This document outlines a policy for implementing Learning Action Cells (LACs) as a school-based continuing professional development strategy in the Philippines Department of Education (DepEd). LACs are intended to improve teaching and learning through collaborative problem-solving among teachers. The policy discusses establishing LACs to address identified needs, prioritizing topics like curriculum, assessment, and inclusion. LAC sessions are to be scheduled regularly to allow collaborative planning, implementation of interventions, and reflection on lessons learned to further develop teacher knowledge, skills, and student outcomes. Resources and norms are to be established to support effective LAC implementation at the school level.
The document outlines a policy for establishing Learning Action Cells (LACs) in schools as a teacher professional development strategy. LACs are groups of teachers who meet regularly to collaboratively plan lessons, discuss challenges, and improve teaching practices. The policy details the objectives, theoretical framework, topics of discussion, implementation process, and roles of various DepEd offices in supporting LACs. Progress will be monitored based on evidence of critical reflection, increased curriculum knowledge, and changes to pedagogy rather than direct correlations between LAC activities and student performance.
National competency based teacher standards (ncbts)RichardBanez
This document discusses the National Competency-based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) in the Philippines. It provides background on educational reforms that led to the creation of the NCBTS. The NCBTS define seven domains of teaching competency and provide standards within each domain to guide teachers' professional development and training. The domains cover topics like learning environments, curriculum, assessment, and community engagement. The NCBTS provide a framework for improving teaching quality and are intended to be used by teacher training institutions and the Department of Education.
This document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers. It includes 7 domains that define teacher quality, including content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and professional development. It also describes 4 career stages for teachers with descriptors for beginning teachers, proficient teachers, highly proficient teachers, and distinguished teachers. Finally, it provides details on the strands and indicators for each domain at different career stages.
This document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers. It discusses the 7 domains that define teacher quality in the Philippines, including content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and professional development. It also describes 4 career stages for teachers - beginning teachers, proficient teachers, highly proficient teachers, and distinguished teachers - and provides indicators for each domain and strand for the different career stages. The overall document provides a framework for teacher standards and professional development in the Philippines.
This document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers. It discusses the 7 domains that define teacher quality in the Philippines, including content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and professional development. It also describes 4 career stages for teachers - beginning teachers, proficient teachers, highly proficient teachers, and distinguished teachers - and provides indicators for each domain and strand for the different career stages. The overall document provides a framework for teacher standards and professional development in the Philippines.
The document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers, which were developed to define teacher quality in the Philippines. It describes the standards across 7 domains that teachers are required to demonstrate, including: 1) content knowledge and pedagogy, 2) learning environment, 3) diversity of learners, 4) curriculum and planning, 5) assessment and reporting, 6) community linkages and professional engagement, and 7) personal growth and professional development. Collectively, the 7 domains comprise 37 strands that refer to more specific dimensions of teacher practice. The standards were created to complement education reforms and articulate what constitutes teacher quality in the K-12 system.
This document discusses educational planning and quality teacher training programs in the Philippines. It describes the establishment of the Ateneo Teacher Center (ATC) in 1985 to provide retraining programs for basic education teachers. The ATC conducts seminars, workshops, and programs to help upgrade teachers' skills. It also assists schools in developing instructional materials and reading programs. While focusing on professional development, the ATC could expand to address teachers' personal and organizational development as well. The document emphasizes the importance of quality education and defining what constitutes a quality education system in the Philippines.
The document outlines a policy for establishing Learning Action Cells (LACs) in schools as a teacher professional development strategy. LACs are groups of teachers who meet regularly to collaboratively plan lessons, discuss challenges, and improve teaching practices. The policy details the objectives, theoretical framework, topics of discussion, implementation process, and roles of various DepEd offices in supporting LACs. Progress will be monitored based on evidence of critical reflection, increased curriculum knowledge, and changes to pedagogy rather than direct correlations between LAC activities and student performance.
National competency based teacher standards (ncbts)RichardBanez
This document discusses the National Competency-based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) in the Philippines. It provides background on educational reforms that led to the creation of the NCBTS. The NCBTS define seven domains of teaching competency and provide standards within each domain to guide teachers' professional development and training. The domains cover topics like learning environments, curriculum, assessment, and community engagement. The NCBTS provide a framework for improving teaching quality and are intended to be used by teacher training institutions and the Department of Education.
This document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers. It includes 7 domains that define teacher quality, including content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and professional development. It also describes 4 career stages for teachers with descriptors for beginning teachers, proficient teachers, highly proficient teachers, and distinguished teachers. Finally, it provides details on the strands and indicators for each domain at different career stages.
This document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers. It discusses the 7 domains that define teacher quality in the Philippines, including content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and professional development. It also describes 4 career stages for teachers - beginning teachers, proficient teachers, highly proficient teachers, and distinguished teachers - and provides indicators for each domain and strand for the different career stages. The overall document provides a framework for teacher standards and professional development in the Philippines.
This document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers. It discusses the 7 domains that define teacher quality in the Philippines, including content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and professional development. It also describes 4 career stages for teachers - beginning teachers, proficient teachers, highly proficient teachers, and distinguished teachers - and provides indicators for each domain and strand for the different career stages. The overall document provides a framework for teacher standards and professional development in the Philippines.
The document outlines the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers, which were developed to define teacher quality in the Philippines. It describes the standards across 7 domains that teachers are required to demonstrate, including: 1) content knowledge and pedagogy, 2) learning environment, 3) diversity of learners, 4) curriculum and planning, 5) assessment and reporting, 6) community linkages and professional engagement, and 7) personal growth and professional development. Collectively, the 7 domains comprise 37 strands that refer to more specific dimensions of teacher practice. The standards were created to complement education reforms and articulate what constitutes teacher quality in the K-12 system.
This document discusses educational planning and quality teacher training programs in the Philippines. It describes the establishment of the Ateneo Teacher Center (ATC) in 1985 to provide retraining programs for basic education teachers. The ATC conducts seminars, workshops, and programs to help upgrade teachers' skills. It also assists schools in developing instructional materials and reading programs. While focusing on professional development, the ATC could expand to address teachers' personal and organizational development as well. The document emphasizes the importance of quality education and defining what constitutes a quality education system in the Philippines.
Application of the model of professional learning.docxwrite12
This summary outlines a plan to implement changes to curriculum, frameworks, teaching and pedagogy at an early childhood center called ABC.
The early childhood center currently follows an emergent curriculum based on children's interests. To improve practices, the plan will introduce the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework to enhance teachers' professional knowledge and align teaching.
Professional learning teams led by an educational leader and coordinator will be established. The educational leader will examine current practices, promote reflection among teachers, and emphasize applying principles of adult learning to staff development. Goals will be set and support provided to educators to foster positive change. Progress will be monitored through reflective practice and partnerships with families.
This document summarizes a study on the Bachelor of Teaching program in Malaysia that trains primary school teachers. The study evaluated the program's achievement of 8 learning outcomes through a questionnaire of 106 final year students. The outcomes included knowledge, practical skills, ethics, communication, social skills, lifelong learning, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. Most outcomes were achieved at a mean of 3.68-3.76 on a 4-point scale. Ethics, professionalism and communication skills ranked highest, while knowledge and practical skills ranked lowest. The results provide guidance to improve teaching practices and student guidance to better achieve learning outcomes.
The document discusses key principles for curriculum planning:
1. The curriculum should be broad, balanced, consistent, and provide clear progression for learners.
2. The instructional system, including curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, should be well-aligned to maximize learner achievement.
3. The curriculum should support the development of confident, responsible, reflective, innovative learners and teachers.
The objective of this research is to examine teachers' competence in designing activities after engaging in professional development activities aimed at enhancing teaching design in order to develop students' thinking abilities that are contextually appropriate. The participants consist of 5 elementary school science teachers from schools. The research employed semi-structured interviews and classroom observation as research instruments. The findings reveal that teachers engaged in self-development through observation and learning from their peers within the community of practice (CoP). They receive advice and feedback from fellow teachers and apply these insights to improve their activities. Consequently, teachers are able to continuously refine and develop their teaching approaches to align with students' contexts. This approach facilitate diversification in thinking and learning management, as well as collaborative teamwork to enhance teaching methods. As a result, engaging and interesting thinking development activities are incorporated into student learning, along with the creation of a seamless learning-promoting environment. Collaborative teamwork in instructional design and problem-solving further afford teachers the opportunity for additional self-learning and personal development. This collaborative approach also contributes to fostering cognitive diversity and relieved the need for individual teachers to undertake all tasks independently.
This document discusses the structure and curriculum of teacher education in Pakistan. It begins by explaining the importance of teacher development for improving education. It then defines teacher education, discussing its meaning, nature, and key components like teaching skills, pedagogical theory, and professional skills. The document also examines the need for teacher education, its scope at different education levels, and gaps in its existing structure and curriculum. It proposes a framework for reform and discusses policy recommendations to improve teacher education and quality of education in Pakistan.
1 Definition And Conceptual Framework Of Teacher EducationDeja Lewis
Teacher education is the theoretical and conceptual framework that guides how teacher training programs are planned and organized. It is based on core values like commitment, holism, experience, collaboration, and knowledge. The objectives of teacher education are to help teachers better understand students, build confidence, learn teaching methodologies, stay updated on the latest in education, become familiar with school organization, develop social insight, and improve education standards. National education policies in countries like the US, UK, and Singapore emphasize the importance of teacher training and establishing standards and requirements for obtaining qualified teacher status.
The document discusses trends toward professionalism in teaching and developing transformative education. It covers the following key points:
1. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards were developed through partnerships between academic institutions and government agencies to guide teaching policies and hold teachers accountable for student learning outcomes. The standards define seven domains of teacher professional development.
2. Transformative education aims to develop students holistically through a modern, participatory curriculum. The roles of school administrators, teachers, and libraries are important to implement this approach.
3. Requirements of transformative education include viewing learning as facilitation rather than transmission, seeing knowledge as contextual and students as active learners, and using learner-centered pedagogies with
National Professional Standards for Teachers draft by ncteThanavathi C
This document provides an overview of the draft National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) in India. It discusses the importance of establishing teaching standards to improve teacher quality and student outcomes. The key points are:
1. NEP 2020 mandates the development of NPST to attract high-quality teachers and empower them. NPST will establish standards for teacher roles, competencies, career progression, and performance evaluation.
2. NPST is intended to inform teacher education curriculum, career management, salaries, promotions and professional development. Compliance with NPST will be a requirement for teacher certification and career advancement.
3. The document outlines the evolving role of teachers and challenges they face. It emphasizes that teacher quality
The document discusses 21st century skills for teachers and schooling. It notes that critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, information literacy, media literacy, technology literacy, flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity and social skills are important for teachers. Communication is key for meaningful collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Technological skills are essential for a more literate world. Students should be taught life skills like goal setting, teamwork, and social skills. Overall, the document advocates for reforms in teacher training, technology integration, and developing a curriculum focused on 21st century skills.
Professional Education 2 The Teaching ProfessionMarvinPealver2
This document discusses the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). It provides an overview of the objectives and topics to be discussed, including DepEd Order #42 which nationally adopted and implemented the PPST. The PPST aims to set clear expectations for teachers across career stages and domains of professional practice. It describes the seven domains that comprise the standards: content knowledge and pedagogy; learning environment; diversity of learners; curriculum and planning; assessment and reporting; community linkages and engagement; and personal growth. The standards define four career stages for teachers from beginning to distinguished practice.
This document discusses the curriculum for elementary teacher education. It begins by explaining that teacher education curriculum needs to focus on developing teaching skills and constructing knowledge rather than just acquiring knowledge. It then outlines some key objectives of an elementary teacher education curriculum, including describing curriculum concepts and discussing elementary teacher education curriculum. The document goes on to compare elementary teacher education in the US and Pakistan, noting requirements and standards for beginning teachers in the US such as having a bachelor's degree and completing an approved education program.
The document discusses India's National Education Policies and National Curriculum Frameworks. It provides context on how policies have changed over time, from NEP 1986 to the draft NEP 2019, with proposed changes to India's schooling structure. It also outlines the history and objectives of India's National Curriculum Frameworks, particularly NCF 2005. NCF 2005 aims to make education learner-centered and inclusive, focusing on developing independent, flexible thinkers who can contribute to society and economic processes. It emphasizes assessing learning continuously and comprehensively to provide immediate student support.
Teachers play a central role in curriculum implementation and should be actively involved in the entire curriculum development process. When developing or revising curriculum, policymakers need to understand teachers' perspectives and address any discrepancies between the new curriculum and teachers' beliefs. Providing teachers with proper training and professional development opportunities is crucial for successful curriculum implementation, as it helps teachers understand the curriculum goals and philosophy, feel prepared to teach new content, and gain the knowledge and skills needed. Without teacher input and support, high-quality education through effective curriculum implementation is not possible.
This document provides an overview of the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) in the Philippines. It defines the NCBTS as a set of competencies that teachers must possess to function effectively. The NCBTS has 7 domains that represent desired teaching features, with 21 strands and 80 performance indicators defining effective teacher practices.
The document explains that the NCBTS provides a common framework for defining effective teaching, guides teacher development programs, and is intended to be used by individual teachers for self-reflection and professional growth. It also outlines the 7 domains of the NCBTS and provides examples of key teacher behaviors within each domain.
The document discusses teacher education in comparative perspective. It begins by outlining the objectives of the subject, which include describing the aims and objectives of teacher education, understanding the competency and role of teachers, discussing teacher education in Pakistan and other countries, and explaining the role and responsibilities of teachers from an Islamic perspective. It then provides definitions of comparative education and teacher education. The remainder of the document discusses topics like the need for teacher education, objectives of teacher education programs, applying old and new teaching methods, the relationship between ideology and teacher education, the Islamic perspective on teaching, the relationship between communities and teacher education, and the role of research in teacher education, with examples from Pakistan.
The document outlines the National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education 2009 (NCFTE 2009) in India. It was created by a committee of experts to improve teacher education and prepare ideal, innovative, and caring teachers. The NCFTE 2009 focuses on professionalizing teacher education, preparing teacher educators, promoting research and innovation, and using open and distance learning. It includes 6 chapters that cover the context, concerns, and vision of teacher education; curriculum areas; transacting curriculum and evaluating teachers; continuing professional development; preparing teacher educators; and implementation strategies.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Application of the model of professional learning.docxwrite12
This summary outlines a plan to implement changes to curriculum, frameworks, teaching and pedagogy at an early childhood center called ABC.
The early childhood center currently follows an emergent curriculum based on children's interests. To improve practices, the plan will introduce the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework to enhance teachers' professional knowledge and align teaching.
Professional learning teams led by an educational leader and coordinator will be established. The educational leader will examine current practices, promote reflection among teachers, and emphasize applying principles of adult learning to staff development. Goals will be set and support provided to educators to foster positive change. Progress will be monitored through reflective practice and partnerships with families.
This document summarizes a study on the Bachelor of Teaching program in Malaysia that trains primary school teachers. The study evaluated the program's achievement of 8 learning outcomes through a questionnaire of 106 final year students. The outcomes included knowledge, practical skills, ethics, communication, social skills, lifelong learning, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. Most outcomes were achieved at a mean of 3.68-3.76 on a 4-point scale. Ethics, professionalism and communication skills ranked highest, while knowledge and practical skills ranked lowest. The results provide guidance to improve teaching practices and student guidance to better achieve learning outcomes.
The document discusses key principles for curriculum planning:
1. The curriculum should be broad, balanced, consistent, and provide clear progression for learners.
2. The instructional system, including curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, should be well-aligned to maximize learner achievement.
3. The curriculum should support the development of confident, responsible, reflective, innovative learners and teachers.
The objective of this research is to examine teachers' competence in designing activities after engaging in professional development activities aimed at enhancing teaching design in order to develop students' thinking abilities that are contextually appropriate. The participants consist of 5 elementary school science teachers from schools. The research employed semi-structured interviews and classroom observation as research instruments. The findings reveal that teachers engaged in self-development through observation and learning from their peers within the community of practice (CoP). They receive advice and feedback from fellow teachers and apply these insights to improve their activities. Consequently, teachers are able to continuously refine and develop their teaching approaches to align with students' contexts. This approach facilitate diversification in thinking and learning management, as well as collaborative teamwork to enhance teaching methods. As a result, engaging and interesting thinking development activities are incorporated into student learning, along with the creation of a seamless learning-promoting environment. Collaborative teamwork in instructional design and problem-solving further afford teachers the opportunity for additional self-learning and personal development. This collaborative approach also contributes to fostering cognitive diversity and relieved the need for individual teachers to undertake all tasks independently.
This document discusses the structure and curriculum of teacher education in Pakistan. It begins by explaining the importance of teacher development for improving education. It then defines teacher education, discussing its meaning, nature, and key components like teaching skills, pedagogical theory, and professional skills. The document also examines the need for teacher education, its scope at different education levels, and gaps in its existing structure and curriculum. It proposes a framework for reform and discusses policy recommendations to improve teacher education and quality of education in Pakistan.
1 Definition And Conceptual Framework Of Teacher EducationDeja Lewis
Teacher education is the theoretical and conceptual framework that guides how teacher training programs are planned and organized. It is based on core values like commitment, holism, experience, collaboration, and knowledge. The objectives of teacher education are to help teachers better understand students, build confidence, learn teaching methodologies, stay updated on the latest in education, become familiar with school organization, develop social insight, and improve education standards. National education policies in countries like the US, UK, and Singapore emphasize the importance of teacher training and establishing standards and requirements for obtaining qualified teacher status.
The document discusses trends toward professionalism in teaching and developing transformative education. It covers the following key points:
1. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards were developed through partnerships between academic institutions and government agencies to guide teaching policies and hold teachers accountable for student learning outcomes. The standards define seven domains of teacher professional development.
2. Transformative education aims to develop students holistically through a modern, participatory curriculum. The roles of school administrators, teachers, and libraries are important to implement this approach.
3. Requirements of transformative education include viewing learning as facilitation rather than transmission, seeing knowledge as contextual and students as active learners, and using learner-centered pedagogies with
National Professional Standards for Teachers draft by ncteThanavathi C
This document provides an overview of the draft National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) in India. It discusses the importance of establishing teaching standards to improve teacher quality and student outcomes. The key points are:
1. NEP 2020 mandates the development of NPST to attract high-quality teachers and empower them. NPST will establish standards for teacher roles, competencies, career progression, and performance evaluation.
2. NPST is intended to inform teacher education curriculum, career management, salaries, promotions and professional development. Compliance with NPST will be a requirement for teacher certification and career advancement.
3. The document outlines the evolving role of teachers and challenges they face. It emphasizes that teacher quality
The document discusses 21st century skills for teachers and schooling. It notes that critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, information literacy, media literacy, technology literacy, flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity and social skills are important for teachers. Communication is key for meaningful collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Technological skills are essential for a more literate world. Students should be taught life skills like goal setting, teamwork, and social skills. Overall, the document advocates for reforms in teacher training, technology integration, and developing a curriculum focused on 21st century skills.
Professional Education 2 The Teaching ProfessionMarvinPealver2
This document discusses the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). It provides an overview of the objectives and topics to be discussed, including DepEd Order #42 which nationally adopted and implemented the PPST. The PPST aims to set clear expectations for teachers across career stages and domains of professional practice. It describes the seven domains that comprise the standards: content knowledge and pedagogy; learning environment; diversity of learners; curriculum and planning; assessment and reporting; community linkages and engagement; and personal growth. The standards define four career stages for teachers from beginning to distinguished practice.
This document discusses the curriculum for elementary teacher education. It begins by explaining that teacher education curriculum needs to focus on developing teaching skills and constructing knowledge rather than just acquiring knowledge. It then outlines some key objectives of an elementary teacher education curriculum, including describing curriculum concepts and discussing elementary teacher education curriculum. The document goes on to compare elementary teacher education in the US and Pakistan, noting requirements and standards for beginning teachers in the US such as having a bachelor's degree and completing an approved education program.
The document discusses India's National Education Policies and National Curriculum Frameworks. It provides context on how policies have changed over time, from NEP 1986 to the draft NEP 2019, with proposed changes to India's schooling structure. It also outlines the history and objectives of India's National Curriculum Frameworks, particularly NCF 2005. NCF 2005 aims to make education learner-centered and inclusive, focusing on developing independent, flexible thinkers who can contribute to society and economic processes. It emphasizes assessing learning continuously and comprehensively to provide immediate student support.
Teachers play a central role in curriculum implementation and should be actively involved in the entire curriculum development process. When developing or revising curriculum, policymakers need to understand teachers' perspectives and address any discrepancies between the new curriculum and teachers' beliefs. Providing teachers with proper training and professional development opportunities is crucial for successful curriculum implementation, as it helps teachers understand the curriculum goals and philosophy, feel prepared to teach new content, and gain the knowledge and skills needed. Without teacher input and support, high-quality education through effective curriculum implementation is not possible.
This document provides an overview of the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) in the Philippines. It defines the NCBTS as a set of competencies that teachers must possess to function effectively. The NCBTS has 7 domains that represent desired teaching features, with 21 strands and 80 performance indicators defining effective teacher practices.
The document explains that the NCBTS provides a common framework for defining effective teaching, guides teacher development programs, and is intended to be used by individual teachers for self-reflection and professional growth. It also outlines the 7 domains of the NCBTS and provides examples of key teacher behaviors within each domain.
The document discusses teacher education in comparative perspective. It begins by outlining the objectives of the subject, which include describing the aims and objectives of teacher education, understanding the competency and role of teachers, discussing teacher education in Pakistan and other countries, and explaining the role and responsibilities of teachers from an Islamic perspective. It then provides definitions of comparative education and teacher education. The remainder of the document discusses topics like the need for teacher education, objectives of teacher education programs, applying old and new teaching methods, the relationship between ideology and teacher education, the Islamic perspective on teaching, the relationship between communities and teacher education, and the role of research in teacher education, with examples from Pakistan.
The document outlines the National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education 2009 (NCFTE 2009) in India. It was created by a committee of experts to improve teacher education and prepare ideal, innovative, and caring teachers. The NCFTE 2009 focuses on professionalizing teacher education, preparing teacher educators, promoting research and innovation, and using open and distance learning. It includes 6 chapters that cover the context, concerns, and vision of teacher education; curriculum areas; transacting curriculum and evaluating teachers; continuing professional development; preparing teacher educators; and implementation strategies.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
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THE LEARNING ACTION CELL (LAC) AS A K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION
PROGRAM SCHOOL-BASED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
I. Rationale
1. As an institution of learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) works to
protect and promote the right of Filipinos to quality basic education that is
equitable, culture-based, and complete, and allows them to realize their
potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation. The investment
of the DepEd in the development of human potential is a commitment it makes
not only to its learners but also its teachers. Towards this end, the DepEd fully
supports the continuing professional development of its teaching personnel
based on the principle of lifelong learning and the view of the teaching
profession as one that “requires teachers expert knowledge and specialized
skills, acquired and maintained through rigorous and continuing study”
(UNESCO 1966).
2. The DepEd also recognizes that the quality of learning is greatly influenced
by the quality of teaching. Therefore, it is imperative for the DepEd to hire good
teachers and to support their development in the teaching profession.
Organizing professional learning communities will aid teachers in the
construction of new knowledge about instruction as well as in revising
traditional beliefs and assumptions about education, community, teaching,
and learning (Little 2003) to suit the present needs of learners. Affirmative
bases for this policy are also drawn from the learnings of many interventions in
education such as the Program for Decentralized Education (PRODED), Third
Elementary Education Project (TEEP), Secondary Education Development and
Improvement Project (SEDIP) as well as empirical studies on similar
professional development programs that demonstrate that teachers’
participation in professional development activities have a positive impact on
teachers’ beliefs and practices, students’ learning, and the implementation of
educational reforms (UNESCO ISO 2006).
3. Successful teaching is a result of the systematic use of appropriate
(Enclosure to DepEd OrderNo. 35, s. 2016)
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strategies for delivering and assessing the learning objectives targeted for each
lesson (UNESCO GMR 2014). Successful teachers 1) possess a good grasp of
content which they can consequently convert to sound learning objectives, 2)
are able to select and implement the most effective instructional strategies and
materials to teach the identified content objectives, 3) make instructional
decisions on the basis of formative assessment results, 4) promote sincerely
their students’ learning and holistic development, and 5) are professional and
ethical in the conduct of their work (Stronge 2007).
4. Different methods of teacher professional development are implemented
throughout the DepEd to improve teaching-learning processes. However, most
of these are top-down processes wherein expert knowledge is shared or
transferred. Examples of these are lectures or workshops during cascaded or
echoed teacher training and short-term courses. Other top-down training
programs are done over time such as scholarships, and distance learning
programs.
5. Though existing in some schools or divisions in the DepEd, there are fewer
instances of bottom-up teacher professional development programs where
colleagues study content and pedagogies together, plan lessons collaboratively,
and conduct action research as a group. Examples of these are school-based
learning action cells, teaching circles, communities of practice, and lesson
study.
II. Policy Statement
6. Good educational systems ensure that opportunities for both approaches to
professional development programs are available and accessible to teachers
(Whitehouse 2011). It is therefore incumbent upon the DepEd to ensure
teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD) within the framework of
School-Based Management (SBM) and embodied in the School Improvement
Plans (SIPs). As such, this policy highlights the fact that the locus of learner
development is at the school where deliberate measures must be taken to
improve student learning outcomes.
7. In effect, action points that directly address the quality of teaching-learning
processes must be included in the SIP. The space and opportunities for
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teachers to collegially discuss strategies that will lead to better teaching and
learning processes can be integral to SIPs. Further, this policy reiterates that
good teaching is the primary job of teachers and supporting CPD is one of the
most vital functions of school heads/principals.
8. In this policy, the DepEd institutionalizes Learning Action Cells (LACs) that
aim to develop and support successful teachers by nurturing their knowledge,
attitudes, and competencies in terms of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment in their work stations.
9. In the DepEd, a Learning Action Cell is a group of teachers who engage in
collaborative learning sessions to solve shared challenges encountered in the
school facilitated by the school head or a designated LAC Leader. LACs will
become the school-based communities of practice that are positive, caring, and
safe spaces.
10. Key aspects of the process are ongoing collaborative learning or problem
solving within a shared domain of professional interest, self-directed learning,
reflective practice leading to action and self evaluation, and collective
competence. The following are the objectives of this policy:
10.1 to improve the teaching-learning process that will lead to improved
learning among the students;
10.2 to nurture successful teachers;
10.3 to enable teachers to support each other to continuously improve their
content and pedagogical knowledge, practice, skills, and attitudes; and
10.4 to foster a professional collaborative spirit among school heads, teachers,
and the community as a whole.
11. LACs are the most cost-effective CPD process but may entail some
expenses for meetings and handouts. Funds for the LACs may be sourced from
the school’s Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE), subject to its
utilization guidelines. Other resources may be generated by the school or
schools divisions to support LACs as these endeavor to upgrade the quality of
teaching and learning in their respective schools.
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III. Learning Action Cell (LAC)
A. Theoretical Framework
12. This policy provides the framework and enabling mechanisms for the
conduct and implementation of LACs in schools or in clusters if multigrade
schools prefer to conduct them by cluster. It is directed towards improving
teacher knowledge, skills, and attitudes based on established competencies
linked to the K to 12 Curriculum.
13. The theoretical framework in Figure 1 shows that communities of practice,
in this case, LACs, enable teachers to do collaborative planning, problem
solving, and action implementation that will lead to improved teachers’
knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will consequently and significantly
improve student learning and development.
Figure 1. Theoretical Framework of the Learning Action Cell (LAC)
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B. Topics for LAC Sessions
14. The content of LAC sessions may be determined by the teachers themselves
under the general guidance of the school head or LAC leader. This may be done
through needs assessment, the results of which should assist the LAC in
listing their priority areas of learning.
15. Special emphasis must be made on some key features of the K to 12 Basic
Education Program. It is important that the teacher-identified topics are
consistent with the following broad areas of discussion that enliven the
features of the K to 12 Basic Education Program as articulated in Republic Act
(R.A.) No.10533, the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 and in various
policies of the DepEd:
15.1 Learner Diversity and Student Inclusion
Successful teachers know and care for their students. Including learner
diversity and student inclusion in the LAC sessions emphasizes that
learners are the reason for all education processes. It is the central role of
teachers to establish learning environments that are responsive to learner
diversity. It underscores the importance of teachers' knowledge and
understanding of, as well as respect for, learners' characteristics and
experiences. Diversity emanates from a variety of factors (which may be in
combination) such as gender, community membership, religious beliefs,
family configurations, and special learning needs.
Teachers who celebrate diversity in their classrooms adjust and differentiate
their instruction to include all learners and to foster harmony in their class.
Furthermore, learner inclusion requires that teachers provide remedial
instruction for those who are experiencing difficulties in learning lessons.
Such interventions prevent failure and communicate caring by the teacher
for students.
15.2 Content and Pedagogy of the K to 12 Basic Education Program
By studying the K to 12 curriculum, teachers will be better able to prepare
for lessons and will be more relaxed in executing lesson plans. Only a
confident teacher is able to implement developmentally-appropriate teaching
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methods that respect the individual differences of learners. Additionally, they
can jointly craft learning goals in collaboration with their students. Content
and performance standards and learning competencies must be mastered by
teachers so that they can plan lessons, deliver instruction effectively, and
assess the learning that resulted from their teaching.
Teachers can collaboratively plan weekly lessons during the LAC and these
can be implemented for the specified period of time, after which, teachers
can share their experiences to improve subsequent lessons.
While boosting teachers’ own critical and creative thinking, their skill in
translating curriculum content into relevant learning activities also grows.
Student learning will improve because the teacher will be more systematic
and better contextualized to the learning needs of students.
15.3 Assessment and Reporting in the K to 12 Basic Education Program
Every teacher should understand how to implement the learner-centered
assessment policies for the K to 12 Curriculum. Discussions about lessons
should necessarily include ways in assessing the learning of students and
how data from formative assessment can improve subsequent lessons.
Assessment provides teachers and learners with the necessary feedback
about learning outcomes. This feedback informs the reporting cycle and
enables teachers to continually select, organize, and use sound assessment
processes.
15.4 21st Century Skills and ICT Integration in Instruction and Assessment
Bringing 21st-century skills into the teaching and learning situation is a
central feature of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. Teachers must
enrich lessons with simple integration strategies utilizing Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) that are developmentally appropriate.
Instruction and assessment processes can be made more collaborative
with ICT, which teachers can implement with the tools and equipment
available in their schools.
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15.5 Curriculum Contextualization, Localization, and Indigenization
Curriculum contextualization is the process of matching the curriculum
content and instructional strategies relevant to learners. Student diversity
requires that teachers always consider individual differences in lesson
planning and implementation. Teachers identify and respond to
opportunities to link teaching and learning in the classroom to the
experiences, interests, and aspirations of the wider school community and
other key stakeholders.
By linking new content to the local experiences that are familiar to
students, learning will be more efficient for and relevant to them. The
localization of curriculum is an essential feature of the K to 12
Curriculum. The teacher’s guide and learners’ materials may be modified
to accommodate the unique contexts of a particular locality.
Deepening curriculum contextualization through indigenization is
essential for communities that have cultural practices that are different
from the majority of people in the same locality. Providing spaces for
unique cultures in the K to 12 Basic Education Program is a key strategy
for student inclusion and ensuring relevance of education processes for all
learners. Teachers and school systems must make sure that the members
of the community participate in indigenization processes, so that the
curriculum will be accurate and faithful to the culture in consideration.
16. In addition to the topics that the LAC members have identified and those
enumerated above, teachers should also find time to discuss how their
community linkages can support the curriculum and how the LAC sessions
promote their own professional growth. Furthermore, emerging and urgent
issues or concerns affecting teaching and learning must be discussed during
LAC sessions. These may include school data such as school participation,
attendance, completion and assessment, child-finding activities, programs to
be offered so as to include more learners in schools, results-based practices,
and technologies, and school successes. LAC sessions also cover DepEd
thrusts and policies relevant to the above-mentioned priority needs.
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C. LAC Implementation Process
17. Before the LAC Session. In order to plan for LACs, the LAC members guided
by the LAC Leader and LAC Facilitator, are expected to identify professional
development needs and prioritise issues to be discussed or addressed in the
LAC session. These can be recorded in a LAC Plan, which will also require
details on how the LAC process will be monitored. A template for the LAC Plan
can be found in Annex 1. Schools can revise the template to suit their own
needs and contexts.
17.1 Assessment of Needs. Needs are identified with reference to the
professional teacher standards set for one’s career stage. These needs could be
captured through different forms like self-assessment tools, classroom
observation results, critical reflections, surveys, research-based teacher
development needs, students’ assessment results, and other forms.
17.2 Prioritization of Topics or Agenda. From the needs that have been
identified as focus of LAC, members could agree on which of them should be
prioritized for their sessions. The basis for prioritization could be in terms of
urgency of need, time needed in addressing the need, interest or in whatever
way agreed upon by the members of the group. These priority needs or topics
could integrate the areas mentioned above.
17.3 Formation of LAC. Every teacher must be part of a LAC. LACs could be
formed based on the prioritized need(s) and depending on the number of
teachers in every school or cluster of schools. However, these groupings are
flexible according to need and context.
One LAC could be composed of five (5) to 15 members. A school may organize
as many LACs as may be deemed necessary depending on the identified needs
of the school. In all schools, teachers may convene in groups that are
strategically decided. These may be by key stage, grade level, learning area, or
programs offered by the school. Multigrade schools may be clustered in
different ways by the district or division supervisors based on the objectives of
the LACs to be conducted.
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Each LAC should have a leader, a facilitator, a documenter, and members as
shown in Figure 2. External resource persons may be invited when necessary
though the preference is for the LAC resource persons to be from among the
LAC members. The terms of reference (ToR) for LAC participants are found in
Annex 2.
Figure 2. Composition of a Learning Action Cell (LAC)
17.4 Identification of Appropriate Intervention. The LAC could agree on
exploring interventions to address the identified need. Interventions could be in
the form of learning materials, instructional materials, equipment, facilities,
strategies in teaching, modality in teaching, program, etc.
17.5 Scheduling of Meetings. The LAC members can decide on the schedule,
length, and frequency of meetings. One to two hours a week is strongly
recommended but the diversity of teaching conditions may not always allow
this. LAC sessions, however, should be conducted at least once a month.
Interactions may also be done through ICT when it is difficult to have face-to-
face sessions, particularly when involving clustered schools. There is a need to
prioritize the LACs because this is the support system for teachers who are
tasked to deliver basic education, which is the core business of DepEd.
Activities that do not support this mandate must not take priority over the
learning needs of students. Finally, all schools are encouraged to prioritize
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LAC sessions instead of administrative meetings, which should be scheduled
separately from LAC sessions.
17.6 Setting Up of Resources. Resources could be human or material that
should be prepared or set up before the implementation of the sessions. The
human resources could be individuals who are tapped as resource persons of
the LAC sessions. Material resources could be the supplies, worksheets, videos,
equipment, budget, food, venues and other things needed in the conduct of a
LAC session.
The LAC Leader or School Head shall take the lead in identifying the needed
resources, ensuring their availability and sustainability.
17.7 Assignment of Work. The LAC members could be given specific roles to
perform during LAC sessions. These roles could be rotated among the members
of the group.
17.8 LAC Implementation Norms. Norms are the framework from which team
members commit to conduct business. Developing norms and adhering to them
ensure the success of the group, and facilitate the members’ ability to deal with
critical issues. Norms have several components that clarify team dynamics.
These are some elements to address:
Time and Venue: Where and when will we meet? Will we start on time?
Listening: How will we listen to our peers? How will we discourage
interruptions when someone is speaking?
Confidentiality: What content is to be held in confidence? What can be shared
after the meeting?
Decision Making: How will we arrive at a decision? What if everyone doesn’t
agree with the group decision?
Participation: Is participation optional? Will we have an attendance policy?
What will we do if a member constantly misses meetings?
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Expectations: What do we expect from team members? Do we need a method
for ensuring each member comes to the meeting prepared with appropriate
data or other assignments?
17.9 Preparing Line-item Budget. The budget shall come from the school’s
respective MOOE and other external grants, provided that only expenses
allowed under the school MOOE may be included, subject to existing
accounting rules and regulations.
17.10 Writing of LAC Plan. For a guided implementation of LAC plans, they
should be written and documented following the template in Annex 1. Schools
are allowed to modify the template based on their needs. This plan should be
integrated or linked with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) or Annual
Implementation Plan (AIP).
18. During the LAC Session. The priorities set out in the LAC Plan are
implemented through a variety of activities, which can include stimulus (e.g.
lectures, practicum, orientation, coaching, workshops, development and
utilization of instructional materials, etc.) followed by collaborative discussion
of possible ways forward. The final activity of the session will involve individual
and group action planning in order to implement agreed activities in the
classroom.
19. After the LAC Session. LAC members are expected to implement the
proposed strategies or activities in their classroom or school or community as
appropriate and evaluate their success. LAC members should be prepared to
report back on the success of these activities in future LAC sessions. LAC
facilitators and LAC leaders should monitor these activities and evaluate how
far they are contributing to improved outcomes for learners at school. School
heads or principals should support the LACs by doing class observations and
encourage teachers to continually improve instruction so that student learning
will also improve.
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D. Roles and Responsibilities of Various DepEd Offices
School Level
20. At the school level, the School Head should lead in organizing the LAC and
in ensuring that the practice of holding regular LAC sessions is established,
maintained, and sustained. The School Head should also take the lead in
monitoring school LAC activities and in evaluating their impact on the total
school improvement. Likewise, active participation of teachers and involvement
in various LAC activities should be captured as an objective in the Individual
Performance and Commitment Review Form (IPCRF).
21. It is expected that school heads or principals will be vital in facilitating and
implementing effective LACs within their schools. This function will be included
in the performance evaluation of school heads. They will create safe spaces
where teachers can engage in dialogue with each other so they may learn from
and provide support to one another.
22. Providing administrative support and academic leadership to the LACs will
strengthen the schools’ development of professional learning communities that
value their communities of practice in favor of student learning and holistic
development.
Schools Division Level
23. Through and with the District Supervisor, the Schools Division Office (SDO)
Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) should support the schools in
establishing, maintaining, and sustaining their LAC practice. It should provide
technical assistance (TA) as may be required. The SDO shall lead in identifying
practices that are potentially replicable as well as in highlighting
accomplishments and setting up reward systems.
24. SDO personnel are expected to provide technical assistance to schools and
conduct systematic monitoring so that good teaching happens in all classrooms
throughout the country.
25. The SDO should also find ways to encourage the schools to conduct action
research about pedagogies and assessment methods that successfully support
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student learning and holistic development.
26. The SDO is also expected to ensure that there are LAC plans across all the
learning areas and key stages as this is consistent with the DepEd’s mandate
to ensure good quality teaching for all subjects and all students.
27. When organizing LACs sessions at this level, District and Schools Division
Level LAC may also be constructed flexibly, but could include any of the
following: teachers, district supervisors, division supervisors, and school LAC
leaders. These LACs may have a variety of purposes which are agreed upon
strategically at a local level.
Regional Level
28. The Regional Offices (ROs) through the Curriculum and Learning
Management Division (CLMD) should provide more explicit guidance to SDOs
and schools regarding the conduct of LACs. It should provide TA to the SDO
that enables them to support the schools in their LAC practice. It should also
be able to scale up practices that are found effective and conduct research for
this purpose. The RO shall also conduct a regional event to highlight and
reward LAC accomplishments.
29. The ROs should monitor school data over time and see if the LAC sessions
are effectively improving teaching and learning processes.
30. When organizing LAC sessions at this level, the membership may be
constructed flexibly depending on the purposes of the LAC and the strategy
agreed upon.
Central Office
31. The Central Office (CO) shall review the policy and its implementation in
light of the feedback gathered from the field. The CO through the Office of the
Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction shall coordinate efforts at the
central and field offices to ensure that the support systems and mechanism to
sustain LAC practice are established and responsive such as putting in place a
rewards system and allocating funds for the program.
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32. When organizing LAC sessions at this level, the membership may be
constructed flexibly depending on the purposes of the LAC and the strategy
agreed upon.
IV. Progress Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
33. Monitoring and feedback should be ongoing throughout the LAC planning
and implementation phases. This will include a variety of forms including both
qualitative and quantitative approaches. A core principle of the M&E of the
LACs is that evaluators, such as principals and district supervisors, should not
seek to establish overly simplistic correlation between LAC activity and changes
in student performance. This policy notes that:
1. Schools or school clusters will need to be given time to establish effective
LACs.
2. The process of professional learning and subsequent developments in
teachers’ quality will vary from school to school and cannot be easily
quantified.
3. The key indicators for the effectiveness of the LAC is that there are clear
evidences of:
a. critical reflection amongst teachers leading to changes in classroom
practice;
b. increased understanding and knowledge of the curriculum; and
c. changes in teachers’ pedagogy or practices which are aimed at
improving learners’ participation and achievement in school.
34. Therefore, when evaluating the LAC, evaluators should remain focused on
the way in which the LAC is raising levels of teacher quality and contributing to
improved outcomes for students. When evaluating the effectiveness of the LAC,
LAC members are expected to assess the:
34.1 development in teacher quality;
34.2 impact on students’ performance; and
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34.3 effectiveness of the implemented strategies.
35. Additional guidelines for progress M&E are provided below:
35.1 Purpose. The purpose of progress monitoring is to provide everyone
concerned with the pertinent information about the activities so far conducted
and whether the standards are met in the process of the implementation in
terms of quality, quantity, and time leading to the attainment of the goals and
objectives of LAC. This feedback mechanism helps the LACs to decide on the
direction to take and the adjustments to make in the continuing
implementation of the LAC.
35. 2 Areas to be monitored. LACs should be monitored on the components of
the focus area (stipulated in the LAC Policy). For example, if the LAC was
formed in the area of content and pedagogy, components to be monitored can
include members’ a) content knowledge; b) skill in particular instructional
strategies; c) skill in assessment; and d) knowledge of learners and how they
learn.
Monitoring the LAC’s progress can also be based on the protocols agreed upon
by the group for the implementation phase. For instance, the LAC Team Norms
can be the bases for monitoring attendance and participation, working
relationships, teamwork, professionalism, and efficiency.
35.3 Monitoring methods and tools. The members of a LAC should
collaboratively develop a variety of methods and tools for progress monitoring.
These can include, among others, a) individual members’ monitoring or
assessment of their own activities; b) peer observation or assessment; c)
observation or assessment by supervisor or mentor or coach; and d) monitoring
or assessment of the LAC team.
Protocols for each of these methods should be agreed upon and developed
collaboratively by the LAC members. Such protocols can include templates and
forms to be filled out to make monitoring and record-keeping easy, (e.g.,
template for team meeting minutes, form for individual member’s notes and
plans, observation checklists, journals or logs of classroom application of focus
strategies, etc.)
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LACs following a particular model (e.g., Lesson Study, Competency-Based
Collaborative Inquiry) will have protocols unique to the model. Appropriate
monitoring tools similar or in addition to those above should be developed.
35.4 Monitoring timeline. Progress monitoring is a continuous process
throughout LAC implementation. Data gathering and assessment should be
done from the beginning of implementation through the stages of development,
growth, and sustainability of the LAC.
35.6 Documentation, record-keeping, and reporting. Monitoring can only be
effective if data or evidence collected are authentic, valid, and sufficient. Thus,
documentation and record-keeping are vital aspects of the monitoring process.
Individual and team activities should be properly documented, with
appropriate tools.
Team meetings. Proceedings of team meetings should be recorded. A template
for easy recording can be developed. This should include, among others: a)
attendance; b) topics of discussion; c) best practices that were shared during
the meeting; d) current or emerging needs and concerns (which should
immediately be communicated to the LAC leader); f) evidence of whether Plan
is working or not working; and g) next courses of action to be taken.
The appointment of documenter or recorder of minutes should be on a rotation
basis. Protocols should be developed for confidentiality or which items should
be confidential and which can be shared after the meeting. Guidelines should
be developed on record management: a) Who should keep the files; b) where
should files be kept; and c) who should have access to the files.
Each LAC member should build a portfolio about all activities related to the
LAC. Members can keep individual notes on a form developed for the purpose.
It can include items about what the LAC member will need to do as a result of
agreements in the meeting and notes on what to bring for the next team
meeting. Members can also keep logs and reflective journals on the actions
they have taken in their respective classes towards the achievement of LAC
goals. These will be used in sharing of best practice, problems or solutions
during the team meetings.
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Support mechanisms, both hardware and software, for documentation and
record-keeping should be put in place.
Reporting to administration or system. LAC members should agree on protocols
and timetables for formal reporting of LAC implementation to the system. The
October in-service training (INSET) of the District or Schools Division would be
a good venue for sharing the LAC experience. Assessment during milestone
points (e.g., mid-year, year-end) can make use of tools used in the planning
stage.
V. Conduct of the LAC Session. Limitation/Prohibitions.
36. Since LACs and LAC sessions are aimed at the continuous professional
development of teachers, the conduct of LAC sessions shall be limited to the
purposes stated in this policy. The holding of LAC sessions for purposes other
than those provided herein is prohibited. Prohibited purposes may include but
shall not be limited to the following: sale of goods and other merchandise;
lending transactions; political and religious meetings and other purposes which
are not included in this policy.
VI. References
Little, Judith. 2003. Professional community and the problem of high
reform. International Journal of Education Research 37 (8), 693-714.
ILO/UNESCO. 1966. Recommendations concerning the status of teachers.
Stronge, James. 2007. Qualities of effective teachers (2nd Ed.).
Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development.
UNESCO ISO. 2006. Teachers and educational quality.
UNESCO. 2014. EFA Global Monitoring Report Teaching and
Learning: Achieving quality for all.
Whitehouse, Claire. 2011. Effective continuing professional development
for teachers. Manchester, UK: Center for Education Research and
Quality.
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VI. Effectivity
37. This policy will take effect immediately.
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ANNEX 1
Template for LAC Plan
Phase Activities Persons
Involved
Time
Frame
Resources Success
Indicators
Funds Source of
Funds
Planning
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ANNEX 2: Terms of Reference (ToR) of LAC Participants
LAC Leader is the Principal or School Head. Being the de facto leader of
the LAC or all the LACs in the school, the following are his/her roles:
1. Oversees the implementation of the LAC(s);
2. Leads in the development of a LAC Plan and integrates such in the
SIP or AIP;
3. Organizes LAC groupings at the beginning of each school year and
ensures that each LAC has an assigned facilitator, preferably a Master
Teacher or senior teacher or senior member of the faculty;
4. Mobilizes resources for the conduct of LACs;
5. Provides feedback and submits LAC Progress Reports to District
and Schools Division Office;
6. Adapts and shares LAC best practices from other schools, thereby
developing a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement;
7. Ensures the monitoring of LAC sessions and related activities and
evaluating their impact on teacher professional development, quality
teaching, and pupil achievement;
8. Agrees with LAC Members on how to observe or monitor
application of learning;
9. Provides feedback to the teachers;
10. Gathers evidences of implementation or application of learning;
11. Meets with facilitator to decide on next LAC topic and to prepare or
plan for the next session; and
12. Monitors the LAC implementation vis-à-vis the school LAC plan.
LAC Facilitator: The LAC Facilitator could be the Principal or School
Head, a Master Teacher or a senior teacher or senior member of the
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faculty. This role could be assigned on a rotation basis. The LAC
Facilitator:
1. Convenes the LAC team meetings;
2. Provides technical assistance in the development of the LAC n,
timetable of team meetings, and other activities;
3. Checks and monitors attendance of members and submission of
materials and sees to it that team meetings start and end on time, and
that agenda for the meeting are covered;
4. Encourages active engagement and participation of members;
5. Serves as resource person on specific topics;
6. Assigns a documenter on rotation basis;
7. Invites external resource persons when necessary;
8. Reports regularly to LAC leader on LAC progress;
9. Prepares his/her session plan that identifies the topic, objectives,
materials needed, and outline of activities (at the very least) and where
necessary, consults the LAC Leader and members;
10. Ensures that the venue and equipment are available and
prepares the necessary learning materials such as reading materials,
videos, presentations, etc., when needed;
11. Announces the LAC session including topic, time, venue, and other
matters that the group should know; and
12. Runs and facilitates the session based on the plan and ensures
that the agreed norms of behaviour are observed and that the objectives
of the session are achieved.
LAC Members are the teachers who share common concerns such as
grade level assignments or learning area assignments or key stage
assignments. LACs must be organized well so that teachers are a
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member of at least one LAC. However, teachers may opt to join other
LACs. A LAC member:
1. Attends LAC meetings regularly and participates actively in LAC
sessions;
2. Serves as LAC facilitator or documenter or resource person for
certain topics when assigned such roles;
3. Develops plans to apply what has been learned and implements
agreed action plan in one’s classroom;
4. Monitors one’s progress in relation to the LAC Plan;
5. Prepares and submits documents or materials as needed and
brings materials relevant to the topic;
6. Observes agreed norms of behaviour;
7. Captures evidences of implementation;
8. Reflects on the implementation;
9. Shares with colleagues in informal settings;
10. Prepares to share in each LAC session;
11. Allows LAC leader to observe how the learning was applied; and
12. Provides the LAC leader with evidences of application of learning.
LAC Documenter is a member of the LAC who has been assigned to
record the minutes of the team meetings. This role may be rotated (i.e.,
monthly or for every unit of lesson). The LAC documenter:
1. Documents LAC proceedings following the template agreed upon;
2. Keeps records of attendance and output of members;
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3. Helps the LAC Leader and Facilitator in writing the progress
reports to be submitted to the District, Schools Division, Regional, and
Central Office;
4. Devices innovative and efficient ways to document and synthesizes
the agreements during the LAC sessions;
5. Provides the information on the progress of the LAC and the
insights of the teachers about student learning;
6. Takes down minutes and captures the processes in the LAC; and
7. Gathers evidences of implementation (e.g., individual plans, etc.).
LAC Resource Person can be a member of the LAC or someone external
invited to talk and lead the session on a specific topic. The resource
person:
1. Shares current trends and best practices on certain aspects of
curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment;
2. Facilitates the activities during the session, which may include
workshops and demonstrations;
3. Mentors or coaches teachers on content and pedagogies for a
particular lesson unit;
4. Coordinates with the LAC Facilitator on materials and equipment
to be used during the session; and
5. Helps the LAC plan subsequent action based on the session.