@lovinglymers
As school leaders, we need to focus on our school learners. It's our goal to provide quality education for them. We need to develop their skills, especially their literacy and numeracy skills. How can we help them if some barriers or hindrances prevent them from learning?
Hello my dear Hivers, especially for all members of this community!Welcome to my blog! I hope you are all fine today! Please join me now in my participation in the "LEAD Change Conversation"
The Conduct of LEAD Change Conversation
As per District Memorandum N0. 41, S. 2023, entitled "LEAD Change Conversation, dated October 2, 2023, attached with the communication of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.(RAFI) that there will be a LEAD Change Conversation to be conducted by the "RAFI and READUCATE" on October 6,2023,12:00 n.n. to 4:30 p.m. at Tabogon Central School, Gabaldon Building.
The participants were the School Leaders and the School Reading Coordinators of the five (5) schools namely; Ilihan IS, Caduawan ES,
Somosa ES ,Tabogon Central School and Muabog ES.All English Coordinators in the District of Tabogon were also included. Members of the Local School Board, Barangay Captain, and parent representatives in all schools of Tabogon District were also requested to attend.
Note: RAFI and READUCATE are partners in our school in implementing the Basa-Thon Project
The Venue-Tabogon Central School
Tabogon Central School, Poblacion, Tabogon, Cebu
Tabogon Central School is located at Poblacion, Tabogon, Cebu, District of Tabogon. It is more or less 16 kilometers from our school, Caduawan Elementary School.
We arrived at the venue at 11:45 a.m.The food for lunch was already ready to serve. The food they served was so delicious so we were so full and satisfied with the food.
The Opening Program
At exactly 1:00 p.m. the program started with the "Philippine National Anthem" and was followed by a "Prayer" by multi-media. Then, the host called our school district Supervisor, Dr.Rowena L. Brian for her "Words of Welcome"
Welcoming all the Participants, Guests and Speakers
Dr. Rowena L. Brian, District Supervisor Delivered her Welcome Message
Our district supervisor gave her sincerest and heartfelt thanks for the presence of the participants.
After, spreading the red carpet of welcome, the host called the RAFI -Education Program Director for the Rationale of the Activity.
Giving the Rationale of Activity
Sheerene D. Abrea for the Rationale of the Activity
The Rationale of the Activity was discussed by Ms. Sheerene D. Abrea, the RAFI-Education Program Director. She stressed the "Factors Affecting Literacy Among School Learners".
The Energizer
Ms. Maria Rizza Labao, for the Energizer
The energizer was conducted by Ms. Maria Rizza Labao, the RAFI Program Manager, asked the participants to find partners for a game. One said "Ping," and the other partner said "Pong" and then together showed their fingers and told the sum of both fingers whether the answer was 0,1,2,3, and so on. Everyone participated actively in the game.
Energizer No. 2
Minute to Win Game
The second energizer was Minute to Win. Questions to be answered were displayed on the screen with options A, B, C, and D. Four (4) persons were assigned to stand in front and hold cards with A, B, C, and D. Everyone was free to choose their answer. They line up with their answer, either A, B, C or D. The laughter around the session hall showed that everyone enjoyed the game. It seemed that everybody was highly motivated and ready for the next activity.
We were grouped by five (5). The RAFI Managers told us to count from 1 up to 5. All 1 were grouped as Group 1, and so with the numbers 2 up to 5.
Group Activity (Acting Out)
Presentation of Group 3-Acting Out of a boy who became a problem in the community
I belonged to Group 3. We were asked to show the audience a situation in which a pupil didn't know how to read and write. We were going to show how he became a problem in the community. We have no boys in our group so 1 girl acting like a boy. My role was a teacher to a boy who didn't know how to read and write, I tried to coach him but he wasn't interested at all. It happened that I went to the comfort room and the boy grabbed the opportunity. He went outside to go somewhere. He smoked in an area where smoking was prohibited. Since he didn't know how to read he violated the rule. He was addicted to drugs and became a troublemaker. He was one of the problems in the community.
Group 1,2,4,5 for their Presentations
Other groups act out for the situation assigned to them. All groups were able to present very satisfactorily.
After the presentation, the host called the representative from the Mayor's Office to give any comment or feedback, in the person of Mr. Ronnie Hingco. His positive feedback inspired all members of the group.
Sharing with the Screen the Partnership Activities and Project Designing
The RAFI Project Manager, Ma'am Maria Rizza Labao shared with the screen the Partnership Activities and Project design of the Basa-Thon Project that was successfully implemented by the five (5) schools; Caduawan Elementary School, Ilihan
Integrated School, Muabog Elementary School, Somosa Elementary School, and Tabogon Central School.
Sharing of Experiences with the READucate Supervisor
The READUcate Supervisor for Her Sharing Time
Ms. Alliah Vernadiza J. Lauglaug happily shared her wonderful experiences during the implementation of the Basa-Thon Project.
Sharing of Experiences of the Reading Coach
The Reading Coach of Tabogon Central School
The Reading coach of Tabogon Central School expressed her gratitude for the opportunity given to her as she shared her wonderful experiences being one of the Reading Coaches.
Learnings from the Basa-Thon Project
The RAFI Manager shared with the Screen the Learnings from the Basa-Thon Project
Ms. Maria Rizza Labao shared their learnings from the Basa Thon Project.
Group Activity
We were given meta cards, strips, and cartolina to write our outputs.
We need to write in the meta cards the factors that hinder pupils' learning, factors that help, and the support needed.
Photos Taken by One of My Co-school Heads
We were able to post our outputs by sharing our ideas. I was assigned to discuss our answers. Our contributed answers for the factors that hindered pupils' learning were; absences, health conditions, home chores, and family factors. The factors that helped were; rewards and incentives, feeding supplies, and follow-up by parents and teachers. We asked for support from
our partners from different agencies like the Department of Health, LGU, DSWD, Parents, and other stakeholders.
All the groups were able to present their outputs. The majority of the group had almost the same answers. The host asked the Department heads for their comments and suggestions. They promised to support our learners as long as they could provide them.
Closing & Message of Support
Closing & Message of Support by the RAFI Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Riela Mae Christa B. Gulogulo was able to deliver her closing remarks and her message of support. She extended her deepest gratitude to all participants on behalf of RAFI and READucate.
Giving Gifts, Rewards, and Certificates to the Department Heads
Giving of Gifts, Certificates and Rewards
A moment of surprise when the host called us for surprise gifts as their gifts for World Teachers' Day Wow! What a nice gift! Our hearts were filled with too much joy and appreciation for their kindness and generosity.
Video Clip
A Video Clip with a Lesson to Ponder
The boy in the story tried to remove the log that hindered his way. He tried and tried but he couldn't do it alone. Until such there were street children saw him, they tried to help him but still they couldn't remove the log. Thanks to God, passers-by saw them, and they offered their help. At long last, the log was successfully removed. The boy was so happy. How grateful he was for the helpful people around him.
***The boy in the story is like our school children who need our help. The teacher or the principal cannot do it alone without the help of other stakeholders. We need partners to build children's future. Let's work together for a better future for our children, and for the improvement of our school, community, and to our country as well.
Thank you for joining me my dear Hivers!Thank you so much for your time!Hope you enjoyed reading my blog and learned something from this.
Bye for now! See you on my next blog! Love you, all! God bless!***