WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. NO HARM, PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL, WERE INTENDED IN THE CONTENTS OF THE POST. INITIALS ARE SOLELY USED TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE, NOT TO PINPOINT THEM.Today, even though it is the week of my birthday, I know it is supposed to be a happy week, but since the week's coming to an end, I decided to talk about this now instead (this is supposed to be posted tomorrow).
Thinking back at the months that have passed since the year started, I am deeply saddened by the fact that I have to scold and raise my voice every time I teach. I do not remember any class that I did not scold or raise my voice at - not even a single lesson. I really wonder why they like to talk that much. For students who are reading this, please reflect if what I have said in this post is true. If you want, you can also tag your response in the tag box. Thank you.
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P5 Math & Science Students:I know that it is still quite far from your PSLE. However, please do note that the PSLE is testing knowledge from your P4 work all the way to your P6 work. If you do not work hard now, you will have a hard time revising next year.
It has also come to my attention that you do not pay attention in my class. Some of the excuses that you give are that you have not had had your dinner, or that you are very tired. These excuses are merely covering you up for being lazy in your work. If you already have problems completing some of the simpler questions, how would you manage your problem sums or your future work?
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P6 Math & Science Students:I know that my P6s are intelligent, each and every one of them have the knowledge and capability to score for their PSLE. Despite this fact, they are still not getting the results. Why?
I believe that it is due to the fact that they have not 'awoken' from their sleep. One fine day, you will 'wake up'. When that happens, you will all make it to the express streams. When will that day be? It all depends on your attitude towards work. Simple as that! One easy way to 'wake' yourself up is to engage school lessons in a positive attitude, that is, to pay attention!
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P5 & P6 English Students:I have only had one lesson with you but I am already feeling that you are giving up on yourselves. You people no longer have the determination to stand up. You are telling yourself that since I fell, I cannot ever stand up again! This is the wrong attitude to face in life. PSLE or exams are not the only obstacles you need to face in your lifetime. You still have obstacles stopping you in your further education, your career and your marriage. If you stop now, you will be left alone to die. It is just like not treating a big cut on your arm, blood will continue to flow out until you treat it. Similarly, you are NOT going to stand up if you just stay there and wait. You must take action! When? TAKE ACTION NOW!!!
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If you have read up till here, I want to thank you for reading this lengthy essay-style post. However, its not the end yet.
A simple way to improve is to make sure that you understand what your teachers have taught in school and most importantly, ask questions when in doubt. Sometimes, in life, even the most minute questions also need to be answered. It doesn't mean that since the question is so insignificant, you do not answer it. We call this the 'snowball effect'. This effect has the same principle as making a snowball. Small questions, when they come together, make big questions. The 'snowball' will get bigger and bigger until you solve the root(s) of the questions. This applies to all of my students and students/adults everywhere.
I want all my students to excel! In order to do that, I have devoted most of my time into teaching as I believe that everyone has the ability to score and excel, no one is an exception. However, one hand cannot clap. I also need you to help me fulfill my dream and also you need the opportunity to be guided to excel.
I hope that this lengthy post have already put you deep into thoughts.
- What do you want when you grow up?
- What do you want to achieve in life?
- Do you want to be the CEO or boss of a company or do you want to be a beggar on the streets?
- Do you want your parents to be proud of you, or ashamed of you?
Finally, I would like to give you a quote from the Bible:
Take Time: Take time to think- It is the source of all power. Take time to read- It is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to play- It is the source of perpetual youth. Take time to be quiet- It is the opportunity to seek God. Take time to be aware- It is the opportunity to help others. Take time to love and be loved- It is God’s greatest gift. Take time to laugh- It is the music of the soul. Take time to be friendly- It is the road to happiness. Take time to dream- It is what the future is made of. Take time to pray- It is the greatest power on earth. Take time to give- It is too short a day to be selfish. Take time to work- It is the price of success. There is a time for everything. . . .[Ecclesiastes 3:1-8]
There is a time for everything. What time is it for now?
Benjamin Lee WY
Dip. Psychology & Community Services