A new beginning. A new place to seek refuge in the mind and soul. Wandering thoughts have long dissipated. I have picked up my pencil once again. Am moving on and putting my acquired knowledge into use. My canvas is no longer white. It is filled with different shades. I have begun this piece of artwork a year ago. Though it has not reached completion, it has been titled "Infinitism."
I am still polishing this art. This picture I have chosen to paint is an unending process. Frustration. Sleepless nights. Endless contemplation, analyzation, synthesis, and self-evaluation. Incessant self-reflecting in my instruction, curriculum/material design, test design, and collaboration with colleagues. All contribute to shaping students into effective, active, and independent learners.
Have I changed? Am I exhibiting more conviction in what I do? Have I ascended one level higher in terms of improving onself? I ask myself these questions everyday. I try not to let my doubts inhibit my ultimate goal in helping the students become successful learners.
Teaching ELLs continues to be a challenging task for all of us, but the greatness about specializing in this art is having the opportunity to witness the students acquire the English language, each taught with instructions tailored to their needs and personality.
Seeing shy learners blossom into active participants, asking endless questions.
Seeing learners string meaningful words together into sentences, paragraphs, and essays.
Seeing learners attempting to read and comprehend a novel.
This new picture ........I believe is a turning point - a life-changing moment allowing me to answer my inner queries about my purpose here on Earth.
