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A school is an institution built to educate and equip the students for their future careers. In order to fulfill the functions of the school, students are given projects, seatworks, homework, and group works as requirements. Each subject has its own set of requirements every school year.
In an article from The Washington Post, it was observed that there is a difference between the attitude of first graders and sixth graders towards school work. First graders were generally more enthusiastic while sixth graders lacked interest regarding school activities and perhaps also towards school itself. Sixth graders were discouraged from performing well because of certain factors like competition and pressure from their family and peers. This may also be the result of having different activities between the lower and higher grade levels. With this said, we may connect it to the attitude of UPIS high school students concerning school requirements.
As we move up to the next grade levels, work becomes heavier and more difficult than before. It is observed in the classroom setting that when a teacher introduces a project, students tend to complain about the deadline or the nature of the project. You’ll hear various sounds of disapproval in the class. Some complain and suggest adjustments for the deadline. There are also some unnecessary comments that may be excessive and disrespectful to the teachers. This kind of attitude towards work is observed more than ever in UPIS.
This attitude should not be tolerated or encouraged because the purpose of school work is to shape and prepare the students to not only be successful, but also well-rounded. Also, students who are more engaged in their work learn more and are more prepared for their future endeavors. Determination, focus, and eagerness are key attitudes in being more engaged in doing schoolwork.
In line with this, it's only natural for students to complain about the heavy work load, the deadlines and repetitive kinds of projects. It is inevitable to complain but students should react in a courteous way to the work load given to them. If you have any complaints, why not suggest new ideas to teachers? Not only will this help the class, but it will also help the teacher improve, and help their future students in having better educational experiences. One could also write in the teachers' evaluation forms about their comments, yet still remain respectful. Teachers should also consider these suggested ideas and come up with innovative projects that will pique the interest of the students. Projects may be in a form of making a game, a campaign, a creative production, a contest, and other projects that will spark the creativity of the students.
Students should identify their motivation in doing their schoolwork to have a better attitude towards it. Being motivated changes the mindset of the students because it makes them give more effort in their work. This source of motivation may be a dream college, an award, or a specific goal in life. Students may also be inspired from the encouragement and appreciation of their families and friends.
Everything that we learn in school, including our attitude towards work, trains us to be able to perform well in the future. High school is a simulation of college and employment life and having a positive outlook will be useful in both. In addition to this, loving our work will change our disposition. Being knowledgeable is indeed a great quality we students must have, but determination and good behavior is essential to achieve our goals and dreams. //by LM Gacad and Rachel Siringan
Sources:
Strauss, V. (May 2010). Why student attitudes toward school change – Willingham. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 22, 2017 from http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/daniel-willingham/why-student-attitudes-toward-s.html
Akey, M. T. (January 2006). School context, student attitudes and behavior, and academic achievement: an exploratory analysis. MDRC. Retrieved March 22, 2017 from http://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/full_519.pdf
http://oic.id.ucsb.edu/international-ta-handbook/teaching-undergraduates/student-attitudes
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A school is an institution built to educate and equip the students for their future careers. In order to fulfill the functions of the school, students are given projects, seatworks, homework, and group works as requirements. Each subject has its own set of requirements every school year.
In an article from The Washington Post, it was observed that there is a difference between the attitude of first graders and sixth graders towards school work. First graders were generally more enthusiastic while sixth graders lacked interest regarding school activities and perhaps also towards school itself. Sixth graders were discouraged from performing well because of certain factors like competition and pressure from their family and peers. This may also be the result of having different activities between the lower and higher grade levels. With this said, we may connect it to the attitude of UPIS high school students concerning school requirements.
As we move up to the next grade levels, work becomes heavier and more difficult than before. It is observed in the classroom setting that when a teacher introduces a project, students tend to complain about the deadline or the nature of the project. You’ll hear various sounds of disapproval in the class. Some complain and suggest adjustments for the deadline. There are also some unnecessary comments that may be excessive and disrespectful to the teachers. This kind of attitude towards work is observed more than ever in UPIS.
This attitude should not be tolerated or encouraged because the purpose of school work is to shape and prepare the students to not only be successful, but also well-rounded. Also, students who are more engaged in their work learn more and are more prepared for their future endeavors. Determination, focus, and eagerness are key attitudes in being more engaged in doing schoolwork.
In line with this, it's only natural for students to complain about the heavy work load, the deadlines and repetitive kinds of projects. It is inevitable to complain but students should react in a courteous way to the work load given to them. If you have any complaints, why not suggest new ideas to teachers? Not only will this help the class, but it will also help the teacher improve, and help their future students in having better educational experiences. One could also write in the teachers' evaluation forms about their comments, yet still remain respectful. Teachers should also consider these suggested ideas and come up with innovative projects that will pique the interest of the students. Projects may be in a form of making a game, a campaign, a creative production, a contest, and other projects that will spark the creativity of the students.
Students should identify their motivation in doing their schoolwork to have a better attitude towards it. Being motivated changes the mindset of the students because it makes them give more effort in their work. This source of motivation may be a dream college, an award, or a specific goal in life. Students may also be inspired from the encouragement and appreciation of their families and friends.
Everything that we learn in school, including our attitude towards work, trains us to be able to perform well in the future. High school is a simulation of college and employment life and having a positive outlook will be useful in both. In addition to this, loving our work will change our disposition. Being knowledgeable is indeed a great quality we students must have, but determination and good behavior is essential to achieve our goals and dreams. //by LM Gacad and Rachel Siringan
Sources:
Strauss, V. (May 2010). Why student attitudes toward school change – Willingham. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 22, 2017 from http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/daniel-willingham/why-student-attitudes-toward-s.html
Akey, M. T. (January 2006). School context, student attitudes and behavior, and academic achievement: an exploratory analysis. MDRC. Retrieved March 22, 2017 from http://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/full_519.pdf
http://oic.id.ucsb.edu/international-ta-handbook/teaching-undergraduates/student-attitudes
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