MID-YEAR IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR TEACHERS

“Enhancing Teachers’ Ability for Yearning Achievement”

A NARRATIVE REPORT

Facilitating professional training and learning opportunities is one of

the roles of teacher leaders. If learning is shared from one teacher to

another, teachers can directly focus on the improvement of student

learning. Teachers do have different types of learning needs which are

required to be addressed in aiming effective learning. Professional

development of teachers could be enhanced through conducting an in-

service training program.

In-service training (INSET) is a school-based seminar workshop

regarding the needs of all teachers in improving their teaching methods,

classroom management, professional growth and development and

knowledge and skills enhancement towards uplifting student-centered

environment.

Pilar Village Elementary School headed by Dr. Jocelyn C. Balome

conducted its Mid-Year In-Service Training Program for Teachers last

October 22 – 26, 2018. This year’s INSET with the theme “Enhancing

Teachers’ Ability for Yearning Achievement” was spearheaded by Mr. Eddie

B. Mendez, Master Teacher I with the help of other master teachers.

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 The INSET started with smiling faces shown by the teachers, a

manifestation that they are willing and ever ready to embrace new

learnings they will acquire from the seminar. Teachers from all grade

levels were made to register and signed the attendance before the start of

the session. After which, an opening program started with a prayer led by

Mrs. Mary Ann Teves, followed by the singing of National Anthem and Las

Piñas Hymn through AVP. Dr.

Jocelyn Balome then, gave her

opening remarks. She stated the

importance of INSET and how sit

will help the teachers in dealing

with diverse learners. She inspired

the teachers to do their share in

developing a 21st century learners

who are developed with adequate

knowledge and skills that readily

translate into performance. Next was

the introduction of the participants

conducted by Mrs. Perla Quijada,

Guidance Teacher. This was one of the

amusing part of PVES” INSET.

Teachers were really game and

spirited in presenting their group with

a yell.

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 After that, the chairman of the INSET Program, Mr. Eddie B. Mendez

gave an overview of what the INSET is all about. He also announced that

each day, the participants will present their yell as a part of attendance

checking and that there will be a contest of best yell per grade level. The

Grade Five Group won on the first day. There was also house rules to

follow and assigning of work and task for each grade level was also

disseminated.

After the opening program, Mr. Jojo Magdamit Jr., Masster Teacher I

talked about classroom management. He reiterated that effective

classroom management strategies involve organization, fostering good

working relationships, as well as a disciplined yet personable attitude.

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 Mr. Magdamit reminded the teachers that it takes time and effort to

manage the class effectively because not every child will respond

positively to the ideas of the teachers. However, through commitment and

consistency, we can cultivate a positive learning environment where

students respect one another and learn efficiently.

After the talk of Mr. Magdamit,

the teachers were given a chance to

listen to Mrs. Rose A. Manliorlre who

talked about Health Awareness and

Preventive Medicine. Since teaching is

a very stressful job, the topic is very

timely. Mrs. Manliorlre talked about the

benefits of drinking eight glasses of

water every day. Keeping our body

hydrated is crucial for our health and well-being. The also introduced

some tips on how to use water as body therapy.

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 The school believes that everyone has a role to play in crime

prevention and at the same time understands the needs of the teacher for

self-protection. For this reason, Dr. Jocelyn C. Balome coordinated with Mr.

Joseph C. Arnaldo and his team to give the teachers basic training on

Crime Awareness, Prevention and Self-Protection. Though the sessions

were very tiring for the teachers, it was fun and exciting. The teachers

were taught basic arnis strikes and movements. They were also taught

how to defend themselves in certain circumstances. The half-day training

on self-defense was really engaging and fun. Mr. Arnaldo spoke about self-

defense which will help the teachers or any individual to be prepared for

unexpected situations and it will also help develop increased mental and

physical health. The session ended at around 5:25 in the afternoon.

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 On the second day of INSET, a plenary was held for the MOL or

Management of Learning. Participants were really looking forward to this

particular part of the INSET because of the yell presented by each grade

level. Every group cheered to their hearts content. The songs presented

let out all of the built-up tension and set the mood for the day and helped

teachers and speakers loosen up or warm up. Grade Five Team bagged the

prize for this day.

After the MOL, the participants were split into two groups; the K to 3

Group and the Intermediate Group. In the K to 3 Group, the session was

about the Classroom-Based Assessment on Early Grades Literacy. Mrs.

Shirley R. Parreño refreshed the minds of the teachers about the

importance of assessment.

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 Mrs. Parreño as she discussed her topic on Classroom-Based

Asssessment

While on the intermediate Group, Mr. Eddie B. Mendez tickled the

minds of the teachers on how to be brave in integrating technology in

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teaching subject areas specifically, Mathematics. He also recommended

the use of Active Inspire in presenting lessons. Critical Content in

Mathematics was also discussed by Mr. Mendez.

Mr. Christopher

Castillo and Mr. Ariel

Fernandez also talked

about Critical Content in

Mathematics. They also

tackled the different

strategies and methods

that can be used in

teaching Mathematics.

They also reminded the

teachers that there are

many teaching

techniques and materials that can be used in making Mathematics a lot

easier and fun for the learners.

Mathematics was also the main area of concern in the K to 3 Group.

Ms. Imelda Serafico shared her expertise in the group as she talked about

Developing Logico-Mathematical Thinking on K to 3 Through Manipulative

Play.

After the separate session, both groups met at the plenary to

witness the demonstration teaching of Mr. Eddie B. Mendez. He used

Active Inspire which helped him in bringing lessons to life because of its

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rich and powerful activities that grabbed students’ attention. It was indeed

a very enjoyable and fun-filled learning experience and the demonstration

teaching was a blast.

Ma’am Vanesa and Ma’am Chona actively participate during the

demonstration teaching using Active Inspire

The third day of the INSET started with a bang because of the

cheers and chants presented by each grade level. Everyone was really

looking forward to this part. Grade One Teachers were victorious. Their yell

was a megahit.

Mrs. Lucy G. Perez gave the first hit of the session for the

Intermediate Group. She shared her knowledge in the topic Integratibong

Dulong at Lapit sa Pagtuturo ng mga Makrong Kasanayan, Baitang 4-6.

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 While Ms. Riza R. Pinto

presented Oral

Language in the Mother

Tongue in the K to 3

Group. She started with

a simple activity of

greeting/saying “good

morning” in the

teacher’s own mother

tongue.

The afternoon

session was a plenary

session where all the

teachers gathered in

one room for the

demonstration teaching

of Ms. Imelda Serafico,

a Master Teacher I. Her demonstration teaching was intended for the

primary grades. She showed how to integrate manipulative materials in

teaching Mathematics and how important it is to integrate play in all

classroom activities.

Mrs. Lucy G. Perez, Master Teacher II also displayed her best during

a demonstration teaching. She showed different techniques and

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strategies in teaching Filipino. Third day was indeed a very fruitful and

productive day for everyone

Come October 25, 2018, Thursday, fourth day of INSET, everyone

was excited. All were

looking forward to the

yell contest that was

getting hot every day.

After the jaw-dropping

presentation of each

grade level, Grade Six

Teachers bagged the prize.

Mrs. Dulce Terrado Master Teacher I was the first to discussed her

topic which is about Understanding the Classroom Assessment,

Differentiating Formative and Summative Assessment /The IBL and

5Es/7ES Teaching

Model. She restated

the difference

between the two

assessments and

their importance in

the teaching and learning process.

Another session in the Intermediate Group about the Critical Content

in Science was led by Ms. Dharyl that it is vitally important for teachers to

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 have a solid

understanding

of their content

area to support

student

learning in the

designated

curriculum and for student learning extended out of the curriculum.

Another session was happening at the same time in the K to 3

Group. Mrs. Shirley R. Parreno shared her understanding of the Multi –

Factored Assessment Tool or MFAT. She oriented the teachers on how to

identify the developmentally-delayed grade 1 learners using MFAT.

Mrs. Cora Mendez also shared her knowledge of MFAT. There was a

simulation of activities and the teachers actively engaged themselves in

every activity which resulted to a very productive and fun-filled day.

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 Mrs. Mendez showed activities in the Socio-Emotional Domain or the

Wether Weather and activities from Motor Domain of Work of Hands. He

teachers had a great time simulating the activities.

Afternoon session was again a plenary session for the demonstration

teaching of Mrs. Dulce Terrado. The demo teaching was a success and

Mrs. Terrado was able to show different strategies and innovations in

teaching Science. There was also manifestations of developmentally

appropriate practices and integration of other learning areas. activities

that Dr. Jocelyn Balome gave her usual commendation to all the master

teachers who accepted the challenge of being demo teachers during

INSET.

The most awaited moment came, the last day of the INSET. Most

awaited not because this is the last day but mainly because everyone was

looking forward to the heated yell competition. The chairman of the INSET

was delighted that he promised to give a special grand prize to the group

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with the best cheer. However, this will not be done as usual to give more

time for each group to perfect their yells.

Dr. Ronel H. Balistoy, Education Program Supervisor in English

was the school’s guest speaker. He talked about the Art of Questioning.

The session with Dr . Balistoy was really a blast. His wisdom coupled with

his great sense of humor made the session more interesting. The teachers

can’t help but laugh with all his antics.

Afternoon session was

intended for closing

program. This is also the

“championship round” for

the yell competition. After

the astonishing

performances of each group, Mr. Mendez was not about to contain his

happiness for the turn out of the INSET. This is definitely one of the MOST

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memorable and successful in-service training of PVES. Grade Three won

3rd Place, Grade One won 2nd Place and Kinder won 1st Place.

Dr. Jocelyn C. Balome gave her closing remark. She expressed her

appreciation to all the teachers who gave their best during the 5-day

INSET. She also conveyed her impression to all the PVES teachers who

according to are pride of the Division of Las Pinas. Mrs. Perla Quejada, in

behalf of the Intermediate Group gave her impression that this year’s

INSET was a huge success. It motivated the teachers to be at their best in

molding the young minds. Mrs. Marichu O. Bautista gave an impression

that teachers play a vital role in the lives of the young ones. This

particular 5-day training made the teachers realized the value and

importance of their characters in the lives of the children. They have

realized that despite the intellectual ability of the students, they are still

part of the class. INSET made the teachers appreciate the pupils more

despite of all the odd. Mrs. Balome then challenged the teachers to apply

what they have learned during the 5-days INSET and keep in mind that

teachers can make a big difference in the lives of the Filipino learners.

Mrs. Evangeline Alvarez stood up and in behalf of all the teachers

accepted the challenge gave by Mrs. Balome with the assurance that the

teachers will always keep the fire burning.

Finally, the chairman of the program, Mr. Eddie Mendez gave

his words of appreciation to all the teachers, participants and the

committees in charge who in one way or another gave their part to make

this INSET a success. He was overwhelmed with the support and

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cooperation shown by everyone. Then, the moment everyone was waiting

for, the announcement of the champion in yell competition. The award

was bagged by the Kinder Teachers.

This year’s INSET was really a big success. This only show that

despite of all the demands and loads of works given to teachers, we can

still proudly say that we are here to stand for the children and we are here

to give our best in order to give our future generation an education they

truly deserved. Once again, we have proven that PVES teachers are the

best because we believe that all we are doing is for our precious learners.

Para sa Bata. Para sa Bayan.

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