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. 

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