ADNU College of Education hosts In-Service Training for
Third Year High School Teachers 

The ADNU College of Education graciously hosted the  2008 In-Service Training for Teachers (INSET) sponsored by the Department of Education (DepEd) through the Fund for Private Education (FAPE).  This was held at the Ateneo Arrupe Convention Hall last May 19-21, 2008. Four hundred and seventy (470) participants from the one hundred and fifty (150) Educational Service Contacting and Education Voucher System schools in Bikol were in attendance.

Fr. Joel E. Tabora, S.J., the University President and Regional FAPE Program Director, welcomed Mrs. Grace Camesa, FAPE Finance Officer and the participants.  In his short message, he thanked DepEd for the annual INSET, whose main purpose is to improve the quality of basic education in private schools.  Dr. Arnulfo Aaron R. Reganit, ADNU College of Education Dean and the Regional Program Coordinator, briefly introduced the trainers, namely: Asuncion G. Manalo, Janet Jara (English), Mary Jane Mendevil, Jo-Ann Sapinoso (Math), Cielo Alcera, Flonina Real (Science), Aida San Lorenzo, Delia Villanueva (Filipino) and Magno A. Basilla and Michiell Joy V. Lopez (Araling Panlipunan).

After the plenary on the Basic Education Curriculum, the participants were divided into groups according to their teaching specialization and proceeded to their respective venues for more focused discussions. Third year high school teachers in English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino and Araling Panlipunan went through an intensive training to enhance their knowledge and skills in content and pedagogy in preparation for the opening of the school year.

Among the useful topics included in the INSET were: The art of questioning, reading and writing in the discipline; Teaching with technology and Assessment of learning and values integration. At the conclusion of the summer training, the participants worked for their learning package and showcased their teaching demonstrations.

Mrs. Benilda Carmen S. Espeso and Mrs. Ma. Veronica E. Jallores efficiently managed the secretariat.