Do not Judge A Child by their Deeds
8:33 AM

Had a 9-5 workshop with Dr. Yeap today and it was so fulfilling. Yes, it was abt classroom mgt. I quote from her, " Classroom Discipline is not Classroom Mgt." Yes solving the bad behavior and trying to make sure the whole class don't talk or punish that kid who started to doze off in class doesn't Always work.
It got me wondering, how wonderful it will be if all teachers know that. But sad to say, not all will because some might still believe only in "reward & punishment" type of concept. Getting to know the kids and building rapport,knowing the developement of a children from young till youth then till old, helps us to be able to see things in a different light. This is where we will be able to solve or help these poor kidz who might be just having an Identity Crisis.
But then again, Parents must understand that they must work hand in hand with the school so that as one we can help to develope more responsible and hardworking young adults. We teachers alone can't do much. The main message I got from today's lesson is..To Love the Child and they will learn some day. Love is something amazing. You might not be able to see the result very fast but in the end, the child will be won over by Love. As a Catholic, I believe in this too. Love which is God, will be able to help us to be His wonderful child and turn back to Him at the end Of Time.
Right, The class photos are with me. 1E3 must be nice or else i will not show u the photos. Study hard all you students, Especially my students. Please come ask me question if you really can't understand. And may this coomon test2 be a stepping stone for all of you rather than an obstacle.

Peace Be With You All
John Valentine Tan aka Mr. Tan

Wednesday, August 23, 2006
because He first loved <3

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