Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. Japanese Proverb.

Teaching is a demanding profession. As a teacher, we are expected to be equipped with the necessary technical knowledge and skills needed to become a competent facilitator and manager of learning. We are also expected to manifest personal attributes, attitudes and values that will surely enhance your image as an effective role model.

I am indeed very much privileged to be one of the participants for the Training of Physics Teachers on the Use of CONSTEC VCD’s and Teaching Support Materials at 12A Pearl of the Orient Tower Condominium, Roxas Blvd.,1240 Ermita Manila last September 13 and 20, 2008.

The Teaching Support Materials (TSM) are intended to assist teachers in maximizing the use of continuing studies via Technology (CONSTEC) VCD’s specifically Teaching Support Materials for High School Physics. A Telecourse for High School Physics Teachers, This telecourse is composed of a total of 40 episodes. Episodes are primarily for teachers use although it is the teachers’ prerogative to show selected parts of the video to the students.

Background information is available as reference for teachers, giving additional information useful in deepening the class discussion. A suggested viewing guide is also available for teachers who may want to show selected parts of the video to the class. Post viewing activities and Teaching Tips are provided to aid the teacher in creating an interactive and / or integrative learning atmosphere while achieving the lesson objectives.

A Teaching support material that will be helpful in the planning and preparation of our lessons, making teaching support material for High School Physics a wonderful and meaningful learning experience for our students.

It was a short span of training but left a mark in my mind. The trainers shared with us their wisdom, expertise, and instructional competence with the aid of video lesson we believed that it would mean less talk; less board work and even less conflict with our difficult students but more of students learning.

Worldwide, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is radically transforming aid, setting a new trend the way we live.

Founded by Dr. Lucio C. Tan on December 1, 1994, FUSE seeks to improve the skills in English, Science and Mathematics teachers. Its programs include regular teacher training workshops; a post-graduate scholarship program for Science and Engineering teachers; production and distribution of telecourses in English, Elementary Science, Chemistry, Physics and Math; and a host of other educational programs in partnership with government and private learning institutions.