Training Teachers in Scouting

Scouting can build a character especially for the boys. Teachers have capability to do it. Thus, they need to be trained in scouting to make an exemplary scout from their pupils or students.

Scouting as it has been known by the leaders in the said prestigious international and well-respected organization, it is not a science that has to be "solemnly" studied nor it is a set or collection of doctrines and texts.

This a line for the task given me as one of the support staff of the recent basic training course for leaders like outfit, troop, kawan and lakay of the Boy Scout of the Philippines held at the Haguimit Elementary School, Division of La Carlota City.

"What is scouting?" is one of those evaluation questions for all trainees before they share their talents of songs and yells, and a skit. They have to undergo basic practical obstacles and have to answer three questions satisfactorily as an application of what they have learned from the 3-day training.

Reminiscing My Teacher, My Hero

Recollecting my elementary and high school teachers is my own unique way of honoring them as my hero as the World Teachers' Day is fast approaching. World Teachers' Day is usually celebrated every October 5. The Philippines by virtue of Proclamation 242 declares September 5 to October 5 as "National Teachers' Month".

I couldn't forget my teachers who taught me the value of good manners and right conduct, the value of being diligent, industrious, humble, religious, among others.

Ma'm Dolores Acot, my grade one teacher, I consider her as one of the greatest teachers I ever idolized and endeared so much for she made a difference in my life.

Most of my influential teachers were already dead, but their attitude, their love, their concern on how I should be in the future are implanted in my mind, exemplified in the way I live. Those influences are never be left to oblivion. They're in my heart, in my mind and in my life forever.