Project TEACH-4-U
Teaching for Understanding

Project Description

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A 3-module seminar-writeshop for basic education teachers on developing contextualized UbD-based instructional guides for English, Filipino, Mathematics, Sciences & Social Studies across levels

Project Objectives

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Project TEACH-4-U will enhance the professional competencies of basic education teachers to improve teaching practices and promote understanding.  More specifically, the seminar-writeshop aims to provide the teacher-participants opportunities to:
1.    Update their knowledge and skills on designing and developing contextualized instructional plans that lead to understanding;
2.    Develop contextualized instructional plans that lead to sustainable development of their respective communities in particular, and the country in general;
3.    Assess, evaluate and reflect on their teaching practices that lead to improved learning; and
4.    Engage in research efforts on UbD-based curriculum implementation.

Target Participants

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Basic education teachers, subject coordinators, academic heads and supervisors

Proponent/Director

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Prof. Maria Ruth M. Regalado

Venue

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PNU Café, HRD Building,
Philippine Normal University, Manila

Project Duration

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3 weekends = 6 days
Module 1    July 30-31, 2011
Defining Standards, Enduring Understandings & Formulating Essential Questions
Module 2    August 13-14, 2011
Determining Evidences of Understanding, Developing Scoring Rubrics & Other Assessment Techniques
Module 3    August 27-28, 2011
Designing Experiences for Understanding: Explore, Firm-Up, Deepen, Transfer & Acquisition, Meaning Making Transfer Strategies

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PreSeT 2011
1st National PreService Teachers Convention

Theme

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“Preservice Teacher Education: Discovering Opportunities from the Challenges of Global Standards Through Excellence, Collaboration & Commitment”

Project Description

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A 4-day gathering of preservice student delegates from various teacher education institutions (TEIs) across the country for updates, exhibitions of pedagogical content knowledge, skills and talents, and linkage opportunities

Project Objectives

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PreSeT 2011 will enhance the preservice teachers’ professional preparations for quality basic education delivery.  More specifically, the convention will provide future basic education teachers with opportunities to:
1.  Be abreast with the most relevant issues and concerns in education;
2.  Engage in fora that respond to the pressing demands of teaching and learning;
3.  Showcase their exceptional talents, knowledge and skills in teaching and learning different content areas; and
4.  Establish linkages and networks between and among teacher education institutions and preservice teachers of the Philippines.

Target Participants

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Preservice students in the Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Programs of Public and Private Teacher Education Institutions in the Philippines
Maximum of 10 student delegates per Teacher Education Institution

Proponent/Director

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Prof. Maria Ruth M. Regalado

Venue

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Teachers’ Camp, Baguio City

Project Duration

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Stream 1    Early Childhood Education Students
September 26-29, 2011
Stream 2   Elementary Education Students
October 3-6, 2011
Stream 3    Secondary Education Students
November 20-23, 2011

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