Teaching is the noblest profession. There is no profession that doesn’t pass through in at least 100 teachers from his very first day of school. School is said to be the second home of every students, and teachers are the second parents. It is in the teachers’ hand how the next generation will be, for children are our future heroes. These proved that this profession plays a very big role in our society, our nation. But what if there will be a mismatch in the subject that he is teaching? How will it affect the transition of knowledge to the students?

            Unemployment rate in the Philippines is high, poverty is still there, and population number gets higher and higher as time passes by. Good, we have Government that responds to these situations at their fullest capability. But in the extent that they wanted to lessen those problems, job mismatching occurred, which is observable inside the school. Best example is a teacher who mastered a course, yet teaching different one. This might be a threat or hinder to have a smooth teaching and learning process, if the teacher is incapable to adapt outside his comfort zone. When this happens, foundation of knowledge will be insufficient for the students to comprehend in more complex areas, which will lead a student to be an unproductive member of the society.

            On the other hand, as teachers, let us look at the brighter side. Take this as an opportunity and a challenge for us to develop personally and professionally. Flexibility is the key. What’s important is we do our best to give sufficient knowledge and needs to the students, which they can use in their future career.

By: Laarnie M. Bargas