A female elementary school teacher from a public school in Pampanga was featured by DepEd Philippines for her dedication to teaching English and Mathematics, subjects that are often stigmatized as “difficult.”

The teacher has unveiled the three secrets she uses to make English and Math fun and meaningful. Let’s find out.

Teacher Irene makes learning English and Math fun

This dedicated teacher is none other than Teacher Irene M. Alvaro, who has made learning fun and meaningful! 👩‍🏫❤️

According to a report by DepEd Philippines, via “Teacher Spotlight,” Teacher Irene often hears her students describe English and Math as a “nightmare.”

She explains that for children who have yet to learn how to read, mastering English can be a challenge. Meanwhile, in Mathematics, they struggle to connect numbers and concepts to real-life situations, causing them to lose interest in the subject.

Incorporating games, group activities, interactive methods

To help her students, Teacher Irene incorporates games, group activities, and other interactive methods to make learning more engaging.

She tailors her lessons to meet the needs of her students, which has transformed their perspective.

What was once a dreaded reading activity has turned into a confidence-building experience, and Math, which they used to avoid, has become easier and more enjoyable.

From nightmare to bliss

“Dati, bangungot ang English at Mathematics para sa mga estudyante ko,” she said in an interview.

“Hirap silang bumasa at takot sa mga numero. Nagyon, kaya na nilang magbasa nang mag-isa at nasisiyahan na silang magbilang!”

“Ang sikreto?”

“Kilalanin ang mga estudyante, gawing makabuluhan ang mga aralin, at siguraduhing masaya ang kanilang learning experience,” she emphasized.

Three Key Ingredients to Make English and Math Fun

For Teacher Irene, three key elements are essential in teaching: listening, understanding, and developing strategies that cater to students’ needs.

Because with the right approach, even the most challenging subjects can be conquered! 💪

Teacher Irene’s story gets commendation from netizens

The post rakes reactions and comments from netizens.

“Congrats mam Irene Alvarado teacher kopo Yan naging teacher kopo Yan nun grade4 tlga d best magturo…sna dumami pa Ang katulad mo.”

“congratulations Irene Alvarado, ang galing mo po magturo madam sana pag patuloy mo po yan, ‘madami po kming natutunan sayo madam Irene congratulations po ulet.”

“maraming paraan ang pagtuturo para mag-aaral ay matoto kung si maam guro masipag, resourceful, hindi kopya ng kopya sa pisara at nagbabasa ng leksyon sa libro na nakaupo sa mesa… hahahaha.”