Rizal As a Teacher
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RIZAL WHILE IN DAPITAN He lives at the commandant’s office with his prize from the Manila, and his earnings as a farmer and a merchant He bought a piece of land in Talisay near Dapitan He built three houses all made of bamboo, wood and nipa. Rizal’s abilities as a teacher was a revelation when he was exiled to Dapitan he used his time wisely by teaching basically writing, reading and arithmetic he also thought them languages like English and Spanish EXILE IN Dapitan. He established his special school in 1893 Lasted until 1896, ending of his exile From 3 pupils to 21 as time passes by He didn’t ask for money in exchange He sat at a hammock while the students at a long bamboo bench Rizal taught this boys reading, writing, languages (Spanish and English), geography, history, mathematics arithmetic and geometry), industrial work, nature study, morals and gymnastics. He trained them how to collect specimens of plants and animals, to love work, and to "behave like men" There are days when they have to speak English. The next, Spanish. Violators get to wear rattan handcuffs Head of the class was called “emperor” and sit at the head of the bamboo bench while the poor students sit at the foot and get to do exercises first Formal classes were held from 2-pm During recess, they built fires to drive away insects, pruned fruits and fertilized the soil He encouraged his students to play games to strengthen their body They had gymnastics, boxing,
wrestling, stone- throwing, swimming, arnis, and boating
