Teaching with a Heart: A Career Option

On the 6^th day of March, 1:00-2:30 pm, I, together with my classmates went to attend the seminar entitled, “Teaching with a Heart: A Career Option”.  This is a program  by the Teach for the Philippines which was held in the Auditorium, Main building, Taft campus.

     

I got amazed with the people behind this organization for their dedication in teaching the children without anything in return, or a little salary in return. The speakers are volunteers from different schools, which offer high quality education like Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle University, University of the Philippines and others. They are recruiting for graduating students who would like to commit themselves in servicing and teaching the less fortunate children for them to acquire a better future. Their stories touched our hearts knowing that they sacrificed their jobs for the sake of the children. They rejected some opportunities just to serve the children. They enumerate the numerous points of being a member of their organization like teaching will help a person gain confidence and increase his/her interaction skills; enhance and develop one’s involvement and communication skills. We’ve learned that this profession requires a high level of patience and perseverance. And one should have the motivation to provide morals to the learners. Another thing about teaching is the eagerness to keep learning. This profession demands sincerity and dignity. You have to be a responsible adult as you are accountable for your student’s academic future. And another thing that they emphasize is the fulfillment a member would attain; the happiness and contentment after seeing that their students are learning and acquiring dreams and goals in life. This is where they get their inspirations and the reason, which made them devoted to their job, striving harder for the betterment of the people.

           

After attending that seminar, I gained sympathy to the poor people and realize that they still have the hope and chance; that poverty is not a hindrance to success; that in my young age, I could be an asset and a great assistance for the people who need help. It also made me appreciate the fine art of shaping young minds and honing their skills.

Sense and Sensuality in the Workplace

With the company of my friends, we went to Augusto Rosario Theater in Main building to witness the seminar regarding sense and sensuality in the workplace, which was facilitated by Miss Jasmine. This occurred last March 04, 1:00-2:30 pm.

The facilitator discussed some topics about sexual harassments in a workplace. This matter is defined as an unwelcome sexual advance or conduct on the job that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. It makes an employee uncomfortable and feel disrespected. She explained and made us aware that the most typical type of sexual harassments is male-on-female yet the incidence of female-on-male and same-sex harassment is rising. We made our minds clear through the speaker’s words of being brave enough to inform this matter to the immediate supervisor or to the Human Resource Department and not taking the risk ignoring such situations. In order to prevent and stop sexual harassments, the speaker had given us some tips on what to do in some specific scenarios. In case it happened to us, we should tell directly to the harasser that his/her behaviors offend us. We should decisively refuse all invitations. And if it doesn’t end, another way to avoid it is through writing a letter to make it more official asking the harasser to stop and make sure to keep a copy of it.  She explained further the rules and regulations regarding the sexual harassment.

With the growing number of sexual harassment in a workplace, it’s a must to take an action and be responsible and courageous enough to stop it. After hearing her words of wisdom, we now have the idea on how to deal with it and face our fears in case this plight occurs, which shows its relevance. We must learn how to fight for the sake of ourselves and understand the word justice. That this will not only help us but also the next generation.