Understanding Administrative Skills and Curriculum

By: Maria Ceryll D. Balabag

Section Code: GS 40
Date: April 23, 2022

I would like to quote what Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben said in Spiderman, “With great
power comes great responsibility.” I realized this when I first handled my class as a teacher last
2016. Handling students with different personalities is already a big responsibility, how much
more when you are the head of the school administration, managing not only a hundred of
students but the teachers as well. I remember when I doubted myself if I can make it when I first
encountered my Grade 7 advisory. Organizing things, preparing my everyday lessons about the
subject which is not my area of specialization, understanding the curriculum, managing my class,
dealing with the students with problem-behavior and all, these are just few of the things which
challenged my role as a teacher and honed me as to what I am now.

With the experience I had, I learned that I need to develop and enhance within me skills
like good sense of responsibility, communication, time management and professionalism. Little
by little I learned to have the courage to ask help and advises from my colleagues with regards to
how best teach the subject I am handling with. With the responsibilities thrown to the teachers,
from teaching to handling other designations, you really need to widen your perspective and
know how to manage your time. I agree that one of the skills that we need to develop and possess
is the good sense of responsibility and professionalism. These two skills helped me in resolving
issues with the parents related to their kid’s grade. We should maintain professionalism no
matter how hysterical the parent’s react.

In other aspect, I appreciate the importance of the hidden curriculum in bringing

influence to the students’ life. This is not deliberately planned and not even part of the subject
but the students learned something out of it. We really should not underestimate the importance
of experience and the environment where our students exist as these bring strong influence on
their life.

In light of this learning, I become wiser in dealing with my colleagues, students, parents
and with the community. Also, with a good understanding about the curriculum I see to it that I
give my students a chance to share their thoughts and experiences.

Adapted from: Ash, Clayton, & Moses. (2009). Learning through Critical Reflection: A Tutorial for Service-Learning
Students. Raleigh, NC.