied in teaching.
References:
Rumfola, L. (2017). Positive Reinforcement Positively Helps Students in the Classroom.
Öztürk, E. Ö., & Ok, S. (2014). Motivational behaviors of teachers in Turkish
EFL classes: Perception of students. Dil ve Dilbilimi Çalışmaları Dergisi, 10(2).
Improving Learners Study Skills
JOCELYN M. FERNANDEZ
MASTER TEACHER I
How can we help our learners improve their study skills? Similar to other strategies employ by us, teachers there are some measures that we can take so that we can be help to them in achieving their optimum learning and development of their skills as well.
These measures include their adhering to educational principles and instructional materials which should be congruent with classroom activities. Advocating the use of text-based and competency-based approaches wherein learners reflect and collaboratively work in the learning processes.
More so, in helping them improve their study skills, we must motivate them to exert their effort and engage themselves in the given
activities independently.
Close monitoring of their progress is also needed- see to it that they are really improving. Encouraging them also to devote more time in reading so that they will continually upgrade their knowledge and enhance their reading skill. Inspiring them to utilize their time wisely in a more favorable undertakings while inside the classroom so that they will not cram in completing that tasks that need to be completed on time or even when there is an examination that they need to take.
Lastly, instill in them the value of perseverance and patience that is improving one's skill is beneficial to them and their efforts will not be in vain.
Feeding the Mind and Body of Schoolchildren
JANINE MAE B. TUAZON
TEACHER III
Education and learning depend on proper nutrition and good health particularly among school children. Learners are able to learn better when they are well nourished, and healthy meals intake has been associated to good grades, better memory and alertness. They need to eat nutritious food in order for them to achieve academic progress and success. Schools are not only places of learning. For most school children, it is also a secure and established environment where they can be anticipated to build up their full potential. There is a saying “a healthy mind in a healthy” which derived from the latin phrase “Mens sana in corpora sano”. This is utilized in educational perspective
to convey the theory that body work out is a vital part of mental and psychological welfare. A healthy body does not refer solely to physical condition but also includes mental and emotional strength.
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that mental health is a condition of welfare in which individual recognizes his or her own ability, can manage stress, and can work well (WHO, 2014). Roughly 20% of children and teenagers have mental disorders; half of these disorders begin before age 14, therefore there is a need for mental health professionals. There are factors that influenced mental health, such as socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors. Based from 2010 National Census, more than 200,000 people in the country have mental problems. The Head of Communications at the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cabinet Cluster, states that these people at times get ignored by their own families and are forced to walk in the streets (Shahani, 2014). On the other hand, researchers and health professionals describe physical health as the ability to be completely
engaged in skill development activities. The foundation of all components of school readiness is the child’s physical well-being. During formative years, school children affect their ability to participate actively, physically and mentally, in the intended learning opportunities. Researchers concur that children’s physical welfare frames their learning opportunities, either expanding or limiting them. The support and protection of a child’s physical health in education involves focus on prevention through secure and healthy environments by the parents, teachers, and children.
The WHO (2014) explains nutrition as the process whereby the body takes food in consideration of its dietary requirements; and the manner by which the body utilizes nutrients in food for growth, energy, and maintenance. When the body is working the way it should, it is in its good physical health (Duyff, 2014). Proper nutrition is essential to good health which is vital in performing physical, mental, emotional and social endeavors and in reaching optimum growth and development.
Food has always been of fundamental importance for health, both in getting enough food to provide for energy needs, and getting the right balance of foods to meet nutrient requirements. Young children develop lifelong eating patterns in response to the food environment in which they live. This is easily demonstrated by the diverse foods eaten by children of different cultures. Children learn to prefer the foods that they are exposed to at mealtimes. Parents play an important role as food and nutrition provider by ensuring that nutritious foods are served to the children.
Being healthy is important in education and cognitive capability. Ensuring good wellbeing to children of school age can increase attendance and educational success. This is where the value of School Health and Nutrition (SHN) interventions comes in. Healthy children learn better. SHN mediation have been revealed to develop not merely children’s health and nourishment, but as well their learning potential and life alternatives both in the short and long-term.
Online Education: A Catalyst for a shift in Teaching and Learning
IMELDA A. MAGTOTO
TEACHER III
Online education is a product of society’s technological advancement. It is a form of progressive teaching through the Internet, commonly referred to as e-learning. Online education offers the comfort of flexibility to both the teacher and the student.
In an era of traditional schooling where both parties are tied down to fixed schedules, online education provides the advantage of independent learning, with the teacher acting more as a guide
rather than a constant provider of information. With the fickle circumstances that surround the nation every year, knowing how to use online education to our advantage in the public school setting is only appropriate.
Online education provides access to learning resources to students anywhere. The requirements needed for it are minimal: a functioning internet connection, a computer or a phone, and an intrinsic motivation to learn. In the 21st century, the existence of the internet at the hands of young students is not far-fetched, as the concept of social media has catapulted itself of mainstream importance to everyone.
With the use of online education, the school is able to enjoy its perks during the times that a traditional classroom won’t be accessible. However, online delivery of lessons goes beyond
providing PowerPoint presentations and homework. Since students interact with technology, they become active learners as well, seeking information on their own and improving their studies in a way they can manipulate.
The perks of online education includes enhanced learning, as topics covered through online delivery puts emphasis on self-discipline and increased retention.
Students learn progressively to think on their own and simultaneously understand the depth of what is being taught.
Online education also opens a path to student-centered learning, with less passive learning and more active learning through creative activities that can only be done through the use of the internet. It also promotes collaboration between students in the implementation of a project. Online education,
as a concept, is very much advantageous to schools.
On the other hand, online education cannot by any means ever replace traditional classrooms, as it is proven time and time again how effective face-to-face interactions are. However, this type of education has grown acceptable in the mainstream context. It is available for use, with the right resources. Online education is just another way for students to learn. The future of technology is promising, and it is only right that education gets its part in the progressive growth of the world.
Reference:
Stern, J. (2019). Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning. Retrieved on April 18, 2020 from
https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/resources/index.asp)
How to deal with difficult people
ADAM N. RIVERA
TEACHER I
A difficult person is a person who has certain traits or characteristics that makes it difficult, if not impossible to communicate effectively with them. Most of us encounter, this kind of people every day either in our workplace or in our neighborhood. These people act or say things that are inappropriate and irrational. So how do we deal with them? Here are some tips that could help you.
Be calm and don't lose your temper.
Understand his intentions. What triggers him to be like that.
Gets some advice from others especially those who know that person and experienced the same thing with them.
Respect the person even if it's difficult to understand him.
Think of what action can be done.
If you tried everything and the person is still difficult, then ignore him.
When all else fails, escalate to higher authority for resolution.
Try these tips, they might work.
The Essence of Being A Teacher
EDEN C. MORALES
TEACHER I
Teaching is a profession with laborious standards; it is a vocation to serve others. If you enjoy working with children and you believe that education has the power to change lives, then you have what it takes to become a model teacher. A teacher offers endless opportunities to help all learners to understand and achieve their full potential. She provides opportunities to nurture and encourage students to appreciate and develop their natural abilities and interests. A teacher can make a difference in the student's motivation to develop his own gifts and talents. She helps shape the student's self-esteem and confidence, as well as helping inspire her career, aspirations, and attitude toward school.
So, what is the essence of being a teacher? Teachers are role models of the society. They prepare, influence, and motivate their student to learn important lessons in life about sharing, respect, caring, valuing differences, and making ethical decisions. The welfare of our country and our world depends on having educated, moral and responsible leaders who know how to solve problems and communicate with others. That is how important teachers are.
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