Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region III
Division of Bulacan
BALAGTAS DISTRICT
Balagtas, Bulacan

District Mentoring For Grade III and IV Teachers on English

Proficiency and Process Skills in Science and Mathematics
A NARRATIVE REPORT

The test is to recognize the mistake, admit it and correct it. To have tried to do something
and failed is vastly better than to have tried to do nothing and succeeded.
Dale E. Turner

In pursuant to Division Memorandum No. 1 s.2014, Balagtas District conducted a

District Mentoring for Grade III and IV Teachers on English Proficiency and Process Skills in

Science and Mathematics transpired last February 5 to 6, 2014. The mentoring session took place

at Balagtas Central School. The objectives of the activity are:

a. To identify weak points of the teachers based on the results of the 2013 TEPT & PST;

b. To equip the participants with technique/skills for effective teaching of English,

Mathematics, and Science (EMS); and

c. To devise strategy on how to effectively teach EMS.

The mentoring session was participated passionately by the grade III and IV teachers who

took the test last 2013 at Guiginto Central School. The program started with a solemn prayer led

by Mrs. Editha S. Mariano, a teacher from MC Rivera Elementary School and was followed by

the singing of the National Anthem conducted by Mrs. Arlene T. Pagtalunan, a teacher from

Borol 1st Elementary School. Ms. Ma. Dulce D. Tanwangco, District Math Coordinator ensures

the 100% participation from our dear colleagues. A warm welcome was expressed by Mrs. Celia
S. Custodio in behalf of Mrs. Leticia S. Bulaong, Principal III of Balagtas Central School. Mrs.

Maila K. Rosales, District English Coordinator present the participants of what is entailed in the

two days mentoring session. The latter also provided them a birds eye view of the test result.

Mentoring session was not created to add burden on them but rather to further enhance their

efficiency as a fix figure in the academe. This event is more than identifying the mistakes

committed, it is to correct or better yet improve on the said low points of the test.

The mentoring session went smoothly under the supervision of our dear District

Supervisor Priscila P. Iliscupidez Ph.D. and District Advisers Mrs. Leticia S. Bulaong with Mrs.

Baby Lyn B. Guiao Ed.D. (English), Mrs. Vilma Z. Santos (Mathematics),and Mrs. Melania C.

Capistrano (Science). Lecturer in each area is to be seen in the Enclosure 1 of the District

Memorandum No.4 s. 2014.

FIRST DAY OF MENTORING

Since this is our first day of mentoring, expectations are set hoping to be met. Lecturers

are all set to dole out what they can for this session. Errors in Expression was discussed by

Mrs. Maila K. Rosales. She started the talk with s Rebus puzzle as an ice breaker to set the

mood. Errors in expression focused on the correctness and effectiveness of expression. Subject

Verb Agreement came next as discussed by Mrs. Baby Lyn P. Guiao Ed.D., a refresher on

grammar is usage, linking the relationship between the subject and its verb, and the pronoun and

its antecedent

Next area under discussion was Analyzing Graphs was conferred by Mrs. Vilma Z.

Santos. She lively presented her topic with the definition of graphs and some of its kind. She also

provided several exercises to check the participants appreciation of her topic. Mrs. Dulce D.

Tanwangco talks about Fractions. She used a puzzle as a starter. The puzzle used familiar signs,
symbols or numerals to complete the word. It was a fun and mind boggling as well. The topic

was quiet confusing for some but she made it sure it will be easily understood by the participants.

They can now confidently teach fraction with ease.

Process Skills in Science: Observation, Classification, Making Inference, and

Prediction was brought to mind by Mrs. Melania C. Capistrano. The discussion was presented in

a very appealing way. She gave an idea on how we could incorporate these skills in our everyday

teaching of the subject Science. The last subject matter was given details by Mrs. Estrelita S.

Cantor. She enlightened our participants more on Operational Definitions, Making

Conclusions and Evaluation. Though her topics may be extensive she managed discussed it

with clarity.

SECOND DAY OF MENTORING

Second day of new learning unfolds more exciting topics to share and converse about.

The day was started by a topic discussed by Mrs. Imelda S. Pardias which is about

Formulating Hypothesis, Data Gathering, and Making Generalization. She presented the

topic in a creative way. Participants take pleasure in working with her exercises and discussion.

Another attention-grabbing topic was exhibited by Mr. Charlon DG. Santiago entitled,

Time/Measurement. He provided a pleasing presentation which made it easy to understand.

Next topic was a challenging one; it was discussed by Mr. Dindo P. Reyes. Full of fun and

humour, he comprehensively talks about Integers, Area, and Volume. And with no difficulty he

accomplished the task assigned to him. Last part of the day was taken by a Mrs. Felda F.

Pantanilla she conversed about Power Browsing; the topic was enlightening because it teaches

us on how to use the different techniques in reading in different situations. The last discussant of

the day was Mrs. Maila K. Rosales. She elaborately makes clear the topic about Developing
Reading Comprehension. The area under discussion focused on how one can develop

proficient reading. The participants actively participate in the exchanging of ideas. This makes

the talk more enjoyable than expected.

IN A NUT SHELL

Each speaker in each areas were prepared and are all set in filling up the pail of

knowledge for our participants. You can see in each speaker the flare of eagerness to impart what

they have. Make progress on the weak points of the test and on the quality of the teachers

performance holistically.

As mentoring session comes to an end, participants are now more confident in facing

their pupils, more equipped and invigorated of the skills and knowledge. Though change among

them could not happen instantaneously, at any rate we could see the spark that we have ignited

through these sessions. And that spark would keep them aflame with the desire to learn, try and

conquer.

The true value of a teacher is determined not by what he knows, nor by his ability to
impart what he knows but by his ability to stimulate in others a desire to know.

Professor Robert Lee Madison

Institutes Founder, Western Carolina University

Prepared by:

MAILA K. ROSALES
District English Coordinator
Noted:

PRISCILA P. ILISCUPIDEZ Ph.D.

District Supervisor