One of my friends, prepared
himself for the upcoming RQA (Registered Qualified Applicants). He studied his
subject matter so the observer would be impressed and amazed by how he
delivered the lesson to the students. Instructional materials like visual aids,
flashcards and laptop were brought so that the whole class would be smooth and
effective.
In addition, he searched articles
related to K-12 so that he could answer the panel of judges. He browsed the
website of Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) and scanned and downloaded important information. He also asked his
friends what they knew about the prospective or possible questions to be thrown
by the interviewers to him.
Similarly, he dared to ask for
his student’s and cousin’s help to let him borrow their laptops. He needed to
bring two in case the one would not function. He tried to borrow LCD projector
from his former professor in college. Only the laptops were brought because
according to his professor, the monitoring team may visit anytime at his
office.
Moreover, he lent money from his
board mate for him to be able to travel to Siargao Island where the exam for
English Proficiency Test (EPT), teaching demonstration, and the interview would
be conducted. In fact, he had to stay in Dapa for four days because the exam’s
schedule was separated from demonstration and interview. He called up his
parents where and to whom he could stay without fee or just for free since he really
ran out of money. The budget was only for his meals. Luckily, the sister-in-law
of his sister offered her boarding house.
Furthermore, while he was already
in Dapa, he remembered that the medicine of his mother also ran out. He called up his father that he had to buy it
since it’s maintenance for his mother’s health. He was so worried at that time.
His co-teacher texted him that there was a problem about his school papers.
However, he told himself not to be disturbed and had to focus on his battle. So,
he set aside those things.
Amidst those intercessions, he
prayed to God that all things would not be in vain. So matters continued. He
took the challenge by answering the queries of the panel with confidence though
he felt a bit nervous. The interviewers seemed satisfied because they did not
throw follow-up questions.
During the teaching
demonstration, there was one flashcard lost, the speakers did not function and
there was no LCD projector available. Despite the inconvenience, he did not
quit. He was able to finish his lesson.
After all these things, he
thanked God. Almost all his co-applicants said that he could make it since he
had all the requirements submitted to the division office. Of course, he kept
his feet on the ground and he hoped for positive and fair result. He kept in
touch with God every day asking for his help because he heard some news that as
expected, the dirty politicians interceded with the ranking process.
After a month and 10 days of
waiting, the result was posted stealthily on the website of DepEd. One of his
close co-applicants texted him that he was not able to make it to the top. So,
he asked how did he know and the reply was, “lantawa sa website kay pinasikreto
ra”. As he opened the website, he was so disappointed because his name was not
included. He was even shocked for his classmate and co-applicant made it to the
top despite the lack of requirements.
Consequently, he called up
someone who had a close connection to the division office and she said that he
lacked “this”. He could not believe that since he complied all the requirements
compared with his classmate who luckily got an item. From that time on, he
couldn’t sleep well thinking of what happened. The result really excruciated
him. If only he had a backer, he could have been included in the list.
However, he planned to visit the
office to see and clarify the result. He wanted to meet up with the schools
superintendent. He knew that it’s too bold to do it but he really had to. He
wanted to seek justice.
Truly, he is so determined to
push his target. He wanted to fight for his right as he underwent a clean and
impartial process of application. Though many people said that he had to accept
that because according to them, not all efforts and sacrifices will be paid off
and that everything happens for a reason but still one thought kept on
reminding him that there’s no wrong in trying. So, he really had to take the
risk or else, he would lose and regret.
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