I used to dread assessments. The reason was the pressure these assessments put on my shoulders as a student that I needed to perform my best to get high scores so that my family would value my existence, so that my relatives would not look down on me, and so that my classmates would notContinue reading “Changing Mindsets”
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Dreading Assessments
“Mag-aral ka ng mabuti. ‘Yan lang ang pamana namin sa’yo.” How many Filipino families have said this statement in so many generations? Such statement means children are supposed to get high scores to get good grades because the parents expect them to. If the child fails in the tests, his family (at times) brands himContinue reading “Dreading Assessments”
Marketing and Sales
“Amazing Learners Online – the number one online class in Kampong Thom” Pricing Structure Amazing Learners Online will offer its services at a monthly, quarterly, or annual rate using the following labor categories and rates: $25 per month $100 per quarter (4 months) $250 per year Operating Plan Amazing Learners Online will offer its servicesContinue reading “Marketing and Sales”
Amazing Learner Curriculum Framework
“Love for Learning is the Key to Success” A. Intent We exist to help reconcile humanity to his Creator by helping him go back to his true identity in Christ Jesus. We believe that the only way for humanity to enjoy the fullness of life on earth and to receive complete joy is through learning.Continue reading “Amazing Learner Curriculum Framework”
What Now?
Mindset Breaker After all the theories I have learned from the course, I have recognized that one of my pitfalls as an educator is in “deep thinking and deep learning.” Since I am teaching language, I settled with rote learning—all about memorizing. I thought when students memorize “How are you today?” and “I’m fine. ThankContinue reading “What Now?”
Hang on a minute! ~René
René Descartes’ Epistemology Hey! Do you know René Descartes? I am sure you have heard of his name in your academic classes. René Descartes was a famous philosopher from France. He was a Math and a Science fanatic! To help you further, “I think; therefore I am.” Have you heard of this quote? Yes, DescartesContinue reading “Hang on a minute! ~René”
Social Perspective
Why we behave the way we behave This perspective is the easiest to explain. In life, we observe people, imitate people, and learn from their experiences. Why? Because we somehow desire to achieve what others have achieved or to avoid the suffering others have experienced. Do you, sometimes, pretend that you are this actress whomContinue reading “Social Perspective”
Cognitive Perspective
Why we behave the way we behave The cognitive views of motivation stress that human behavior is influenced by people’s beliefs and expectations about themselves and their environment. This perspective is composed of several theories: a. Expectancy – value theory How do I perform what is expected of me? I am expected to be aContinue reading “Cognitive Perspective”
Humanistic Perspective
Why we behave the way we behave Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is the center of this perspective. The photo attached here shows that human beings have basic needs, psychological needs, and self-fulfillment needs. Needless to say, each category arises after the other is satisfied. This is where the concept of “man is insatiable” comes from.Continue reading “Humanistic Perspective”
Behavioral Perspective
Why we behave the way we behave From elementary to high school days, my mother would buy me stuff that I requested every time I got high grades. For example, she would buy me shoes of a certain brand when I ranked as an honor student. In high school, she would even buy me anContinue reading “Behavioral Perspective”
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