making mistakes

Making mistakes is the most common thing to be committed by ALL human beings. So long you are a human, you bound to make mistakes. I wonder why some ppl dun understand this point and cannot be more forgiving regarding it! Had a love letter from Mrs XXX today (so-called principal from a tuition centre). Well, Kelly got a love letter too. PUI! In the letter, she pointed out that I did not highlight some children's mistakes in their composition, like They was or They am etc.. She stated that some parents emailed her and highlighted the matters to her. She said some parents were very meticulous in checking their children's work. To me, these are all shit. Tell me who in this world wont make mistakes? Especially for teachers to read through 30 long scripts which include those 'beautiful' lengthy and 'out of fashion' kinda phrases.

I find it more n more irritating to entertain such ppl. I mean if they are so clever, why cant they do the teaching? Or I shld say if they are so unhappy with me, why cant the centre just let me go! Arghhhhhh... some parents really think we are slaves to them lo! I mean please lah.. trust our professionalism. Is not something that I teach wrongly or I din guide or I din help them to improve, is just something I missed out! Cant they point out to their children?

"Dear, your teacher didnt see these mistakes. Nevermind, nah...remember ok, They were, not They was."

So simple right! sighz... I wonder why this profession has changed to a pte sector kinda environment. I am standing as a teacher to guide your children. Not your children's slave. Why should I be at this low position? I still remember during my time when I was just a kid, my parents have absolute respect for teachers. They dont question the teachers' abilties and they even tried their best to help (even though they are not educated). I wonder what has education done to the parents these days? Of cuz.. not all parents are like that. Only a handful. I still get some parents who are so so nice to me. I mean I thank them for recognising my efforts and for appreciating what I've done for their children. Such parents only deserve more from me. ;)

Recently in my school had a survey test. It reviewed my basic self and outward self.
It analysed and says:

You are individualistic, convincingly personable and a direct communicator. Typically aggressive, very competitive and independent. Quick at making decisions and taking risks.

As a non-conformist, you are intesrted in finding better ways to do things away from tradition or rules.

Charming if things are going well, can be intently forceful if not. Like to have people involved in activities.

I find this test so so true. Im definitely someone who dun conform. Seriously... I dunno why environment changes me. In this test, in priority environments, my stress adjustments (decreasing Dominance-less controlling, deccreasing Extroversion - less communicative,quieter, increasing Pace- more patient, more easy going, slowing down, increasing Conformity- emphasizing detail, quality control & increasing Logic - more fact conscious.)

I hate it when I have to change becuz of environment. In this case, even Im so damn pissed about Mrs XXX, I din do anything about it. Why am I like that? I dunno issit becuz of the $ or becuz I turned into a timid and quiet person. Argh... Seriously hate to bring myself to such a low status. I think as we age, we just have to swallow that unhappiness and leave with it... Anyway, this matter spoilt my whole day's mood.

Went to sch with Kelly to help out with the officers in packing. As expected, it was almost done when we went back. This camp surprised me quite abit about Boys' Bridage. Yesterday nite I was in school with them. Victor Sir gathered all the leaders and told them about what a leader should do. He revealed their strengths and weaknesses, guided them and advised to them what to do if they faced difficult team members. This is indeed a very good cca that cultivates what I called LEADERSHIP. Is not just some theory or some games for the kids and expect them to be a leader. Seriously I think my sch prefectorial board should really look into it. I dont mean to critise but by a one day (without staying over kinda) camp, do you think we can discover a REAL leader? I doubt so.

Well, BB reminds me of my NPCC and CADC days. Seriously thats what cultivates leaders. By being together as a team, pitching tents, learning drills, organising events etc then will discover the inner side of a person. Some ppl will escape when it comes to work. Some ppl will cry when it comes to stress. Some ppl will lead by example (some quiet ones though!) Some ppl will choose to blow their top. Some ppl will choose to 'shut down'. Many many different kinda ppl will surface when we come together in camps (esp when we are tired). I love the feeling of knowing someone esp during moments like this. I will choose to be friends with ppl who can go thru it together. That's why my cadc pals are such worthy friends... afterall, we'd been thru thick and thin together.

I got so much to talk about ...esp on Leadership issues. I hope ppl in school will understand. Leadership cannot be discovered overnite. Nor it can be discovered with a few 'theorical' games or some methodology or watever...

****Mon coming soon... this week.. 5 days.. no discount.. ARGH :(****