International Mother Language Day Conference 2013

This year, UP Layap, together with Lexcode Languages and Communication, will hold a mini-conference to participate in the celebration of International Mother Language Day, an observance held annually to promote linguistic awareness, cultural diversity and multilingualism. IMLD 2013 will include activities such as paper presentation, poster making and essay writing contests. Grades 4 to 6 and 1st year and 2nd year high school students coming from different schools in Metro Manila shall be invited to participate and represent their school in these activities.

There will be a parallel session for teachers – a forum on MTBMLE and Filipino Sign Language and the recent victories in the fight for better and quality education system under the new K to 12 program.

Registration fee is Php200.00 per head which includes the kit, lunch and certificates.

PANANGISURO: DEVELOPING LEARNING MATERIALS IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS AND ARALING PANLIPUNAN FOR THE MTB-MLE CLASSROOM

GOALS
The objectives of this activity are: (a) to clarify the philosophy, concepts and methodologies in MTB-MLE instruction; (b) to conduct focus workshops and produce sample instructional materials in three learning areas, namely the language arts, mathematics and social studies; (c) to share best teaching strategies and practices in L1-L2 education; and (d) to create tools for early grade assessment in reading and mathematics. The lectures and focus workshops are open to elementary teachers and administrators, as well as tertiary educators who want to design teacher training programs according to principles of first-language based instruction.

REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee is PhP 2,500 per person which will cover kit, handouts, CD, daily snacks and lunch for four (4) days, but excludes accommodation.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, please contact:Prof. Jane K. Lartec: 09399237484 or enaj2911@yahoo.comMs. Lucy Cruz: 09157622107 or lucycruz618@yahoo.com

ORGANIZERS

This activity is being organized by the Saint Louis University-Baguio City, the Eggie Apostol Foundation, the Department of Education, Baguio City Division and UP Layap. There are limited slots only. 

DEPED/CHED MEMORANDA

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PAGTUDLO: A CONFERENCE-WORKSHOP ON THE K to 12 LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS AND ARALING PANLIPUNAN CURRICULUM

Call for Abstracts/Papers
Researchers working on language and its relevance on Philippine education are all invited to submit research abstracts/papers for oral presentations for PAGTUDLO: A Conference-Workshop on the K-12 Language Arts, Mathematics, and Araling Panlipunan Curriculum. The guidelines for submission are as follows:

1. An author may submit one individual abstract and one joint abstract.
2. The first page of the submission should contain the name(s) of the author/authors, affiliations, e-mail address, and the designated topic of the parallel sessions (see below).
3. The second page should contain the abstract not exceeding 250 words;
4. The submission can be written in any Philippine language, in Filipino or in English, but an English version is required for evaluation.
5. The abstract should be submitted to jeanmillare@yahoo.com on or before February 2, 2013.
6. Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance shall be given on February 7, 2013. 
7. The submission of the full paper shall be on February 15,2013.
8. All paper readers shall be entitled to a 30-minute presentation.

Goals
The goals of this conference-workshop are:

• to produce and/or refine prototype learning materials in the K-12 Language arts, Mathematics, and Araling Panlipunan subjects for Kindergarten and the early grades;
• to disseminate research on particular topics and themes that may be relevant to the new curriculum, including early grade reading and mathematics assessment;
• to clarify prevalent misconceptions among educators about MTB-MLE and equip them with the correct teaching strategies and methods;
• to serve as a forum for stakeholders to share, exchange, and sum up their experiences in carrying out the new policy and curricula. 

Topics for Parallel Sessions

• Paper presentations in this conference-workshop include topics on:
• Understanding elementary mathematical thinking
• Best practices or difficulties in the use of the L1 teaching mathematics
• The two track method in L1 instruction
• Making a language primer and alphabet for beginning readers
• Literature development in the L1
•  Translating from the L2 to the L1, and vice versa
• Early grade reading/mathematics assessment
• Local heroes and histories
• (Re)Constructing ethnicities and identities
• Socio-cultural values and patterns of Philippine communities

Important Dates

• February 2, 2013 - Deadline of submission of research abstracts/papers
• February 7, 2013 - Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance
• February 15, 2013 - Submission of full paper
• February 22-24, 2013 - PAGTUDLO Conference 

Registration Fee and Payment
The registration fee is Php3,500, which shall cover the kit, handouts, daily snacks and lunck for three (3) days, but shall exclude accommodation. 

Payment may be deposited to:

Bank Name	Asia United Bank
Bank Address	Head Office, Joy Nostalg, 17 ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Account Name	Foundation for Worldwide People Power
Account Number	001-01-008936-5

The registration form, accommodation form and a proof of payment should be submitted via fax to (064) 2482460 or e-mail to jeanmillare@yahoo.com. The deadline for registration and accommodation reservation is February 15, 2013.

You can download the registration form here.



Contact Information
For further information, please contact any of the following:

• Ms. Jean Millare at (0915)3196218 / (0930)710456 or e-mail her at jeanmillare@yahoo.com

• Ms. Arlyn Borres at (064)2482460 or e-mail her at collegeofeducation_1961@yahoo.com

Organizers
This activity is being organized by the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), the Eggie Apostol Foundation (EAF), and the Department of Education (DepEd) and UP Layap.


CHED Memorandum

CHED MEMORANDUM

   

BAKBAKAN 2013: Andres Bonifacio@150

Jan 25 & 26, 2013

Palma Hall, UP Diliman

UP Department of History | UP Katipunan ng mga Mananalaysay ng Bayan

In cooperation with:
UP Asterisk | Junior Philippine Geographical Society - UPD | UP Anthropology Society | UP Layap | UP Praxis

Bakbakan 2013: Andres Bonifacio@150 is a national competition for high school students with the theme “Pag-aalay sa Bayan”. Bakbakan 2013 aims to promote the various disciplines within the realm of the Social Sciences and Philosophy as well as scholastic excellence and competence through healthy and fair competition. The competition is also in line with the national celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio this year.

"Teach for the Philippines discriminates on just one aspect: you need to want to make a change as badly or maybe even more than they do. Anyone who makes that criteria is encouraged to apply and become the teacher that everyone wishes they had when they were younger. The kind of teacher that says you can work for a chance to be the what you want to be, whatever that is. A happy mix of practical and supportive."
- Aya Tantiangco, Spot.PH

http://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/52627/teach-for-the-philippines

RESPONSES:
"Here’s what we mean. In February, St. Louis University, the University of Southern Mindanao, the Nueva Vizcaya State University, SIL Philippines, DepEd, and the Eggie Apostol Foundation will hold the “Panangisuro” at Quezon Elementary School in Baguio City and the “Pagtudlo” at the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan, North Cotabato."

Kitakits, advocates! :)

http://opinion.inquirer.net/44209/responses

UP Diliman Grant Awardees

Maligayang bati kay Prof. Ricardo Ma Nolasco, tagapayo ng UP Layap. Salamat sa lahat ng makabuluhang sakit ng utak. Sa susunod na maraming 25 years pa. Lipad tungo sa karunungan! :)