05/06/2023
“𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀"
The Bachelor of Elementary Education 4th-year ELGEN B, College of Education, Mindanao State University- General Santos City conducted its ELC 197 Culminating Activity at the Dadiangas West Central Elementary School on June 02, 2023, with the theme “Pre-service Teachers’ Purpose Driven Teaching: Marching for Culture, Gender Inclusive, and Peace Lens in Schools.” This culminating activity marks the transformative experience of aspiring future educators. It signifies the successful completion of a rigorous and enriching program, affirming their readiness to enter the teaching profession.
✨IMPRESSION✨
Throughout our internship journey, the word that resonates profoundly is the word "reflection." Our experience has been a transformative and enlightening process that has allowed us to grow personally and professionally. From the beginning, we embarked on this journey with curiosity, eagerness, and a thirst for knowledge. As we engaged in our daily tasks and interacted with colleagues, mentors, and the work itself, we learned to pause and reflect on the lessons we were absorbing. Reflection became a guiding principle, urging us to dig deeper into our experiences, question assumptions, and uncover valuable insights.
We learned to recognize the significance of reflection in fostering culture, gender-inclusive, and peace lens. It allowed us to understand our strengths and areas for improvement, allowing us to adapt and refine our skills. Through honest introspection, we identified the passion that drives us, the places where we excel, and the aspects that ignite our curiosity, thus paving the way for future growth.
Moreover, as Iskolar ng Bayan and future educators, we acted as a bridge to connect theory with practice. It helped us bridge the gap between the knowledge we acquired in classrooms and the real-world challenges we encountered during our internship. By reflecting on our experiences, we could extract meaningful lessons, understand the complexities of our work, and identify strategies for improvement. Beyond personal development, reflection fostered collaboration and enhanced our ability to work effectively in a team. By openly sharing our thoughts with our colleagues, we gained fresh perspectives, discovered shared experiences, and collectively learned from one another. This process strengthened our bonds and allowed us to tap into the collective wisdom of our team, fostering an environment of continuous learning.
As our internship journey ends, the practice of reflection will remain etched in our minds and hearts. It has become a valuable tool for growth, learning, and self-discovery. The power of thought lies in its ability to transform experiences into profound lessons, providing us with a compass to navigate future endeavors with clarity and purpose. May the habit of reflection guide us on our lifelong learning journey, shaping us into compassionate, resilient, and insightful individuals ready to positively impact the world.
Thus, we thank Dadiangas West Central Elementary School for this partnership. From the beginning, you welcomed us into your classroom with open arms, creating a nurturing and collaborative environment where we could learn and thrive. Your willingness to share your wealth of knowledge, teaching strategies, and classroom management techniques has been instrumental in shaping our teaching skills.
We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for our cooperating teacher for being a mentor, role model, and friend. Your impact on our professional growth and personal development is immeasurable, and we will carry the lessons we have learned from you throughout our teaching career. We wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your invaluable guidance and support throughout our time as a student teacher. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our growth and development have profoundly impacted our teaching journey.
From the moment we stepped on campus, we were greeted with warmth, inclusivity, and a vibrant community fostering learning and personal development. The dedicated BEED faculty, supportive staff, and fellow students have made my time at the College of Education memorable.
We are grateful for the exceptional professors who have imparted knowledge and challenged me to think critically, explore new perspectives, and push the boundaries of my intellectual curiosity. Their passion for their respective fields of study and unwavering commitment to student success has inspired us to strive for excellence in all aspects of my academic journey. Kudos to all BEED Faculty and lecturers for molding us to become the country's game-changer, change-maker, and peacemakers.
Together, let us march forward, carrying the torch of culture, gender inclusivity, and peace within the confines of schools and wherever our paths may lead us. Let us be champions of diversity, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and respected. By embracing our differences, we can build bridges of understanding and promote a world where equality and harmony prevail. As we march, let our actions speak louder than words, inspiring others to join us toward a brighter, more inclusive future.
𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝑬𝑬𝑫 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. 𝑫𝒂𝒉𝒊𝒍 𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝑬𝑬𝑫, 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒏!
~ELC 197 ELGEN B pre-service teachers
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗿 𝗚. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗼
📸: Mr. Jasper Q. Perocho