Ever since I was a child, I have always dreamed of becoming a teacher. A teacher for me is someone who is a role model that everyone in the community looks up to, since she possesses the positive qualities of a good person, mentally, physically, spiritually and morally.

Teaching requires a lot of talent, patience, perseverance and dedication to produce quality learners. In addition, proper training plays an important role. Teachers need to be refreshed by attending various seminars – workshops to be able to enhance their knowledge and skills in performing their tasks.

FUSE (Foundation for Upgrading the Standards of Education), Inc. is one of the best solutions for our deteriorating kinds of education in the country. Its mission to share and integrate knowledge, expertise and best practices and resources is really carried out. It truly enhances professionalism in education. It is quite amazing that FUSE is really committed to take voluntary action to help attain quality education.

I always cherish the experience I had in attending FUSE Seminar – Workshop. I couldn’t believe that quality materials were provided for free. The food, venue and the trainers were great. What I couldn’t forget most was the appearance of the President, Sir Salvador Escudero III. It felt good and lucky to see and meet him personally. I was then so proud and I thank God for giving me that wonderful opportunity to attend the seminar. Sir Escudero spoke from his heart, how he values education—and from that speech alone, the more I felt how I could share my knowledge and skills to our learners.

The day I came back to my own classroom, from that 2- day seminar – workshop in Manila, I felt refreshed and empowered. I have started a new style, a new classroom environment, from teacher directed to student – centered, from presentation to facilitation, from lectures to guided discovery. Then I was forced to purchase a television set and a DVD player so I could use the CONSTEC tapes from FUSE.

No regret that I tried to purchase TV and DVD player ( good thing that I was allowed to reimburse them from the MOOE fund). Using video in the classroom generates pupils’ interest and stimulates their imagination. It connects my pupils to distant places and it also provides them with a common experience.

I’ve also realized that by simulating or modeling a real experience, the more my pupils remember and therefore, they learn because they were able to analyze and evaluate concepts on their own.

May the good Lord bless all the people behind FUSE, for they are of great help to the teachers, and pupils as well, and to our nation as a whole. As the saying goes, many were called but only few were chosen, and I was so lucky that I was one of them who were chosen to attend FUSE seminar-workshop. I am looking forward to attend another FUSE training to be more empowered to impart knowledge to my clientele.

Name: Geraldine C. Anacleto
School: Casa Real Elementary School
Pakil, Laguna, 4017
Contact No.: 09156686581
Email Address: geraldineanacleto@yahoo.com
School Head: Ruth M. Araneta, Head Teacher II
Contact No.: 09165393133

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.