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Behavior Management Strategies
Understanding Student Development for Better Classroom Management How do you feel about classroom shenanigans? I feel more like, “Teaching is a walk in the park… Jurassic Park!” I came across this quote while preparing for a professional development for colleagues.… Continue reading
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Navigating Life’s Challenges in 2024
Leaving 2024 and its challenges Adept understanding of the complexity of human interaction and dynamics remains a challenge in 2024. Moving on from a place or situation due to struggles also continues to shape my journey. Saying goodbye to people… Continue reading
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English Literacy in an ESL Setting
Introduction: Learning and Teaching English Literacy I once played Chinese checkers before I get to learn how to play chess. The strategies are different because literally, the game boards are different. The movement of each playing piece are also different,… Continue reading
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A Cuckoo Found Home 8
Deceitful Blue Cuckoo Although fears have taunted and haunted me so,I found a blue cuckoo nearby, flying high and low.In this place he knows well, a bird so agile and clever,My trust it did gain, despite the unknown refrain.In him… Continue reading
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Jeepneys: A Unique Icon of the Philippines
The National Transportation of the Philippines “Para po!” That’s what passengers say to take off from a jeepney ride. Shortened as “jeep” or “dyip” in Tagalog, it has become one of the cultural icons of the Philippines. It is also… Continue reading
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A Cuckoo Found Home 7
The Coward Among Us As the cuckoo curled up quiet,dwelling within the nest with fright,an eagle soared above the landwith a pigeon grasped in its taloned hand.a prey, the pigeon looked on with despair,as the eagle flew off in the… Continue reading
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The Toastmaster’s Table Topics
Slaying an Extemporaneous Speech Once in a toastmaster’s meeting, I participated in the table topics. It is an impromptu speech that runs for a minute. You would only have 30 seconds to prepare. The topics would be random and each… Continue reading
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Like Wild Animals
Do you ever see wild animals? Figuratively Speaking Wild animals are rare in the city, unless you wish to visit a zoo or an animal safari. I see wild animals, figuratively. Although it may sound strange to some people, the… Continue reading
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The Impact of Christmas on Kandauk, Praise Community Assembly of God Church
Christmas Hallelujah has begun A significant milestone was marked in Cambodia’s history last October 6th. The Praise Community Church and its learning center were ceremoniously reopened to the public. A diverse crowd of locals and visitors attended the event. They… Continue reading
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Why Everyday Items Like Tsinelas Matter
Our primary footwear we call, “tsinelas” or “slippers” are simple rubber sandals worn everyday. Over time its use has evolved! A frustrated Filipino mom might hurl it like a Frisbee at her child who’s dodging chores. Or, in a more… Continue reading
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