Behind The Lesson Plan

"Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges. -Joyce Meyer. September is National Teachers Month, and as we celebrate the national teachers month with the theme "together4teachers," it is also important to recognize the invaluable contributions of teachers across the country and to appreciate educators' hard work, dedication, and influence in shaping the nation’s future.

 Teachers are more than just their profession. They just don't teach us, they help us grow as individuals, guide us in achieving our dreams in life, and bring out the best in us. Without teachers, there will be no other professions like doctors, engineers, police, etc. Being a teacher is not an easy job, they stay at school for long hours and sacrifice their health and personal time just to prepare for lessons and do their work. They need to deal with students, noisy classes, and loads of reports. Regardless of the difficulty, they still try their best to teach us and make our discussion fun. During the pandemic, despite experiencing struggles, they still found a way to teach us. This shows how they value education. However, despite their hard work and efforts, they are still struggling with their low salary, they lack support and opportunities from the government, and their efforts were not really paid off. So, as we celebrate National Teachers Month, let us take this opportunity to show them our appreciation and gratitude. A simple letter or a gift means a lot, it's a simple way to make them feel appreciated and valued. 

The National Teachers Month serves as a reminder to appreciate our teachers not just during the National Teachers Month but every day. National Teachers Month is not just a celebration, it's a reminder for us to value them. 

IMAGE REFERENCES

Teachers Accelerate Learning in Rural Philippines | Transforming Lives | Philippines | Archive - U.S. Agency for International Development. (n.d.). https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/results-data/success-stories/rural-public-school-teachers-accelerate-learning-philippines

Ronda, R. A. (2019, September 2). DepEd to hire 10,000 teachers next year. Philstar.com. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/09/03/1948639/deped-hire-10000-teachers-next-year/amp/