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As human beings, we communicate with each other every day, but effective communication requires more than just knowing the right words to say. To truly understand the speaker's message, we need to consider the tone, mood, and purpose behind their words. In this lesson plan, we'll explore how to infer the speaker's tone, mood, and purpose, and why this is important for effective communication. To help you teach this important skill, we have created a sample lesson plan that includes all the necessary components to engage your students and help them understand the importance of tone, mood, and purpose in communication. The lesson plan includes a preparation phase where you can introduce the concept of tone, mood, and purpose, and discuss why it's important to consider these elements in communication. You can provide examples of tone, mood, and purpose in different scenarios to help your students understand the concept more easily. The lesson plan also includes a presentat...

As an educator, one of the most important tasks is to assess the reading ability of our students. The Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) is one of the tools that can help us achieve this task. Phil-IRI is a reading assessment tool that aims to determine a student's reading level, identify areas for improvement, and develop appropriate reading interventions. In this blog post, we will focus on the most common miscues and top words encountered in Phil-IRI for students in grades IV to VI. Miscues are errors that students make while reading, such as substituting one word for another, omitting or adding words, or mispronouncing words. Knowing the most common miscues can help us understand the areas where our students need the most support and intervention. Here are some of the most common miscues that students in grades IV to VI make during Phil-IRI: Substitution: This is when a student substitutes one word for another. For example, reading "happy" instead of ...

Reading intervention plans are essential to students who are struggling to develop their reading skills. These plans involve different strategies and techniques to help learners improve their reading ability. The Filipino language is a critical component of education in the Philippines, and reading comprehension is crucial in the subject. In this blog post, we will discuss a sample Reading Intervention Plan in Filipino, its objectives, strategies used, time frame, and performance indicators. The intervention plan is designed for an individual student who needs assistance in reading Filipino. The program has three phases, each with specific objectives and strategies. The first phase covers the months of September to November, and it aims to develop listening comprehension. The objectives include answering questions based on the heard sentence, while the strategy involves giving different sentences with ready questions. The student will read the given sentence, and the parent will ask qu...

Reading is a fundamental skill that is essential for the academic success of every child. Unfortunately, some Grade 1 pupils may experience difficulty in acquiring this skill, which is where the DepEd's Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) program comes in. The MTB-MLE program uses the pupils' mother tongue as a medium of instruction to improve their reading comprehension and proficiency in English. To support struggling Grade 1 pupils in their reading development, the DepEd has developed a reading intervention plan in MTB-MLE. This plan includes the following components: PHASE 1 Component : Letter Name Knowledge Objective : To teach pupils the names of the letters in their mother tongue and in English. Strategies Used : Flashcards, picture books, and songs. Time Frame : 1-2 weeks. Performance Indicator : Pupils can correctly identify and name letters in both their mother tongue and English. PHASE 2 Component : Letter Sound Knowledge Objective : To teach pupils ...

Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA)  Tool  version 6 is an assessment tool designed to measure the mathematical proficiency of students in early grades. The tool was adapted from the RTI International Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA), which is a widely recognized assessment tool used by researchers and educators worldwide. The EGMA version 6 is the latest version of the tool and is designed to assess the mathematical skills of students in grades 1-3. The tool is designed to be administered in a classroom setting and can be used by teachers to assess their students' understanding of mathematical concepts such as number sense, addition, subtraction, measurement, and geometry. The assessment tool comprises a series of tasks and activities that are aligned with the mathematics curriculum for early grades. The tasks are designed to be engaging and age-appropriate, and they are intended to provide a comprehensive view of students' mathematical abilities. The EGMA vers...

The Department of Education (DepEd) employs the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) as a tool to evaluate the reading ability of students in the early grades. A student's ability to read fluently, comprehend what they have read, and successfully convey their information is assessed on the EGRA, a standardized reading test. In an effort to raise the standard of education in the Philippines, particularly in the early grades, the DepEd instituted EGRA. Pupils in Grades 1 through 3 take the test, which is intended to reveal how effectively pupils are picking up reading as well as what kind of assistance they require to advance their reading abilities. The foundation of EGRA is a set of reading competencies and skills that have been found to be essential for the early development of reading. Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension are some of these abilities. The evaluation gauges each of these abilities to pinpoint a student's reading strengths and wea...

The Child Mapping Questionnaire is a helpful tool for teachers to collect information about the children in their community. It's important for teachers to know about each student's unique situation so they can give them the best support possible. The questionnaire asks for the student's basic personal details like their name, age, gender, and where they live. It also asks if the student has a disability, and if so, what kind. Additionally, the questionnaire asks if the student has received ECCD services. The questionnaire also asks about the student's educational background, like what they are currently studying, where they are studying, and what their educational attainment is. If the student is not currently studying, the teacher should explain why. Additionally, the teacher should indicate if the student is planning to study at a different school next year, and if so, which school they plan to attend. By collecting this information, teachers can better understand th...

As a teacher, you are probably aware of the importance of the Department of Education's (DepEd) School Improvement Plan (SIP) in enhancing the quality of education in the Philippines. But have you ever wondered what the SIP Annexes are and how they can help you achieve your teaching goals? SIP Annexes are supplementary documents that provide detailed information and guidance on specific aspects of the SIP, such as school planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation. These annexes are designed to assist teachers, principals, and other school stakeholders in implementing the SIP effectively and efficiently. Take a look at these annexes for SIP: (To download, just click the link in blue or the one being highlighted) Annex 1a - School Community Data Template: This annex provides a template for schools to collect and organize data on their school community, including information on student demographics, socio-economic status, and educational attainment of parents or guardians. Annex...

As a teacher or employee of the Department of Education (DepEd), you may have heard of the term "fidelity bond." But what exactly is a fidelity bond, and why is it important? Simply put, a fidelity bond is a type of insurance policy that provides protection against financial losses resulting from employee dishonesty, theft, or fraud. In the case of DepEd, the fidelity bond is meant to protect the agency and its stakeholders from any financial harm caused by the dishonest acts of its employees. The DepEd fidelity bond is required by law for all of its employees who handle government funds, securities, and property. This means that as a teacher, school principal, or any other DepEd employee who handles financial matters, you are required to be covered by the fidelity bond. The amount of coverage under the fidelity bond varies depending on the position and level of responsibility of the employee. However, the policy generally covers losses resulting from theft, forgery, embezzle...

In the Philippines, it is a common practice for banks and financial institutions to charge processing fees when someone applies for a loan. This fee is typically a small percentage of the total loan amount and is meant to cover the costs associated with processing the loan application. The purpose of the processing fee is to compensate the bank or financial institution for the time and resources they put into evaluating and processing loan applications. This includes things like reviewing the applicant's credit history, verifying income and employment information, and assessing the overall risk of lending money to the applicant. While it can be frustrating to have to pay a processing fee when applying for a loan, it is important to remember that banks and financial institutions are businesses that need to make a profit in order to stay in operation. Without processing fees, they would have to find other ways to cover the costs of evaluating loan applications, such as charging highe...

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has issued a memorandum allowing Muslim teaching and nonteaching personnel to observe fasting during the month of Ramadan without compromising the delivery of basic education services. The observance of Ramadan will take place from March 23, 2023 to April 21, 2023. DepEd recognizes the need for all teachers, learners, and nonteaching personnel to exercise their religious profession and worship freely, without discrimination or preference, as stipulated in Section 5 of Article III (Bill of Rights) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. To regulate the working hours of Muslim teaching and nonteaching personnel during the month of Ramadan, DepEd has issued the following policies and resolutions: Paragraph 2 of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution No. 81-1277 dated November 13, 1981, and Item 3 of Presidential Decree No. 322, s. 1973 modify the official hours of work to allow Muslim personnel observing the fasting for the month of R...

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has begun its search for Outstanding Government Workers for 2023, as mandated in the Philippine Constitution and several Executive Orders and Republic Acts. The Search covers three award categories: the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees Award (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and the CSC Pagasa Award. The aim of the search is to recognize public servants who demonstrate excellent dedication, commitment, and ethical behavior in their service. Government agencies are encouraged to participate in the Search by nominating their awardees through electronic submission of documentary requirements to the CSC Regional and/or Field Offices not later than March 31, 2023. The CSC seeks the help of government agencies in promoting the HAP by encouraging their employees to like and subscribe to the Philippine Civil Service Facebook page and CSC Media PH YouTube page. The Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (...

The upcoming weeklong transport strike is causing concern for parents and students, but the Department of Education (DepEd) has assured that classes will continue as scheduled. The DepEd spokesperson, Michael Poa, stated that they will not be suspending classes despite the strike. Instead, schools may need to switch to distance learning or other alternative delivery modes to ensure that students who can't attend in-person classes won't be marked absent. Regional directors are already conducting scans to determine the number of learners and teachers that will be affected in the National Capital Region. They will then give instructions to affected schools on how to switch to distance learning, which may include assigning activities or other research work as a mode of alternative delivery. Self-learning modules are still being used as supplementary teaching materials, and the goal is to ensure that the education of our youth is not delayed. The Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC...

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement a fair and inclusive career progression system for public school teachers. The group submitted a set of recommendations to the DepEd for the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the career progression of teachers. ACT is asking DepEd to release the draft of Executive Order 174, which establishes an expanded career progression system for public school teachers. One of the recommendations of the ACT is the implementation of uniform guidelines and qualification standards across the country. This will address the current situation wherein regions and divisions use different guidelines and qualification standards for promotions that "lay them vulnerable to unfair practices such as favoritism and abuse of processes." Moreover, ACT is pushing for promotions to be based on actual qualifications of teachers and not limited by ladderized or quantum leap promotions. For...

The Department of Education (DepEd) has revoked the accreditation of the Manila Teachers' Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (MTSLAI) under its Automatic Payroll Deduction System (APDS) program. DepEd issued the order pursuant to its DO 020, s. 2021, which requires DepEd to regulate the use of its APDS program to ensure the orderly implementation of salary deductions and the protection and promotion of the welfare of all teachers and employees. MTSLAI is one of the non-stock savings and loan associations (NSSLAs) that have been granted the privilege of accreditation under the DepEd APDS program for the period of August 6, 2021, until December 31, 2025. However, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) informed DepEd that it had revoked the license to operate of MTSLAI under the Revised Non-Stock Saving and Loan Association Act of 1997 for willful violation of the law and other corresponding BSP regulations. BSP also imposed monetary penalties on MTSLAI. Under DO 020, s. 2021 and the T...