Teaching is a sacred job. It is not a job to do because there is nothing else to do. To be a good and successful teacher requires passion, aptitude and training. In my experience as a teacher for the past 10 years, I have observed that a good teacher will always be remembered by the students or pupils he has taught.
Teaching with the heart will always leave indelible mark on the heart of the students. Below are some of the attributes that by experience and practice, I have seen make a good teacher -
Exhibits Enthusiasm – a good teacher will naturally exhibit passion for the job. Students can feel the excitement and can easily detect the teacher's love for job and subject. This is because whatever you are not excited about, you cannot excel in it.
Highly prepared – A good teacher is thoroughly prepared for the class. He knows the subject matter and prepares his lesson plan daily. Preparation precedes good performance. When a teacher is poorly prepared, he fumbles, gets agitated and delivers the lecture haphazardly.
Always punctual – a good teacher always arrives on time, begins and ends class on time, expects and encourages students to arrive on time. We have had of teachers who will tell students not to enter their class after they are in the class when they also come late for the class. A good teacher must as golden rule lead by example.
Supports and cares for students - a good teacher lets students know that he/she cares about their success, takes time with students, allows for creativity, he is friendly and courteous, he is supportive and encouraging, he is smiling, caring, and loving. As teachers we must be conscious of the fact that we are not slave masters, the students are human beings that should be loved and put in the right frame of mind if learning will be productive.
A good teacher is consistent – He does not miss class, he is consistent in attitude and dealings with students, is always well prepared to teach class. A good teacher cannot afford to be flippant.
He is Polite - Treats students with respect, does not condescend, and avoids embarrassing students in class. The fact that you have the capacity to discipline the students does not mean you should not respect them.
Firmness and control - Is firm in a kind manner, avoids tangents in teaching and makes sure that the students are always falling in line while still maintaining an orderly classroom.
A good teacher is a model all the time whether in the classroom, at the playground or in the neighborhood.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Addicted to God and Allergic to the World
The end-time is a period in which people will be addicted to lust, and allergic to God. It is a season of wide spread complacency and apostasy. People will love to do what catch their fancy, rather than what God commands.
The end time is designed in such a way that the faith of many will end up on the shelf. These are the days in which people are addicted to lust, and allergic to God.
2Ti 3:1 - 5 Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat-dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They'll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they're animals. Stay clear of these people.
A thorough bred believer in this end-time will get stronger if the grace is optimized. That is why Paul said in Rom 5:20 All that passing laws against sin did was produce more lawbreakers. But sin didn't, and doesn't, have a chance in competition with the aggressive forgiveness we call grace. When it's sin versus grace, grace wins hands down.
God’s desire this day and time to walk before him and be like him tallies with the issues of putting forth our faith in a very strong manner. The desire of the creation is also to see people that will be of tremendous help. Solution oriented people that will bring succor to our world.
All the messages on being significantly different will be not be actualize without a strong desire for it. Ps 27:4 The one thing I want from God, the thing I seek most of all, is the privilege of meditating in his Temple, living in his presence every day of my life, delighting in his incomparable perfections and glory. TLB
The distractions are enough to deter and occupy one from engaging in any meaningful spiritual exercise. We must meet these instructions with a high sense of strong desire.
God does not grant wishes, he grants DESIRE. PS 37:4 Delight yourself in the lord and he will give u the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
For anything worthwhile to happen to us, in us and through us there must be a burning desire that translate into definite action. Craving, appetite, fervent desire for something is the proof of the existence of that thing. Jesus said in Mat 5:6 "You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat.
Proofs of Strong Desire
We need strong desire to be able to stand strong and effective in these perilous days.
#1. What you are willing to leave. Ps 1:1- 2 Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the LORD, and they study it day and night.
#2. What you are willing to pursue is the proof of your desire. – If you really want it you don’t just talk about you go for it. The woman with the issue of blood did not just wish she could be healed by Jesus she pressed through the multitude to get her desire fulfilled.
#3. It will birth strong prayers - Hannah did not just wished and get anxious, her strong desire led to strong prayers. Most times we pray the least about what we worry the most.
How to build the fire of desire.
#1. You must admire the picture of your desire.
#2. Require help from God through prayer - Prayer makes the picture brighter and bigger. It makes the picture brighter to arouse more desire and bigger to make you see your inability and his limitless ability.
#3. Acquire your desire – do something about your desire (something practical and positive) Gal 5:25 Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives.
#4. Refire don’t retire – with a strong desire you cannot easily be discouraged. Archbishop Benson Idaosa said: “if you must perspire to acquire your desire, do not retire only re-fire.”
Greater vehemency and importunity are needed in these days of mixed voices and strong attention. In the last days we must be addicted to God and allergic to the world.
The end time is designed in such a way that the faith of many will end up on the shelf. These are the days in which people are addicted to lust, and allergic to God.
2Ti 3:1 - 5 Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat-dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They'll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they're animals. Stay clear of these people.
A thorough bred believer in this end-time will get stronger if the grace is optimized. That is why Paul said in Rom 5:20 All that passing laws against sin did was produce more lawbreakers. But sin didn't, and doesn't, have a chance in competition with the aggressive forgiveness we call grace. When it's sin versus grace, grace wins hands down.
God’s desire this day and time to walk before him and be like him tallies with the issues of putting forth our faith in a very strong manner. The desire of the creation is also to see people that will be of tremendous help. Solution oriented people that will bring succor to our world.
All the messages on being significantly different will be not be actualize without a strong desire for it. Ps 27:4 The one thing I want from God, the thing I seek most of all, is the privilege of meditating in his Temple, living in his presence every day of my life, delighting in his incomparable perfections and glory. TLB
The distractions are enough to deter and occupy one from engaging in any meaningful spiritual exercise. We must meet these instructions with a high sense of strong desire.
God does not grant wishes, he grants DESIRE. PS 37:4 Delight yourself in the lord and he will give u the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
For anything worthwhile to happen to us, in us and through us there must be a burning desire that translate into definite action. Craving, appetite, fervent desire for something is the proof of the existence of that thing. Jesus said in Mat 5:6 "You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat.
Proofs of Strong Desire
We need strong desire to be able to stand strong and effective in these perilous days.
#1. What you are willing to leave. Ps 1:1- 2 Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the LORD, and they study it day and night.
#2. What you are willing to pursue is the proof of your desire. – If you really want it you don’t just talk about you go for it. The woman with the issue of blood did not just wish she could be healed by Jesus she pressed through the multitude to get her desire fulfilled.
#3. It will birth strong prayers - Hannah did not just wished and get anxious, her strong desire led to strong prayers. Most times we pray the least about what we worry the most.
How to build the fire of desire.
#1. You must admire the picture of your desire.
#2. Require help from God through prayer - Prayer makes the picture brighter and bigger. It makes the picture brighter to arouse more desire and bigger to make you see your inability and his limitless ability.
#3. Acquire your desire – do something about your desire (something practical and positive) Gal 5:25 Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives.
#4. Refire don’t retire – with a strong desire you cannot easily be discouraged. Archbishop Benson Idaosa said: “if you must perspire to acquire your desire, do not retire only re-fire.”
Greater vehemency and importunity are needed in these days of mixed voices and strong attention. In the last days we must be addicted to God and allergic to the world.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time Management is Ubiquitous
Time Management is Ubiquitous
I was traveling to a nearby town for a seminar and was considering how much time we have spent on the way there. I found out that I could check the time on many gadgets. There was time piece on the dash board of the car in digital format. I was wearing my wrist watch from which I checked time. Fortunately I was also using my laptop (I was not the one driving though), with time on the task bar. Just to gaze at the screen I have an idea of the time. And my mobile phone was by the side porch where I could check time. My first intention was to confirm the authenticity or the consistency of the all the time pieces I had around me then.
Something else struck me when I finished check all the time pieces I had. I found out that at every point in time for an average person there are at least two time pieces for him to keep track of time. We have been graced or opportune to make sure that we are on time for all activities. I also remembered that I have clocks many rooms in my house: living room, bedroom, study, and the kitchen. I am also thinking that the restroom should also have a clock.
The dilemma is why we find it difficult to manage our time properly. How come we get to meetings late when we have our cell phone and wrist watch with the time piece on our car dash board? Does it mean that checking the time does not translate into effective tracking of time?
Time management is in-built but enhanced by tools around us. I strongly believe the concept of time management. I have delivered seminars and papers on time management. I have read a lot on the topic of time management. I really appreciate an organized lifestyle. When things, people, events are not organized, I get seriously uncomfortable. Time management is a veritable tool to help in being effectively organized.
The tools of time management such as note pads, time pieces, things-to-do apparatus, calendar, reminders on the phone, etc. Many of the phones we have today are so programmed in such a way to enhance our consciousness of time. However, no matter how sophisticated the gadgets of time management, if there is no inborn decision or impetus to be conscious, the tools will be of no effect.
People slam there alarms because they are not ready to abide the time schedule stipulated. There is a concept of body clock. There are times we get to wake up before the alarm goes off because we have ingrained in our mind the consciousness to wake up at that time.
Time management starts with the worldview paradigm shift. It is that shift that will make all the tools available relevant.
I was traveling to a nearby town for a seminar and was considering how much time we have spent on the way there. I found out that I could check the time on many gadgets. There was time piece on the dash board of the car in digital format. I was wearing my wrist watch from which I checked time. Fortunately I was also using my laptop (I was not the one driving though), with time on the task bar. Just to gaze at the screen I have an idea of the time. And my mobile phone was by the side porch where I could check time. My first intention was to confirm the authenticity or the consistency of the all the time pieces I had around me then.
Something else struck me when I finished check all the time pieces I had. I found out that at every point in time for an average person there are at least two time pieces for him to keep track of time. We have been graced or opportune to make sure that we are on time for all activities. I also remembered that I have clocks many rooms in my house: living room, bedroom, study, and the kitchen. I am also thinking that the restroom should also have a clock.
The dilemma is why we find it difficult to manage our time properly. How come we get to meetings late when we have our cell phone and wrist watch with the time piece on our car dash board? Does it mean that checking the time does not translate into effective tracking of time?
Time management is in-built but enhanced by tools around us. I strongly believe the concept of time management. I have delivered seminars and papers on time management. I have read a lot on the topic of time management. I really appreciate an organized lifestyle. When things, people, events are not organized, I get seriously uncomfortable. Time management is a veritable tool to help in being effectively organized.
The tools of time management such as note pads, time pieces, things-to-do apparatus, calendar, reminders on the phone, etc. Many of the phones we have today are so programmed in such a way to enhance our consciousness of time. However, no matter how sophisticated the gadgets of time management, if there is no inborn decision or impetus to be conscious, the tools will be of no effect.
People slam there alarms because they are not ready to abide the time schedule stipulated. There is a concept of body clock. There are times we get to wake up before the alarm goes off because we have ingrained in our mind the consciousness to wake up at that time.
Time management starts with the worldview paradigm shift. It is that shift that will make all the tools available relevant.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Is friendship for a lifetime?
Twenty children cannot play for twenty years. That is an adage in my language. I really wish that I can answer the question of whether friendship should last forever affirmatively. Thinking about some old friends brings a lot of refreshing and great memories to mind. When I consider some childhood friends, I really wish we could get together and be friends again. The real fact is that some friendships are not meant to last forever. A friend of mine once told me that friendship can expire. I totally agree with him, because the relationship with some of my friends has actually expired. It is also sad to say that my friendship with that my friend has also expired.
If we hold tenaciously unto a relationship that has expired, we will just be wasting time, emotional energy, and money. Some other worthwhile relationships may even be hampered. I also need to emphasize that the kind of relationship that is referred to as friendship must be clearly defined otherwise we will be referring to colleagues, business associates, neighbours, school mates, acquaintances as friends. However, any of the aforementioned can eventually become a good friend. A good friend is the one that one opens his heart to us without reservation. A friend is the one that though he complains about your shortcomings, he goes all out to make sure that you are comfortable.
I came up with a short list of issues that may make some friendship to expire:
#1. Distance – I know for sure that a lot of people will surely disagree with me on this, owing to the advancement in information technology. I lost hope that I will never meet some of my friends again because we live thousands of miles apart and they have moved from one place to another with no forwarding addresses, but that is history now, thanks to Facebook and other social media. However, some friendship has declined in affection and quality because of distance. Out of sight is actually out of mind most times. The level of busyness that we experience these days makes it difficult to always refer to someone far away if there is someone nearby that can fill that position suitably.
#2. Belief System – As we grow in life, we embrace new belief system or paradigm. In my own opinion it absolutely difficult to be an intimate friend with someone of another faith. There is no way friends of differing belief systems will be sincere with themselves and not experience unnecessary fireworks. When belief systems of friends changes, their relationship will become obsolete.
#3. Interest/Aspiration – Friends are meant to have shared interests and aspirations. They may not like the same thing but should be relatively close. As we grow in life, interest changes and if our friends’ interest does not change, we may be heading towards divergence in our relationship. When value systems take a turn, we will definitely deviate on our course.
#4. Exposure – In as much as tolerance is a virtue needed for friendship to last, but when friends are poles apart as regards their exposure to life, room will be created for inferiority/superiority complex.
I really wish friendship could last forever but we must face the fact that life is phases and men are in sizes.
If we hold tenaciously unto a relationship that has expired, we will just be wasting time, emotional energy, and money. Some other worthwhile relationships may even be hampered. I also need to emphasize that the kind of relationship that is referred to as friendship must be clearly defined otherwise we will be referring to colleagues, business associates, neighbours, school mates, acquaintances as friends. However, any of the aforementioned can eventually become a good friend. A good friend is the one that one opens his heart to us without reservation. A friend is the one that though he complains about your shortcomings, he goes all out to make sure that you are comfortable.
I came up with a short list of issues that may make some friendship to expire:
#1. Distance – I know for sure that a lot of people will surely disagree with me on this, owing to the advancement in information technology. I lost hope that I will never meet some of my friends again because we live thousands of miles apart and they have moved from one place to another with no forwarding addresses, but that is history now, thanks to Facebook and other social media. However, some friendship has declined in affection and quality because of distance. Out of sight is actually out of mind most times. The level of busyness that we experience these days makes it difficult to always refer to someone far away if there is someone nearby that can fill that position suitably.
#2. Belief System – As we grow in life, we embrace new belief system or paradigm. In my own opinion it absolutely difficult to be an intimate friend with someone of another faith. There is no way friends of differing belief systems will be sincere with themselves and not experience unnecessary fireworks. When belief systems of friends changes, their relationship will become obsolete.
#3. Interest/Aspiration – Friends are meant to have shared interests and aspirations. They may not like the same thing but should be relatively close. As we grow in life, interest changes and if our friends’ interest does not change, we may be heading towards divergence in our relationship. When value systems take a turn, we will definitely deviate on our course.
#4. Exposure – In as much as tolerance is a virtue needed for friendship to last, but when friends are poles apart as regards their exposure to life, room will be created for inferiority/superiority complex.
I really wish friendship could last forever but we must face the fact that life is phases and men are in sizes.
Teacher tips: Acceptable attire for teachers
The way you dress is the way you will be addressed. As teachers we must be careful the way we appear as this leave a significant impression on both the parents and the pupils. The parents will be comfortable if they see a responsibly dressed adult taking care and instructing their children. The kids too will not be overly distracted with an inappropriately dressed adult.
As teachers we must be deliberate about our outfits. Teachers are expected to people that command respect in the society. The way you dress to work also speaks volumes on the importance you place on your job. Teachers in most part of the world are looked down upon. The teaching profession is one of the lowest paid jobs and that can also get into the psyche of teachers making them to take many things for granted. But for someone who has taken the profession as a calling and also derives a sense of purpose and joy from it, our appearance has a lot to do with our efficiency on the job.
These are some ideas that may help in dressing appropriately as teachers:
#1. Be discreet: - In as much as we try to be trendy as teachers, we must be careful that whatever we wear is discreet. Ladies should try to wear skirts that are knee length and trousers that are not excessively tight. Attention must be given to the kind of blouse that the ladies wear so that cleavages are not exposed; this will be a great distraction to the older boys especially in high school. We had a situation once, where one of our female teachers who happen to be a little busty wears low blouses that show much cleavage. We discovered that many of the boys were much distracted by this and the school management had to strongly advise her to adjust her wardrobe. The school is a place where morality must be given high priority. Male teachers must endeavour to tuck in their shirts and look smart. Jeans trousers should be worn only when the occasion demands. Colour combination both for male and female must be given adequate attention. Colour riot can disrupt your lessons.
#2. Be appropriate: - our sense of fashion as teachers must be high as we are meant to be models to the upcoming generation. When there are special occasions, our dressing must match the event. For instance a three-piece suit will be inappropriate for sports event in the school. Jeans and t-shirt will just be fine. But ensure that those jeans are without wholes on the knees. Whenever you are going to meet with parents, whether for a conference or other special issues, formal dressing is highly recommended.
#3. Shoe and jewelries:- it is very essential to be moderate with the kind of shoes that we put on. Ladies shoe be wary of high heel shoes in learning environment since teaching requires moving around a lot. Those high heel shoes make a lot of noise and bring enormous distraction. Guys should endeavour to wear not too big a shoe that is meant for long distance hiking and mountaineering but moderate shoe that makes them comfortable moving around in the classroom and hallway.
#4. Make up and others:- Ladies should try and be temperate with makeup. I am not advocating for plain appearance, but the makeup should not be too ‘loud’. Hair style should also be moderate, not the type that will require you adjusting them intermittently. Guys should shave regularly; an unkempt beard or moustache tells a lot about an individual.
Teachers are models; not as celebrities but standards for good and proper conduct. So attention must be given to the way we appear. Our attire must never be a distraction but a tool to arrest the students’ attention. As role models, we are expected to be prim and proper always.
As teachers we must be deliberate about our outfits. Teachers are expected to people that command respect in the society. The way you dress to work also speaks volumes on the importance you place on your job. Teachers in most part of the world are looked down upon. The teaching profession is one of the lowest paid jobs and that can also get into the psyche of teachers making them to take many things for granted. But for someone who has taken the profession as a calling and also derives a sense of purpose and joy from it, our appearance has a lot to do with our efficiency on the job.
These are some ideas that may help in dressing appropriately as teachers:
#1. Be discreet: - In as much as we try to be trendy as teachers, we must be careful that whatever we wear is discreet. Ladies should try to wear skirts that are knee length and trousers that are not excessively tight. Attention must be given to the kind of blouse that the ladies wear so that cleavages are not exposed; this will be a great distraction to the older boys especially in high school. We had a situation once, where one of our female teachers who happen to be a little busty wears low blouses that show much cleavage. We discovered that many of the boys were much distracted by this and the school management had to strongly advise her to adjust her wardrobe. The school is a place where morality must be given high priority. Male teachers must endeavour to tuck in their shirts and look smart. Jeans trousers should be worn only when the occasion demands. Colour combination both for male and female must be given adequate attention. Colour riot can disrupt your lessons.
#2. Be appropriate: - our sense of fashion as teachers must be high as we are meant to be models to the upcoming generation. When there are special occasions, our dressing must match the event. For instance a three-piece suit will be inappropriate for sports event in the school. Jeans and t-shirt will just be fine. But ensure that those jeans are without wholes on the knees. Whenever you are going to meet with parents, whether for a conference or other special issues, formal dressing is highly recommended.
#3. Shoe and jewelries:- it is very essential to be moderate with the kind of shoes that we put on. Ladies shoe be wary of high heel shoes in learning environment since teaching requires moving around a lot. Those high heel shoes make a lot of noise and bring enormous distraction. Guys should endeavour to wear not too big a shoe that is meant for long distance hiking and mountaineering but moderate shoe that makes them comfortable moving around in the classroom and hallway.
#4. Make up and others:- Ladies should try and be temperate with makeup. I am not advocating for plain appearance, but the makeup should not be too ‘loud’. Hair style should also be moderate, not the type that will require you adjusting them intermittently. Guys should shave regularly; an unkempt beard or moustache tells a lot about an individual.
Teachers are models; not as celebrities but standards for good and proper conduct. So attention must be given to the way we appear. Our attire must never be a distraction but a tool to arrest the students’ attention. As role models, we are expected to be prim and proper always.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
How to build a good relationship with your child's teacher
I have been a teacher for more than a decade but my first child started attending school last academic session. It is a different ball game to be a parent. I have related with many parents of the pupils and students that I have taught and I can describe the variations of my relationships with them as either warm, productive, tense, etc. I made up my mind before my son started school that I will do my best to make sure that I become the kind of parent with whom I had the best of relationship.
Building a good relationship with your child’s teacher is very critical to the academic success and psychological development of the child. A good relationship will definitely have a relay effect on how the teacher approaches or relates with your child which in turn affect the academic performance of the child. This will ultimately impact the worldview of the child as regards school.
The following ideas will help build a good and productive relationship with your child’s teacher:
1. Relate with the teacher as a professional – it is quite important to relate with the teacher as someone that knows his or her salt. We may know a lot of things as parents but the teacher has a technical training that equips him to relate with children appropriately. If you try to give instructions or ideas to teachers that suggest to him that you view him as incompetent, the relay effect might not be pleasant on your child. I do my best to let my son’s teacher know that she has the carte blanche to educate my son, despite my superior experience.
2. Express your reservation tactfully: - there are times that I have noticed errors in the teacher’s assessment of my son’s work or some grammatical mistakes in the comments or communicators. I just gently correct her and suggest the right thing to her. A teacher may be on the offensive if you correct his error in a derogatory manner.
3. Make the Parent-Teacher Conference a friendly meeting: - Most times, if care is not taken, Parent-Teacher Conference can generate a lot of fireworks. Do not go to meeting with a long list of complaints about the teacher’s shortcomings. Approach the meeting with an attitude of a partner in progress as regards your child academics. Offer suggestions discreetly.
4. Express your concerns or complaints to the teacher first: - many parents get so angry about some issues about the teacher’s shortcomings or oversight that they go directly to the school management to report. This approach will definitely destroy your relationship with the teacher. Sort out the issue with teacher first. If you are not satisfied with the result after several attempts, then meet the management.
5. Acquaint yourself with some details about the teacher: - Your child teacher will feel elated if you send her a birthday card or text message. Get to know his cell phone number, a fair idea of where he lives, and some other details that he will be comfortable to disclose.
6. Never criticize the teacher in your child presence; your child might relay those unwholesome comments to him. That will create disharmony between you and the teacher.
7. Appreciate the teacher with comments and gifts: - a teacher will be glad to receive good comments about his effort about your child’s academics. Gifts during special seasons such as Christmas will be a good idea.
These ideas will surely help to build a good and worthwhile relationship with your child’s teacher. A good rapport with the teacher will naturally make him have an excellent relationship with your child and this requires a deliberate approach.
Building a good relationship with your child’s teacher is very critical to the academic success and psychological development of the child. A good relationship will definitely have a relay effect on how the teacher approaches or relates with your child which in turn affect the academic performance of the child. This will ultimately impact the worldview of the child as regards school.
The following ideas will help build a good and productive relationship with your child’s teacher:
1. Relate with the teacher as a professional – it is quite important to relate with the teacher as someone that knows his or her salt. We may know a lot of things as parents but the teacher has a technical training that equips him to relate with children appropriately. If you try to give instructions or ideas to teachers that suggest to him that you view him as incompetent, the relay effect might not be pleasant on your child. I do my best to let my son’s teacher know that she has the carte blanche to educate my son, despite my superior experience.
2. Express your reservation tactfully: - there are times that I have noticed errors in the teacher’s assessment of my son’s work or some grammatical mistakes in the comments or communicators. I just gently correct her and suggest the right thing to her. A teacher may be on the offensive if you correct his error in a derogatory manner.
3. Make the Parent-Teacher Conference a friendly meeting: - Most times, if care is not taken, Parent-Teacher Conference can generate a lot of fireworks. Do not go to meeting with a long list of complaints about the teacher’s shortcomings. Approach the meeting with an attitude of a partner in progress as regards your child academics. Offer suggestions discreetly.
4. Express your concerns or complaints to the teacher first: - many parents get so angry about some issues about the teacher’s shortcomings or oversight that they go directly to the school management to report. This approach will definitely destroy your relationship with the teacher. Sort out the issue with teacher first. If you are not satisfied with the result after several attempts, then meet the management.
5. Acquaint yourself with some details about the teacher: - Your child teacher will feel elated if you send her a birthday card or text message. Get to know his cell phone number, a fair idea of where he lives, and some other details that he will be comfortable to disclose.
6. Never criticize the teacher in your child presence; your child might relay those unwholesome comments to him. That will create disharmony between you and the teacher.
7. Appreciate the teacher with comments and gifts: - a teacher will be glad to receive good comments about his effort about your child’s academics. Gifts during special seasons such as Christmas will be a good idea.
These ideas will surely help to build a good and worthwhile relationship with your child’s teacher. A good rapport with the teacher will naturally make him have an excellent relationship with your child and this requires a deliberate approach.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Should cell phone use be banned while driving?
A legistlation against abortion will receive my emphatic NO. But if you want to know what I think on the issue of using cell phone while driving , I will strongly support that it should be banned and anyone found flaunting the law be heavily fined.
Now you are wondering why I would be pro-choice and maintain a stern position on using cell phone while driving. Abortion is a personal decision and the effect both emotional and health-wise is also personal. When someone aborts, the adverse effect is limited to her. Meanwhile, the adverse impact of using cell phone while driving is not likely to be limited to the person alone; but other road users.
The situation of people making call calls, answering calls, sending text messages while driving in my country - Nigeria, is very worrisome. A more strigent approach is very necessary to bring about order.
It is amazing how technologically dependent we have allowed ourselves to become. Most people become shaken and restless when they misplace their cell phone as if their lives depend on it. In as much as cell phone is quite useful, we must not allow ourselves to become its slave.
What would you say of such time when there was no mobile phone? Were people not living well and still doing good businesses? Why would we now allow what suppose to be a tool become our master? A lot of people complain of the fact that there could be emergencies that need to be attended to immediately. What if there are no possible means of getting to the scene of emergency after you have taking the call?
Using cell phone while driving brings about loss of concentration. If it is good news you become over-excited and slam the accelerator beyond acceptable speed, bad news may make an individual slam the break suddenly and cause the vehicle to summersault.
My major discontent with the use of cell phone is that when these accidents happen, in most cases, other road users are affected. Pedestrians just taking a walk may be hit. Someone driving at required speed may be run into. Other people in the same vehicle may also be badly affected.
I seriously support the ban on use of cell phone while driving, because whatever we need to communicate can be done while we park the car and take the call or reply the text. Can you imagine someone sending a text message while driving? In as much as I believe in multitasking, making a call or reading a text message while driving is ‘suicidal multitasking’.
We need a strong enlightenment on how technological dependent we have become. We also need to know how to cure ourselves of the hurry sickness that is eating into the fabrics of our society.
Now you are wondering why I would be pro-choice and maintain a stern position on using cell phone while driving. Abortion is a personal decision and the effect both emotional and health-wise is also personal. When someone aborts, the adverse effect is limited to her. Meanwhile, the adverse impact of using cell phone while driving is not likely to be limited to the person alone; but other road users.
The situation of people making call calls, answering calls, sending text messages while driving in my country - Nigeria, is very worrisome. A more strigent approach is very necessary to bring about order.
It is amazing how technologically dependent we have allowed ourselves to become. Most people become shaken and restless when they misplace their cell phone as if their lives depend on it. In as much as cell phone is quite useful, we must not allow ourselves to become its slave.
What would you say of such time when there was no mobile phone? Were people not living well and still doing good businesses? Why would we now allow what suppose to be a tool become our master? A lot of people complain of the fact that there could be emergencies that need to be attended to immediately. What if there are no possible means of getting to the scene of emergency after you have taking the call?
Using cell phone while driving brings about loss of concentration. If it is good news you become over-excited and slam the accelerator beyond acceptable speed, bad news may make an individual slam the break suddenly and cause the vehicle to summersault.
My major discontent with the use of cell phone is that when these accidents happen, in most cases, other road users are affected. Pedestrians just taking a walk may be hit. Someone driving at required speed may be run into. Other people in the same vehicle may also be badly affected.
I seriously support the ban on use of cell phone while driving, because whatever we need to communicate can be done while we park the car and take the call or reply the text. Can you imagine someone sending a text message while driving? In as much as I believe in multitasking, making a call or reading a text message while driving is ‘suicidal multitasking’.
We need a strong enlightenment on how technological dependent we have become. We also need to know how to cure ourselves of the hurry sickness that is eating into the fabrics of our society.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
