Saturday, June 15, 2013

Ten WOrds You Need to Study due to Misspelling


How to Forecast Weather Even Without Gadgets

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

Body language affects how others view us, but it may change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy reveals how "power posing" -- waiting in a posture of self-esteem, even when we really don't feel confident -- will affect testosterone and cortisol rates in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

Overcoming Fear In Sports Leads To Trust and Respect

How to Establish Confidence When Coaching Boys vs Girls

Saturday, May 18, 2013

LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN JAPAN

The Philippine National Committee for the IATSS Forum is now accepting
applications for the 51st and 52nd IATSS Forum on the Leadership Training Program in
Japan which will be conducted from May to July 2014 and from September to
November 2014 respectively in Suzuka, Japan.

The Forum aims to provide the participants from ASEAN countries with a
broader perspective and understanding of the role of science, technology and culture
of Japan and the developments in ASEAN countries.

The program is open to all Filipinos both men and women who are not more
than 35 years of age at the time of application and have at least two years professional
experience. They may come from either executive or administrative branch of
government and are involved in policy formulation and planning work, or from the
academic and private sectors. Applicants from any field of specialization are welcome.

The Philippines has been allotted two slots for the 51st IATSS Forum and two
slots for the 52nd IATSS Forum. The IATSS will provide the successful candidates with
free roundtrip air tickets and living expenses.
The deadline for submission of nomination together with the required
application and supporting documents is on June 10, 2013.


More information may be inquired from:
Prof. Fortunato T. Dela Peña
Undersecretary cum Chairman
IATSS Forum Philippine National Committee
Room 213, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Bldg.
Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
Telephone Nos.: (02) 837-2945; (02) 837-2071 to 82 local 2520/20
DOST Homepage Address: http//www.dost.gov.ph
Website Addresses: http://www.iatssforum.jp
http://www.iatssforum.jp/english

DepEd Advisory No. 189, s. 2013

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Revised Guidelines on the Transfer of Teachers from One Station to Another

In view of the forgoing circumstances, this Department hereby amends DepEd Order No 21 S. 2005 and issues these Revised guidelines on the Transfer of Teacher from one station to Another.

While efforts shall be exhausted to secure the consent of a teacher to be transferred, there are certain conditions which can validly be considered as in the exigency of the service and transfers may be made even without the consent of the teacher. These include the following:

a. When the pupil-student teacher ratio of the school is below 35:1 for Elem and 27:1 for secondary level except when the school is implementing multigrade classes;

b. When there is a considerable decrease in enrollment in certain schools arising from evacuation due to armed conflict, national disaster, resettlement of families, closure of large private firms in the area and other similar circumstances or

c. when the teacher is declared excess by the principal or school head and his or her expertise/area of specialization is needed in another school, district or division.

As such, in the event that teachers are transferred in the exigency of the service, the ff may serve as a guide in the decision on whom to transfer:

  •  Teachers who were last to be hired (Last in, First out)
  •  Non-residents of the baragay or municipality where the school is located;
  •  Residents of the barangay or municipality of the proposed recipients school or
  •  Secondary school teachers teaching subject other than their areas of specialization.


Should teachers identified in Paragraph No. 3 and 4 desire not to transfer, they shall be given additional assignment shuch as remedial and summer classes, work related to Alternative Delivery Mod, tasks concerning Alternative Learning systems and other assignments that their respective SH may deem proper.

On the other hand the ff situation should be given priority when teachers are seeking transfer to another station which is in need of additional teachers

  • When the teacher is declared excess by the SH and or his - her expertise/area of specialization is needed in another school/district/division;
  • The teacher has served for more than 5 years outside his/her home barangay/municipality.
  • The teacher is a bonafide resident of the barangay, municipality, city, or province where the school is located (RA No. 8190, Localization Law) as evidenced by the teacher's Voter's ID;
  • The teacher is joining his/her husband/wife in the same school (Ra no 4670)
  • She is a nursing mother (PD No603, Child and Youth welfare Code)
  • The teachers life is in danger due to armed conflict, hostilities or other similar circumstances in the area where the school is located.
  • He/She is in poor health condition as evidenced by pertinent medical records to that effect.

The Division Planning Unit shall ensure that the transfer of teachers in their respective divisions are properly recorded and processes in the EBEIS and its effect on pupil/student - teacher ratio is analyzed.

Anyone found guilty of violating any of the previsions of these guidelines or any part hereof shall be charged administratively pursuant to RA No. 6713 otherwise known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for Public officials and Employees and other relevant laws, rules and regulations. 

These guidelines shall be construed consistent with the Administrative Code of 1987 and with Ra No 4670 otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.

These guidelines hereby amend DepEd Order No. 21 s. 2005. Other rules, regulations and issuance which are also inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed, rescinded or modified accordingly.

These guidelines shall take effect immediately upon Approval

Signed by:



Friday, May 10, 2013

Guidelines on the granting of Redeployment Allowance to Excess Teachers


DepEd Order No 23 S 2013

Guidelines on the granting of Redeployment Allowance to Excess Teachers from Both Elem and Sec Schools

For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed are the Guidlines on the Granting of Redeployment Allowance to Excess Teachers from Both Elem and Sec Schools/ Likewise, the Letter of Agreement Template is enclosed for use in accordance with these guidelines.


 http://www.deped.gov.ph/index.php/issuances/deped-orders/document/guidelines-on-the-granting-of-redeployment-allowance-to-excess-teachers-from-both-elementary-and-secondary-schools?

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

2013 Nutrition Month Celebration

DepED Memo 67 s 2013






Every year, in the month of July, the National Nutrition Council leads the whole nation in the celebration of 2013 Nutrition Month, ourposely to disseminate nutrition messages to all Filipino through a focal theme. For 2013, the theme is Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama sama Nating Wakasan.

The celebration aims to:


  1.  increase awareness on hunger issues and actions to mitigate hunger
  2.  encourage government agencies, non government organizations, private sector, civil society organizations and communities.
  3.  contribute in addressing hunger issues and
  4.  advocate for stronger political action and end hunger.


In support of this developmental endeavor of the nutrition community to be spearheaded by the NNC, the Department of Education enjoins all schools to participate in this celebration buy undertaking meaningful activities which will highlight the importance of good health and nutrition.

A consolidated narrative report with the pictorials on the highlights of the observance of Nutrition Month shall be prepared by the regional health personnel for submission to the NNC regional offices.




Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Training - Workshop Entitled Tuklas Kalikasan 2013

DepEd Advisory No. 155, s. 2013
April 3, 2013

TUKLAS KALIKASAN 2013

The National Museum of the Philippines in collaboration with the City
Government of Tayabas, Quezon will hold a training/workshop entitled Tuklas
Kalikasan 2013 on April 10-13, 2013 at the Nawawalang Paraiso Resort and Hotel,
City of Tayabas, Quezon.

The Training-Workshop aims to:
  1. Disseminate to the participants the museum’s knowledge and scientific expertise in the area of natural history by providing  experiential learning in an outdoor environment;
  2. Encourage them better appreciation of nature and natural heritage conservation; and
  3. Strengthen them awareness of the vast cultural heritage.  The target participants to this activity are Science teachers, teacher-educators, students, nature lovers, environmentalists, tourists and museum enthusiasts from both public and private sectors.
Participation of both public and private schools shall be subject to the no disruption-of-classes policy as stipulated in DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005 entitled
Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time-on-Task and Ensuring Compliance

Therewith.

 More information may be inquired from any of the following:
• Mr. Roberto SP de Ocampo
Curator II, Geology Division, National Museum
Telephone No.: (02) 527-1175
Mobile Phone No.: 0949-830-0507
Email Address: geodiv.nationalmuseum@yahoo.com

• Ms. Roselle Y. Villaverde
Culture and the Arts Focal Person
Local Government Unit
City of Tayabas, Quezon
Telephone No.: (04) 793-0993
Email Address: greenville_baby@yahoo.com

• Mr. Edwin R. Tadiosa
Researcher II, National Museum
Telephone Nos.: (02) 527-1218; (02) 527-0291
Fax No.: (02) 527-0306
Email Address: directornmph@yahoo.com
Website Address: www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

NATIONAL SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON MEDIA LITERACY, ARTS, FILM AND THEATRE IN THE K TO 12

INVITATION TO ENGLISH, FILIPINO, ARTS AND HUMANITIES PROFESSORS

NATIONAL SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON MEDIA LITERACY, ARTS, FILM AND THEATRE IN THE K TO 12 ENGLISH AND FILIPINO LANGUAGES & LITERATURE

TEACHERS’ CAMP, BAGUIO CITY,
APRIL 13-15, 2013  













Results of the 2012 National Qualifying Examination for school Heads



The DepEd through the National Academy of the PHilippines announces the Results of the 2012 National Qualifying Examination for school Heads which was simultaneously administered across the country on January 20, 2013..

This department extends its congratulation to the following Top 10 places:

Judith Baclik Reg 2   99.99
William Roderik Fallorin Region 3         99.97
Ma. Criselda Ocang Reg 1 99.94
Rogelio De Guzman Reg 1 99.92
Elvis M. Nacional Reg 1 99.92
Nerissa R. Lemeda NCR        99.92
Rommel Casabar Reg 1 99.90
Lani F. ANito Reg XII 99.90
Carina Untalasco Reg 1 99.85
Mary Grace Flores Region 1        99.82
Bernando Altamira Reg 4A 99.82

The cut off score of the 2012 NQESH is placed at the percentile 90 based on the total standard scores obtained by the examinees in all performance domains covered by the examination.

Of the total 14567 test takers in the 212 NQESH a total of 1454 examinees met the cut off score of Percentile 90. The result can be accessed through the website containing

a. Comple name of the examinee
b. Region
c. Raw Score
d. Standard Score
e. Total raw and standard scores
f. Percentile rank

6. The 2012 SQESH contained a total of 270 items which were equitably spread across the 9 performance domains of school heads to include:

School Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Creating a Student Centered Learning Climate
Professional Human Resource development
parent Involvement and Building Community
School management and daily operations
Personal Integrity and  Interpersonal sensitivity
English Language Proficiency
reading Comprehension

For further inquiries, all concerned may contact Mr. Antonio Ordoves Jr. National Project Mngr, NEAP, Deped Central Office at Telephone No. 02-635-4796

DepEd DepEd Memo 59 S 2013