IMAGES THAT EXPRESS EVERYTHING

I made this simple image which symbolizes my big purpose, and that is to motivate people to value education because I believe that education is everyone's right.  Nelson Mandela once stated "Education is a powerful weapon we can use to change the world", Yes, we have the capability to change our society especially in today's generation and this would be possible if we know how to value education.

WHAT KEEPS ME GOING? I wonder how would a person  reach it's destination without a map and how a teacher teach without her/his lesson plan? this must be tough huh? Life, without Goals is like life with no direction, and I believe that what's keep me going. We all have a long and short term goals, and as a student my main goal is to graduate and get a nice job that can provide for my family. but you know what? these goals are too shallow because I believe that there's more to achieve, there is more opportunities to be grabbed, more  paths to be taken and more challenges to be defeated and I know I will be facing a lot that eventually will give me the option of giving up, but you know? it doesn't matter, because I have my Goals that will keep me going.

SINGING IS LIFE. WHY? Because it has always been my life and it will always be a part of me. I am a girl filled with insecurities well, I must say growing up, Confidence is always an "issue" in short, I am a typical girl with a low self-esteem but music expresses which cannot be put into words, which somehow gave me the chance to express myself, my thoughts and ideas. Singing is like a wonderful escape from my reality and  It is something that I can be proud of and I know in this field, I can be somebody.

The images above is the pictures that I edited using Adobe Photoshop. Some of them is expressing what I feel right now, others are expressing my imaginations. and I can say that editing using Adobe Photoshop gives a every pictures a bright side and it is also a big impact in changing the emotion of the photo. 

Weighing the benefits of senior high school in the Philippines is an article which is written by Harry A. Patrinos. Harry Anthony Patrinos is a Manager at the World Bank's education sector. He specializes in all areas of education, especially school-based management, demand-side financing and public-private partnerships.

Weighing the benefits of senior high school in the Philippines

Students walk by a school offering senior high school levels. Photo Credit: Samer Al-Samarrai /World Bank

In June 2016, approximately 1.5 million children across the Philippines will walk through school gates for the first time to attend senior high school. The Department of Education has been gearing up for this moment for several years. The basic education curriculum, from kindergarten to senior high – grades 11 and 12 – has been thoroughly reviewed and efforts are in full swing to ensure that the 60,000 additional teachers and classrooms are in place when schools open in the new school year.

The Philippines has embarked on this ambitious reform to align its education system with most other systems around the world and to raise national competitiveness. The government sees a K-12 system as vital for ensuring that all Filipinos are equipped with the basic skills required to play a full and productive role in society. It is also being driven by concerns that overseas workers will lose out to migrant workers from other countries because of their shorter basic education cycle. This is especially relevant given that about 18 percent of the average Filipino family’s income originates from overseas remittances.

However, despite widespread support for the reforms, critics argue that the benefits, particularly for poor families, are not comparable to the costs associated with keeping their children in school for an extra two years. An article last October in the International New York Times raised concerns about the overall direction of the K-12 reform and particularly highlighted that many families saw ‘two more years of schooling as a costly burden, not a benefit’.

What do we know about the impact of reforms of this kind?

Similar reforms aimed at extending access to schooling have frequently resulted in significant gains for all. In the Philippines itself, reforms in the early 1980s that increased access, by eliminating tuition fees in high school and building new schools, were associated with significant returns. Research has found that returns resulting from increases in educational attainment are around 15 percent a year compared to an average annual return of only  eight percent a year.

Studies from other countries also point to significant gains from reforms of this kind. In the United Kingdom, a change in the minimum school leaving age that required children to stay in school for an extra year resulted in large returns, a finding that echoed earlier findings from Canada and the United States. Similar returns were experienced by beneficiaries of the extension of compulsory schooling in Venezuela in the 1980s. 

Back of the envelope calculations of the returns from an additional two years of secondary schooling in the Philippines also point to significant gains from access to senior high school. Estimates from the 2013 labor force survey show that workers with incomplete tertiary education enjoyed an additional annual return of about 17 percent compared to over and above junior secondary school completers.

Assuming similar returns for senior high school suggests big benefits for the new program even after accounting for the foregone earnings of the extra time spent in school. While all investments have a degree of risk attached to them (e.g. warning: stocks can go up, as well as down) these kinds of returns compare favorably with other investment opportunities. But even these high returns may be out of reach for some poor families without the support of programs like the conditional cash transfer program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, which provides families with a monthly stipend to attend school.

Only time and effort to monitor the program will tell if the potential benefits of the reform will materialize. The Department of Education is already planning to once again participate in international assessments. These assessments will provide part of the answer to whether reforms have improved competitiveness.  But this is only the tip of the iceberg.

Much more detailed evaluation work could be done to provide a detailed picture of the strengths and weaknesses of implementation. For example, longitudinal studies tracing a cohort of students and their schools would provide important insights into how the program is running. Work of this kind could improve the chances of realizing the enormous benefits that a reform of this kind could have for future generations.  

MY OPINION:
As a senior high school student I agree with what Mr. Patrinos is stating in his article which is a great initiatives to develop the inequality of education in our country.

5 things you have to know about the HUMSS strand

The article 5 things you have to know about the HUMSS strand is written by Allie Constantino

HUMSS? humus? humss? Food ba ‘to?  This is it. Humanities and Social Sciences Strand

1. It’s for the curious-minded.

Some might see the HUMSS strand as boring ‘coz of its specialization subjects like Philippine Politics and Governance, World Religions and Belief Systems, and Social Sciences but it isn’t if you’re constantly curious about the world. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it was the satisfaction that brought it back.

2. Predict the future. 

Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems is meant to familiarize the student with the range of human experiences. From the ancient religions to the newest technological advances, HUMSS students have the chance to predict the future because they will spend time looking at the past and learning from all the mistakes and successes of humanity since the beginning of time. In short, study History and its relevance to the contemporary world. YEY the nerds!

3. List down “writing” as one of your hobbies. NAKS!

HUMSS students are expected to read and write a lot. With subjects like Creative Writing and Creative Nonfiction, you’ll learn how to write poetry, fiction, and drama. For the writers at heart, there’s no more denying that passion.

4. Get a superpower: read minds! 

Well, not exactly read minds but with HUMSS, you will have the ability to understand how people think and why they think that way. One of the possible careers a HUMSS graduate can have is by being a psychologist. You can take up courses like Psychology, Human Capital Development, and Humanities in college.

5. Your future careers are very fulfilling. 

Careers like being a lawyer, teacher, and diplomat are very rewarding. You will be able to contribute to the world by bringing justice, molding the youth, or creating friendships between countries. Being in the HUMSS strand gives you the chance to make a mark in the world!

MY OPINION:

my opinion as a blogger and a student of humanities and social sciences I gain more information's about the strand HUMSS through this article. This article also helps me to understand more about the strand that I'm taking which is Humanities and Social Sciences. 

What is HUMSS all about

What is HUMSS all about is an article written by Amirah Sakay. Amirah Sakay is a socially maladroit sixteen-year-old who like to spend most of her time inside her room, where she can read books all day. she also likes to write poems for her friends on their birthdays, and for her own entertainment when she's in the mood. she is currently studying in Notre Dame University in Cotabato City. 

WHAT HUMSS IS ALL ABOUT

September 13, 2016

There is so much more than learning about people in  taking up Humanities and Social Sciences.

As you may already know, the Senior High School Program offers four major tracks: Academic, Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL), Sports, and Arts & Design. The Academic track offers four strands: [a] Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM); [b] Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS); [c] Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); and [d] General Academic Strand (GAS). And since this blog is dedicated to informing students about the HUMSS strand, discussing further the other strands will not be necessary.

The HUMSS strand revolves around improving a student’s reading, writing, and speaking skills because if you haven’t noticed yet, people who choose this strand are aspiring to become members of the society who will be be dealing with a lot of people. (e.g teacher, psychologist, lawyer, etc.) Honing these skills are crucial for them to establish effective communication with people when they are working. For these reasons, half of the subjects involved in this strand focus on Language and Speech. While Mathematics and Science are still included in their daily schedules, they are not too difficult since they do not belong to the specialization subjects of the said strand.

Now, if you’re thinking choosing the HUMSS strand is probably the easiest way to survive Senior High School, allow me to explain why you’re wrong. As stated above, the strand focuses on Language and Speech, which means two things: [a] yes, you won’t be dealing with way too many numbers; but [b] in turn, you will be dealing with tons of hand-outs and readings on various subjects.

Like any other strand, the HUMSS strand will only seem difficult if you take it up despite the fact that your passion and happiness come from something else. But if your passion lies in learning more about people and how to deal with them effectively, then this just might be the right strand for you.

BLOGGERS OPINION:

As a HUMSS student and a blogger I agree with what Amirah Sakay is stating about her blog  where she encourages the incoming Senior High School Students to take up Hummanituies and Social Sciences strand. 

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Tuwing gabi ikaw ang panaginip

At sa imaga ay pilit na iniisip 

Ang alaala ng ating nakaraaan

Alaala ng iyong halik,

Sa palad ko ay umaagos.

Mga matatamis mong ngiti,

Sa puso ko ay humahagod 

Alaalang parang sigarilyong nauupos,    

Na unti-unting nauubos.

Alaalang parang isang ibon,

Nahulog at di na makabangon.

Mga alaalang pumapawi ng lungkot 

Ngunit walang magawa kundi ang ibaon sa limot.