The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), is currently conducting the 2019 National Literacy Conference as stipulated under the DepEd memorandum No. 064, series of 2019. With the theme “Aligning 21st Century Literacies to Industry 4.0 through Research,” the conference aims to enhance implementers on the 21st Century Literacies, Industry 4.0 and Research on Literacy. Through this objective, one of the highlights of the event is the conduct of call for papers. The research studies currently presented in the conference from interested scholars, teachers, professionals and other researchers were ensured to have relevant policy recommendations about Inclusive Education, Literacy Learning and Instruction, Literacy Teacher Development, Literacy Program Development, and Literacy Governance. Below is the official list of poster presenters from different regions:
| Title | Author |
Region |
| Assessing the Financial Literacy of East II District Secondary Public School Teachers: Inputs to Introspective Educational Intervention for Financial Education | Grace C. Cueva
Rubie M. Salva Mary Jean L. Sungahid |
X |
| TALKHANGG : An Inter-agency Campaign Regulating Entry of Learners to Computer Shops during Class Hours (Talk with Heads of Agencies Needed for Good Governance) | Ms. Mary Joan J. Cajella
Margarita B. Enerio William C. Agomana Mauritia M. Donasco Dinah Zoraida B. Zamora Leah Lyn A. Lingatong |
X |
| Competence of ALS Implementers in Utilizing Computers | Darel D. Caubang | |
| Guiding Guardians to Read: Improving and Tracking Learners’ Reading Performance with Parents and Guardians |
Alexander Simagala |
IV – A |
| Improving Pupils’ Academic Performance Through Strategic Child Defender Approach | Nina U. Dumanon Leyson, PhD
Genevieve F. Fuentes Simonette Y. Caylo |
X |
| Utilization of Sci-Diary Worksheet as a Tool in Enhancing the Basic Science Process Skills: An After-School Extension Program |
Nympha P. Rodriguez |
X |
| Utilization of Localized Materials in ICT-Based Reading Intervention to Enhance Comprehension Skills of Selected Grade 10 Struggling Readers of Lakeview Integrated School (LIS) | Jay Boy E. Evano |
NCR |
| Alternative Learning System Key Performance Indicators: Their Relationship to the Alternative Modes of Instruction | Noli B. Abrigo Jr., PhD |
II |
The above-mentioned literacy researchers were selected by the LCC Evaluation Committee based on certain criteria. There is also an exhibit for LGUs, academe, NGOs and DepEd as a platform for the exchange of experiences and good practices on literacy implementation. In addition to this, nine guests will also be presenting orally on the second day of the event.
The 2019 National Literacy Conference is currently happening today until October 10, 2019 at Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo, Iloilo City. The conference’s participants are from DepEd’s Central and Regional Offices and Schools Divisions, Local Government Units, and other Government and Non-Government Organizations.