Lots of Struggles: My Preparation for the Board Examination

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Hello everyone! How are you?

Indeed, there is no such thing as free lunch and I could attest to this during my preparation for my board examination. At first, I really thought that the board examination for teachers is one of the easiest exam one could take. But after that said experience, I could put my hands down to those who passed it.

What is Licensure Examination for Teachers?

Anyway, before I begin sharing my journey with my preparation for the board examination, I will share to you all what is Licensure Examination for Teachers or as they call it LET.

LET is an examination that is given to aspiring teachers twice every year in the Philippines. A law has been enacted in line with it to ensure that those who would be teaching are credible enough to take part in a community with such noble profession.

It usually occurs on March and September. I took the September examination by the way because our second semester (when we had our internship) ended on March and our graduation for Certificate of Teaching commenced last April just this year.

The online filing alone was really hard because I spent sleepless nights waiting for vacant slots to be given, only to have a slot on a mundane afternoon after having a long vacation. Well, you can imagine me checking my phone every now and then while accessing PRC's (Philippine Regulatory Commission) website!

Anyway, I would not linger much on that so that we can get this party started.

Financial Preparation

I admit I wasn't financially prepared for the board examination. Steem and SBD's value were not good and I only got few coins left on my account. I only relied with my parents and my aunties. In fairness to them, they had been so generous to me particularly my father who gave me allowance every now and then.

With the money that I received from them and the little amount I earned from tutoring my younger cousin, Athena, I did not enrol myself to a review center because I have thought that it would just defeat my purpose being a self-regulated learner. Instead, I bought a number of school supplies and review materials that would be useful for me.

It was just really a good faith to the Lord that I would be able to touch the topics that would be part of the said examination.

So here are some of the supplies I bought at the mall and on different online shops!

Of course! I need some refills for my correction tape although I seldom commit mistakes in writing. It is just when I get so tired from studying and end up writing something else.

I also bought a couple of ballpens, gel pens, (both not found on the photos) and highlighters and I gave some to my brother because he will also be taking his licensure examination this November.

Apparently, I am fond of jotting down a lot of important key terms and concepts so that I would not easily forget about those. I also found this technique very useful.

Believe me or not, I really did my very best to finish reading all these books including two books on Psychology and Philosophy, because these two subjects are part of my major. Although I skipped some parts on every books which are deemed redundant or has topics that I am very familiar with or I think has no relevance to the board examination.

I even answered a number of set questions that were sent to me by one of my good friends, Angelo. He thought it might be helpful for me to use those references as a source for my practice or drill.

My Learning Environment

Aside from those material things, I really need to have a study room which is conducive for my learning style. Where else should I study? Well, my room of course! So instead of repainting my room with white, I decided to paint it with dark blue because I have thought of making that certain spot of my room as my black or should I say blue board where I could write all the essential Republic Acts or RAs. I really am not into rote learning so I prefer just knowing the entire content of the different laws. I am not a fond of memorizing those numbers. It just annoys me. Thankfully, such questions were not given during the examination.

I also decided to include a good study lamp for my room because the light I have seems to be fainting. If you wish to invent for something great for your learning, I would highly recommend you to have a good lamp so that you're eyes would not be strained that much.

A Good Support from Family and Friends

Of course! As an individual, I wear a lot of hats. I could not just suspend my other role around my circle just because I needed to prepare for the board examination. But there are also times that I become so tired because of all the readings and pressure. I would just be drained after reading an hour, resume, and then take a nap.

I am just so grateful that I have a family and friends who supported me. I am also thankful to my brothe whom I can rely on. He doesn't hesitate to be with me and listen to my rants at times when I cannot seem to fathom the fact that I need to get through this all.

In conclusion, if it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to create future teachers. Happy world teacher's day by the way to everyone! I am hoping for a positive result on my board examination this December.

P.s. do not mind me putting my right foot on top of the bench.

Lots of love,
Johanna Gail

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Seem like you are enjoying your academic life which is quite good, best of luck for your examination.

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thank you so much! and yes, the examination was fun too. great day!

Thank you so much! and
Yes, the examination
Was fun too. great day!

                 - gailbelga


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Impyerno talaga ang pag review para sa board exam kaya dapat isang beses lang mag take papasa na.😊 That was one of my biggest motivation noong nag re.review pa ako.😂😂😂

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Thanks! I hope I pass on the first take.

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