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Joyce In Learning

10/08/2021

As a teacher, my favorite activity is getting to know my pupils' interests. Once I acquaint myself with it, I always make sure to integrate it in my classes.

As an example, I have a pupil who doesn't enjoy division that much. After months of thinking about ways to make division a less stressful activity for her, I had a light bulb moment last July.

This girl LOVES music. She hums and sings while solving. Then, I thought, what if.... what if I play her favorite songs during our classes? And I did. I played Olivia Rodrigo songs, High School Musical songs & jammed with her while she was solving.

Lo and behold, my girl didn't even notice that she was already dividing 6 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers. She just kept going until the hour ended. Mind you, all her answers were correct!

One thing I learned in my two years of teaching is this: Learning is a natural process. It shouldn't be forced. And definitely? We can always find ways to make the learning experience fun.

Have a great day everyone! :)

01/07/2021

Having to unlearn “setting expectations” is the hardest and I am not even halfway there.

Expectations are great when they’re met. But when they’re not, it’s 100% frustrating and painful. I’ve been there. I used to be a perfectionist; gratefully I’m no longer one now. However, I still have expectations for people to at least do the bare minimum— to be loyal, be kind, and be understanding.

One thing I’ve learned (though):
Our expectations may fail us, but we will always receive loyalty, kindness, and understanding from the most unexpected places.

I hope soon enough I learn to stop expecting much from people and just start believing that although life may not be fair, our God will always be just.

Happy Thursday everyone 💜