Yes, I teach at the Graduate School of Education at the Ateneo de Manila University. Most of my students are older than me. I have even had the chance to teach my teachers from the ateneo grade school and high school. Although, i also have my fair share of having students who were once classmates, both stand an equal challenge to boot.
Being originally from the school administrative background, teaching has given me a whole new perspective on the dynamics of teacher-administrative relationship. Having hands on experience as an administrator enables me to apply both theory and practical in my class lectures and being a teacher gives me that other view from the teacher in my day-to-day administrative endeavors.
Nonetheless, I make special mention to a question that many have asked me..."WHY TEACH?"
Ii simply answer this question in three words...fulfillment, loving, serving
There is a sense of fulfillment whenever you are able to share and impart knowledge to others. Moreso, there is a fulfilling feeling when you yourself learned something new through interesting discussions.
I teach at the ateneo because I love this school and I enjoy giving back to my alma mater. It is my small contribution to producing men and women for others.
In a nutshell, it all boils down to service. Mind you, teaching is a vocation. We reap our rewards when our students excel in their chosen field.
But as human as i may be, i also get tired. Only God knows until when I shall continue my teaching. I have had my own doubts whether i should continue or stop but, i firmly believe that God has a plan for all of us.
EN TODO AMAR Y SERVIR...to love and serve...AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM...all for the greater Glory of God.
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