On being taught by students....

The Know Your School Day or KYSD for short is one most memorable occasions in our high school life. It is an annual school activity wherein students are replacing the roles of the faculty members as teachers in the school. I was a participant during my first year, second and third year. I never had the chance to participate in my last year because of my hectic schedule. Yes, pressure's always on the last year of residence in UP High. But I've really enjoyed the roles as a SocSci teacher, Biology teacher and again a SocSci teacher. Exactly, very fun indeed. In fact, I've regretted a lot when I wasn't able to teach during my senior year. The teachers rest for about three days because their selected students will replace them as teachers. My experience during my teaching was fun and great, because it is really inspiring to stand on the platform and teach your fellow classmates about your lesson assigned to you. The class will see you as a teacher, but not as a student. I've felt how it feels to be a teacher and it is really a memorable and wonderful moment. You also have to share your knowledge also because you have to be also a model student teacher. It is also a great feeling wearing those ID tags labeled as teacher, not as a student. What a great experience.

On the other hand, being taught by students was also a great experience. Our student teachers were deserving on their posts, for they are really intelligent and teaching- oriented. The way the students feel about being a mentor is the same as what I felt as a mentor in the past too. The difference between a student teacher from a true teacher is that student teachers know the feelings and viewpoints of their fellow classmates. I really enjoyed having Michael and Jann as our Math teacher. Although we have to admit that Sir Basadre is much a better teacher, at least we knew that some future individuals can take his place. Truly wonderful, teaching experience during the KYSD is one of the most treasured events in our high school life.