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LCCS joins in Training-Workshop on the Use and Curation of Open Educational Resources (OER)

ATM: In connection with the Department of Education’s vision of Digital Rise in the Philippines, spearheaded by its Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS), the Training-Workshop on the Use and Curation of Open Educational Resources and Capacity Building Programs for OER Trainers for Cluster 3 & 4 is currently happening at Montebello Villa Hotel, Banilad, Cebu City. The said training-workshop is participated in by OER Volunteers, ICT Coordinators and Subject Field Experts in English and Science from Regions V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA, BARMM, XII and some delegates from the Central Office.

The capacity building involves a series of workshops which enabled the delegates to acquire technical competencies on creating their own modules and other instructional materials which are pivotal in offline learning. As the ICTS Director Abram Y.C. Abanil urged, “Open Educational Resources will bridge the gap and support digital rise.” He highlighted that ICT Utilization through exposure to digital skills and productivity tools; (2) ICT-assisted Teaching-Learning through provision of access to the system; and (3) Development of localized Open Educational Resources such as generation of National Assessment results will enable the learners identify their areas for improvement and ultimately boost their learning through the use of e-learning resources.

               

Brigada Eskwela 2019

Being the national awardee as the 2018 Best Implementing School of Brigada Eskwela, Alfonso Central School in Alfonso, Cavite hosted the official launching of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela 2019 with the theme Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan, which was held on May 16, 2019.

The said kick-off and caravan for the National Schools Maintenance Week was participated in by DepEd key officials from the Central, Regional, and Division offices, and stakeholders both from the national government agencies and private sectors to exhibit their support and engagement in the said purpose.

Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs, External Partnerships, and Project Management Service Tonisito M.C. Umali, Esq. elaborated Brigada Eskwela being not just a week-long activity but a lifetime advocacy in ensuring the sustenance of program implementation. He underscored that more than just cleaning, Brigada Eskwela is also about showcasing various talents, and bringing back out-of-school students to classrooms. He emphasized during his speech that there has always been an upward trend in the participation of different stakeholders in every Brigada Eskwela being conducted, which illustrates and enhances the public-private partnership in fulfilling its vision and mission.

“We must try to digest and internalize it (Brigada Eskwela) to ourselves… Kick-off, kakaibang panimula. Ganitong uri ng paninimula. Dapat ang paaralan ay isang lugar na kaaya-aya para sa pagtuturo at pag-aaral ng mga bata.” As read by Undersecretary for Finance Service and Education Programs Delivery, Annalyn M. Sevilla, DepEd’s Secretary Leonor Magtolis-Briones mentioned that “Quality education is a top priority… Brigada Eskwela brings out the best in Filipino… There has never been no support because after all, education is a national responsibility.”

The Education chief highlighted the increased community involvement and strengthened partnerships as seen evidently in the previously conducted Brigada Eskwelas. From 11 million volunteers in 2017 to 22 million in 2018, the significant shoot up on volunteerism continually sets the bar higher on the spirit of bayanihan among Filipinos, especially in ensuring a clean, safe, and conducive learning environment not only during the opening of classes, but in the entire school year. “It is already an integral part in nurturing lifelong learning, values and competencies meaningfully in the nation,” the Secretary added.

Later in the afternoon, DepEd officials along with the stakeholders and volunteers, trouped in Alfonso Central Elementary School, wherein a short program was devoted to honor partners from various organizations who have always been committed and supportive of DepEd’s advocacies. Some of the donated items and services were cleaning materials, school materials, onsite medical services, among others. The recipients of the said sponsorship were three schools namely: Alfonso Central Elementary School, Pansin Elementary School, and Kaysuyo National High School.

Indeed, with the spirit of bayanihan in the community, DepEd, Local Government Units, Non-government Organizations and other stakeholders, realizing our goals is just within our reach.

“Mula ngayon, sa araw-araw, sama-samang abutin ang mga bagay na ‘di kayang abutin sa pamamagitan ng pakikipag-ugnayan sa komunidad. ‘Wag magsawang mangarap para sa ating mga anak,” Usec. Umali remarked.

 

                     

LCCS welcomed its new Chairperson

 

On May 20, 2019, the LCC Secretariat formally welcomed its new Chairperson, Dr. Diosdado M. San Antonio, former Regional Director of DepEd Region IV-A, during the welcome party held at the Office of the Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction. Chiefs and Directors of different bureaus in CI were also present during the said event to express their support to the new Officer-in-Charge.

The LCCS is thrilled to work with its new Chairperson in advancing universalization in the country.

LCCS bid farewell to Dr. Lorna Dig Dino

 

Former LCC Chairperson, Dr. Lorna Dig Dino, finally bid her goodbye to the LCC Secretariat during the welcome party for Dr. Diosdado M. San Antonio, the new Officer-in-Charge for Curriculum and Instruction. With her immense experience of being the Chair of the Council for more than a year, her battle cry of reaching out, and converting every learner, especially the underprivileged, into a globally competitive citizen were prevalent than any other. Evidently, this was echoed in all literacy directions and interventions exerted in the country. A legacy to live by.

To the epitome of undying passion and selfless love in serving literacy to all Filipinos, thank you, Dr. Lorna Dig Dino! We will surely miss you.

 

 

LCC conducted a Consultative Workshop on the Development of LCC Database Management System

Targeting the fulfillment of LCC’s mandate of establishment and maintenance of a national databank on literacy, its Secretariat spearheaded a three-day consultative workshop on the Development of LCC Database Management System held at the Bohol Public Schools Teachers and Employees Association, Incorporated (BPSTEA), Tagbilaran City, Bohol on May 7-10, 2019. The said workshop was represented by different bureaus and offices from the Department of Education (BCD, BEA, ICTS, BLR, PS, EPS), representatives from Local Government Units, Civil Society Organizations, and Alternative Learning System (ALS) from the Schools Division of Tagbilaran City which resulted into a multi-faceted and rich discussion among its participants. The output of the said activity were the identification of data requirements, data gathering and processes, and system content and process flow obtained through a series of workshops.

The 3-day activity was wrapped up with an appreciation and reiteration of the LCCS Chief on the forged partnership and continuous unity among them until the development and implementation of the envisioned database management system.

 

                    

DepEd External Partnerships Service and LCC Secretariat donate pencils to the Schools Division of Tagbilaran City and BPSTEA

The DepEd-External Partnerships Service (EPS), along with the Literacy Coordinating Council Secretariat (LCCS), donated 3 boxes full of pencils to the Division of Bohol, and 1 box to the Bohol Public Schools Teachers and Employees Association, Incorporated (BPSTEA) last May 7, 2019. The pencil donation, collected from One Million Lapis Campaign, was one of the Department’s many exerted efforts on supplying the basic needs of learners and promoting their rights to education, especially that the school opening is nearing once again.

The said turn-over was held at BPSTEA, Tagbilaran City, Bohol where the LCCS conducted a consultative workshop from May 7-10, 2019.

The donation was received by representatives from the Tagbilaran City Schools Division and Dr. Casiana P. Caberte, BPSTEA President.

        

LCCS underwent ISO 9001-2015 standards Internal Audit

In line with “One DepEd, One Quality Management System,” the LCC Secretariat underwent an internal audit on ISO 9001-2015 standards last May 6, 2019 at the LCCS Office in the Department of Education. The on-going establishment of QMS among DepEd offices at all governance levels is currently being conducted to ensure overall consistency and efficiency in the delivery of quality service and continuous process improvement anchored on improved client satisfaction.

The LCCS was happy to receive the news that it incurred “Zero NC” (non-compliance), alongside with other DepEd bureaus and offices, during their respective audits.

The said activity was concluded with a Photo Op of the Secretariat with its internal auditors, Engr. Edenia O. Libranda, Chief Education Supervisor, and Ms. Evan Lynn-Dell C. Cortez, Administrative Assistant V, who are both from DepEd Region IV-A.

      

TWG Meeting on the Finalization of 2019 NLC in September 2019

 

On March 29, 2019, the LCC Secretariat, along with the TWG members discussed the technicalities relative to the conduct of the anticipated 2019 National Literacy Conference in September. Presided over by Dr. Heidi B. Macahilig, PNU representative, the said body ensured that this year’s conference will zoom in on pertinent topics on literacy and research, incorporating the emerging concepts of 21st Century Skills and Industry 4.0, and provide a participants-oriented avenue which will both yield to global citizenship of the literacy leaders, advocates, partners, and learners. Other matters considered during the meeting were the guidelines on the appointment of the new NGO Council representative, possible partnership of LCC with Facebook, and LCC’s nomination for UNESCO International Literacy Prize.

The said planning meeting was held at the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat conference room at the Department of Education, Central Office.

           

LCC Secretariat undergoes Competency Building on Partnership Strategies

LCC being the premier advisory and coordinating body for all literacy endeavors in the country, has committed in thriving and utilizing forged and strengthened partnership amongst its stakeholders and literacy partners.

To effectively mobilize and deliver the Council’s literacy initiatives from the national down to the ground level, its Secretariat underwent a comprehensive and relevant capacity building workshop focusing on partnership strategies last March 20-22, 2019 at DepEd NEAP-R10, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. The objectives of the said workshop were to: (1) identify ways on how to collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of the LCC Secretariat; (2) develop, manage, and sustain partnerships with DepEd units and other stakeholders; and (3) strengthen partnerships with public and private agencies and organizations in the fulfillment of LCC’s vision, mission and core values.

Discussions on the foundational concepts such as the importance, and effective strategies of partnership were shared by various resource persons, including specialists from DepEd’s External Partnerships Service (EPS) facilitating the said activity. Other topics covered were developing the skill of identifying and anchoring different types of partners according to the needs through a series of workshops. Lastly, the Secretariat was also equipped with technical skills on maintaining the LCC Website page which will be essential in the promotion and implementation of the LCC’s programs and projects.

137th Council Meeting

On March 14, 2019, the LCC Members and Representatives, together with Dr. Lorna Dig Dino, DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction and Chairperson of LCC attended the 137th Council Meeting. Held at the Department of Education, the said meeting featured discussions on pertinent details of the upcoming 2019 National Literacy Conference; Output on the recently conducted research on literacy spearheaded by Philippine Normal University (PNU); Appointment of the new NGO council representative; and the conduct of 2019 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survery (FLEMMS) which was presented by the representatives from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), among others.

The Council Meeting is being held quarterly to ensure that important matters on literacy are discussed and addressed.