If many would think that teaching Filipino is as easy as counting 1 2 3, they are wrong. I have proven that teaching this particular subject requires great understanding of your own responsibility to incorporate the societal set through decision making.
This was my starting point when I taught Filipino subject during my weeklong straight teaching. The topic focused on Reading, ‘Reyna Kuneho: Ang Lider’. I borrowed the LCD of the Liberal Arts and Education Department. I had prepared a PowerPoint Presentation to make my discussion more meaningful in the part of the learner.
Since my topic was about being a good leader, I started my motivational phase by presenting the picture of Tita Cory as the First Woman President of the Philippines. This helped me determine how much they know former-President Corazon Aquino. The discussion was so interactive. It was followed by presenting and sharing their thoughts about the pictures of those people who would run for President for the upcoming National Election. In this activity, I want to entail that becoming a leader has nothing to do with gender. Anyone can be a leader of our country as long as you have a good heart.
During my presentation, my pupils and also my cooperating teacher were really amazed of the animated presentation. I noticed that other teachers went to my classroom and watched my presentation. The animals and the setting in the story moved as if it was an animated movie. It caught the attention of my pupils which gave them a better understanding of the story which was presented. The discussion led to the development of their decision making as they shared their feelings, thoughts and understanding on knowing and becoming a good leader.
The next day marked for the teaching Language (Wika) which was all about Panghalip Panao. Perhaps, you will think that you can easily teach them this particular subject matter. But, for my pupils, the easy way won’t work out. You have to think of the other way, something new to them which will state its relevance.
Instead of simply discussing the lesson, I introduced a song which has Panghalip Panao on its stanzas. Everybody loved the ‘sing and dance activity’ of ‘Ako ang Sandigan’- a song I have learned from my sister-in-law. Then, I used board works to support my discussion.
The last topic I taught was Salawikain: Gintong Butil ng Aralin (Pinoy Proverbs). My presentation creates an environment that encourages children to participate and takes part in the teaching and learning process.
I divided the class into two. Each pupil of the first group has a phrase of a particular proverb; while each pupil in group two holds the continuation of the phrase to complete the proverb. They will be given an allotted time to find their partner. It was a wonderful activity. It challenges their knowledge about well-known Filipino Proverbs.
All the discussions were evaluated and the results gave me an idea that they really learn the subject matters I had taught. It is to prove that assessments help teacher to evaluate not just his students but also his instruction and teaching strategies.
Teaching Filipino provides them the broader concept of what and how children can take part for change. To change the world by being a responsible leaders (Reyna Kuneho: Ang Lider), respecting themselves and others (Panghalip Panao); and living with good values (Mga Salawikain).
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