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The school should have intervention program to help slow learners . This could be in the form of remedial classes , one on one tutorial or consultation period with their subject teachers. They might be slow in academics but might be gifted with skills or other talents not yet unleashed. It...

Financial literacy is very important in order for an individual to make decisions on how to spend his/ her money wisely. This topic can be introduced slowly in preschool though games or activities . There are many subjects in high school in which money / resource management is integrated...

The mental health of the students should also be considered by the school . Providing a meditation room will really help the students most especially if they are dealing with many pressures due to class projects or presentations . I have seen so many high school students whining and...

I was very shy when I was a student and I can relate to the predicaments of this type of students. But I believe that it is the responsibility of the teachers to build their confidence by involving them in the class discussion . If the teacher already gauged the level of intelligence of the...

It is a part of the training of the students in high school to tackle subjects related to community and civic works . Making the students aware of the concerns of the community and find solutions or take actions would make them complete or well- rounded individuals . It is very...

The school should promote responsible use of social media platforms. Interacting through the social media is not a trend but it is a way of life of people nowadays but this medium led to desensitizing of feelings . Young people failed to understand that any hurtful words posted in the...

It is better for a school to have a culture of banning junk foods and drinks . Students will not look and buy these kinds of food if these are not available in school . Out of sight , out of mind . It is very difficult to teach about healthy diet to students if the school is selling...

It is better to have groupings assigned by the teacher rather that letting the students to have the liberty to group with their friends . The teacher could include in the groupings members with diverse interests , intelligence and skills . This set -u p is more realistic and actually...

I envy students nowadays because they learned skills on their own or though researching from the Internet . They are so knowledgeable about technology to the point that they can sell their works and even taught technology - related skills to their own teachers or people much older than...

Hi am Newlife . I am a teacher of 25 years and still want to learn new things .

Reset , Realign and Reignite

It is very difficult for teachers to make the students concentrate on their school tasks if they are sleep - deprived due to watching late night TV shows or playing computer games . It will be up to the parents or guardians to discipline their child and arrange a schedule in which the...

The Department of Education of the Philippines issued a memo related to No -Weekend Assignment Policy in public schools in order for the pupils / students to have quality time for themselves and their families. Some private schools implemented the same policy but teachers cannot avoid giving...

IT is unhealthy for a child to lift heavy bags full of books and other school materials. In this day and age where internet is accessible , schools should adopt learning management technology so that pupils / students can accomplish assignments at home or anywhere. If LMS is beyond...

It is a good thing that we are living in a society where smoking is not allowed in the academe . A teacher/ professor smoking in public places especially in school grounds should not be tolerated . Smoking in the classroom will not contribute anything to one's concentration both for the...