Education Unites the World

Seminar: Education Unites the World

On the 7^th day of December 2012, a seminar was held at MOOT Court entitled Teaching as A Profession by Dr. Magbanua and The Power of Assessment by Prof. Ferailyn Lacia. Speakers were invited and they’ve gave insights, reality in this profession and encourage us to work hard to the field we’ve chose. We have already established the fact that teachers embrace the field of education as a calling not as a job.

Let's face it, teaching is a very complex and demanding career that requires teachers to be managers of people, analysers of data, and researchers of best practices and instructional methodologies-and these skills are utilized each day. The administrative responsibilities of the teacher have definitely increased, but the resources necessary to make the management of these duties efficient are minimal. Teaching, then, is a unique career that is faced with high obligation and great responsibility-because real lives are dependent on competent and professional adults. These demands are tremendous, and very few people can meet them successfully. So, yes, teaching is unique, and it requires educators to be multi-faceted and multi-talented. It is my strong belief that very few professions demand what is required of teachers in the public sector. The demands are not necessarily bad, but they are indications of the complex nature of the teaching profession. It also requires an awareness of self. And, it is not for the weary. No, not everyone can do what teachers do.

To that end, it is essential that teachers be able to perform numerous tasks effectively, efficiently, and with excellence. Yes, teaching is challenging; yes, it is difficult at times. But we still need men and women who will accept their calling and face the challenges of the teaching profession head on.