Lesson 2

School and Community Relations

The Teachers, Parents and the Community

Parents
first teachers in the home. responsible for the development of values attitudes and habits that will be needed as their children associate with classmates in school.

Teachers
Continue to enrich the students experiences at home Strengthening the valuable, personal traits and characteristics initially developed contrive

Community
Motivated to participate in the parent-teacher activities and projects that will likewise redound to the uplifting of the moral and quality of life in their own locality.

Difficulties
Ability to accomplish assignments, Irregular attendance, Study habits in school, Negative attitudes, and Problem with self-discipline.

Solutions
A calm and friendly face-to-face exchange of observation. Positive attitudes of kindheartedness. Regularity in attendance . Letters and praises to parents. Interesting lessons never fail to motivate students.

Solutions
Interesting lessons never fail to motivate students. Extremes of behavior need detailed consideration of past experiences.

Values Developed
Respect for elders and the rights of others, Cooperation Willingness to share, Deep sense of responsibility, and Persistence.

Interests Special interest and innate talents noticed at a young age such as heightened propensity for music and drama, athletics and the arts.

B. School and Community

Collaborative Relationships
The school officials actively participate in community projects. The municipality/city officials are likewise ready to provide help in improving the physical facilities of the school. During historic celebrations in both places, participation by each is easily elicited with such positive and civic-consciousness activities.

Organized Associations Schools have organized ParentTeacher and Community Associations with the officers coming from both their members.

Public Safety, Beautification and Cleanliness

Peace and order, safety in public conveyances and compliance with ordinances afford ample protection and disciplinary measures deserved by all.

Values Exhibited
Outstanding school personnel as well as barangay officials are honored. This serves as a motivation for both parties and their followers to continue with their commendable practice.

Instruction Centers and Materials The community can serve as rich sources of instructional materials. The clean rivers, town library, factories and other industrial establishment could be learning centers for the field trips.

Linkages and Networking with Organizations

A. Linkages

International Linkages

a.

With Pi Lambda Theta

- an international honor society and professional association in education. -ETP (Excellence in Teaching Project) 1997 * supports 15 BSE/BEE students until they graduate. *honors outstanding student teachers from College of Education. * 3-day convention tackles current issues, advances and trends in teacher education.

b. INNOTECH - Center for training educational leaders from Southeast region under SEAMEO organization. - Conducts training programs to upgrade the competencies of teachers from the region in all disciplines. - Update teachers knowledge and skills in implementing alternative learning systems.

c. World Council

for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI)

Hosted a 3-day international congress with the international President, officials and members from the main office together with the members from different countries in attendance.

National and Local Linkages

 Could be established between universities and colleges offering identical degrees. Cross-enrollment for subjects needed for graduation is allowed. Joint researches could be conducted by 2 or 3 universities depending on their respective expertise .

a. Consortium among Universities and Colleges

1. Taft Consortium- the universities that make up the consortium are St. Paul University (Manila), St. Scholasticas College, Philippine Normal University, etc. 2. The Mendiola Consortium- composed of san Beda College and Holy Spirit College.

b. With Subjects Specialists

1. BIOTA- organization of Biology teachers from universities nationwide. An annual convention is a major event where all members gather to discuss the latest in their own areas. 2. MATHED- it is the council of Mathematics Teachers and educators. It s major project is to upgrade eh competence of Mathematics teachers through national conferences, etc.

c. Teacher Education Institutions

1. SUCTAE (State Universities and Collages Teacher of government universities Education Association) includes all colleges of education as members. 2. PAFTE (Philippine Association for Teacher Education) is another institutions, composed of professors from colleges of education from both private and government universities.

d. National Organizations
The National Organization of Professional Teachers Inc. (NOPTI). FAAP (Federation of Accrediting Associations of the Philippines).

2. With Foundations
a. The Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, Inc. has its flagship program, education, mostly of the out-of-school youth. Supports programs and services in health, livelihood and continuing education.

 b. Metrobank Foundation, Inc has

for its flagship project in Education the SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS. It annually recognizes and honors outstanding teachers of the tree educational levels from school nationwide.

c. Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators (NOTED) is composed of all the winners of the annual search. It is committed to nurturing a culture of excellence and service among educators through professional development, publications, research and advocacy in active partnership with government and non-government organizations.

 d. Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) is a nonprofit organizations that serves as the socio-cultural development arm of the Ayala Group of Companies which works to fulfill the needs of the whole person through a holistic response.

 e. GMA Foundation has for its mission to give hope and a future to the Filipino family by safeguarding human rights and upgrading standards of Education, among others. Its programs that promote literacy and education are Donate a Book and Merit Scholarships.

f. SM Foundation, Inc. launched a yearly project which collects books and educational materials from the public and donates them to public schools and community libraries. Education literacy drive aims to collect more book donations from business donors and distributes them to public schools and community libraries nationwide

g. Foundation for Upgrading Standards in Education (FUSE) supports training programs for teachers of English, Science and Mathematics. Its grants full scholarships for teachers to pursue doctorate degree in the sciences and mathematics. Conducts a monthly assembly of teachers and university officials for a lecture series, research dissemination and a discussion of current educational issues and teaching concerns

h. Philippine Foundation for

Science and Technology (PEST), has the Philippines Science Centrum as its flagship project. It consists of science exhibits which are visited by school children.

i. Books

for the Barrio an Asia Foundation donate books and other printed materials to public and private elementary and secondary schools.

j. Bato Balani Foundation honors

*Good examples! There is an organization named League of Corporate Foundations. 1. Interview one of the members from any of the foundations and report on their assistance and services to educational institutions. 2. Surf the internet for other organizations and report on the educational services and assistance given to out-of-school youth, parents and other community members.

teachers through a tribute to teachers program.

4. With Government Offices a. Literacy Coordination Council (LCC) under Dep Ed trains trainors who handle literacy training courses among the youth.

b. The Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) supports undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs in science and mathematics in the Regional Science Teaching Centers which were selected Centers of Excellence by the Technical Panel for the Teacher Education, (CHED).

c. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) organizes Technical Panels for all professions, selects institutions as Centers of Excellence in their chosen fields and regularly benchmarks and the curricula all degrees with the international standards.

d. The Teacher Education Council (TEC) of the Dep Ed focuses its programs on the teacher education policies and standards.

5. With Media
a. Broadcast ABS-CBN provide assistance to school children and teachers through its educational broadcast, donations of instructional materials and conducting interviews of achievers in various professions.

b. Government and private channels likewise include award winning entries to national competitions in the fields of education, sports and healthcare. c. Historic and cultural events and celebrations brought to all homes promote the spirit of nationalism and pride.

d. Publication and Prints Publication through the daily newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials are rich sources of information for purposes.

6. Projected Materials
Education films and projected documentaries widen children s knowledge and outlook for growth and development.