Ronald Hadrian's Blog, page 8
December 3, 2024
Parents teachers meetings are a joke.
Students are nervous.
Parents are nervous.
And most importantly, teachers are nervous.
Back in ancient days when I was in 8th grade, my SS mam told my mom
“Your son writes good stories, but none of that is in the textbook.”
It is funny that they missed out a key aspect in that meeting. My parents, as well as the teacher, were only concerned about arbitrary marks.
They completely overlooked the amateurish nature of the storytelling.
That’s the main issue I’m seeing today.
Parents and teachers must identify that small display of talent, that peak and signals from time to time.
Some good at sports
Some good at dancing
-Math
– Drama
– Selling
Etc
Talk about the kid’s best interests, not just academic performance.
But I know it is not easy.
This society views any unconventional path as taboo.
So parents:
Stop imposing your dreams on your kids.
So teachers:
Just once tell the kid he or she is destined for greatness. (Will change their life)
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December 2, 2024
Parents teachers meetings are a joke.
Parents teachers meetings are a joke.
Students are nervous.
Parents are nervous.
And most importantly, teachers are nervous.
Back in ancient days when I was in 8th grade, my SS mam told my mom
“Your son writes good stories, but none of that is in the textbook.”
It is funny that they missed out a key aspect in that meeting. My parents, as well as the teacher, were only concerned about arbitrary marks.
They completely overlooked the amateurish nature of the storytelling.
That’s the main issue I’m seeing today.
Parents and teachers must identify that small display of talent, that peak and signals from time to time.
Some good at sports
Some good at dancing
-Math
– Drama
– Selling
Etc
Talk about the kid’s best interests, not just academic performance.
But I know it is not easy.
This society views any unconventional path as taboo.
So parents:
Stop imposing your dreams on your kids.
So teachers:
Just once tell the kid he or she is destined for greatness. (Will change their life)
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November 28, 2024
Stop trying to:
—Get lot of followers
—Please others
—Do stuff as everyone else is doing it.
Instead, just focus on your writing. Ask nicely. The rest will take care of itself.
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November 26, 2024
Share your student success
Share Your Student Success Story
As a teacher who is trying to build a brand, it is important to build trust.
And what better way than to highlight your student success stories?
Share:
•How they aced their tests
•Their ability to summarize lessons
•Their understanding shown through art and craft
•Their write-ups
•How they add context to lessons
•Their real-life implementation
Last tip:
Get feedback. It not only tells you what to improve but also acts as a reminder and motivator for you.
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November 25, 2024
Amateurs vs Pros on teaching philosophy
How Amateurs
> Copy generic educational buzzwords and paste them together
> Focus solely on their own preferences
> Treat it as a one-time document
How the pros do it:
> Ground their philosophy in both theory and practice
> Center student needs and growth
> Treat it as a living document
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November 24, 2024
9-DRH DIGEST
Just dropped the 9th edition of DRH Digest!
Ever struggled with saying “no” at work? In this edition, I break down a practical framework for declining requests while maintaining professional relationships.
Quick highlights from this issue:
The “positive no” technique for graceful refusals
Why your first draft should be ugly (and why that’s perfect)
A game-changing productivity hack that takes just 2 minutes
https://open.substack.com/pub/ronaldh...
Plus: A powerful AI prompt for content creators
Key Takeaway: “No” isn’t just a boundary – it’s an investment in your highest priorities.
Read the full digest here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ronaldh...
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November 22, 2024
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November 21, 2024
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November 13, 2024
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Reader’s Digest and Structuralism
Test your knowledge of Reader-Oriented and Structuralist theories!
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