Upgrading Teachers on Strategies and Approaches in Teaching Science by Marlyn C. Casabar

Upgrading Teachers on Strategies and Approaches in Teaching Science

by MARLYN C. CASABAR (Organizer/Proponent)

 

Mrs. Casabar discusses the seven  best strategies
in teaching Science.

Teaching strategies and approaches in Science are unique in nature because they require collaborative learning, experimenting, observing and the use of the Science processes. The objectives of the LAC session conducted in Dumayat Elementary School on February 12, 13 and 14, 2020 were described as an “escaped route” or a “away out” for the learners and teachers because Science is “learning by doing”. This three-day activity seeks to achieve the use of   different strategies and techniques in teaching Science in the elementary level and equipped teachers with necessary skills on how to make Science learning more meaningful, engaging and interesting. 

Mrs. Sibolboro demonstrates teaching in Science.

          The merits of using of different strategies in Science teaching and learning process is to enhance the retention and makes learning permanent, makes the lesson real and learning more interesting, enhance creativity on the part of the teacher and pupils when they are involved and enhances the mastery of Science content.

Mrs. Eduarte presents different techniques in teaching Science.

The discussion was very impressive and enjoyable as Mrs. Marlyn C. Casabar and Mrs. Maricel S. Eduarte presented several effective and research-based strategies in Science teaching. Mrs. Janet G. Sibolboro demonstrated the teaching in Science using lesson exemplar while the teachers of Dumayat Elementary School were very cooperative. The activities were engaging because it showed how to teach in the 21^st century environment. The demonstration teacher also utilized ICT and cooperative learning style. The LAC Session is a fruitful activity because everyone actively participated and became interested in Science teaching. They were given the chance to reflect on the new ways of developing learners Science education and making progress to become 21^st century teachers.

As a concluding part of the LAC session, awarding of awarding of certificates to working committees, participants, speakers and organizer took place in the afternoon with a simple pictorial.

"DES learners vote for their leaders" by Maricel S. Eduarte

"DES learners vote for their leaders"

by Maricel S. Eduarte

People look at leaders as directions. In every organization, there must be a leader in order to achieve its goals. School Pupil Government is a recognized organization of pupil-leaders that serves as an umbrella of all other organizations in the school, exercises the rights, the privileges as well the duties and responsibilities of the pupils therein as student organization as provided by the Philippine Constitution and by the school; works with the school administration, clubs and other organizations for the welfare and development of the pupils and the school as well; enhances social awareness and promote social consciousness among pupils and undertakes projects and activities that are beneficial to the pupil.

Dumayat Elementary School adheres to the DepEd Memo on Synchronized Election of SPG. As observed, here are the timelines and accomplishments of the school’ SPG Election for S.Y. 2020-2021:

·         February 6-7, 2020- filing of certificate of candidacy by the interested parties.

·         February 12, 2020- the candidates in each party conducted a room to room campaign. Likewise, posting and distribution of campaign materials in the school and to the pupils.

·         February 13, 2020- the two running parties, SMART and RED THUNDER, for the Supreme Pupil Government had their Meeting De Avance. The Smart Party led by EDD CARLOU S. DRES as their running president while Red Thunder Party of ALEXIS D. SIBULBORO. After the candidates delivered their campaign speeches, each party performed a special number and presented their party’s jingle.

·         February 14, 2020- pupils casted their votes in the designated voting area. After which, canvassing and counting of votes was conducted.

·         February 17, 2020- All winning candidates had their oath taking. Alexis D. Sibulboro, who won as SPG President, delivered her speech of gratitude and pledge to the learners of DES. Jezz Arvin A. Viray, elected Vice-President and majority of the elected officers are from the Red Thunder Party.

“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” – Jim Rohn

'A Pledge of Charity of Balangue Family’

‘A Pledge of Charity of Balangue Family’

“It’s our vow to Almighty Father to give back the blessings He provides”,- Ana May T. Balangue

Mrs. Ana May Balangue inspires
the learners and parents on the story
behind her family's charity work.

          Dumayat ES- Mrs. Ana May Balangue and her family have distributed school supplies to one hundred twenty-three (123) learners of Dumayat Elementary School. Aside from that, they also conducted livelihood training caravan for parents on Dishwashing Liquid Making as part of their pledge to help others to uplift their living, share the importance of hard work and inspire them to be successful business persons.

          This charitable activity of Balangue’s family is part of their advocacy to end up poverty and help other people to start making a living or business even in the simplest way. Because they know the feeling and experience of having nothing except for their determination and hard work, the family has to continue the legacy of sharing the secret to success and help others to succeed as well.

          This charity started, as shared by Mrs. Ana May Balangue, when a natural disaster (tornado) hit her family’s business in Asingan, Pangasinan on 2015. “Nothing was left only the floor of our business”, she shared. From that moment on, they started from nothing but their faith has strongly grown. They started a dishwashing liquid making until a Funeral Home was established on the following year. Since then, their business became successful and stable. Mrs. Balangue pledged to Almighty God that her family’s blessings will be shared to others especially to schools and those who are in need.

Dishwashing Liquid Making

          Nevertheless, this charitable work has great impact to our learners and to our parents. It is not only sharing but also caring to other people that we can always start in making our lives successful and contented with God’s protection and providence. Dumayat ES is grateful and fortunate to be the recipient of this year’s charity work of Balangue’s Family.

Reskilling DES Teachers on Strategies and Techniques in Teaching Basic Mathematics through SLAC

Reskilling DES Teachers on Strategies and Techniques in Teaching Basic Mathematics through SLAC

by: Janet G. Sibolboro

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you use to change the world”. by Nelson Mandela Mathematics  can be a difficult subject for elementary school children to grasp. Teaching Mathematics is an important vehicle in education for students’ life by promoting interest, developing common sense and the power to discriminate. This January is an opportunity for teachers to enhance their knowledge on the best ways to improve their strategies and techniques in teaching basic mathematics.

          School Based LAC Session allows teachers to acquire professional goals for the success of the school as a whole and increase the current level of knowledge and skills in teaching Mathematics. It will help mobilize teachers towards a modernized way of teaching and orient them in the latest trends in the teaching industry

           Dumayat Elementary School held its own school-based LAC Session to facilitate professional training and learning opportunities for teachers with the theme “ Strategies and Techniques in teaching Basic Mathematics”. This training covered three days from January 27-29,2020 at 4:00 -5:00 in the afternoon. This School based LAC Session headed by our school head Mr. Ricardo S. Tambogon and the Proponent Janet G. Sibolboro together with the supportive teaching staff of Dumayat Elementary School.

          On the first day, the SLAC session inspired the teachers to improve their teachings skill in Mathematics. Through the effort of Mrs. Marlyn C. Casabar she tackled the different techniques in teaching Basic mathematics that can be use in in teaching Math.

          On the second day ,the SLAC session about the Strategies in Teaching Basic Mathematics was introduced by Mrs. Janet G. Sibolboro. She discussed about the important strategies and materials that can be use in making Mathematics easier and fun for the learners.

          On the third day, it was a demo teaching of Mrs. Marjorie M. Lemon . In her demo she use manipulative toys in teaching Mathematics to make teaching more concrete and demonstrate the students how they will use Math in their everyday lives.

In support to DepEd's 3Bs, DES' SLAC on Approaches and Techniques in Beginning Reading

‘In support to DepEd's 3Bs, DES' SLAC on Approaches and Techniques in Beginning Reading’

by Maricel S. Eduarte

To be able to implement the school’s vision and mission of quality education in our school, it is imperative that teachers should update their knowledge and skills in the field of teaching by attending in-service trainings .In-Service Training among teachers plays a vital role in the improvement of teaching and learning.

This 3-day School-Based Learning Action Cell (SLAC) on the Approaches and Techniques in teaching beginning reading to Improve and Facilitate Teaching-Learning for the 21^st Century Learners was held on January 20, 21& 22,   2020 at Dumayat  Elementary School. The participants of the said training were 7 teachers 1 School Head of the school.

           As per DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2016, this School Learning Action Cell aims to provide more knowledge/skills of teachers in teaching beginning reading  to be used in their daily teaching. Through this In-Service Training, teachers will enhance their skills in teaching beginning reading suited to the learning area. It helps teachers to develop their techniques while teaching in beginning reading.

On the first day(January 20, 2020), Mrs. Maricel S. Eduarte, chairman/proponent, oriented the participants/teachers the things to be tackled in the training/SLAC. She discussed the techniques in teaching beginning reading. She emphasized the importance of techniques in teaching beginning reading in their daily teaching which contributes much in the improvement of teaching and learning process. On the 2^nd day ( January 21, 2020) the lecturer on the Approaches in teaching beginning reading by Mrs. Elisa M. Ochinang . Teaching Reading is enjoyable and interesting but to make it more interesting and more enjoyable. Sir Ricardo S. Tambogon introduced some techniques to be done while teaching reading.

Our In-Service Training was focused on the Approaches and Teachniques in teaching beginning reading in the different learning areas. Before our closing program, Mrs. Margarita R. Ochinang presented her Demo Teaching using Marungko Approach in teaching beginning reading.                                                                

A workshop like this will help improve teacher/pupil performances. Feedbacking, open forum and distribution of certificates were done on the last part of our training.