As they say, there's nothing permanent in this world except change. Whether we like it or not, the course of time changes along with the trends and behaviors of people. Nowadays, the younger generation is referred to as "Gen Z." Since then, there has been a conflict or gap between the older and younger generations due to differences in upbringing and the changing times.
A good example of this is the behavior and study habits of learners nowadays. A teacher's Facebook post on the page "Pahina ni Henry" is trending because of his sentiments about teaching the current generation of youth. Teacher Henry R. Trinidad, Jr. includes a disclaimer, hoping that readers won't take his post to heart.
According to the teacher, the youth today are really different now because of modern technology and other new ideas.
Currently, he noticed that the younger generation can no longer answer tests in the form of identification, or give answers without multiple choices or options. They don't even ask for at least five minutes to review before starting the actual exam. He mentioned that the youth today are more familiar with trending and viral posts than with school lessons.
They are now "addicted" to online games and social media, prioritizing appearance and style over character and human values, and believing that one's personality is not dictated by grades.
In today's times, when a teacher gives a grade of 75 or a passing mark, it seems like it's the teacher's fault even though the student really fell short. In academia, this is called the "Teacher's factor."
Here’s the whole post:
“Nais ko sanang maging guro na may mataas na standard, yung tipong you will get the grade that you deserve, kaso naiisip ko…”
“Nagtuturo nga pala ako sa henerasyong hindi kayang sumagot sa exam kapag identification type ang ginamit.”
“Nasa harapan ko pala yung mga estudyanteng hindi humihingi ng 5 minutes review kapag may pagsusulit.”
“Nagtuturo pala ako sa mga batang mas alam ang kasalukuyang trending kaysa sa nakaraan na aralin.”
“Nasa silid-aralan pala ako ng mga mag-aaral na lulong sa adiksyon hindi ng droga kundi ng online games at social media.”
“Hinuhulma ko nga pala ang henerasyong pilit pìnanghahawakan ang katagang “Grades don’t define you”. Edi wow na lang.”
“At nagtuturo nga pala ako sa henerasyon ng mga batang madalas inuuna ang kanilang hitsura at porma kaysa sa kanilang karakter at pagpapahalaga.”
“Ay, oo nga pala, bago ko makalimutan, nagtuturo nga pala ako sa isang sistemang kapag nagbigay ka ng 75, ikaw na guro ang pandidirihan, kasi wala kang ginawa.”
This garnered various reactions and comments from netizens.
“Masakit at nakakalungkot na katotohanan.”
“Laban mga Teachers! Maraming kabataan talaga ngayon sigi lang, hindi na sineseryoso ang pag-aaral nila. Ginagawa ng mga guro ang lahat sana gano’n din ang ibang mga kabataang mag-aaral. Focus muna sa pag-aaral para sa pag-abot sa mga pangarap!”
“Stick to your ideals Sir. As long na tama at para sa ikabubuti nila ang ginagawa mo, laban lang!”
“Hello DepEd, galaw-galaw. Nakakaawa kalagayan ng maraming public school teachers.”
“Bilang isang guro napakahirap at very challenging ang pagtuturo sa kasalukuyang panahon, ikaw ang mag-adjust para sa kanila, you have to lower your standard kasi napakarami ng mga bagay ang nakaka-distract sa studies nila, pero laban lang mga kaguro.”
‘Huwag puro reklamo, baka kailangan din mag-reflect ni Teacher kung bakit demotivated ang mga student sa paraan ng pagtuturo niya? Kung hindi nagwowork ang teaching style, you have to come up with a different and unique way. Trabaho natin ‘yan kasi nanumpa tayo that we will do our very best for the welfare of our students. If you can’t change them, be the catalyst of change.”
“Makabago na talaga ngayon Sir. At mas matitindi pa sa darating na panahon. Challenge ‘yan sa ating lahat. Good luck and more power to you Sir… Ika nga, let's get it on…”
“Yung sobrang laki ng role mo sa development ng mga bata, pero ang baba ng sahod.... work of love talaga. Saludo po ako sa mga guro, lalo na yung mga nasa basic education.”
In an interview with The Summit Express, the teacher gave a message to his fellow teachers.
"To all teachers, I know it's tough, but don't let your passion diminish because of the current situation we're facing. Keep being happy even if we don't get much appreciation. Stay mentally healthy, creative, and continue doing the things you really enjoy doing,” he said.
What are your thoughts about it? Is it really challenging to become a teacher nowadays?
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express
A good example of this is the behavior and study habits of learners nowadays. A teacher's Facebook post on the page "Pahina ni Henry" is trending because of his sentiments about teaching the current generation of youth. Teacher Henry R. Trinidad, Jr. includes a disclaimer, hoping that readers won't take his post to heart.
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| Photo courtesy: Facebook/Pahina ni Henry/Henry Trinidad, Jr. |
According to the teacher, the youth today are really different now because of modern technology and other new ideas.
Currently, he noticed that the younger generation can no longer answer tests in the form of identification, or give answers without multiple choices or options. They don't even ask for at least five minutes to review before starting the actual exam. He mentioned that the youth today are more familiar with trending and viral posts than with school lessons.
They are now "addicted" to online games and social media, prioritizing appearance and style over character and human values, and believing that one's personality is not dictated by grades.
In today's times, when a teacher gives a grade of 75 or a passing mark, it seems like it's the teacher's fault even though the student really fell short. In academia, this is called the "Teacher's factor."
Here’s the whole post:
“Nais ko sanang maging guro na may mataas na standard, yung tipong you will get the grade that you deserve, kaso naiisip ko…”
“Nagtuturo nga pala ako sa henerasyong hindi kayang sumagot sa exam kapag identification type ang ginamit.”
“Nasa harapan ko pala yung mga estudyanteng hindi humihingi ng 5 minutes review kapag may pagsusulit.”
“Nagtuturo pala ako sa mga batang mas alam ang kasalukuyang trending kaysa sa nakaraan na aralin.”
“Nasa silid-aralan pala ako ng mga mag-aaral na lulong sa adiksyon hindi ng droga kundi ng online games at social media.”
“Hinuhulma ko nga pala ang henerasyong pilit pìnanghahawakan ang katagang “Grades don’t define you”. Edi wow na lang.”
“At nagtuturo nga pala ako sa henerasyon ng mga batang madalas inuuna ang kanilang hitsura at porma kaysa sa kanilang karakter at pagpapahalaga.”
“Ay, oo nga pala, bago ko makalimutan, nagtuturo nga pala ako sa isang sistemang kapag nagbigay ka ng 75, ikaw na guro ang pandidirihan, kasi wala kang ginawa.”
This garnered various reactions and comments from netizens.
“Masakit at nakakalungkot na katotohanan.”
“Laban mga Teachers! Maraming kabataan talaga ngayon sigi lang, hindi na sineseryoso ang pag-aaral nila. Ginagawa ng mga guro ang lahat sana gano’n din ang ibang mga kabataang mag-aaral. Focus muna sa pag-aaral para sa pag-abot sa mga pangarap!”
“Stick to your ideals Sir. As long na tama at para sa ikabubuti nila ang ginagawa mo, laban lang!”
“Hello DepEd, galaw-galaw. Nakakaawa kalagayan ng maraming public school teachers.”
“Bilang isang guro napakahirap at very challenging ang pagtuturo sa kasalukuyang panahon, ikaw ang mag-adjust para sa kanila, you have to lower your standard kasi napakarami ng mga bagay ang nakaka-distract sa studies nila, pero laban lang mga kaguro.”
‘Huwag puro reklamo, baka kailangan din mag-reflect ni Teacher kung bakit demotivated ang mga student sa paraan ng pagtuturo niya? Kung hindi nagwowork ang teaching style, you have to come up with a different and unique way. Trabaho natin ‘yan kasi nanumpa tayo that we will do our very best for the welfare of our students. If you can’t change them, be the catalyst of change.”
“Makabago na talaga ngayon Sir. At mas matitindi pa sa darating na panahon. Challenge ‘yan sa ating lahat. Good luck and more power to you Sir… Ika nga, let's get it on…”
“Yung sobrang laki ng role mo sa development ng mga bata, pero ang baba ng sahod.... work of love talaga. Saludo po ako sa mga guro, lalo na yung mga nasa basic education.”
In an interview with The Summit Express, the teacher gave a message to his fellow teachers.
"To all teachers, I know it's tough, but don't let your passion diminish because of the current situation we're facing. Keep being happy even if we don't get much appreciation. Stay mentally healthy, creative, and continue doing the things you really enjoy doing,” he said.
What are your thoughts about it? Is it really challenging to become a teacher nowadays?
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express
