Since January, I committed to using a phone app, 1 Second Everyday (1se.co) to produce a short video for each month. Today, I am including a compiled video from January 1 to June 30. Historically, I am not much of a photographer, let alone a videographer, so this is a very big commitment for me. As challenging as it is for me to remember to take photos and videos, looking at these monthly videos and now this 6month video has made it well worth the effort. I see things that I had already forgotten and it brings back memories in that one second, actually 1.5 seconds.
June 30 also marks six months as a secondary school teacher. I came to my school in October but my actual teaching status started with the new year. It’s been a huge learning curve, with much still to learn, as I strive to be an effective teacher for my learners. As much as they can drive me crazy with their incessant talking, taking forever to get settled into their seats with their required textbooks, workbooks, pens (“Miss, can I borrow me a pen”, “Miss, my textbook is in my bag outside”, “Miss, I didn’t think I need my textbook today”), they are good hearted, smart, and they seem to like me. Liking me is not my top priority, it is similar to parenting in that my job is not to be their friend or buddy, my job is to teach them and for them to master the syllabus objectives. However, this is done best when the learners (or your own children) trust and respect you, know that you want what is best for them, and that you are there to help and guide them. I think I am succeeding at this with most of my learners and will continue working at it.
Update: I must have angered the internet gods since I can’t download video or photos. I will try again later in the week.
Update 2: here is january to june 2019, one second a day
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You boggle my mind ! You are right on in knowing the relationship of teacher to pupil as well as mom to child!
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