Work, in physics, measure of energy transfer that occurs when an object is moved over a distance by an external force. It transfers energy from one place to another while power is the rate of doing work. And how does work and power in physics connected in teacher related work?

As a teacher our primary roles is to make sure learning happens. And learning happens when there is a transfer of learning. This means the student can apply the learning in various contexts. Not just for the written works but also in their everyday life. One of the facets of understanding is application and students can apply what we have taught them, then we have successfully transferred learning. Just like in physics, our work is to transfer learning to the students by applying what they have learned in their lives as well as in their heart and mind. But, isn’t our effort enough to learn the students and to make an impact in their lives? What if the students are not motivated to enter in our class? What if our students struggling in our subject? Isn’t our effort enough for them to learn?

Our students need most are for someone to help them believe in their full potential. They need to believe in the power of their own effort by reinforcing effort as a teaching strategy. Research proves that reinforcing effort and providing recognition are effective improving student achievement learning. To reinforce effort, teachers must ensure students know what is expected of them, get feedback on how they are doing, learn how to get in the next step, believe in their abilities to be successful in the class, and be aware of opportunities for social learning. Our role is not only to transfer the learning to the students but also believe in the power of their own effort.  And if we combine work and power we can produce a life-long learner and we can give impact in their lives.

 

By: Carmellet R. Lalas |TEACHER II | Bataan National High School | Balanga City, Bataan