Lesson 4. Bridging the Generation Gap

Women before are to stay in the house and do the house chores. They were to clean the house, wash the dishes and care for the kids. Now, women prefer to work and save money for the family. In terms of educational system, secondary level has 4 years of learning. Now, students have to spend 6 years to finish secondary schooling. As time pass by, changes occur in any aspect of human life. As CHANGE happens, GAP occurs.

                In this lesson, it encourages future educators to bridge the gap of the previous generation to the digital world ahead by learning how to make use of these educational technologies as they will soon face the digital professional challenges.

              

  My aunt who graduated at the year 1987 and she was very much expose to traditional teaching. For many years in her teaching career, she uses traditional approach. But as the trend of time today, she decided to take computer class every Saturday and learn more about computers. She graduated and even received certificate of completion. Now, she can relate to her students and able to integrate technologies in the teaching and learning process. 

                My aunt’s action showed how she bridge the gap between her traditional teachings to the recent trends in the educational environment. Through her action, she is still competent in her teaching career and became a good teacher, ready to whatever the world wants. Even if we are a product of a traditional approach in teaching, there is no reason for us to stop learning and coping with the trends of time. We can learn and still be effective teacher of all ages.

                As a future teacher, let us not be afraid of many changes that comes along the way. It is part of our professional challenges and all we have to do is to be ready and equip. Do not let those challenges shaken us because no matter what happens, no one can replace a teacher. Just be prepared!