The essence of continuing professional development
(“An Afternoon at the SSS” concludes next week because the story is as yet, telling. This week, this column presents another valuable insight into Education from school head Jesusa Yadao, who bylines this piece) EARNING is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. Education does not stop when you finish a course or even graduate studies. Others are content with what they learn in college and even do not want to attend further training. This can be true especially for teachers when they are enjoying their summer vacation. Some teachers become aloof when training is mentioned. Some would be busy taking the opportunity to increase their income through business.
Every teacher needs to take responsibility for his or her own growth. It is also the responsibility of the school or school head to allocate funds to make the teachers up-to-date on new research on how students learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom, new curriculum resources, developing differentiated lessons, methods and strategies in managing classrooms, filling out paperwork, and current trends and issues in the educational system that would enhance teaching skills. ful project an affair to cherish.
At a glimpse, Silahis ng Pasko kicks off on December 1, who the Childrens-Parents mardigras after the coronation rites honoring the Little Mr. and Miss Silahis ng Pasko sa Baguio at the Baguio Convention Center. Over 4,000 Day Care Center pupils together with their parents will be in the big show. Our ‘Share a Joy Program for Mothers’ Little Helping Hands’ follows on December 2.
On December 3, the prestigious PMA Cadets Day at the Park will be take centerstage at Burnham Park. A silent drill exhibition by the elite Cadet Compnay and a PMA Band Concert at the park are the main attractions of this event. This time around, officers and members of the tri-media aggrupations in the city specially from the PIA-CAR, KBP, BCBC, PIO Baguio, NCCB, and the CBA will be special guests for the two occasions. The media groups will be joined by the Baguio Elderly Assembly member associations and the general public.
The quest for the lucky Baguio City family happens on December 2 to 3. Following this, the Immaculate Conception Day celebration will be held on December 8. A thanksgiving Holy Mass will be held at the NCCB Shrine of the Brown Madonna along Km. 7, Asin Road, for the return of peace and order and the speedy rehabilitation of war-torn Marawi City and for the souls of the departed soldiers, PNP, and other personalities who gave their lives for the sake of freedom, peace, and democracy.
LBut why should there be a continuing training or education for teachers and even staff? Training is an activity leading to skilled behavior. Training is developing a skill and teaching is a skill. What teachers learn in college and graduate studies sometimes do not appear to be the same with what they learn in up-to-date trainings. There are always new things to learn and to share with others or strategies to innovate, disseminate and evaluate.
Research shows that an inspiring and informed teacher is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement. Great induction programs create opportunities for novice teachers to learn from best practices and analyze and reflect on the profession of teaching.
As an educator, I would still encourage everyone to continue educating themselves either through attending seminars and trainings or enrolling in graduate studies, besides reading on current events. Age doesn’t matter. The knowledge you learn will also be your powerful weapon you can use to change the world. As Peter Drucker once said, knowledge has to be improved, challenged and increased constantly or it vanishes.
From December 8 – 11, the Quest for the Baguio Lucky Foreign Visitor 2017 will be on focus, courtesy of NCCB, DOT-CAR, the city government of Baguio, La Trinidad, Benguet and the province as a whole through the governor’s office.
A four day red carpet reception and accommodation sked awaits the lucky ones.
The Malcolm Square will become a beehive of cultural activities on Dec.9.with the Baguio City National High School’s singing and dancing Christmas Tree presentation.
The cultural palabras is jointly hosted by the BAMAPCOM and the SLU-SVP Housing Cooperative. The cultural show will be staged at the Malcolm Square.
On. Dec16, People With Disabilities (PWD) will take the drivers sit. The Special Day for Special People wll feature a chess tournament for the blind, as amateur singing contest and an instrumental competition, all with handsome cash prizes at stake. The activities will be held at the Malcolm Square.
The guest for the city,s Lucky Christmas Baby hosted by Baguio Balikbayans Bonnie and Jossie Delenela is set on Dec. 25 while the guest for lucky New Baby hosted by retired U.S Navyman Angel Villalarvo and family is on Jan.1,2018
The traditional Baguio Lucky Balikbayans and International CAR-sportsmen Day program is on Dec. 30 at the Sunshine Park. A mini-canao in honor of the Balikbayans and the athletes is part of the reception bash.