IN-SERVICE TRAINING (INSET) NARRATIVE REPORT ABOUT THE MULTI-YEAR GUIDELINES ON RPMS-PPST

(Day 1)

Written by Mr. Rodolfo B. Miranda, Teacher II BINHS

Photo and caption by Miss Kimberly Capule, Teacher I BINHS

 With reference to DepEd Order No. 34, s. 2022 titled “School Calendar and Activities for the School Year 2022-2023”, the Midyear In-Service Training (INSET) is scheduled for February 6-10, 2023 to continually develop, and enhance the competency of teaching and non-teaching personnel. Thus, Binan Integrated National High School began its 3-day INSET from February 8-10, 2023 as per the Deped order mentioned above.

The BINHS’ day one of the INSET (February 8) started with the usual, but very important preliminaries such as the playing of the national anthem and a prayer.  Then Ms. Julie Ann D. Natividad, BINHS’ school principal, delivered a brief but beautiful opening remarks that set the mood of the webinar. Due to some uncontrollable circumstances, such as fluctuating internet signal and other technical glitches, the broadcast quality of the first day of the INSET was quite affected. But the overall online broadcast performance of the webinar was done almost according to plan.

In general, the speakers did a great job in explaining the topic that was assigned to each one of them. The way they presented their lecture showed their expertise that was supposed to help the webinar participants understand deeply the specific concerns regarding the RPMS-PPST.

Aside from the speakers, the men and women behind the technical working group team did a crucial role in providing all the needed support during the conduct of the INSET day one. They showed the good quality of the teachers that composed the team through its produced outputs.

A special mention to our very own PSDS or Public School District Supervisor Romulo Casipit as he gave an inspirational message to the participants to contemplate with. Mr. Casipit mentioned in his speech the high regards to the application of what the teacher-participants have learned and how the said learning can improve the quality of teaching to the young minds.

The actual lecture delivered by various speakers commenced as Master Teacher Mrs. Auralina Vibar gave a lecture about objective number one (KRA 1, Content Knowledge and Pedagogy). She said that if the teacher wants to receive seven (which is the highest rating), the Deped educator must meet all the requirements needed for this particular score. Mrs. Vibar also stated that the necessity of integrating the subject being taught by a teacher (and of course including the topic of the day) to other learning areas. This must be done to help the students develop a critical mind and give them a better understanding of knowledge in multiple disciplines.

Mrs. Divina Maming, a Master Teacher and the chief adviser of the STEM 12, discussed the objective number two in KRA 1 in which she said features two things - literacy and numeracy. She explained the different means of verification (classroom observable) to comply with that includes the COT or the Classroom Observation Tool, Inter-Observer Agreement Forms, and In-Person Class Observation. Mrs. Maming clearly explained what is going on in each score and how to avoid getting a low score.

 

On the other hand, KRA 1 objective number three was given a detailed explanation by another Master Teacher, Mrs. Almira Espinas. The said objective focuses on the HOTS or higher order thinking skills that aims to immensely increase the learning capability of the students through critical and creative thinking. She particularly gave emphasis on how teachers must give higher level questions even on simple lessons.

NQESH (National Qualifying Examination for School Heads) passer, Mrs. Donnabelle Mendoza, explained further the KRA 1 objective three by telling the attendees that the rubrics provided in RPMS-PPST manual gave detailed guidelines regarding each level of rating. This happened during the question and answer segment of the webinar wherein the participants are encouraged to ask questions and other clarificatory inquiries.

Master Teacher Mrs. Mariejean Realuyo imparted her knowledge about KRA 2 (Learning Environment and Diversity of Learners) objective number four. She said that in this objective, the focus must be on the learning environment and the diversity of learning of students. Mrs. Realuyo stressed out that we, as teachers, must always be aware of the diversity of our learners (remember our Psychology lesson in individual differences).

Another Master Teacher and Grade 12 HUMSS subgroup head, Mrs. Rosalie Madera, shared her vast knowledge in KRA 2 objective number five. Positive and non-violent means of discipline was the focus the said objective. Mrs. Madera gave very specific samples that were clearly explained. She said that consistency must be implemented all the time in order for the class rules, during lectures and activities, to succeed. She added that aside from the high points (on our COT) that we are after, the main goal of the teacher is to train the students to become better citizens of the land.

Mrs. Lany Jamero, a Master Teacher from the BINHS Math Department, explained the KRA 2 objective six that focuses on differentiated activities, thus giving the students the opportunity to understand better the lesson. This is due to the different ways students learn lessons. The famous line “one size fits all” thing cannot be applied in this modern day of learning as a single, worn out teaching method (or some say the very traditional way of teaching… a reference to the American period teaching strategy) is ineffective nowadays.

KRA 3 (Curriculum and Planning) was introduced by Mrs. Roselle Garcia, a Master Teacher from the STEM’s Math Department. She gives a justification for why the raters of our COT are always asking for an advanced copy of the lesson plan (DLL or even the lesson exemplar). The STEM 11 chief adviser added that the raters goal must be on the improvement of the lesson plan (of the teacher) to be used in the COT. Therefore, the rater will not only point out the errors in the lesson plan, but should also be the one to give suggestions that he/she thinks will greatly improve the teacher’s work.

The remaining speakers showed an outstanding performance for the rest of the INSET Day 1. All of the inquiries submitted by the participants were well received and answered.