Would you believe that it took me sixteen long years before I realized and appreciated that teaching is FUN and is the most rewarding of all professions?

I have been teaching grade six English and Science in the public school for almost eighteen years. As far as my experience is concerned, it cannot be denied that teaching is not easy and fun, TEACHING is such a challenging; sometimes boring and most of the time strenuous job to do.

Looking back, when I accepted and reported to my first teaching assignment in a farflung barangay with a three-kilometer walking distance from the highway, with no other means of transportation, my classroom was a dilapidated H.E. building with few condemnable chairs, with oversized class of fifty-five over-aged, naughty pupils. I was actually confused and troubled with this reality, very opposite from what were discussed in our studies. But armed and equipped with all the ideals and principles of teaching, successfully I was able to sustain and persevere until I was transferred to my hometown.

However teaching like marriage should be cultivated, nurtured and enriched, if it has to stand the test of time and similarly to fit the changing innovation of education.

Most especially that we are now in this era of globalization; where technology is considered as one of the biggest reform in education, a reform that changes the way teaching and learning process.

Yes! Obviously these past few years I’ve noticed/observed our pupils are becoming uncomfortable with our teaching styles. They become restless, bored, inactive and nonparticipative in classroom discussion as if they are craving for something challenging, something advanced and modern.

Due to this significant development in this globalization of education our role as teacher is completely different and more pressing than ever. We must be able to face the challenges of the times, must possess human technological skills to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming world.

For once I seemed unproductive and ineffective. I was depressed I can’t help it but I lost my enthusiasm and drive for teaching, nonetheless, it was not yet long when I was sent to attend a two-day seminar workshop at Boronggan, Eastern Samar, that was May 8-9, 2008. The seminar workshop was conducted by FUSE – Foundation of Upgrading Standard of Education.

The focus of the seminar workshop was on the use of CONSTEC VCD’s and Teaching Support Materials in Teaching English and Science.

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.