Challenge and Inspiration

Student at work

In this age of the Internet, the cellphone, YM, and Ipad, students' attention spans are even shorter.

It might be a plus that students can now multi-task much better than ever, but it doesn't guarantee that they will truly learn more than before.

That has been my constant struggle in my practice teaching classes.  I cannot even specifically pinpoint any student as they run across all types. These students make me doubt my capabilities.

I have a short temper. But as a veteran presenter, deal maker and speaker, I should say I have more than experience in handling these types of challenges. But I guess I wasn't that ready for college students!

But the students that keep inspired, no matter how few they are, also keep me going and believing that someday somehow, everything's not for naught.
Two students, one from SISC's Psychology department and one from SEED Academy, somehow inspire me to teach.

Ann is a junior Psychology major. She says she wants to be a Psychotherapist. She is motivated and studies hard. She usually would speak her mind and readily give her insights. She is a strong contender for graduating at the top of her class.

Jun, SEED IT student. Assists in Psych Dept.

Jun is a SEED student in IT. He shifted from Nursing from another school when his parents could no longer pay the tuition. At SEED, he studies hard, too. He wants to make it. He actually serves as a student assistant to earn his scholarship and his allowance for his education. I believe he, too will make it.

Teaching is a challenge. But it, too, is a noble service and career for many. I believe a part of me tells me it's also my second calling -- my second wind.

Let's see where the road ahead will take me. It already excites me.