In today's world, there are still a lot of old ideas, or should I say, a series of impressions that occur in the educational realm. Being a teacher in the 5th and 6th grade levels is not easy; for it will create different impressions -- both from the students and the teachers. As a teacher, have you ever wondered what your students think of you? How do students perceive us? What makes them perceive us as someone they want to listen to and learn from, or not? On the other hand, as a student, what do you think of your teacher? Yes, it may sound biased as you will notice because either side, it is the teacher who is being the subject of the different kinds of impressions and expectations.
             As the school year begins every year, we as teachers cannot help but wonder what kind of impressions we are making on our students. This includes their attitude toward us, which is the consequence of what they think of us. In as much as we try to create an image that is pleasing to the students, the reality is that it is our students who determine our importance and our sense of being credible as their teachers.
             Then comes the regular classes, and as the traditional way, the same notion is expected as to the flow of lessons. This is not what is happening nowadays. Instead of the students sitting in class on a passive side and the teacher delivering the topics for the day, students take part in knowing the lesson content. This way, students are engaged in thinking critically about the lesson material. With this, they are able to assess how much they know already. They are also encouraged to discuss with their classmates, as a collaborative learning activity and a way of assessing the degree of their stock knowledge.
             Children differ from adults in the way they learn things. To a student who does not yet understand a particular topic, no matter how you explain a process, it may take time to let him or her grasp the lesson. An adu...