Reading is a grossly underrated activity, given the growing illiteracy rate in the Philippines. But looking at the statistics, READING HELPS BUILD BETTER INDIVIDUALS. Those people with higher education, meaning having read more books in their lives, accomplish more, and are more satisfied with their current status in life. These people also are the ones more open to new things, changes for the better, absorption of new ways and lifestyles which benefit society.
Just refer to our national heroes--Jose Rizal was an avid reader, and his knowledge has led him to reach new heights in his principles and advocacies. How about Andres Bonifacio, the great plebeian? You'd be surprised to know that upon reading his biography, he read books as a hobby during his pre-Katipunan days. Although having stepped the highest in elementary school only, he practiced his reading skills, and his interests lay mostly in key people in revolutions within Asia and in other non-Asian countries. It was narrated that he'd read before he slept at night, with the revolutionaries and their ideas as bedtime company.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNm4y7_2Xw
This link is all about a little boy who's language skills have surpassed his class, through the help of READING. And his teacher learns of it through an unexpected situation. He may have also won the (then) love of his life's heart.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Inspiring short film-commercial of a deaf-mute's journey to learn classical music... remember Helen Keller?
Sometimes, all it needs for a student is the drive and ambition--if in possession of these, learning is a stepping stone towards a greater dream. Having the right motivation is enough for some students to pursue academic excellence, such as helping the family, or personal fulfillment. In the video, the student struggles to learn a classical piece of music, in spite of her disability. Although a hundred times harder for her, she put in her best effort and passion into her music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um9KsrH377A
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Helen Keller, a deaf-mute-blind managed to learn how to read with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Her first word learnt was "water," wherein the letters of the word were finger-written in her palm while the water flowed over her hand. Later on, she progressed to the words "ball," her own name, her teacher's name, among others. What seemed impossible proved surmountable, little by little, word by word. In a few years she was learning braille, and became a teacher herself to others like her. Of course, her path to education would not exist if not for a teacher who lived her profession nobly. She poured in patience, her own determination, and love, yes love, for teaching, and compassion to Helen. Without her dedication, Helen would not be what she became under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan. It is also then true that with people around us who care enough to help us learn and be educated in the truest sense of the word with the right values and concepts, we can succeed. No man is an island. Remember Helen Keller? A truly worthy story of inspiration.
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I'd like to add that for Michael Phelps, 8-gold medal record holder in a single Olympics (Beijing, 2008) in swimming, the biggest challenge for him is when people say that he can't possibly do it. He became motivated to go faster than the guy next to him in the pool whenever he read in news and magazine articles derogatory statements on his aquatic capabilities. Instead of letting these bring him down, he used it to prepare himself for the biggest competition of his life. In reality, the only barriers around us are our own mentality. We can reach excellence if we have the right mindset and we can learn anything if we are truly determined to do so.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um9KsrH377A
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Helen Keller, a deaf-mute-blind managed to learn how to read with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Her first word learnt was "water," wherein the letters of the word were finger-written in her palm while the water flowed over her hand. Later on, she progressed to the words "ball," her own name, her teacher's name, among others. What seemed impossible proved surmountable, little by little, word by word. In a few years she was learning braille, and became a teacher herself to others like her. Of course, her path to education would not exist if not for a teacher who lived her profession nobly. She poured in patience, her own determination, and love, yes love, for teaching, and compassion to Helen. Without her dedication, Helen would not be what she became under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan. It is also then true that with people around us who care enough to help us learn and be educated in the truest sense of the word with the right values and concepts, we can succeed. No man is an island. Remember Helen Keller? A truly worthy story of inspiration.
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I'd like to add that for Michael Phelps, 8-gold medal record holder in a single Olympics (Beijing, 2008) in swimming, the biggest challenge for him is when people say that he can't possibly do it. He became motivated to go faster than the guy next to him in the pool whenever he read in news and magazine articles derogatory statements on his aquatic capabilities. Instead of letting these bring him down, he used it to prepare himself for the biggest competition of his life. In reality, the only barriers around us are our own mentality. We can reach excellence if we have the right mindset and we can learn anything if we are truly determined to do so.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Pisara Tutorials now accepting credit card payments
Hi,
Pisara Tutorial and Review Center now accepts credit card payments for its UPCAT and Other College Entrance Tests Review, Science High School Entrance Test Review, and home-based tutorials through PayPal:
Maximize your credit card points as your child has academic tutorials with Pisara for as low as only Php1,550 (inclusive of transportation fee) for 5 quality hours with a UP tutor.
Warmest regards,
Di-Ann Suarez
Pisara Tutorial and Review Center
Pisara Tutorial and Review Center now accepts credit card payments for its UPCAT and Other College Entrance Tests Review, Science High School Entrance Test Review, and home-based tutorials through PayPal:
Maximize your credit card points as your child has academic tutorials with Pisara for as low as only Php1,550 (inclusive of transportation fee) for 5 quality hours with a UP tutor.
Warmest regards,
Di-Ann Suarez
Pisara Tutorial and Review Center
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