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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”

Knowing Your Limits is a Part of Self-Efficacy

Do I want to finish strong in these courses? Do I believe I can? How much of my capabilities say I can? How much percentage does myself tell me I cannot? “Our belief in our own ability to succeed plays a role in how we think, how we act, and how we feel about ourContinue reading “Knowing Your Limits is a Part of Self-Efficacy”

Models and Mentors in My Life

Santrock. Online Learning Center.http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/education/edpsych/santrocked02/ch07a_sa.html Having positive role models and mentors can make an important difference in whether individuals develop optimally and reach their full potential. First, evaluate the role models and mentors who have played an important part in your life. Second, think about the type of role model you want to be for yourContinue reading “Models and Mentors in My Life”

Operant Conditioning in a Filipino Home Context

Before you get confused, let me show you this screenshot. When I was ten years old, the goal behavior in our house was to get academic grades of 90 and above. Anything less than 90 will have a consequence. Consider the illustration below of how operant conditioning worked during my elementary days. Other Filipino homesContinue reading “Operant Conditioning in a Filipino Home Context”

Math Vs English

“Teacher, hurry! Let’s go to the classroom!” Vannsing called me while I was doing my Module 2 activities during break time. He was just excited to do more Math exercises after finishing fifteen pages. Then, here came Vannavuth and Sengmean running and throwing water at each other. The three boys told me that they wantedContinue reading “Math Vs English”

Vannsing, Vannavuth, and Sengmean

Only if you are a Khmer who can read English or a foreigner who has stayed in Cambodia for a long time that you can recognize these words as names: Vannsing, Vannavuth, and Sengmean. Yes, I have three students only this season in grade two, but so much desire is in me to give themContinue reading “Vannsing, Vannavuth, and Sengmean”