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