Embracing Work Readiness in Teaching Language Arts: E-book Review+Giveaway [EXTENDED]

With the K-12 curriculum already implemented in the country, students are highly expected to be equipped with employability skills in as early as Senior High School (SHS). With this vision, our education system needs well-researched and effective resources that will aid in making Filipino students job ready and at par with international students. 

"No one can discount the reality that in today’s world, more than ever, employability skills are very essential... One’s qualification enables a person to secure a job, but it is his/her skills that would nourish his/her worth in the organization. It is from this realization that this book was born." 

With both teachers and students in mind, the author has carefully and strategically constructed lessons which creatively link English Language instruction and the essential ‘job getting skills’: Adaptability, Goal Setting, and Working with others. 

Each unit comprises of clearly defined learning goals with realistic time duration. Every activity is well thought out, engaging, and some are patterned to real life scenarios which can hone other skills and capabilities like problem solving, planning and organizing, communication, teamwork, initiative etc. Exercises and games vary and are customizable. 

At the end of each chapter, assessment guide is provided for the instructors. There are also valuable pieces of advice drawn from the author's personal experiences. 

I was really amused with the role-playing and the exciting treasure hunt activities. As a freelance tutor, I can practically apply these exercises. I think the book needs a little improvement on its visual appeal (tables, pictures, diagrams,cover etc) and included support material for the Grammar Practice Section would be awesome. 

At a glance, this e-book may seem simple, yet it's well structured, inventive, straight forward, with solid, practical, and interesting content. It is a useful tool in instilling work readiness and confidence to students.

It is now available on Amazon and Kobo.

And to celebrate Teacher's Month,  you can have a copy of this book for FREE! ...

Aunt's Day+ Anniversary= G Party Giveaway WINNER!

This is it. Gracias Mi Amigos, Amigas! Warm thanks to cool boys and gals who joined. Keep on the look out for more exciting giveaways:) It took me a while to sort out and verify the entries but now I finally made things in order-- made list of everything so further giveaways and announcement of winner won't take that long.

July 26 Aunt's Day + 1st Blog Anniversary =G Party! [CLOSED]

This is the day to remember their fond memories. Let's warmly embrace our thoughtful and loving Aunts and Uncles! As they say, Aunts are like moms, only COOLER, lol. To all the great Aunties and Uncles out there, it's our DAY, let's celebrate!

"Chief of our aunts"--not only I,

But all your dozen of nurselings cry

"What did the other children do?

And what were childhood, wanting you?"

Robert Louis Stevenson (To Auntie)

Winner Announcement

Keeping this post short and sweet. Welcoming September with positive vibes!

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