tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33586087.post5109865618025969425..comments2014-05-30T01:37:07.949-07:00Comments on John Yeo: Some private thoughts on your final paper..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05466634234036010702noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33586087.post-85118508154733941752010-11-27T04:04:29.161-08:002010-11-27T04:04:29.161-08:00Hey John,
Finally found your blog. You used to co...Hey John,<br /><br />Finally found your blog. You used to comment to me..."I feel you, bro!"<br /><br />Now it's my turn to say that to you..I feel you, man!<br /><br />But really, the thing you said about not being so concerned about grades and final essay and such...I think, sadly, even at this level of learning, many of our colleagues are still using grades as a measure of self-worth and affirmation. I shared that I loved Literature in sec sch but was 'forced' to go into the Science stream. But I also did literature. Although I got a B3 for Literature in the 'O's, it still remains my favourite subject till this day. I could still remember the joy I had each time we had literature. <br /><br />I'm sorry but I look in disdain and awe at those whose first question at the beginning of every new module is, What is the assignment like? How are we graded? Can we have a model essay?...and all those questions that we shouldn't be asking at this level of education. I'm sorry, but it's sad and painful to hear those things.<br /><br />Anyhow, I look forward to crossing paths with you again. 811 with you and Yanping has made me a believer in the power of narratives and I am in the process of doing it for my CI, as well as to use it as a chapter in my school's 2nd research book.<br /><br />You and Yanping have been truly inspiring. <br /><br />God bless!<br /><br />Nasrunedutopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761347962542935356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33586087.post-36741261160992430022010-11-23T01:42:13.457-08:002010-11-23T01:42:13.457-08:00From BQH:
My first thought after reading your pos...From BQH:<br /><br />My first thought after reading your post is we have to keep these inspiring stories going as a form of peer development. This is also something that one of the many things a great teacher does, to inspire the lost sheep and esp those who suffer from burn out. <br /> <br />On biblical side, God is the great teacher. He is wise, humble, forgiving, loving and the list goes on. I am afraid that I can never be like Him but I will remind myself of His virtues and put Him in the centre of my career and family. Having said all these, in my opinion, there isn't a great teacher on earth- inspiring, caring, loving, humble teacher , yes we have but not in terms of greatness. Perhaps that could be the reason why we have awards like caring teaching award, president teacher award, Inspiring English teacher award and not the great teacher award in Singapore.<br /> <br /> I can see your faithful heart in preparing this and I know you will inspire them, like how you have inspired me through your NI :)) <br /> <br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Hardly any tutor would do that :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com