BUILDING RESILIENCE

MARIA LIEZL R. DELA CRUZ

Sometimes, one way to build resilience in the classroom is a shift in perspective – from black and white to full color.

As teachers, we have to be resilient. We need to adapt to the changing times and learn a massive new skill set. This can be quite exhausting, but this does not mean we should give up.

Every day, we should work hard to acquire growth in our students’skill set, and even strive for positive change. Let’s learn to listen to our students and observe them, and we might see hope on the horizon.

Noticing that there is hope and growth in our students can build our resilience. Every day, our students are learning, persevering, and building community with each other. And we are there to highlight their achievements.

When we notice these changes in our students, we feel better. We teach and we lead, which is a very hard task. We need hope and inspiration and to counter the negatives we see and hear every day. Admittedly, there’s a lot to be done in our education system so that we can meet the needs of our students.

So let’s make it a point to notice when our students are learning. This can make us feel good about teaching, and feel connected with our students – which can very well boost our resilience.

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The author is Teacher III at Doña Asuncion Lee Integrated School, Mabalacat City.