Journalism is one of my favorite subjects in school. Wayback in my grade school years, I knew that I have passion for writing and an enthusiast of English diction and grammar. I admit it is a challenging subject though for someone whose interest on the said subject is tremendously rising, it's actually a lot of fun. When I stepped on my sophomore year in AC Iloilo, I embraced the reality of facing more difficult subjects, adjust to new teachers.
In all honesty, my first impression to our Journalism Teacher,Mr. Paul Vincent Geraño, is that he's kinda strict and straightforward type of a facilitator. In a way, it's true. He is really strict and has a high standard when it comes to his expectation from the students. Ironically, behind the strict composure of our teacher, lies a person who has his own unique way of teaching his students to learn in a fun, hard way.He is perfectionist, meticulous and idealistic (well, that's my own opinion..:, but I guess a lot would agree. It made me learned so much. I have never been so keen observer of what is happening around me. I started to read pile of newspapers at home,include daily google headlines on my net surfing, adding CNN, NBC, TV Patrol, Sapul sa 5, to my couch potato moments....
I am very much into current events these days and Im sure that Journalism is one of the factors that made me be like this...I am indeed grateful, from proper use of grammar and spelling – to the intangible yet valuable – critical thinking and logic. It enabled me to be more independent, do intelligent research and collaborate effectively in person as well as on the Internet. Brainstorming sessions can be very lively, and the process encourages us to be aware of the world around us, so we can suggest or think of interesting topics.
I am thankful to my teacher, Sir Geraño, because you never cease to teach and share your knowledge on us. I am grateful and humbled. I know I am yet to encounter much teachings and learning, but I am willing to improve my craft, hungry to learn for more and I hope one day I can be someone that my teacher can be proud of. Freedom, respect and trust, and high expectations: these are the the ingredients of a thriving learning environment, and they are inherent in school journalism, they were imparted to us by our Journalism Teacher...More power to you Sir!!!and for us,,,II- Elizabeth,,,and the rest of the sophomore,,,,Good Luck and God bless us all!!!:)
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