I am inspired! Last week I went to Aruba to facilitate a 2 day workshop with University of Aruba and the Instituto Pedagógico de Aruba organized by Laspau @ Harvard University. One of the workshop attendees, Clementia Eugene, had wrote this poem I am sharing with all of you, after a previous experience. What a Christmas gift!
Motivated radiant student
~ Clementia Eugene
Please, Please, Oh Please!
I beseech you
Do NOT utter
This course has a status of being tough
Students pass, on the second and final lap
Expect to work harder
More than any other course on campus
I pray, Oh triumphant God
That you tell
Your profession is simply the best
Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm
Exude positive energy
Flood the classroom with virtuous vibes
Through interactive and active learning
I beg you
Tell of the intrinsic value
Self-awareness
Personal growth and satisfaction
Where gratitude abounds
I, ask the angels and saints
To inspire you
To tell of the extrinsic rewards
That education is power
Unlocking doors of possibilities
Social mobility guaranteed
Living the life they have reason to value
Achieving their career goal
I, implore the Universal God
To coach you
Tell the success stories of alumni
That you believe in their potential
Tell of your efficacy expectancy
Positive outcome expectancies
Balancing the cognitive study load
And then, your students
Motivated, inspired, goal oriented
Performance driven
Will shine, like the radiant sun
18th Oct 2015
(Inspired by LAUSPAU Program on Teacher Professional Development,
Module No. 2 Principles of Student Learning and Student Retention)