Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

The 3-Day In-Service Training (INSET) Program for teachers of Palo National High School was conducted last October 22 – 24, 2012 at the Computer Laboratory of the school and was facilitated by a Global Filipino Teacher (GFT), Ernani S. Fernandez, and the OIC of PaloNHS- Pawing Annex, Estrellita A. Morano, who attended the Peer Coaching and the Educational Leadership Training conducted by the Coalition for Better Education (CBE) through Globe Telecom and in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd).  

The teachers who participated were the following:  English Teachers: Kenneth Cuesta, Russel James G. de Guzman;  Science Teachers: Nareen Mavit D. Sta. Monica, Ma. Marnie Liezeth C. Gaut, Lailanie D. de la Cruz, Michael C. Parado, Catherine C. Vibar; Araling Panlipunan Teachers:  Analee T. Ongsansoy, Maribel R. Java, Divina H. Gelizon; TLE Teachers: Dennis B. Agner, Melchor O. Marin;   Filipino Teachers: Gemma C. Fulminar, Jeniffer L. Aquino; Mathematics Teacher: Judith C. Lago; and MAPEH Teacher:  Jennybeth C. Quinto.

Certificates of Completion were given to these teachers for their active participation and compliance for all of the activities they had performed.

           

The training was conducted to enhance and develop the teaching competence of the teachers with advance level of expertise that will apply innovative changes in their methods of teaching.  These 16 teachers who participated and were trained to be innovative will apply ICT tools for effective classroom management.  This is in response with the rapid advancement of ICT and the awareness of the educators in the 21^st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration.

They were required to perform different activities in line with the 21^st century skills with ICT applications such as: powerpoint digital quiz, digital story telling, downloading and installing software from the Internet, on-line puzzle making, on-line converting video files to MP3 and MP4 format, converting powerpoint to video file, converting powerpoint slides into JPEG format using paint, blogging, creating electronic module, burning MP3/MP4 files to CDs/DVDs, uploading and sending files, and on-line collaboration. 

For Peer Coaching, teachers are expected to mentor at least 2 teachers in the same school and 2 teachers from other school either in elementary or secondary. 

They were also trained on the effective use of Project-Based Learning (PBL) that will increase students’ participation through collaboration. 

With the help of the other GFTs from Palo National High School, Jessica O. Gacelos, Rhea B. Sampere, Rafaelita C. Batiancela and Fidelino M. Josol, the peer coaching will be strengthened   and these teachers will be observed on their innovative teaching on the third quarter of the academic year 2012 – 2013.