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IT IS FINAL! (EDS 113 #3 – Module 2)

Okay, okay! I admit it. I am one of those grade-conscious students whom you know. But can you blame me? I just want to prove that I can still do it, even at my age. I also want my kids to see that if I can do it, then they can definitely do it better!Continue reading “IT IS FINAL! (EDS 113 #3 – Module 2)”

Tests, Tests, and More Tests! (EDS 113 #2 – Module 1)

You know that feeling when the academic exam schedule is fast approaching? How about those twists and knots in your stomach or the anxiousness of getting through with it? You are not alone. Dreaded is the day when you have to answer those grueling questions, which you tried to memorize and understand for the pastContinue reading “Tests, Tests, and More Tests! (EDS 113 #2 – Module 1)”

Here I Go Again (EDS 113 #1)

Just like the song of Paul Anka in the early 80s, I am now ready to take on the challenge of the 2nd Trimester at the UPOU. I am not afraid to trip on my own feet and be an old foolish me as I face the challenges of the months ahead of sleepless nights,Continue reading “Here I Go Again (EDS 113 #1)”

Change of Heart (EDS 103 #11)

So we are now at the last stretch of the trimester. My PTC classmates were really supportive, and it was fun exchanging ideas with them, although virtually only. The two courses I enrolled in were both challenging. It is not easy for a full-time mom and part-time online worker to juggle these things with schoolContinue reading “Change of Heart (EDS 103 #11)”

What Am I Thinking? (EDS 103 #10)

I can now personally say that remote learning is much more challenging, based on my personal experience with my PTC course and two young learners at home. The pressure has been on since online classes began for my bunso in August, for me in September, and in October for my panganay. Laptops, tablets, and cellphonesContinue reading “What Am I Thinking? (EDS 103 #10)”

Making Sense Out of the Ultra Extra-Ordinary (EDS 103 #9)

I have finally found the time to do this e-Journal after accomplishing all my Modules 6A and 6B TIDs between online work. That is besides being a full-time mom, fur parent, tutor, cook, gardener, baker, part-time entrepreneur, and distributing relief goods to Typhoon Ulysses victims. It has been a crazy two weeks since we allContinue reading “Making Sense Out of the Ultra Extra-Ordinary (EDS 103 #9)”

Their Past, My Present, Your Future (EDS 103 #8)

As a child, I had always aimed to be an ideal daughter and student. When my mom told me to do something in front of her friends and colleague, I gladly obliged. Every time my parents told me to sing, dance, recite a poem, act, cry, laugh, or just talk, I did without any questions.Continue reading “Their Past, My Present, Your Future (EDS 103 #8)”

Cognition Beyond Recognition (EDS 103 #7)

This module of the course about Cognitive Learning Theory has been the hardest one for me so far. My school works didn’t get my undivided attention since my regular days are made up of multi-tasks that need to be accomplished day in and day out. I have already set up a daily routine. I doContinue reading “Cognition Beyond Recognition (EDS 103 #7)”

Learning Through Others (EDS 103 #6)

I have always wondered why our professor would say, “learn through others,” when we all independently study in our homes. Little did I know that aside from learning based on what my other classmates have to say and share, I’d be able to learn (simple as they may be) from everybody else and almost everything.Continue reading “Learning Through Others (EDS 103 #6)”

Let’s Talk About… (EDS 103 #5)

… BEHAVIORAL LEARNING in the new normal. Now I have to talk about the case study given in our EDS 103 (Theories of Learning) class, which was about Pepe who felt anxious when he learned that his exam results would be sent to his house for her mother to see his progress in school. ItContinue reading “Let’s Talk About… (EDS 103 #5)”