Teaching Literature Workshops

DepEd Advisory No.    339. s. 2011 In compliance with DepEd Order No. 39, s. 2009 this Advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and employees (Visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 19, 2011

TEACHING LITERATURE WORKSHOPS

The Philippine Center of International PEN (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists) through the Philippine PEN will hold a series of teaching literature workshops in Manila and in selected regions in the country this year.

This Project entitled “For Love of the Word: Workshops on Teaching Philippine Literature in High School and College”, is geared towards retooling and upgrading the skills of literature teachers, particularly those in the public schools, both at the secondary and tertiary levels.

After the success of the workshops held in Manila, Iloilo and Cebu Cities, the next workshops will be held on August 8 at the Juan Luna Hall, University of the Philippines (UP), Baguio City and on October 10 at the Science and Technology (ST) Annex, Naga College Foundation (NCF), Naga City, Bicol.

The workshops aim to:

a.             promote Philippine literature and to assert the continuing relevance in the educational curriculum and in nation-building;

b.             provide   critical  guidance  and  resource   materials  to  readers  and  teachers/educators;

c.             foster the reading habit to expand the readership of books especially of Philippine literature; and

d.             enable the authors to interact with their readers, the better way to get their feedback and to relate with them both intellectualy and creatively.

This Project is supported by PEN International in the United Kingdom and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). The PEN will not charge any fee for the workshop.

The participants to the workshop in Baguio are teachers from various high schools and colleges in Baguio City and from the Cordillera region.

For more information, contact Mr. Joselito B. Zulueta, National Secretary, Philippine PEN at telephone number: (632) 523-0870; telefax number: (632) 525-5038; or send a message to e-mail address: philippinepen@yahoo.com or visit the website at www.philippinepen.ph

JOVIE: Teaching Literature Workshops

July 13, 2011

International Children’s Art and Culture Festival 2011

DepEd ADVISORY No. 337, s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 this Advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (Visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 19, 2011

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S ART AND CULTURE FESTIVAL 2011

The Malaysia Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture (MICC), National Department for Culture and the Arts (NDCA), and the Prime Minister’s Department will conduct the International Children’s Arts and Culture Festival 2011 with the theme, “Amazing Kids” on December 6-12, 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This activity aims to:

1.      recognize the exceptional children with artistic talents from the seven (7) participating countries;

2.      enhance their networking skills; and

3.      strengthen camaraderie among them.

Invited to participate in this Festival are children with artistic talents from the Philippines, Republic of Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, India, and Qatar.

The participants’ accommodation, transportation and meals in Malaysia will be borne by the Government of Malaysia.

August 15, 2011 is the deadline for submitting the accomplished Application Forms (A and B) to the following address:

The Secretariat

International Children’s Arts and Culture Festival 201

National Department for Culture and the Arts

Malaysia Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture (MICC)

Level 21-34 MAS Building

Jalan, Sultan Ismail

50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

For more information, contact Mrs. Nor Aliza or Mr. Zaifri Husin, National Department for Culture and Arts at telephone no.: (+603) 2052-3600 extension 3653 and 3740; fax no.: (+603) 2052-3727 or send a message through e-mail addresses: noralizafaii kkn. gov. my or zaifri@i kkn. gov. my.

SMA/JO, DA Intl. Children’s Art and Culture Festival 2011

July 16, 2011

Announcing the Revised Contest Mechanics for the Second Rain Watchers Awards-Project Rain Gauge

DepEd ADVISORY No. 336, s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 this advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 18, 2011

ANNOUNCING THE REVISED CONTEST MECHANICS FOR THE SECOND RAIN WATCHERS AWARDS-PROJECT RAIN GAUGE

The Smart Communications, Inc. has revised the contest mechanics on the Rain Watchers Awards (RWA)-Project Rain Gauge (PRG).

This is to reiterate that the provisions in the contest mechanics enclosed in DepEd Memorandum No. 106, s. 2011 are still in effect except for the conduct of the regional judging. Thus, all the entries of the participating schools will no longer undergo the regional judging, but all of these will be included in the national judging set on the 4^th week of October and there will be three (3) national winners only.

For more information, contact the PRG Secretariat, Smart Communications, Inc., 8/F Smart Tower I, 6799, Ayala Avenue, Makati City at telephone no.: (02) 511-2530 or fax no.: (02) 511-3100 or visit their website: www.projectraingauge.ph.

ADA/MPPD/DA-announcing the updated contest mechanics for the second rain watchers July 13, 2011/7-14-11

Changes and Additional Information of DepEd Advisory No. 220, s. 2011

DepEd ADVISORY No. 335, s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 this advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 18, 2011

CHANGES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF DEPED ADVISORY NO. 220, S. 2011
(2011 Digital Teaching Innovation)

Due to the unavailability of the teacher-participants during weekdays, the series of training on 2011 Digital Teaching Innovation have been moved from Friday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., announced in DepEd Advisory (DA) No. 220, s. 2011, to Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. which is also equivalent to three (3) days. The specific changes on the schedule, and dates of the additional trainings are as follows:

The Module Contents of the training are the following:

a.      Advanced Lessons of MS Office 2007 (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point);

b.      Creating Learning Presentation using Flash;

c.      Editing Images using Photoshop;

d.      Creating own web page for teachers, embedding the lesson plan from MS Word, Grades from MS Excel, Presentations from MS PowerPoint and Flash, and Images edited from Photoshop; and

e.      Video Conferencing and On-line Education.

Other provisions of DA No. 220, s. 2011 still remain.

For more information, contact the Smart Teaching and Educational Providers (STEP) Secretariat at telephone no.: (02) 298-5559; mobile phone no.: 0916-402-1299 or send a message through e-mail address: smartteaching step@live.com.

R: Sally/JO changes to deped advisory no. 220. 2011 July 15, 2011

2011-2012 Omani Cultural and Scientific Cooperation Scholarship Program

DepEd ADVISORY No. 334, s. 2011 in compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 this advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (Visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 15, 2011

2011-2012 OMANI CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Ministry of Higher Education in Oman through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), announces its offering of one (1) scholarship for Philippine students under the 2011-2012 Omani Cultural and Scientific Cooperation Scholarship Program. The scholarship program will be held in the following Higher Education Institutions in Oman:

The qualified nominee to be accepted will receive a scholarship grant worth OR 200 equivalent to Five Hundred Eighteen US Dollars (US518) covering accommodation, transportation, pocket money and living costs. Yearly roundtrip ticket, free medication in the Omani Public Hospitals (not including medical fees which resulted in accidents for those who are not eligible for driving in Omani).

The deadline for submission of the nominees is on or before July 25, 2011.

For more information, visit the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), DFA 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, website address: www.fsi.gov.ph or other website addresses mentioned above or send a message through e-mail address: info@fsi.gov.ph

Madel: OMANI Cultural and Scientific Cooperation July 13, 2011

Paradigm Shift in ICT Learning to Reach the Unreached

DepEd Advisory No. 333 , s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 This advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 15, 2011

TECH TUTOR 3
(Paradigm Shift in ICT Learning to Reach the Unreached)

The Power Tips, which is the training division of Infochat will conduct its annual seminar entitled Tech Tutor 3-Paradigm Shift in ICT Learning to Reach the Unreached on September 27-28, 2011 at the SM Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

The seminar aims to:

1.         provide the participants with easy access to information, wherever it resides;

2.         encourage communication and collaboration with the learners, educators, experts and parents within the local and international communities;

3.         utilize multi-sensory tools to facilitate diverse learning styles, creativity and understanding among the participants; and

4.         provide access to a range of gadgets for personal learning such as mobile computers, e-books, mobile devices among others.

Learners, educators, experts, parents and other entities connected to the education community are invited to attend this activity.

A registration fee of Two Hundred Pesos (PhP200.00) will be charged to each participant inclusive of certificates, handouts (on-line) and a chance to win exciting raffle prizes.

For more information, contact Mr. Jerry Liao, Chief Operations Officer, Infochat, Power Tips at telephone no.: (02) 410-1264 or send a message at e-mail address: infochatmarketingfajgmail. com

Rhea/DA- Tech Tutor 3 July 13, 2011

National Seminars for Elementary and Secondary English Teachers

DepEd ADVISORY No. 329, s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 this advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 14, 2011

NATIONAL SEMINARS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHERS

The International English Learners Training Institute, Inc. (IELTI), will conduct the National Seminars for Elementary and Secondary English Teachers in Tarlac City.

The first seminar will be held on September 8-10, 2011 at the San Isidro Transients’ Home Pavillion, San Isidro, Tarlac City. It aims to:

1.            help the participants become more capable and more confident to teach English in multiple contexts;

2.            make them appreciate literature by using various critical reading theories;

3.            demonstrate to them the different techniques in teaching English; and

4.            enable them to be more comfortable and enthusiastic with collaborative learning.

The second seminar will deal on the preparation of learning modules for literacy appreciation and ESL teaching. This will be held on November 24-26, 2011 in Tarlac City. It aims to:

1.            enable the participants to identify the theories and principles of materials design;

2.            help them develop and evaluate instructional materials; and

3.            assist them prepare learning modules for literary appreciation and ESL teaching.

The participants to this activity are school principals, administrators and English teachers from both public and private schools nationwide.

For more information, contact the IELTI at San Isidro Transient’s Home Pavillion, San Isidro, Tarlac City at telephone nos.: (045) 495-9725; mobile phone nos.: 0929-137-1689; 0933-565-9595 or send a message through e-mail address: internationalenglishlearners@gmail.com.

Sally/MCR-DA-national seminar on elem. and sec. English teachers July 11, 2011

4th Annual Conference of the Philippine Association for Business Educators (PAFBE), Inc.

DepEd ADVISORY No. 330, s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 this advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 14, 2011

4th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS EDUCATORS (PAFBE), INC.

The Philippine Association for Business Educators (PAFBE), Inc. will hold its 4^th Annual Conference with the theme “Trifocalization Program: Its Impact on the Changing Educational Landscape” on July 29-30, 2011 at the Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

The conference aims to:

1.            upgrade and enhance the participants’ professional competence;

2.            help   them  formulate   and  implement  programs  and  projects responsive to professional and technological changes;

3.            foster   and  promote  business   education  in  partnership   with industries;

4.            strengthen their research capabilities and continuously improve delivery systems and strategies in business education researches;

5.            provide them a network of information exchange for exposure to national, international and global trends and issues; and

6.            promote the highest type of professional practices and genuine spirit of ethical behavior to the participants.

The elementary and secondary teachers from both public and private schools nationwide are invited to attend this activity.

A registration fee of Three Thousand Pesos (PhP3,000.00) will be charged to each participant to cover conference kit, lunch (2), snacks (4) and conference materials.

For more information, contact Dr. Liceria D. Lorenzo, President, PAFBE at mobile phone nos.: 0921-479-6752; 0920-441-4807; telephone nos.: 534-8267; 715­7764.

D: Sally/MCR/Madel-DA-4′^h annual conference (PAFBE) July 8, 2011/7-13-11

2011 “I Teach Science Seminar” (ITSS)

DepEd Advisory No. 328 , s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 This advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 14, 2011

2011 “I TEACH SCIENCE SEMINAR” (ITSS)

 As part of the celebration of the National Science Club Month (NSCM) this September, the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC) will conduct the “I Teach Science Seminar” on September 3, 2011. This will be held simultaneous with the National Club Summit, at eight (8) different regional sites including Pangasinan, Laguna, Bicol, Capiz, Cebu, Pagadian, Koronadal and Cagayan de Oro.

The seminar aims to:

1.      strengthen ties among the Chemistry teachers;

2.      give them pointers in teaching Chemistry;

3.      provide the participants with the latest updates in   the field of Chemistry;

4.      make them appreciate the relevance of Chemistry in education and in the society; and

5.      encourage active participation of the teachers and students in the NSCM celebration, and in the Science Clubbing Movement.

This is a half-day activity that is packed with lectures, workshops and discussions.

The teachers of Science in the elementary and secondary levels from both public and private schools are invited to attend this activity.

For more information, visit the PSYSC National Office at Unit 703, West Mansions Condominium, Barangay Nayong Kanlutan, Quezon City or contact telephone nos.: (02) 332-8151 or send a message at e-mail address: mail(aipsvsc.org.

Rhea/DA- 2011 ITSS July 11, 2011

Pambansang Kumperensiyang Pangwika ng KWF: Ikalawang Serye

DepEd ADVISORY No. 332, s. 2011 In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 this advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel (visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) July 14, 2011

PAMBANSANG KUMPERENSIYANG PANGWIKA NG KWF: IKALAWANG SERYE

Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2011, ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino ay magtataguyod ng Ikalawang Serye ng Pambansang Kumperensiyang Pangwika sa Bayview Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, United Nations Avenue, Manila sa Agosto 30-31, 2011.

Ang pangkalahatang paksa ng kumperensiya ay “Ang Filipino ay Wikang Panlahat, Haw at Lakas sa Tuwid na Landas.”

Ang layunin ng kumperensiya ay ang mga sumusunod:

a.    matalakay ang kasalukuyang isyu ng edukasyong pangwika; at

b.    magplano ng programa para maisulong ang wikang Filipino sa pagpapataas ng kalidad ng edukasyong pangwika.

Ang panrehiyon at pansangay na superbisor sa Filipino o ang kinatawan nito ay maaaring dumalo sa kumperensiyang ito. Isa lamang ang maaaring ipadala sa bawat sangay.

Ang rehistrasyon ay walang bayad at sagot ng KWF ang tanghalian, sertipiko ng pagdalo at paglahok at iba pang gastusin kaugnay ng kumperensiya.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, makipag-ugnayan sa Sangay ng
Impormasyon at Publikasyon, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, Watson Bldg., 1610 JP
Laurel, Malacahang Complex, Maynila o kaya tumawag sa telepono big. (02) 736-
2621,                         736-0315                          o                        sa                       kanilang                         website:
http;/ / www.doh.gov.ph / ncmh/imagesx/ncmh/htaccess.info.ph

ADA/ MPPD/ DA-pambansang kumperensiyang pangwika ng kwf: ikalawang serve

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