http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow a physics teacher's notes on teaching, living and learning Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:26:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is a post from my other blog that I just want to share: One of the hardest things for a teacher to do is to let go of his or her students - whether it be because they’re moving on to the next higher level or because they’re moving on ... http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow/2008/02/20/parting/ In every generation, there is always an electronic bane that tempts students away from studies. In my time, it was the family computer. This time, it's a lethal combination of phones, music players and game consoles. You see, back then, the temptation seems to be a very easy one to deal ... http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow/2008/02/03/cellphones-ipods-and-psps/ In my four years of teaching, I've learned a lot of things from work, from my fellow teachers, and from my students. These are just twelve of them: A teacher's life is not so different from a student's. You still have a lot of homework, reading assignments, and plenty of oral ... http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow/2007/11/25/11-lessons-ive-learned-from-teaching/ Next week will be another grueling examination week - the 2nd trimester finals week - the last hurdle before Christmas vacation. It's also the time for submission of projects and other requirements so for those who haven't settled their deficiencies yet, you still have until Monday to submit. Remember, incomplete ... http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow/2007/11/23/finals-reminders-and-warnings/ Yes, it's been a while since I last posted anything here. It's been one heck of a roller coaster ride for me, or for everybody I'm not quite sure. (For me - definitely!) I've been catching up on papers, requirements, lessons and practically everything else. I'm not quite sure why! Well, ... http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow/2007/10/02/full-speed-ahead-sked-for-the-midterms/ Exams are one of the best ways to check how much a student has learned from a teacher. I, personally believe that a student's performance in an exam reflects his or her teacher's capabilities no matter how small a factor the teacher plays in the students life. Big words ha! Does ... http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow/2007/07/31/triumphs-and-heartaches/ Changes have been happening all around the campus since the start of this school year - from the drop-dead gorgeous computer lab, to the new classrooms, and even to the science curriculum. Yet, there are things that seem to be beyond reform. The midterm, for example, has remained untouched ever ... http://hedcen.com/ramilphuyow/2007/07/22/midterms/