2018, I moved to Ogun state and had to seek employment in a school within my vicinity. As a Lagos teacher, I was used to a vibrant class, swift answers and mushy acts by my students. So I resumed at my new work place with that fully charged energy. The first day got me confused. I was to teach the primary classes, I started my class and it was obvious these children were not following. They could neither understand what I was saying nor did they show any bit of interest. It was then I knew I had to start from the scratch. First, I had to create a connection. I wanted them to understand that I am first their friend. I needed to set the foundation that they can have both a friend and teacher in one. After that, I came down to their level. I made them feel and appreciate every little progress they made. I built up their interest in education. We worked together, applying several strategies I discovered and created, and within some month the growth was evident. Eureka is a book that cove
I came across this beautiful photo on Mr Charles Omotayo Omotayo's facebook wall. The combination of a library,a lake and vegetation was artistically painted. To me,the painting conveys the message that you can juggle many activities/dreams and excel at them all. That's the first message. Two;life is always a combination. Sometimes, most of the things that make up this combination do not go down well with us, but if we do not resist the happening of these things, they come together to paint our lives with the colours of the rainbow, in spectacular and unique ways. I do not know how this is interpreted in any aspect of your life, but I want you to know that every fire gold passes through leaves it more colourful than it met it. Finally, the power of your mind is far greater than you. We all know the names of two or more people who are revered. These people do not have two heads; they harnessed the power of their minds. They engaged in critical thinki