Wanted to post this entry for a long time but was taken off my feet from the hustle and rustle of meeting deadline, going overseas and coming back to meet deadline again.
Discovered this card while packing my stuff at home.
2008 marked the year where I discovered the importance and not to mention the joy of imparting and building a strong foundation of moral values in children. Those kids have a special place in my heart and the affection that they still shower on me when they see me this year puts a smile in my heart.
2009 marks the year where I look forward to seeing my students progress everyday (at least for the 2nd half of the year). One of my students once asked why do I not take leave and have a break. I replied that I look foward to seeing them improve. It sounds unbelivable but it's hard to describe the anticipation and joy in seeing them improve. (Although those around me are constantly inflicted with my complaints about them haha)
2009 also marks the year where I discover the magnitude of childhood education.
Many vices and habits once formed during childhood proves difficult to eradicate in adulthood and experienced teachers warned that once a person reaches adolescence, preaching and controlling no longer works. It is then vital to impart all important moral values and habits to a child.
Once you got the right moral values ticking, you don't have to invest much time, energy or money trying to enforce discipline and motivating them to learn.
I'm not sure what are the impact created on my students but through teaching them, I have learnt so many things. It is difficult to preach what I don't do and because I have to teach I have to do what I preach (its difficult but still have to try lah)
There are many other things that I have learnt this year including the temptations I have yet to resist, but the post's getting lengthy.
Hope 2009 has been a meaning and fulfilling year for all of you!
