8 Pinoy teachers undergo training in Australia for K-12 program
Eight Filipino teachers recently attended a two-week training program in Australia to improve their teaching skills in light of the government's implementation of the K-12 Program.
The teachers—winners in the recent Metrobank Foundation Inc.'s Search of Oustanding Teachers—participated in the Strengthening Leadership and Teaching Excellence Skills (SLATES) from April 27 to May 10, according to the Australian Embassy in Manila.
While in Australia, the teachers visited K-12 schools around Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia to observe the country's implementation of the program.
The visits also included workshops on developing leadership skills, assessment of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers' framework, and a “Practical Resilience Workshop,” the embassy said.
According to the Department of Education, the K-12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education—six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School—to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
The eight teachers were:
Upon their return to Manila, the teachers participated in a two-day planning session with their school principals to build strategies—based on what they have learned from Australia—to implement action plans for their own schools to support the government's K-12 program.
Australian Embassy Charge d'Affaires David Dutton said education was his country's “flagship initiative in their development program with the Philippines.” He said he is looking forward to seeing the teachers use their training to “benefit and inspire” their students.
“Australia is pleased to be working in close partnership with the Philippines towards achieving better learning outcomes for Filipino children,” said Dutton.
He added, “Our support to outstanding teachers stems from the fact that teachers play a significant role in delivering quality education and building a better future for the Filipino children.” —Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News
The teachers—winners in the recent Metrobank Foundation Inc.'s Search of Oustanding Teachers—participated in the Strengthening Leadership and Teaching Excellence Skills (SLATES) from April 27 to May 10, according to the Australian Embassy in Manila.
While in Australia, the teachers visited K-12 schools around Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia to observe the country's implementation of the program.
The visits also included workshops on developing leadership skills, assessment of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers' framework, and a “Practical Resilience Workshop,” the embassy said.
According to the Department of Education, the K-12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education—six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School—to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
The eight teachers were:
- Fely A. Batiloy - Special Education Integrated School for Exceptional Children in Iloilo City
- Mitchel V. Rodriguez - Odiongan Central School in Gingoog City, Northern Mindanao
- Cherry G. Vinluan - Guagua Elementary School, Pampanga
- Rodel C. Sampang - Pedro Guevarra Elementary School, Manila
- Dominique J. Maquiran - University of the Philippines Highschool, Iloilo City
- Marvelo V. Otinguey - Ampusongan National High School, Bakun, Benguet
- Maria Teresa M. Bautista - Bacnotan National High School, La Union
- Maria Lorna L. Garnace - Phillippine Science High School, Palo, Leyte
Upon their return to Manila, the teachers participated in a two-day planning session with their school principals to build strategies—based on what they have learned from Australia—to implement action plans for their own schools to support the government's K-12 program.
Australian Embassy Charge d'Affaires David Dutton said education was his country's “flagship initiative in their development program with the Philippines.” He said he is looking forward to seeing the teachers use their training to “benefit and inspire” their students.
“Australia is pleased to be working in close partnership with the Philippines towards achieving better learning outcomes for Filipino children,” said Dutton.
He added, “Our support to outstanding teachers stems from the fact that teachers play a significant role in delivering quality education and building a better future for the Filipino children.” —Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News
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