Conversation with Mar......
There are so many issues about quality education in our country or even other countries in Asia like we lack facilities the educators need to use to give good quality education. The teachers needs to have salary fitted as professionals so can focus to their lessons and not to other things like looking for an extra work outside the school.
Educators/teachers are advised to go schooling and seminars to enhance their skills and knowledge so that they can give good quality education.
As teacher in pre-school my goal is to instill to my pupils the best possible knowledge no one can steal from them for the rest of their lives. Pre-school is the foundation every knowledge a child can have. If you start the right way will carry that in the future.
I have dreams and hope for the better education in our Country and that someday we will meet good quality education for every Filipino.
Marenal Liva, Personal Communication, 2014.
Education near and far teachers alike share many frustrations. We are being faced with standards in which we are required to teach our children but not always equipped to provide such standards. Salaries are not adequate to pay teachers for the most important role that they have in a child's life. I love Mar's statement that knowledge is not something that anyone can ever steal from you. Very powerful statement! Teachers with passion also want every child not just the ones in their community to have quality education. I will also question why doesn't every child deserve a quality education.
Thank you Mar for being an inspiration for all the children's live you touch and for having a vision for every child in your country. Thank you also for sharing your knowledge and education experience with me!
Thank you for sharing your international experience with us. It has been enjoyable reading your blog because it seems, no matter where you are in the world of education, we are all experiencing the same and more concerns. I think Dr. Vasquez said it best in that we, as educators, "need to take more assertive steps in our profession". That may be the only way we are going to see some substantial and quality changes in the education field.
ReplyDeleteIt's so true: no one can take knowledge away from you!
ReplyDeleteIt is reassuring to know that teachers all over the world have the same concerns and same issues as we do here in the US. Hopefully we will see changes worldwide soon!
It seems that you and your contact have made a great connection. I hope that the two of you continue to communicate and learn from each other. Your blog has been very informative. Thanks again for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteMar's message is so true. Knowledge is one thing that cannot be taken away from us. It is good to hear that all educators from around the world are wanting the same things for the children we encounter each day. Prayerfully change is on the way but until then I will continue to press forward and make a difference in the lives of my students.
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