Throughout the context of education, planning entails the process of establishing goals and determining how to achieve them. It entails planning ahead of time what will be taught, how it will be taught, who will be taught, and how the recipient will be evaluated. Planning begins the process of learning and instruction and transcends every level of education across all subject areas.

In the context of education, planning entails the process of establishing objectives and determining how to achieve them. It entails deciding ahead of time what will be told, how will it be taught, who will be taught, and how the recipient will be evaluated. The planner is the beginning of the teaching and learning process, and it inhabits academic programs and all subject areas.

Outlining is a high-level overview of the curriculum, including desired outcomes, learning objectives, and so on. The relevant information required is where you end up deciding who and how you will carry out your plan. Mapping refers to the method of mapping what you have concluded with what you would choose to achieve. If they don't match, reconsider your choice.

Knowing the timetable can work with you to create more effectively. Your plan's effectiveness is dependent on wisely distributing the curriculum throughout the year/semester. Analyze the significance of each component and decide how many hours individuals want to devote to each topic. Determine that whatever parts can sometimes be missed or omitted if time is of the essence. Knowing the time window can aid you in planning more effectively.

Analyze the significance of each module and decide how many hours you want to devote to each topic. And, put another way, which pieces can be managed to skip or removed completely if time is of the essence? Your plan's effectiveness is dependent on intelligently delivering the curriculum throughout the year/semester. Make a timeline for the year.

 End up choosing how you will distribute course materials to students. Required to implement ICT-enabled education could save you a bunch of resources and increase your efficiency. How you grade schools, exams, assignments, projects, and tasks, among other things. The manner in which you assess has a cumulative impact on teaching and learning and provides you with useful insights.

A well-thought-out plan could significantly improve how you and having good students understand the curriculum. It organizes and makes things more accessible. It should assist all stakeholders in staying on track and making more informed decisions at the appropriate time. You could think about it and make improvements and alterations to your plan.

When you examine today's top-performing businesses, you will undoubtedly notice a high level of employee engagement.

Most employees are driven to do their best work and frequently go above and beyond what is expected. However, only 20% of employees in various other firms report being enthusiastic about their jobs. They come to work so they can get paid.

People in the first workplace are enthusiastic. In the latter, they are just concerned with themselves, and management finds it difficult to achieve performance targets. The incapacity of leaders to arouse emotion accounts for the difference.

Although the majority of leaders have extensive experience in financial planning, capital budgeting, organizational structure, and strategies, the majority do not receive formal training in fostering, maximizing, or assessing employee enthusiasm.

A good technique to measure passion is through engagement questionnaires, but they cannot capture what passion looks like or how to increase it.

Even while we frequently observe thriving startups staffed by throngs of enthusiastic individuals, we tend to think of them as outliers—unique because of their youthful cultures or cutting-edge goods. We rarely picture more established, traditional businesses as hives of fire and vigor.

Executives who are unable to pinpoint a goal other than maximizing profits suffer from stagnant leadership thinking.

Even ordinary employees can do well when leaders promote a culture where they take psychological ownership. At work, meaning and excitement are created through purpose and passion.

Be more transparent with your approach and inform each employee about the state of the company's finances. Managers need to make sure their direct reports are aware of the relationship between individual success and long-term success.

When people feel their work has purpose, passion is abundant. When employees can directly witness how their successes affect other team members, customers, the community, and the company, it energizes the workplace.

A professional milestone for anyone is being elevated to a managerial position. Although it might occasionally be intimidating, it is gratifying and exhilarating. There is also something fresh to learn to improve as a manager and a leader of people, regardless of how long you have been in the position or how new you are to it.

As a manager, it's also simple to become stale in your ways. Sometimes even a minor modification or fresh viewpoint can result in big transformations and more effective teams.

Perhaps the most important aspect of being a good manager is developing trusting relationships with your employees. The day when managers were urged to distance themselves from their staff is long gone. This just widens gaps that may result in misunderstandings and a lack of drive. On the other side, being honest and authentic will enable your colleagues to recognize that you're approachable and prepared to listen. Because of the trust and open channels of communication that are fostered, both your personal connections with the employees and the team as a whole will be strengthened.

It takes more than just dictating and assigning tasks to be a manager. Additionally, it involves being receptive to fresh perspectives, other approaches, as well as any issues raised by your team. You should always encourage employees to speak up and express their ideas because of this. Always pay attention, always listen, and always think before you speak. Not that you have to agree with everything said, but by paying close attention, you can start candid conversations that demonstrate how much you value what your team has to say.

Any recognized boss should also never be reluctant to put on their work boots and get the job done when it's necessary. It takes more than just facilitating processes to be a manager. A direct contribution to the team's success is also necessary if members lack specific skills or are simply overburdened with labor. This will show that you are all actually on the same team, cooperating and working together.

Every workplace has its fair share of unneeded drama and diversions, especially in larger organizations. On projects, departments sometimes disagree. Senior management could place the incorrect person at fault for underwhelming performance. To seek attention for themselves, some people would even purposefully and selfishly damage initiatives or other people's efforts. All of this may result in a serious morale problem. As a manager, it's imperative that you shield your team from such disturbances and defend them when necessary. Your team is more likely to put forth their best effort and go above and beyond to deliver for you if they believe you have their best interests at heart.

The eCure stands for “educational-cure” which describes the overall efforts undertaken by the Department of Education to address the tremendous challenges posted by the pandemic. The eCure is made visible and concrete in the publication of DepEd Order No. 12, s. 2020 also known as Adoption of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) for the School Year 2020-2021 in Light of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency. Why is there a need for a cure? With the pandemic, the world became literally sick and unable to function well. The effects were devastating from the side of the First and Third world countries and no one was spared from the debilitating pain of the virus. But as the popular adage says, “life must go on.” And this spirit fueled no less than the education sector which is why despite the limitations of interaction, mobility, and accessibility, the Department of Education framed the BE-LCP. The framers had nothing in mind but the welfare of the learners through distance learning. Later on, more and more platforms were identified to deliver quality education via the utilization of the Modular and Online instructions. Collaborations and partnerships were made with public and private institutions to enhance the capability of the schools in reaching out to their students.

It is, therefore, worth mentioning that the spirit which enveloped the framers did not go to waste because the schools were able to rise from sickness to health, from darkness to light, and from being a paralytic to a strong institution. Managing the life of the school, on the part of the Administrators, became smooth because the guidelines were provided by BE-LCP. Definitely, there were gray areas when it comes to learning modalities, learning resources, manpower, and identification of learning competencies. However, what is truly remarkable is the virtue of resilience not only on the part of the school but also with the other stakeholders of education. We witness the unparalleled support of the parents and the community in securing the education of the children despite the problems with the distribution of modules, learning contents, accomplishment of activities, and stability of connection for online instructions and lessons.  Bayanihan spirit came to life in a more vivid manner. Indeed, all of these efforts inspired the learners to value education more than ever and they did not mind if the home became a one-stop venue for education, recreation, work, and worship.

And so, we re-echo the words of Sec. Briones who said, “It has been a tough period for every school system in the world. But there is a silver lining in every dark cloud. School systems in many countries have had to adjust to blended forms of learning in response to the pandemic, using the Internet, TV and even radio, as alternate platforms for students to gain access to education resources.” So far, we have survived in our journey navigating the New Normal and it is because BE-LCP provided the eCure that guided us and turned our vocation and profession as educators into beacon of light. Certainly, we will not be at a lost as long as we make ourselves open for opportunities and possibilities.

Marahil para sa iba masyadong madali ang pagtuturo ng asignaturang Filipino kaya nahihirapan silang ituro ito. Marahil para sa kanila ay hindi na gaano kaakit-akit pang ituro ang asignaturang ito sa klase. Maaari rin na hindi nila alam ang sagot sa katanungang “Bakit ba kailangang ituro ang asignaturang Filipino?”

         Mula elementarya, sekundarya, at hanggang kolehiyo, ay itinuturo na sa mga Pilipino ang asignaturang ito. Ngunit bakit nga ba? Layunin ng pagtuturo ng asignaturang ito na malinang at mapagyaman ang kakayahang komunikatibo at replektibo ng mga Pilipino. Nais din nitong ituro sa mga estudyante ang pagpapahalaga sa panitikan at pagpapaunlad ng kakayahan sa literasi.

         Ngunit ang pagtuturo ng asignaturang ito ay higit pa sa pagbibigay ng kaalaman tungkol sa balarila, gramatika, at pag-unawa sa kung ano man ang binasa. May mas malalim pa na sa kasagutan sa tanong na “Bakit ba kailangang ituro ang asignaturang Filipino?” Sa katunayan, ang pagtuturo ng asignaturang Filipino ay maituturing na isang sining. Ito ay mahalaga at may layunin. Sinasalamin ng pagtuturo ng asignaturang ito ang mga naging karanasan ng mga Pilipino noon, ngayon, at susunod pa.

         Ang pagtuturo ng asignaturang Filipino ay parang isang siklo. Hindi ito kailanman matatapos. Hindi ito titigil nang dahil lamang kaya na ng isang estudyante na bumuo ng pangungusap na mayroong tamang gramatika. Ang pagtuturo ng asignaturang ito ay hindi magwawakas dahil lamang nakakaintindi na nang malalim na babasahin ang isang estudyante at nasasagot na niya ang mga katanungan. Ang asignaturang ito ay magpa-walang hanggan. Hangga’t may Pilipino na hindi maintindihan ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng sariling wika, hindi mawawala ang pagtuturo ng asignaturang ito.

         Nang dahil sa asignaturang Filipino, natuto ang mga mamamayan na makipag-ugnayan sa kapwa nila. Dahil din sa pagtuturo ng asignaturang ito, nagkaroon ng pundasyon ang mga Pilipino. Tumatag ang pagkakakilanlan at pagiging bukod tangi ng Pilipinas sa ibang mga bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng pagtuturo ng asignaturang Filipino, natututo ang bawat isa na pahalagahan at pagyamanin ang sarili nilang wika at kultura.

Mula pagkabata itinuturo na sa atin ang mga alpabeto, patinig, at katinig. Unti-unti ay ipinapakilala sa atin ang sarili nating wika. Sa pagtuturo ng asignaturang ito, kahit papaano ay nabubuhayan ang pagiging makabayan ng mga Pilipino. Kaya naman marami ang nagulat nang ilabas ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ang Memorandum Order No. 20 na nagtatanggal sa asignaturang Filipino at Panitikan sa kurikulum ng mga kolehiyo at unibersidad.

         Ayon sa Commission on Higher Education (CHED), ang asignaturang Filipino ay hindi magagamit ng ilang mga kurso sa kolehiyo kaya marapat lamang na tanggalin na ang asignaturang ito sa kolehiyo at ilipat na lamang sa elementarya at hayskul. Ngunit maraming umalma sapagkat unang-una ay binubura ng memorandum na ito ang kahalagan ng asignaturang Filipino para lamang masabihan na globally competitive ang kurikulum sa kolehiyo at pangalawa, noon pa man ay itinuturo na talaga sa elementarya at hayskul ang asignaturang Filipino.

         Marahil mabuti ang hangarin at layunin ng mga naglabas ng Memorandum Order na ito; ngunit hindi nila kinonsidera na upang makasabay ang mga Pilipino sa iba ay kailangan nitong matutunan at mapayabong ang sarili nitong wika. Kaya sa halip na ito ay tanggalin, masasabi na dapat lamang ay patuloy pang pag-aralan ng mga Pilipino ang asignaturang ito. Kailangan na patuloy na mahalin ng mga Pilipino ang sarili nilang wika. Dahil kung mayroon man na sadyang sa mga Pilipino lamang, ito ay ang sarili nilang wika. Ang wikang Filipino na hindi kailanman ay dapat talikuran sapagkat ito ang nagbigay-daan upang mapalaya at magkaroon ng sariling pagkakakilanlan ang Pilipinas at ang mga mamamayang Pilipino nito.

         Ayon kay Gat. Jose Rizal, “Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit sa hayop at malansang isda; kaya ating pagyamaning kusa, gaya ng inang sa atin ay nagpalaya.” Isang kasabihan na pinagpasa-pasahan na ng maraming henerasyon at parating nakatatak sa isip, puso, at kaluluwa ng mga Pilipino. Kahit ilang beses pangbasahin, iba pa rin talaga ang epekto nito sa dugong makabayan ng mga Pilipino. Kaya marapat laman na ito ay ipagmalaki at patuloy na isabuhay. Sapagkat ang wikang Filipino, ay ang wika na mapagpalaya.

Nagpasya ang Korte Suprema ng Pilipinas  na ang mga unibersidad ay maaari na ngayong hadlangan ang Filipino at Panitikan (Philippine Literature) sa mga kursong hindi umano kailangan ang mga ito. Umani ng samu’t saring komento ang anunsyong ito na nahahati sa pagtutol at pagsuporta.

Ayon sa iba, isang problema na kailangang apurahan ang pagtanggal ng asignaturang Filipino sa mataas na pamantasan ng edukasyon.  Ang kanilang pagkadismayado ay dahil sa potensyal na ang mga kabataang Pilipino ay hindi na magtataguyod ng mas mataas na pag-aaral sa Filipino.

Nagkaroon ng napakalaking halaga sa pag-aaral ang pagsasama ng Filipino bilang isang asignatura. Sa pagsasagawa, kinakailangan nating kilalanin ang Filipino bilang ating sariling katutubong wika dahil ito ang ating nangingibabaw na wika. Ito ay hindi lamang isang magkakaugnay na representasyon, ngunit isang mahalagang kasangkapan din para sa pakikipag-usap sa ating mga kapuluan at rehiyonal na mga punto. Kung matutunan mo ang wika, magagawa mong tuklasin ang bansa o humingi ng mga direksyon, tamasahin ang lahat ng maiaalok nito, at makibahagi sa mga paggalaw nito.

Ang Filipino ay may malaking halaga kahalagahan sa edukasyon. Hindi lamang sa teknikal na gramatika nakatuon ang pag-aaral ng Filipino. Kasama rin ditto ang pagbabalik-tanaw sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas at ang wikang Filipino.  Kabilang din dito ang pagmamahal sa sariling atin. Anong silbi ng pagkakaroon ng kasarinlan kung kakalimutan ang ating noo’y pinaglaban. Walang mali kung tayo ay matututo ng Ingles. Ang siyang hindi katanggap –tanggap ay ang paglimot sa ating sariling kayamanan.

Ang asignaturang Filipino ay hindi lamang mahalaga sa pang-akademiko. Ito ay isa sa simbolo ng ating bansa. Kapag bihasa ka sa pakikipagtalastasan sa wikang Tagalog at iba’t ibang dayalekto na mayroon tayo, ikaw ay agad na makikilala, saan ka man pumunta, bilang isang tunay na Pilipino. Hindi sukatan ang pagkabihasa ng banyagang salita upang ikaw ay bansaging “mahusay”. Ayon nga sa kasabihan ng ating pambansang bayani, “Ang hindi marunong tumingin sa pinanggalingan, ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan”.

Ipinagdiriwang ang World Teachers' Day tuwing ika-5 ng Oktubre, at ito ay nakatuon lamang sa pagkilala sa ating mga tagapagturo para sa kanilang dedikasyon at propesyon sa pagtuturo ng bawat paslit na  nangangarap ng magandang kinabukasan

Sa silid-aralan, sila ay itinuturing na ating opisyal na lider na nagbibigay serbisyo sa  libo=libong estudyante sa paaralan. Matuturing silang huwarang lider sapagkat  tinutulungan nila ang mga kabataan na turuan ang lahat ng nais nilang maunawaan, mula sa pag-aaral sa akademya hanggang sa mahahalagang pag-aari. Bukod ditto, binibigyan din nila ng tamang pangangasiwa ang kanilang pagganap sa kanilang propesyon. Nakalista sa ibaba ang limang katangian na ginagawang bayani ng mga Pilipinong edukador sa modernong panahon.

Ang gawain ng isang guro ay hindi madali. Kaya naman, ang ating mga guro ay karapat-dapat sa pinakamataas na paggalang. Dapat silang magsilbing huwaran para sa buong komunidad, hindi lamang sa paaralan. Ito ay nagsisilbi lamang upang bigyang diin kung gaano nila kamahal at kamahal sa kanilang trabaho sa kabila man ng napakaraming hadlang sa kanilang mga plano.

Sa Pilipinas, ang mga guro ay isa sa mga nagsilbing bayani sa kasalukuyan. Laging inuuna ang mga pangangailangan at interes ng kanilang mga estudyante bago ang kanilang sarili. Gaano man kahirap ang mga pangyayari para sa ating mga instruktor, nananatili ang kanilang tiyaga at pagnanais na magbigay ng kaalaman at gumawa ng makabuluhang pagbabago sa buhay ng mga kabataan. Ang buong layunin ng pagtuturo ay magbigay ng inspirasyon at motibasyon sa mga mag-aaral.

Katulad na lamang ng mga guro sa asignaturang Filipino. Bagaman ay ninanais tanggalin ang asignaturang ito sa mga unibersidad, nagsisilbing patunay na ang pag-aaral ng Filipino subject ay makabuluhan.

Ang mga Pilipinong tagapagturo ay ang mga taong, anuman ang mangyari, ay laging magtitiwala sa ating kakayahan at susuportahan tayo sa pagiging pinakamahusay na bersyon ng ating sarili. Ang ating mga guro ay karapat-dapat sa pagmamahal, paghanga, at pasasalamat na lubos. Sila ay karapat-dapat na pasalamatan sa lahat ng kanilang ibinibigay at isinasakripisyo para sa mga mag-aaral. Ipahayag nating lahat ang ating taos-pusong pasasalamat sa ating mga instruktor sa paninindigan bilang mga huwaran ng ating henerasyon.

Upang maging opisyal na wika ng Pilipinas, ang wikang Filipino ay kailangang magtiis at malagpasan ang napakaraming hamon. Noong 1939, idineklara ni Pangulong Manuel L. Quezon ang Tagalog bilang Wikang Pambansa. Ang Saligang Batas ng 1973 ay nag-atas ng paglikha ng isang hiwalay na wika at ipinroklama ang Pilipino at Ingles upang maging mga pambansang wika. Magiging kasiya-siya na makita ang ating katutubong wika.

Sa Pilipinas, ang Ingles ay itinuturo sa lahat ng antas ng edukasyon, mula elementarya hanggang unibersidad. Ang mga pag-aaral sa programa ng edukasyong pangwika ng bansa ay nagpakita na ang mga guro at mag-aaral ay may napakababang antas ng kasanayan sa paggamit ng Filipino at Ingles. Dahil sa katotohanang maraming institusyong pang-edukasyon ang mas nakatuon sa paggamit at pagtuturo ng Ingles, hindi naging pangunahing prayoridad ang patakaran ng pamahalaan sa pagpapaunlad ng pag-aaral ng ating pangunahing wika, ang wikang Filipino.

Sa kabila ng pansamantalang restraining order ng Korte Suprema, ang muling idinisenyong national curriculum curriculum (GEC) para sa susunod na taon. Ang bagong kurikulum ay magiging libre din sa mga paksang mas angkop na itinuturo sa senior high school tulad ng Agham, Matematika, Ingles, Filipino, Panitikan, Humanidades, at Araling Panlipunan. Iginiit ng Commision on Higher Education chief na ang isyu ng Filipino ang tanging dahilan na bahagyang pagkakawatak ng opinion ng sambayanan.

Ang mga kursong Ingles, Filipino, at iba pang pangkalahatang edukasyon ay ililipat tungo sa antas ng mataas na paaralan ng programa sa pangunahing edukasyon. Ang makabagong kurikulum ng pangkalahatang edukasyon ng programang K-to-12 ay naglalayong ipakilala ang mga mag-aaral sa kolehiyo sa iba't ibang larangan ng kaalaman at mga konseptong balangkas para sa pag-unawa sa realidad sa lipunan at kapaligiran. Ang unang grupo ng mga nakatatanda na nagtapos sa high school at ang susunod na mga mag-aaral sa kolehiyo ay makikinabang dito sa simula, na sinusundan ng mga magulang ng mga mag-aaral na ito, mga guro, paaralan, ekonomiya ng bansa, at panghuli ang sistema ng edukasyon.

Makikinabang ang mga mag-aaral sa kolehiyo mula sa bagong GEC dahil magkakaroon sila ng mas kaunting pundamental na mga yunit, magiging mas motibasyon, at mas magiging mahusay sa kompetisyon sa buong mundo. Ang karagdagang dalawang taon ay idinagdag sa binagong disenyo ng basic at secondary education curricula upang matugunan ang paksang Filipino sa mataas na paaralan. Sa ganitong paraan, ang mga multidisciplinary na kurso ay maaaring ang pangunahing pokus ng isang edukasyon sa kolehiyo.

Linalapatan ng mga makabagong pamamaraan ang pagtuturo ng wikang Filipino, lalo na kung ang mga paaralan ay kasalukuyang hindi sapat sa kasalukuyang bilang ng mga mag-aaral mula sa iba't ibang etniko at lingguwistika na pinagmulan. Bawat paaralan ay natatangi at makikita natin ang iba't ibang pananaw at katangian ng mga kabataan na handa at may kakayahang umunawa sa bawat silid-aralan. Upang matugunan ang mga kinakailangan ng iba't ibang uri ng mga mag-aaral, mahalaga para sa mga tagapagturo na maunawaan kung paano pinakamahusay na natututo ang mga mag-aaral.

 Karamihan sa mga guro mula sa Pilipinas ay nagsasagawa ng kumbensyonal na edukasyon, kung saan ang isang klase ay iniayon sa mga kinakailangan ng lahat ng mga mag-aaral. Maraming mga tagapagturo ang nagkakamali sa pag-iisip na gumagamit sila ng pagkakaiba ngunit sa katunayan ay hindi. Ang pag-aaral sa Filipino ay labis na nagdusa dahil sa hindi pagsasaalang-alang sa pagkakaiba-iba ng mga mag-aaral. "Edukasyon Para sa Lahat" ang pangunahing layunin ng edukasyon sa Pilipinas. Isang hamon sa lahat ng tagapagturo na ibigay ang pinakamahusay na edukasyon na posible sa direksyon ng isang natatanging lipunan. Napakahalaga na magsagawa ng kakaibang paraan sa pagtuturo bago magsimula ang taon ng pag-aaral upang ang instruktor ay makalikha ng mga aralin na angkop para sa uri ng pagkatuto ng bawat mag-aaral.

Sa kabila ng mga sakuna tulad ng malalakas na bagyong dumaan  sa bansa, ang mga Pilipinong tagapagturo na nasa unahan ng edukasyon ay nakatuon sa pagbibigay sa kanilang estudyante ng isang dekalidad na pangunahing edukasyon. Kahit na kakaunti ang pisikal na pakikipag-ugnayan sa New normal, ang mga gurong Pilipino, na nasa taliba ng pag-aaral, ay patuloy na walang pag-aalinlangan na nakatuon at nanghihimok sa lahat na ipagpatuloy ang kanilang pag-aaral.

 Iginugugol nila ang kanilang oras sa pakikipagtulungan sa mga administrador at iba pang mga instruktor upang bumuo ng epektibong kurikulum sa klase na tutulong sa paaralan sa paghahanda para sa Nee Normal. Nagkakaroon ang mga guro ng mga virtual na pagpupulong sa kanyang mga katrabaho upang magplano ng katanggap-tanggap at mahusay na mga pamamaraan ng pagtuturo sa pag-aaral para sa darating na taon ng akademya. Ang mga gurong  nagsisilbing magandang halimbawa ng katatagan ng Department of Education (DepEd) sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na dedikasyon sa pagbibigay ng edukasyon sa kabila ng pandemya. Ang mga guro at mag-aaral naman sa mga lokasyong liblib tulad ng Aglonok Primary School ay nangangailangan ng parehong mga mag-aaral at kawani na kumuha ng dalawang oras na biyahe sa motorsiklo at 3 oras na lakad upang makarating sa paaralan.

Ang mga hakbang na ito ay pangunahing nagtaas ng posibilidad na magbigay ng mataas na kalidad na edukasyon para sa lahat, anuman ang epidemya o iba pang mga kondisyon.

Patuloy na nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iba ang mga guro sa pamamagitan ng kanilang tiyaga, sigasig, at dedikasyon sa harap ng kahirapan. Sabik na sinoportahan ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon  ang mga kontemporaryong bayaning ito habang naghahanda ang mga guro. Nakasalalay sa pagtutulungan ng mga institusyong pang-edukasyon at ang diwa ng Bayanihan ng sambayanang Pilipino ang tagumpay ng paparating na akademikong taon.

Mahirap magturo at matuto ng Filipino. Ngunit, ayon nga  sa  Kagawaran ng Edukasyon  (DepEd), kailangan itong  matutunan ng lahat. Ang pagsisimula sa mga simpleng pangungusap ay isang bagay na maaari nating gawin upang gawing mas simple at madali ang pag-aaral  nito. Sa pamamagitan ng pagwawasto sa mga pahayag ng isa't isa kung kinakailangan at ang pakikipag-palit ng pahayag sa lenggwaheng Tagalog ay mabisang paraan upang matuto ng Filipino.

Ilan sa atin ay lumaki sa mga tahanan na nagsasalita ng Ingles. Kaya naman, hindi sila ganoon kabihasa sa Tagalog kahit na ang ating pambansang wika ay Filipino. Naniniwala ang ilang indibidwal na ang Filipino ay sinasalita lamang ng mga mababa ang katayuan sa sosyo-ekonomiko. Gayunpaman, may ilang mga bansa na pinahahalagahan ang kulturang Pilipino, tulad ng Indonesia, na nakikita na ang ating mga punto ay napaka-mapang-akit at naiintindihan ang mga bahagi ng ating wika dahil ang Bahasa ay medyo malapit sa Filipino.

Madalas nating ginagamit ang ating lokal na diyalekto o ang mga wikang kinalakihan natin kapag nag-iisip tayo. Kapag sinubukan nating magsalita ng Tagalog pagkatapos lumaki sa Ingles, sabay-sabay tayong bumubuo at nagsasalin ng ating mga iniisip. Ang pagsasanay at pagsisikap na magsalita, magsulat, at magbasa ng Tagalog ay ang pinakamahusay na lunas para dito.

Kaunti lang ang mga palabas na mapapanood para matuto ng Tagalog. Bukod pa rito, gusto nating magkaroon ng karagdagang kasanayan ang mga kabataan habang nanonood ng programang nakasalin sa Tagalog. Ang pag-iisip ng pag-aaral ng Filipino ay maaaring mukhang nakakatakot para sa mga taong lumaki sa mga tahanan na nagsasalita ng Ingles. Gayunpaman, hindi kailangang matakot dahil nangangailangan lamang ito ng kaunting pagsasanay at oras, at dahil sa epidemya, mayroon tayong maraming oras.

Ang mga wikang Filipino ay itinuturo sa mga paaralan na may malaking pagkakaiba sa wikang Ingles. Kahit na ang mga nasa hustong gulang at nakatapos ng 15 taon ng pormal na edukasyon ay maaaring mahirapan na sumunod sa mga prinsipyong kinakailangan upang makagawa ng isang mahigpit na tumpak na gramatika na teksto. Nakikita natin ang ating sarili na naghihigpit sa paggamit ng akademikong Filipino sa gawain sa paaralan at iba pang mga tungkuling kinakailangan ng pormal at mahalagang Filipino dahil sa makabuluhang pagkakaiba sa istilo, tono, at istruktura sa pagitan ng pang-edukasyon na Filipino at Filipinong komunikasyon.

Mayroong 1sang daan at pitumpung wikang sinasalita sa Pilipinas. Ang ilan ay mga kolektibong pangngalan tulad ng Bisaya. Totoo na walang iisang wika ang naiintindihan ng lahat. Gayunpaman, mayroon tayong Ingles dahil sa panahon na tayo ay kolonyal ng mga bansang Kanluranin.

Para sa karamihan ng mga bata sa elementarya, mahirap pa rin ang pag-aaral ng Filipino at Panitikan. Nakita ng ilang mag-aaral na madaling kilalanin at unawain ang mga terminong Ingles. Ngunit para sa iba, ang pag-aaral ng Filipino ay naging sanhi ng mas lalong mahirap na paraan ng pagkatuto.

Ayon sa Kagawaran ng Edukasyo (DepEd), kasalukuyan nilang pinag-iisipan ang paggawa ng curriculum review para sa lahat ng mga paksa, hindi lamang Filipino at Panitikan. Ayon kay Education Secretary Ernesto Abella, nasa huling ranggo sa mga nakapasok ang Pilipinas sa pitumpu’t siyam na bansa sa reading comprehension. Lubos na makakatulong ang pagsasalita ng Ingles dahil ito ay madalas na ginagamit sa media, negosyo, agham, at matematika. Kapag ang isang Pilipino ay nagsasalita ng Ingles nang mas matatas kaysa sa kanila, marami sa kanila ang nakadarama ng takot o pang-huhusga.

Maraming Pilipino ang hindi nakakaintindi kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng pagiging makabayan. Maririnig mo ang mga indibidwal na nagsasabing, "Pilipino tayo, magsalita lang sa Filipino," o "Pagyamanin ang ating sariling wika!" sa tuwing may sumusubok na magsalita ng banyagang wika.  Ang mga pangungusap na ito ay mapanukso at halos hindi papuri. Bagama't kung binibigkas ng isang tao ang isang bagay nang tama, mas maraming iba ang patuloy na gagamit ng kanilang kasalukuyang pagbigkas upang maiwasang mapagtanto bilang "nagsusumikap nang husto" sa tunog ng isang katutubong nagsasalita.

Walang gaanong oras para sa mga mag-aaral na magsanay sa pagsasalita. Mas magiging mahirap na maunawaan ang mga pangunahing ideya, tulad ng gramatika, sa bandang huli ng buhay kung hindi mauunawaan ang mga ito sa mga taon ng pagbuo. Kung hindi ka agad gumaling, huwag kang panghinaan ng loob. Ang Ingles ay kailangang sanayin nang madalas at palakasin, tulad ng iba pang kakayahan.

Kung marami namang wikang dapat matutunan, bakit mag-aaral pa ng Tagalog o Filipino?

Bilang isang Pilipino at ang ating wika ay hindi man maintindihan ng mga dayuhan, mas maraming benepisyo ang pag-aaral nito kaysa sa iyong inaakala. Napakaraming benepisyo para pag-isipan mo ito, mula sa pagpapalawak ng network ng iyong negosyo hanggang sa pagtuklas ng mga mahahalagang bagay.

Magkakaroon ka ng mas mahusay na oras sa pag-aaral tungkol sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas kung maaari kang magsalita at maunawaan ang lokal na wika. Ang mga Pilipino ay itinuturing na isa sa mga pinakamatatag na tao sa mundo. Ang pag-unawa sa kultura, kasaysayan, at tradisyon ng mga Pilipino ay mapapadali ng kahit isang batayang utos ng Tagalog. Ang wikang Filipino, na isang wikang Austronesian, ay naapektuhan ng malawak na hanay ng mga wika, kabilang ang Malay, Indonesian, Sanskrit, Chinese, at iba pa. Karagdagan dito, ang koleksyon ng impormasyong ito ay dapat na maging dahilan ng pag-uudyok sa pag-aaral ng Filipino para sa mga indibidwal na nasisiyahan sa pag-aaral tungkol sa mga wika at sa kanilang pinagmulan.

Mapapahusay mo ang iyong relasyon sa mga sa mas malalim na antas sa pamamagitan ng pag-aaral ng wika. Habang ang pag-aaral ng Tagalog ay medyo mas mahirap kaysa sa pag-aaral ng Pranses o Italyano, kapag nasanay ka na, walang hadlang sa iyong pagkatuto nang higit pa.

Mayroong 110 milyong katao ang naninirahan sa Pilipinas. Sampung  milyon sa kanila ay mga imigrante o mga dayuhang manggagawa na kasalukuyang naninirahan sa labas ng bansa. Maaari kang makipag-usap sa mga Pilipino saanman sa mundo sa pamamagitan ng pag-aaral ng Tagalog. Nasaan ka man sa mundo, palaging may potensyal na kailangan mong kumonekta sa isang Pilipino sa regular na batayan. Isa sa pinakasikat na destinasyon ng mga turista sa Asya ay ang Pilipinas. Dahil nagagawa nilang makipag-usap sa Ingles lamang, sinasamba ito ng mga bisita sa ibang bansa sa bansa.

Ngunit dapat kang magsikap sa pag-aaral ng Tagalog kung gusto mong mag-iwan ng pangmatagalang impresyon. Maaari kang maglakbay sa bansa at magkaroon ng magandang oras sa pagsasalita lamang ng Ingles.

Ang kasanayan sa wikang Filipino ay walang alinlangan na isang paraan upang mapalawak ang iyong mga oportunidad sa Pilipinas. Ang sistema ng paggawa ng Pilipinas ay maaaring hindi kasing epektibo ng ibang mga bansa dahil ito ay isang umuunlad na bansa. Gayunpaman, ang pinakamalaking benepisyo ng pagtatrabaho dito ay ang karaniwang mababang halaga ng pamumuhay. Ang iyong tiwala sa iyong kakayahang matuto ng mga bagong wika ay tataas bilang resulta ng pag-aaral ng Tagalog. Maaaring hindi mo napagtanto kung gaano kahusay ang magagawa ng ganitong uri ng pagsasanay sa pag-iisip para sa iyong utak. Ang pag-aaral ng bagong wika ay nangangailangan ng iyong utak na magproseso ng bagong impormasyon sa halip na muling pag-aralan kung ano ang alam na nito.

Bilang isang mamamayang Filipino, mahalagang maisulong ang wikang pambansa, Mas mainam kung makakabilang ang pagpapalawig nito sa mga institusyong pang-edukasyon mula elementarya hanggang kolehiyo. Malaki ang maitutulong sa pagpapaigting ng nasyonalismo sa bansa kung matuturuan ang mga kabataan, na pinaniniwalaang pag-asa ng bayan ng mga karaniwang kaalaman ng bansa tulad ng wikang pambansa. Isa sa mabisang paraan ay ang pagbuo ng repormang magbabalik sa asignaturang Filipino sa mga kolehiyo at unibersidad.

Ang Ingles ay mas madalas na ginagamit sa mga disertasyon, tesis, at iba pang nakasulat na mga gawa dahil ang target na wika ay mas karaniwang Ingles.Mayroong ilang mga terminolohiya mga libro na ginagamit sa paaralan na hindi nakasalin sa Filipino. Ang software ng Wikang Filipino ay limitado sa ilang mga takdang-aralin o kurso sa Filipino. Kaya naman, marami sa mga mag-aaral ang mas ninanais na pag-aralan ang Ingles dahil mas marami na ang gumagamit nito.

Importanteng suportahan ang pagpaparami ng mga institusyon na nagbibigay ng mga programa para sa Wikang Filipino. Sa gayon, mas maraming paraan ang nakahanda para sa mga Filipinong ma-aaral na manumbalik sa pagpapayaman ng sariling wika. Higit pa ditto, mas mapapalawak din ang mga oportunidad sa trabaho ng mga guro sa asignaturang Filipino.

Maliban ba dito, higit na mabibigyang pansin ang pagpapayaman, pagpapalaganap ng wika at kultura ng bansa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa. Nag-oorganisa ang Kagawaran ng Edukasyon (DepEd) ng memorandum na nagpapahintulot ng mga co-curricular aktibidad sa mga paaralan upang maging masaya at maalam ang mga Filipinong mag-aaral. Ito ay sa kadahilanang ang pagtuturo ng asignaturang Filipino ay hindi lamang matututunan sa loob ng apat na sulok ng silid-aralan. Maraming paraan sa pagkatuto ng wika at kasaysayan ng bansa. Higit na mabibigyang-diin ang wikang pambansa  sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay-pansin sa mga paaralan sa pagbuo ng mga hakbangin na tutulong sa mga mag-aaral na maunawaan kung bakit ang wika ay nagsisilbing liwanag at lakas ng isang bansa.

Sa kabila ng pagiging Filipino, mas mababa pa rin ang paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa pagtuturo sa mga paaralan sa iba’t ibang isla ng Pilipinas. Ang mas masakit, linilimitahan na rin ang pagimplementa ng asignaturang Filipino sa mas mataas na antas ng pag-aaral. Ang kalayagang ito ay isang larawan ng pagkalimot sa wika, kasaysayan, at kultura ng bansa. Gayunpaman, hindi pa lubusang  namamatay ang sulo ng pag-asa. Maliit man ang natitirang alab, may panahon pa, may oras pa.

Ang nalalabing oras sa panunumbalik ay mararapat na ilaan upang ipakilala ang kahalagahan ng asignaturang Filipino. Malaki ang ginagampanang parte ng mga tagapagtaguyod ng kaalam sa larangan na ito. Sila ang mag nagsisilbing liwanag sa dilim.

Ang mga epektibong guro ay ang mga taong handa sa bawat aralin at kumukuha ng buong sesyon ng pagtuturo upang magturo. Gumagamit ang pinakamahuhusay na instruktor ng mga makabago at natatanging estratehiya sa pagtuturo. Tinatrato nila ang lahat ng mga mag-aaral nang pantay-pantay at binibigyang grado at pinamamahalaan ang mga mag-aaral nang patas.

Nakakakuha ng paraan ang mga pinakaepektibong guro upang maakit ang mga bata sa kanilang mga silid-aralan at gawin silang nasa tahanan ng pagkatuto. Alam nila kung kailan nahihirapan ang mga mag-aaral at tumutugon nang naaangkop na aksyon. Ginagawa rin ng pinakamahuhusay na instruktor na kasiya-siya ang pag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng katatawanan upang mapagaan ang mga mahirap na sitwasyon. Ang pinakamahusay na mga guro ay ginagantimpalaan ng pinakamahusay na paggalang.

Bagama't natatangi ang bawat guro, may ilang katangian na mayroon ang lahat ng mahuhusay na guro. Ang mga epektibong guro ay dapat magkaroon ng pasensya sa kanilang pagtuturo. Ang mga gurong walang empatiya ay hindi makatutulong sa mga mag-aaral sa pagtagumpayan ng mga tunay na hamon, gaano man kaliit o seryoso. Ang isang mahusay na guro ay dapat na matapat na suriin ang kanilang sariling pagganap at tukuyin ang mga lugar para sa pagpapabuti. Patuloy silang handa na hasahin kung ano ang epektibo para sa kanilang mga estudyante at gumawa ng mga pagsasaayos kung kinakailangan. Kung ito man ay pagbabalik sa paaralan para lamang sa master's degree o paglalakbay sa mga kumperensya, dapat na maging handa ang mga guro na lumahok sa panghabambuhay na pag-aaral.

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the Teacher Education community extension services of the State Universities and Colleges in Region III. Data was collected through a survey, and descriptive statistics were used for analysis. A purposeful sampling methodology was used to achieve the study’s objectives.

          Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn: the objectives, service provided, human resources, budget, facilities, monitoring, and evaluation of the extension services of the Teacher Education showed that all items were rated strongly agree, the clients' and implementers' perception of the level of implementation of the extension programs in terms of process and outcome were rated very satisfactory,  one of the problems encountered by the clients that the clientele is not interested in using the extension services, , one of the problems encountered by the implementers that the faculty extentionists lack of interest was caused by their heavy schedule Before signing a contract or beginning a project, community leaders should be well coordinated and informed about the initiatives as recommended by clients, deciding on an appropriate timetable for each week's extension day that will address the extended activities for all faculty extensionists, per the implementers' recommendations, and the findings of this study will serve as the basis for developing standards for the qualifications of industrial education teachers.

INTRODUCTION

            Enhancing public places and bringing about positive change are just a few ways that Community Extension supports communities of all sizes, both urban and rural (Extension does .org. community). An extension program is a division inside a college that provides courses to locals interested in gaining new abilities or knowledge. Community-wide education was the goal of extension initiatives. The Extension Program is crucial for understanding and resolving rural issues as well as improving and progressing decent communities  (https://www.campusexplore.com).

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are mandated to provide extension services in addition to teaching, research, and production. Particularly, the work that various colleges and institutions conduct tremendously benefits the underprivileged and disadvantaged areas.

         The SUC's extension services program's main goal can move people from ignorance to awareness, helplessness to self-reliance, disinterest to helpful involvement, and apathy to dedication. And by effectively implementing the university's extension services program, all of these can be accomplished (Batstate-u.edu.ph, extension service).

SUCs' extension programs are typically driven by demand and accreditation. Demand-driven development is a community-based strategy that addresses basic functional needs and demands made to promote the welfare of both the rural and urban people. After establishing the unique needs of their population, the relevant Local Government Unit will typically request this. On the other hand, accreditation-driven extension programs are developed in response to criteria established by an accrediting body. Despite the fact that they evolved in unique ways, the adoption nevertheless improves the institution's course offerings.

         Both kinds of programs offer the opportunity for the target communities to elevate their standard of living and enhance their quality of life. SUCs offer a wide variety of extension services and activities to improve and benefit community life. These primarily aim to increase one's level of subsistence security, fight poverty, reduce illiteracy, enhance health and nutrition, offer a system of government that promotes and preserves human growth, and protect and preserve the environment. If the poor are to benefit, they must develop their creativity, minds, and bodies. As a result, participation in social life, the creation of institutions, and policymaking is enhanced by successful governance. (Bidad, Clarita D., Campiseno, Evelyn R. (2010); available at https://docplayer.net/27032779-Community-extension-services-of-sucs-inregion-ix-basis-for-a-sustainable-community-enhancement-program.html).

State Universities and Colleges in Region III have long been doing the same types of extension operations that are done in their specific partner communities. The institutions want to know how much of what they've done has been implemented and how well their outreach programs for the recipients have worked (local.lsu.edu.ph). In response to the instruction and the obvious emphasis on preserving community development, SUCs III increased their activities and services to the various areas. These services include teaching literacy, providing livelihood skills training to adults who are unemployed, underemployed, or who wanted to improve their skills, delivering services to out-of-school youth, providing technical assistance to support government programs, and transferring technology to underdeveloped barangays where resources were available. In accordance with the mandate, SUCs provided the community with the following services and programs: agriculture, good governance, livelihood creation, education, health, and nutrition. One of the programs that is present in all SUCs III is the Education program. All institutes or colleges of each SUC are required to undertake extension and community activities according to their competence and expertise.

In contrast, the College of Education holds that service and education are integral to providing communities and individuals with holistic experiences that change their lives. The goals of programs and services should be based on educating students, teachers, administrators, and the local communities. In terms of its academic and non-academic applications, it should also be relevant since it answers contemporary requirements through initiatives and initiatives like literacy and livelihood that can improve their knowledge, abilities, and attitudes in their respective fields. Reachable is another factor to take into account while expanding community service, as the viability and proximity of objective-based and result-oriented programs are anchored on the objective of the comprehensive development of people and their community (PSAU-COED Extension Manual, 2015).

The planning of a particular program of the institutions will be substantially improved by knowing the extent of extension service execution. The process itself offers a valuable learning opportunity that advances their knowledge, aids in the collection of pertinent data that may be helpful in the execution of programs, and fosters their personal development. A better understanding of program implementation, a better understanding of program results, improved best practice dissemination, and more chances for program development can all be identified by determining the extent of extension service implementation. It's difficult to implement an extension program, especially in universities and colleges. The implementers have a very difficult job because there are so many things to think about and accomplish. In order to perform extension programs or services in a systematic manner, implementers must take into account the many phases and procedures to follow. Additionally, there are various issues with extending and facilitating extension initiatives that present a difficulty for them. Some of the main reasons of problems include a lack of financing, a lack of support, a staff selection that uses the wrong approaches, a lack of documentation filing for evidence, and a lack of a plan or instrument to be used in executing, supervising, and assessing extension programs and services. Another significant issue that program implementers frequently ignore is the assessment of the congruence between program objectives and anticipated program outcomes. As a result, in order to deal with the new challenges, both program implementers and stakeholders must develop creative management skills (Ammakiw, 2013). The extension manuals of the various extension units of the SUCs that were on file contained a list of the bulk of the project monitoring and evaluation objectives. However, no plan or evaluation, monitoring, or implementation mechanisms were offered. The important issues that drove and inspired the study will act as a roadmap for the Extension Training Office as it develops and enhances the extension programs for all SUCs across the nation, not just those in Region III with Centers of Excellence. The study placed particular emphasis on two key issues. First, Let's start by taking a look at the data gathered from various institutional accreditations, where the accreditors reported their findings under Area VI on Extension and Community Involvement with the following observations: The college must (a) provide more proof of how the evaluation results have been put to use; (b) design a monitoring and evaluation system that is tailored to the needs of its extension program; and (c) establish a mechanism for extension feedback, especially for students who have not received an extension from the college. Second, the evaluation panel's remarks and recommendations for the offered extension programs and services during the yearly internal agency assessment held by the Extension Training Office of various SUCs are notable. The evaluators frequently say the following things: A mechanism for beneficiary feedback should be developed, as well as (a) an adopted community for the college's extension and services, (b) a system for monitoring and evaluating the extension program, and (c) proper documentation, monitoring, and evaluation of all extension activities to provide data for planning and implementing the extension project. As a result, this study is being proposed in light of the aforementioned issues, which could be resolved by assessing the extent to which State Colleges and Universities in Region III are implementing extension services, particularly their education programs. This information can serve as the basis for developing a plan or tool that can be used for extension programs and services to address issues for such services.

METHODOLOGY

The study utilized descriptive analysis to gather and interpret data. The teacher education extension program coordinators from Bulacan State University, Central Luzon State University, Tarlac Agricultural University, and Tarlac State University were interviewed using a three-part structured survey questionnaire. The respondents were selected using the purposive sampling technique.

Each of the program coordinators met the following set of criteria: Agreement to participate in the study: participation in any of the community outreach activities and attendance and responses during the delivery of extension services, classes and trainings.

RESULT

The primary objective of the study is to assess the teacher education of the SUC’s III’s extension services. Specifically, it will evaluate and describe the extension services of the teacher education in SUC III as to objective which garnered a mean of 3.86 (SD=0.28) Training with the grand mean of 3.79 (SD=0.70) Programs attained a grand mean of 3.69 (SD=0.28) Human resource with grand mean 3.77 (SD=0.28) Budget, incentive system and other resource accumulated 3.61 (SD=0.53) Facilities with a grand mean of 3.68 (SD=0.39)

Lastly, monitoring attained a grand  mean of 3.77 (SD=0.34) On the other hand, this research also showed the evaluation on the extension services of the college of education which attained  a grand mean of 3.51 (SD=0.95) The client’s perception on the level of implementation of the extension programs of the teacher education in terms of process and outcome with a grand mean 3.59(SD=0.09) and 3.54 (SD=0.7) Moreover, this study also indicated the implementors perception towards the extension services of the college of education in SUC III for both process and outcome which garnered a grand mean of 3.66 (SD=0.16) and 3.44 (SD=0.17).

DISCUSSION

The study revealed that the Teacher Education of the SUCs obtained a strongly approve rating for the following factors: purpose, service given, human resources, budget, incentive system, other resources, facilities, monitoring, and evaluation. In additiom Both the method and the results of the extension programs of the SUCs' Teacher Education were very satisfactorily carried out by the clients/beneficiaries and implementers.

On the other hand  The biggest issue faced by clients and implementers alike was a lack of interest on the part of faculty extensionists as a result of their workload. Clientele did not have a desire to participate in the extension services. Based on the results of the study Proper coordination and orientation of the programs should be addressed to the community leaders before entering into an agreement or implementing an activity, and proper scheduling and implementation were intended for extension day each week to address the extension activity across all faculty extensionists. These recommendations were addressed to clients and implementors. Lastly, The extension program for industrial education management has always been and will continue to be a part of high-quality education. It provides many people with limited access to formal education with skills and technological training. State Universities and Colleges have continually disseminated their knowledge to a variety of partners, such as the public sector, educational institutions, and others. The institution's arm in assessing its extension program will take into account the swift change and shifting of ideologies by identifying their strengths, needs, and limitations. establishing programs to teach teachers and students in teacher education how to be accountable and compassionate.

Listening is more challenging than people think, particularly when the English language has the status of a foreign language that differs from a second language and a first language. For some reason, learners find listening difficult, especially in English.

In the study of Rintaningrum, 2018, he stated that a crucial early phase of language learning is listening. In most general terms, listening is described as the act of hearing. While such a definition merely mentions listening as a neurological event, listening involves many invisible mental processes of understanding speech in a second or foreign language.

          Although some students find it easy to comprehend listening, there are still more learners who need help listening than others who do not. There must be some factors that hinder listeners from doing it well. Although listening is categorized as a receptive skill, it is an active process.

Language understanding is largely developed by hearing, which begins at birth. Infants listen to their parents' speech before imitating and uttering their first words. Listening is a key ability to comprehend, and the English language is no exception.

Listening is one of the five macro skills in learning English. It is one of the key abilities in learning a language. Although reading, speaking, viewing, and writing are essential to developing language ability and learning English, listening is the major contributor.

Everyone needs to practice active listening skills if they want to speak English. Learning any language is influenced by the ability to listen. When people hear someone talking to another person, the brain absorbs the information and begins to process the information. 

According to Hargie (2011), at every stage of the listening process, there are obstacles to effective hearing. Our ability to listen is impacted by environmental elements like lighting, temperature, and furniture. Just as a room that is too warm or cool can make us more conscious of our bodily discomfort to the point that it becomes distracting, a place that is too dark can make us tired.

Another factor that hinders listening skills is a hearing deficiency. Kerkar (2019) stated that it may cause problems for learners and others. Teachers must be aware that the students in the class have hearing problems. Due to large class sizes, teachers sometimes need to catch up on this problem. A hearing deficit refers to an individual's inability to hear sounds. It may range from mild hearing loss to complete deafness.

Despite these challenges, teachers can encourage students to listen for fun. One strategy is the use of audiobooks. According to Imawan & Ashadi (2017), an audiobook, also called ‘books on tape’, is the other version of fiction or nonfiction books that are audio-taped professionally in full-length or without uncut. An audiobook is a sound or spoken narrative version of the original text, with the content remaining unedited for the best audiobooks. The use of audiobooks in learning and teaching, especially in language subjects, focuses on improving students' reading skills as they need an amount of reading. Moreover, other skills like speaking improve as well as reading skills.

Assiddiqhi & Rosa (2021) says that all parts of life, including education, should keep up with the progress of technology. Education could adapt to technological changes by making digital learning materials like audiobooks.

At this time, the substance of an audiobook and a printed book will be exact. Students may experience various pleasures by listening to an audiobook, which may be as enjoyable as reading the actual print book.

According to Zinnen (2021), good audiobooks feature interpretative, and reading that engages the listener and serves as an example for students to follow as they develop their fluency. Reading While Listening (RWL) is a technique that has been demonstrated to increase fluency, particularly in second language learners.

In the study of Olszańska and Sekścińska (2018), listening to audiobooks is beneficial because it enhances students’ listening and reading comprehension, grabs their interest and lengthens their attention span, and teaches them how to use linguistic constructs appropriately.

Audiobooks are a suitable medium for storytelling. You can quickly immerse yourself in a fictional world by utilizing them to describe the setting. By actively listening to the story, you can generate the mental imagery necessary to explore the scene imaginatively.

In addition, audiobooks are excellent for enhancing the foundational understanding of a subject. Therefore, working with the same material several times increases the likelihood of receiving value from work simply due to increased exposure to the concepts. For instance, a student listens to an audiobook before reading. Listening can prepare the students to comprehend the text more effectively. It can be utilized as preparation for reading books with more challenging subject matter or vocabulary.

Listening can be fun. Refrain from putting much pressure on the students to give work and activities. For the part of students, they should discover what strategy suits them best. Keep listening and keep learning! 

References:

Assiddiqhi, M. A., & Rosa, R. N. (2021). Audiobooks Implementation in an EFL Listening Classroom. Journal of English Language Teaching, 10(1), 96-104.

Imawan, M. R., & Ashadi, A. (2019). Audiobooks for assisting EFL Students in reading independently. Journal of English Language Teaching and Linguistics, 4(1), 77.

Rintaningrum, R. (2018). Investigating Reasons Why Listening in English is Difficult: Voice from Foreign. Asian EFL Journal, 20(11), 6-15.

Sekścińska, I., & Olszańska, M. (2019). The importance of audiobooks in English language teaching. Polish Journal of Applied Sciences, 4(4), 143-149.

Zinnen. “Listen and Learn: How Audiobooks Can Support Literacy Development.” Reading Partners,2021,readingpartners.org/blog/audiobooks/#:~:text=Audiobooks%20and%20Literacy&text=Engaging%20with%20literature%20and%20informational.

Hargie,Owen (2011) Skilled Interpersonal Interaction: Research, Theory, and Practice (London: Routledge,)

Nobody else can define success for you; you have to achieve it for yourself. Making a difference and contributing to society could be the definition of success. It could imply career advancement and a sense of accomplishment, or it might imply having the freedom to pursue your passions. You are in complete control. According to the well-known American author Orison Swett Marden, "Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds." Success entails having the guts, the tenacity, and the resolve to transform yourself into the person you feel you were intended to be. Even when the odds are long and the resistance is fierce, you must continue trying to improve things. You must use your setbacks as stepping stones on the way to success. In the end, what you actually accomplish counts more than how much work you put in.

There are numerous ways to be successful in life; however, education is the major contributory tool because, without it, we couldn't have a broader perspective or be artistic or innovative. People who were successful in life but didn't complete their education are often cited by today's generation. The truth is that they made sure to acquire knowledge and education in a variety of ways in order to accomplish their life objectives. They teach us that education is not constrained and may be used for a variety of purposes, including knowledge expansion and personal development. Education should never be defined solely by the acquisition of a certificate or diploma, whether obtained inside or outside of a university. Education can empower us to succeed in life and provide the proper career to which we aspire. Without education, existence would be pointless. Everyone who has been, is, or would like to be successful in life needs education to achieve that; it is the only way to achieve ultimate success in life.

Success has never been attained in a split second. It is not a daunting challenge either. Success is the result of a combination of hard work and a strong will. Failures are a necessary component of any successful foundation. We must admit our mistakes and keep them in mind because they happen frequently. It will ensure that we learn from our mistakes and do not repeat them. Yet nobody became successful overnight. Another golden rule is to remain humble. Simply persuade yourself that you are capable of success, if not now, then eventually. Never let a loss bring you down. Recognize your own worth and have faith in your ability to succeed. Realizing your talents and shortcomings is crucial since they shape who you are as a person. Hard work and selfless dedication will undoubtedly be successful. When you succeed in your goals, you can serve as a powerful example for others. Never stop being a fighter; you have one inside. You have the capacity to advance and become a wonderful person. Whatever you do, lead a humble life, encourage others, and carry the torch for their achievements.

Filipinos are born conquerors. No war, no calamity, no famine or drought, and no pandemic can destroy the resilient spirit of every Filipino. No disaster can extinguish the hope of the Philippine race even in a seemingly hopeless situation. There is always a piece of a burning torch within every Filipino’s soul that keeps on fighting until the last strength is consumed and the last breath is held. Indeed, they are born warriors in the arena of life.

Through the centuries, Filipinos stand still with great pride and honor, holding fast to their faith in God, and working at their utmost will to survive. Resilient as they are, like bamboo.

Like the bamboo, Filipinos are humble enough to accept reality to be able to face where they are and what they have. Fragile as they are, they have unbreakable strength seasoned with a selflessness that can stand the test of time while giving themselves for the benefit of others. It is natural for every Filipino to become flexible in the face of a crisis. Whether in times of triumph or fall, like the bamboo, they can bend artistically in the storms of life, as they added more years of experience and achievements in the arena of life both in smooth and hard seasons.

Like the bamboo, Filipinos have the heart to protect and encourage the young shoots to soar in their full dreams and aspirations through their lives even amid war and pandemics. With nothing or little that they have, they have full just to make others successful through their sincere support and unwavering sacrifices to uplift others. Full of tears in the rustling storm, like the bamboo family that sings the hymn of victory, despite the pain, they cheer up one another as they echo the melody of their ups and downs. As how the bamboo sways its uncompromising leaves to the beats of the rushing wind while presenting the best orchestra in the world amid storms, so are the Filipinos to the pitch of the notes of their souls.  Yes! Like the bamboo, they are humble enough to accept what they do not have, yet they know what to treasure even in the darkest hours of their soul. Resilient like the bamboo, soaring high for new hopes yet bending down to maintain the equilibrium of life through humility.

Name the endless armed conflicts in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao no matter what the degree is, pureblood Filipinos know well how to survive in times of chaos. Like bamboo, Filipinos master the power of unity amidst diversity. In the most difficult times, resilient as they are, our brothers in Marawi City conquered the doom created by the terrorists, so is Jolo Sulu, and Lanao, simply like the bamboo, they stand together, until the bloody seas and rivers flow again a crystal-clear water that magnifies the glory of the blue heaven.

Like the bamboo, Filipinos are not living alone. They are standing firm on the ground that no man is an island. Amidst distance and cultural differences, you can find them living together in perfect harmony despite the variance in colors and languages.  Their united spirit is never been separated by isles. Like the bamboo, they lived together until the old one passed and left their memories behind the soaring young shoots.  Like the bamboo, they never leave each other unless for a noble cause that will last so that the next warrior on line will walk on the path of valor.

As how the bamboo offers its leaves as a sanctuary for creatures from the kingdom Animalia although they belong to the kingdom Plantae, birds, reptiles and other creatures enjoy their existence out of their natural passion to reach others.  As how the bamboo dances with the wind to produce a spectacular choreography and blending of melodies while bending in unison, so are Filipinos making fun of the obstacles on their journey while singing the song of their lives. No threats can destroy Filipinos' principle that victory is always anchored in unity. Hence, resilient as they are like bamboo, the world emulates Filipinos' unwavering solidarity through the ages of catastrophe.

Like the bamboo, Filipinos are people of integrity. You cannot bribe pureblood Filipinos with silver or gold even in the deepest hunger of their flesh and the intense degree of their needs. Instead, they will stand for truth, fight for what is noble, and die for what is lasting.

As how outstanding qualities laze from the tip of the bamboo's leaves down to the peak of its roots, so are commendable Filipino traits that are tested pure on the fiery trials. No volcanic eruption, no earthquake, no typhoon, no drought, no famine, no war, or conflict can taint or ruin the caliber of Filipinos' character.

Great masterpieces were created from bamboo. Crafts, furniture, structures, and delicacies. Their roots and leaves are used to create wonderful crafts.  Moreover, their shoots are used for various industrial purposes like making furniture, fish pens, fences, and the like.  Young shoots are used for special delicacies which capture the hearts of many consumers both with simple and meticulous taste.  No matter what comes on their way, their identity in the past is still their identity throughout the ages – firm, solid, and permanent. 

Yes! The resiliency of Filipinos is like the bamboo which is highly magnified in their humility, unity, and integrity in various circumstances – optimistic, strong, and immovable through the ages.

In a vast wasteland, a winding road leads to a hill where a school is found, built by volunteer philanthropists to give the children living around it an opportunity to study.

In the distance, a man can be seen walking along the road with what appears to be a piece of luggage on his way to the school. The lilies of the field are dancing in the wind while the birds are gently singing in the surrounding trees.

Even though he is panting from fatigue and dripping with sweat, a lively smile can be seen on his lips that cannot be overlooked from a long journey.

After a while you can see the children running to meet him. The first seemed to see a long-awaited guest who seemed very important to them.

"Sir Marlon, thank you for coming." the happy greeting of one of the excited eldest from the crowd of running children.

"Yes sir. I have done my assignment! Another student with a very curly hair, white teeth, and sparkling eyes gave a playful response.

This is the joy that cannot be compared when Marlon' returned after the tragedy of the war between the rebels and the military. Teachers like him, regardless of typhoons, earthquakes, droughts or rainy seasons, long journeys, and dangers caused by war, have burning passion just to reach every single student in this place that seems far from civilization.

After a while his eyes seemed to be looking for something and spoke. "Where is Carlos?" Why isn't he here?”

"Sir, Carlos can no longer go to school, his legs are broken after his family fled from the rebels. It is not yet certain whether he will be able to walk. They don't have money for continuous medication after his hospitalization.

His family was one of the hostages of the rebels. His father was also killed during their escape. Only his mother was left with him.

Marlon suddenly felt a strange sadness, it seemed to tear his heart until he didn't realize that gentle tears were slowly flowing in his eyes. Carlos is the smartest in his class, the hardest working in cleaning their small classroom, and the most punctual.

In an instant, his last conversation with Carlos returned to his memory.

"Sir, are you leaving? We heard from the Principal that you were promoted and will transfer to another school," uttered the child's soft voice.

Yes, I will miss you. Someone will replace me here. But I will still visit all of you. I promise that, so you need to be strong and keep your dreams until we see its other again.

Sir, I promise, I will study hard and will graduate in Grade 6 this coming March. I hope you here during my graduation.”

Graduation is just two months away, and Carlos is eyed to receive the highest honor.

"Too bad Sir, you're leaving. I have no one to talk to about my dreams anymore,” he said sadly.

They were in such a state when all of a sudden, gunshots rang out. People rioted, students were running anywhere in panic.

After a while, an armed man suddenly grabbed Marlon.

You are a military spy! We have been warning you for a long time to never come back to this place, but you are stubborn," he shouted.

But behind him there was another man who pushed the man who grabbed him. That is Marlon's father.

No Ka Domeng! He is the teacher of the students here. He is innocent of what you are accusing him of,” he pleaded.

In an instant, the echoes of the subsequent gunshots echoed. It lasted for about 15 minutes.

Laid down! Hide! The military is here,” that was the last commotion Marlon heard.

After the thick smoke subsided, Marlon saw Carlos and his father were hostage by the bandits who were running away. There was nothing he could do to save them after he was hit by a bullet in the right shoulder.

After the thick smoke subsided, Marlon saw Carlos and his father taken hostage by the bandits who were running away. There was nothing he could do to save them after he was hit by a bullet in the right shoulder.

Since he was taken to the hospital and the military had a special operation on Carlos' place, he has not heard any news from them.

And today is the day of his return, 2 days before the students' graduation day. He immediately made his way to the back of the School after he dropped everything he was carrying at the door of the classroom.

He needs to see Carlos and his mother. He will go to the family of the student who saved him from the rebels. When he arrived, he saw a child sitting on a chair, looking at the rising sun.

Carlos?... he called him.

The boy turned around with his feet still bandaged. He wanted to stand up to meet him but he couldn't. Silence prevailed afterwards.

Even though there was no voice coming out of him, Marlon was already determined on his next decisions.

The Master of Ceremony called the last candidate for Graduation….” Carlos Luzon Ledesma, with Highest Honors”.

The people witness how Sir Marlon went on the stage as he carried Carlos on his back with a smile of victory. Everyone's applause was incongruous as tears started to shed in their eyes.

As the Principal put the medal on Carlos, Sir Marlon whispered to him, “From now on I will be your feet until you can walk. I promise I will leave this place with you to continue your dreams. So that when you return, something great in the future will happen through you”.

“Really Sir, I will be a teacher like you?’, he said with joy.

Is that what your heart really wants?

Yes sir! And I will study hard for a noble profession I dreamed of.

In a vast wasteland, along a winding road leading from a hill where a school is found, two souls are traveling down to the city. Despite the weight of Carlos on his back, Marlon was determined that soon an heir of his profession will continue his lasting legacy to the heart of the learners.

A new story is about to begin in the name of education.