Compre Reviewer
Compre Reviewer
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
Directions:
Answer all items and discuss them comprehensively. Answers should only be written on
the answer sheets provided.
1. Explain how to determine the priorities and formulation of the school plan
to affect the organizational development and reflectiveness.
Prioritize
Schools will generally prioritize the areas that the evaluation and diagnosis
identified as needing improvement by considering their likely impact on student
outcomes. Selecting priorities is based upon:
collected evidence related to outcomes in the school
feedback from its students, parents and careers, and the wider school
community
strategic opportunities for development.
Set goals
Schools then set goals that are aligned to their priorities. Goals will:
suit the specific context and current level of practice
be clear about what success or impact looks like
establish indicators to measure improvement
specify improvement measures, and typically refer to both measures of
professional practice and their expected effect on student outcomes.
School strategic planning
School strategic planning is the process of reflecting on past performance,
establishing future vision and directions and deciding strategic goals for the next
four years. It involves and engages the school community considering these
questions:
A school strategic plan (SSP) is a one-page, high level, school-based plan that:
is based on data and evidence
outlines the school’s vision, goals and targets, and the key improvement
strategies that will help it achieve those goals and targets
focuses on one or two evidence-based Improvement Initiatives known to have
an impact on student outcomes
is sensitive to local needs.
School improvement occurs when schools learn how to improve. More specifically,
improvement occurs when schools identify and implement changes to practice that
result in improved student outcomes.
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In Schools as Learning Organisations, I describe a collaborative methodology for
investigating ways to improve current school practices. It’s not rocket science. It’s a plan
for improvement that involves five steps.
Once a school has decided the outcomes it wishes to improve, the next step is to
decide how those improvements will be achieved, that is, the strategy or strategies the
school intends to implement. The National School Improvement Tool can be helpful in
designing improvement strategies.
In general, better student outcomes are achieved through more effective, evidence-
based school and classroom practices. A school improvement plan makes explicit the
changes in practice a school intends to make. The plan also identifies what will be
required to implement the strategy, for example, changes in culture, staff professional
development, staff redeployment or the physical resources required for effective
implementation.
The fourth step is to decide how improvements in outcomes will be measured and
confirmed. Conclusions about improvements require measures that can be compared
over time and possibly across different instruments. Changes must also be large
enough to indicate meaningful improvements rather than chance fluctuations.
Conclusions about improvements can be made with more confidence when there is
evidence of a trend in outcome measures over an extended period.
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Step 5: Reflect on what you’ve learned
Finally, a school improvement plan should include a plan for reflecting on, and learning
from, the improvement effort. The goal should be to review the implementation of the
improvement strategy and evaluate its impact on the targeted outcomes.
After all, what they learn (and how they learn it) will become a part of these
students as they grow, hopefully helping them become successful adults.
This is the main goal of competency based education: giving each student
equal opportunity to master necessary skills and become successful adults.
In basic terms, competency based education means that, instead of focusing on
grades and yearly curriculum schedules, the main focus is placed on how competent
each student is in the subject.
This means that students can only move forward when they can demonstrate
mastery. Competency based education and personalized learning really go hand-in-hand. By
personalizing the learning experience for each individual student, teachers ensure that each
student has full mastery before they can move forward.
This way, the goal of equity is achieved: students move forward at their own
pace, but everyone in the class achieves mastery.
Competency based education gives a clear focus on preparing students for the
next stage of their life, whether it be college or a career. Competency based education
is flexible to the students and where they are in the learning process. That means
students are given the support they need individually to move forward and master the
subject and inherent skills. Instead of moving forward based on age, students move
forward based on where they are and what they are capable of.
In competency based learning, the focus is placed on deep understanding that is
demonstrated through application. This means that learning outcomes are proven by
action, and focus on building the skills students need to become better learners into
adulthood. Competency based education scores are based on the performance levels of
each student, without bias. With personalized and creative assessments, teachers are
able to collect and understand data on student progress. Then, they use this data do
develop scores that are transparent and help both students and parents to understand
what’s really going on.
Flexibility for all types of students, no matter their knowledge backgrounds or
literacy levels
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Bias is removed, and equity is achieved
Students are better prepared with the skills necessary to succeed as adults
Students learn how to be better learners, and take responsibility for their
education
Distance education is a concept that has gained significant popularity over the past few
years. Distance learning programs have helped many students who are unable to attend
campus-based or full-time courses to realize their educational aspirations. With distance
education, learning instruction is disseminated over the internet through an online
learning portal or video conference software. Such video conference software as ezTalks
Cloud Meeting offer robust tools that can help instructors deliver full lessons to
students from all over the world. But just like any other education program, distance
learning comes with a set of pros and cons.
Distance learning might not be the best choice for every student seeking to pursue a
college degree or university program. Thus understanding its advantages and
drawbacks can help one decide on whether or not it is the right program to pursue.
1. Greater Flexibility
With distance learning programs, students can pursue and complete their desired
courses from anywhere with the use of computer and internet connection. A larger
percentage of those that enroll for distance education are actually persons who are
working. Distance education allows such students to find convenient time to study
without interfering with their already busy schedule. One can study after work, in the
middle of the night or during weekends. Learning materials and instruction can actually
be obtained online at any time. So working students can learn as they earn.
2. No commuting
Distance learning takes place online, which means students don't need to spend money
and time commuting to and from class venues. Students can take lessons and complete
assignments from the comfort of their home. Most institutions that offer distance
learning programs deliver lectures and tutorials through online video conferencing. That
means students don’t have to be stuck to the classroom. One can actually enjoy class
sessions from the comfort of their living room couch, bedroom or garden. Video
conferencing solutions like ezTalks Cloud Meeting offer innovative whiteboards and
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screen/file sharing options that make classes more interactive. Its full HD video and
audio experience duplicates the real-life class scenario that makes online lectures more
meaningful.
4. Convenient Learning
For most of the working class students, going back to the classroom is rather
intimidating. Asking questions about a hard concept about a given topic can also be
embarrassing for shy students. But that's not the case with distance learning. A
disciplined and self-motivated student can learn at his or her own pace. Online
education combines the use of tutorials, eLearning materials and video conference class
sessions to deliver knowledge to students. That means learners with different abilities
can have the opportunity to understand the course in much detail.
With no face-to-face interaction with instructors and other students, those who are
enrolled on an online program might find it hard to keep track of their course work and
assignments. That's because there are no constant reminders about pending
assignments and/or deadlines. It only requires one to be self-motivated and focused to
be able to complete a course successfully. Hence distance learning cannot be a good
option for students who keep procrastinating things or those who aren't able to stick to
deadlines.
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3. Complicated Technology
Any student seeking to enroll for a distance learning program needs to invest in a range
of equipment including computer, webcam and stable internet connection. There is
absolutely no physical contact between students and instructors as instruction is
delivered over the internet. This overdependence on technology is a major drawback to
distance learning. In case of any software or hardware malfunction, the class session will
come to a standstill, something that can interrupt the learning process. Moreover, the
complicated nature of the technology used in distance learning only limits online
education to students who are computer and tech savvy.
Despite its convenience and affordability, distance learning is still not the best option for
many due to lack of lack of quality faculty members. Even when the instructors are fully
qualified and experienced, they might not find it comfortable to teach in an online
environment. The design and delivery of every course differs greatly. Sometimes the
instructor might find little time to talk about trivial details of a given topic, which are
otherwise important to helping students understand better a given concept. That, plus a
host of other challenges like lack of proper assessment make credibility of distance
learning degrees questionable.
As a matter of fact, there many employers out there who do not accept online degrees
as they still find stigma attached to distance education. That means students have to
evaluate whether or not their online degrees can be ideal for the target job or future
learning. This discourages many students from undertaking a distance learning program
even when the degree being offered is genuine and competitive in the market.
Despite its numerous drawbacks, distance learning still provides better learning options
for students wishing to enjoy greater convenience and flexibility in pursuing a course.
The greatest benefits of distance education is that it allows students to access numerous
learning tools using minimum financial resources. Studying online is even made more
interactive with the use of video conferencing software. That improves the ability to
acquire and retain knowledge on a given subject.
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Quality of school facilities
The quality of school facilities affects students in two ways. Firstly, a lack of facilities limits
the ability of a student to achieve various learning and extra curricula activities. Secondly, a
lack of facilities has a negative impact on a teachers’ job satisfaction, which undermines
their motivation to teach.
With the will of the school managers, and the continuing improvements and innovations of
school facilities, the learning environment is more interactive and conducive. With good
facilities, teachers will be better prepared to adapt to the changing education requirements
of their students for the job market
The result showed that there was a significant relationship between physical facilities and
students level of motivation and academic performance. Based on the findings of the study,
more physical, human and material resources that are of high quality should be made
available in public school to motivate students towards learning. More priority should be
given to allocation of funds to make the public school conducive for teaching and learning to
take place; this will improve the academic standard of public schools
School administrators spend countless hours trying to keep their facilities in the best
possible shape through routine maintenance and regular inspections, and other
preventative tasks. While these efforts detract from the role they were hired to do, the
upkeep is vitally important. Students and the educational community-at-large benefit
from positive surroundings, particularly student health and learning. Schools have a
responsibility to do everything they can to promote a healthy learning environment, and
proactive facilities management is an integral component.
The well-being of students and staff is a top priority. When facilities undermine this,
performance suffers. Many parts of the educational process rely on comfortable, safe
settings. If the temperature is too hot or cold, for example, or the lighting is too dark or
too bright, students may become frustrated and struggle to focus. Teachers may have a
difficult time conducting lessons and get frustrated.
Optimizing school facilities should be the cornerstone of every district’s mission to
ensure students, teachers, and staff perform at their best and generate positive
attitudes about your district overall.
School Facilities and Student Health
Researchers have found that the quality of school facilities impact student
learning. Students focus better when they’re comfortable, are more likely to attend
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classes, and may be less likely to become ill. These qualities all come from classrooms
that have proper ventilation, are well-lit, and maintain efficient cleaning schedules.
Students who aren’t distracted or uncomfortable due to environmental factors are
students who can remain attentive and better retain information.
This same idea applies to teachers. A teacher who doesn’t have environmental
distractions can concentrate on students. If the work environment is safe, healthy, and
comfortable, it stands to reason that teachers will enjoy their workday much more,
passing the benefits on to their students. Favorable school facility conditions are likely
to improve educational outcomes since veteran teachers may be less likely to leave, and
qualified teachers may be more easily recruited.
A better learning environment isn’t the only benefit of adequate facilities. The
improvement in the physical health of the students and teachers is also substantial.
A student with asthma may struggle to pay attention in a room with low air quality.
Students who are more susceptible to certain illnesses and bacteria may be more likely
to get sick in a classroom that doesn’t routinely sanitize surfaces. These factors can
prevent a student from showing up to class, lowering a district’s attendance and
performance ratings. Likewise, an unhealthy environment can lead to more sick days for
teachers.
So how can these scenarios be prevented? Improving maintenance procedures and
reviewing the performance of your ventilation, lighting, and custodial services are a few
strategies. Whatever you do, it is crucial to remember the link between your school
facilities and student health.
5. Discuss other sources of funds, which will help finance public educational
facilities.
During the period examined, the GoP has revised the budgetary framework and
progressively rolled out Cash Based budgeting for the previous Obligation Based
framework. Using obligations as a proxy for spending provides a basis for
assessing trends and patterns over time.
Resources for Basic Education are provided from national-level resources and
resources raised and managed by Local Government Units (LGUs) nationwide.
National resources are allocated to DepEd via the annual General Appropriations
Act (GAA). The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) subsequently
adjusts the final appropriation to conform with changes in the country’s macro-
fiscal environment and based on previous years’ capacity to spend resources, and
the resources are allotted to DepEd.
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After the appropriation to DepEd, all resources for new construction in the
budget for Basic Education are transferred to the DPWH for planning, execution,
and reporting.
LGU resources for education come from funds appropriated from the national
treasury (general fund) and a special taxing authority on real property –
the Special Education Fund (SEF).
2. Government Assistance
5. Institutional Funds
INCENTIVES TO EDUCATION
Scholarship Funds
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At a structural level, leaders facilitate effective community collaborations through:
Aligning partnerships with the school’s mission, culture, and values
Seeking out partnerships that support students’ particular needs and learning goals
Ensuring partnerships are mutually beneficial for both students and the community
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To plan the demand for school at the local level and to support decision making
on the planning, policy formulation, resource allocation and prioritization of
future school development.
• To give a vision of how educational service should look in the future.
• To identify the most appropriate location of school or their alternatives so that
more number of children can be benefited from the same level of investment.
• To ensure children attend school within their catchment areas without much
effort in terms of trekking a long distance.
• To cover not only the distribution and redistribution of formal educational
facilities but also the non-formal educational ones. Therefore school mapping
should not be delimited to formal school sector.
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b. the degree to which the activities actually accomplished the
objectives, and
c. whether or not the evaluative procedures effectively measured
achievement of the stated objectives.
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The term “continuous improvement” is used across industries to describe a process
or approach to problem solving that represents an ongoing effort to improve outcomes.
In continuously improving systems, change occurs both quickly and incrementally, as
organizations learn from experience while testing and refining strategies to produce
better results. In education, continuous improvement can refer to a school, district, or
other organization’s ongoing commitment to quality improvement efforts that are
evidence-based, integrated into the daily work of individuals, contextualized within a
system, and iterative. At the classroom level, continuous improvement may refer to
using timely, accurate data to regularly inform and improve teacher practice. At a
school or district level, continuous improvement may refer to ongoing efforts to improve
operational practices and processes related to efficiency, effectiveness, and student
outcomes.
In all cases, continuous improvement involves a cyclical approach to problem solving: it
allows relevant actors to reflect on their work, identify problem areas, pilot potential
solutions to those problems, observe and evaluate interventions, and adapt
interventions based on data collected. There are multiple continuous improvement
models built on this same basic cycle, including Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA). The four
stages of PDSA, one longstanding model, usefully illustrate the continuous improvement
process:
Plan: A continuous improvement team studies a problem that needs to be solved,
collects baseline data on that problem, elaborates potential solutions to that problem,
and develops an action plan.
Do: The team implements its action plan, collects data on its intervention, and records
developments.
Study: The team gauges the success of the intervention by comparing baseline and new
data, analyzes results, and documents lessons learned.
Act: The team determines what to do with its results. Depending on the success of its
intervention, the team may choose to adopt, adapt, or abandon its tested solution.
Educational planning for Continuous improvement has proven useful and effective
in various industries, and schools and districts incorporating continuous improvement
into their work have shown promising results. Policymakers interested in promoting
continuous improvement in their regions have much to consider. The following
recommendations can assist policymakers as they begin this process:
• Investigate current improvement practices in schools and districts to determine
whether formal improvement processes are in place, whether these processes allow for
rapid prototyping, and how best to gauge the effectiveness of current methods.
• Review policies related to the number and type of goals that schools and districts are
asked to reach, the rate at which they are asked to achieve these goals, and the
flexibility they are provided regarding said goals.
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• Gather information on training and time devoted to continuous improvement in
schools and districts.
• Compile and assess information on data collection, data systems, data use, and data
sharing within and among schools and districts.
• Ensure that there are formative and interim measures to help strengthen continuous
improvement efforts as they are implemented.
• Examine policies related to the evaluation of school and district programs and
determine whether they support continuous improvement efforts.
• Assess current policy to determine what mechanisms are in place to promote
stakeholder investment in school and district improvement
REMINDER:
After the examination, kindly return the questionnaire along with your answer
sheets inside the brown envelope.
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MEC- (b)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
Directions:
Answer all items and discuss them comprehensively. Answers should only be written on
the answer sheets provided.
1. What are the salient feature of the K to 12? Choose among the four (4)
and explain.
Salient Features of K to 12
Building Proficiency Through Language
( Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education)
Gearing up for the Future
( Senior Highschool)
Students are able to learn best through their first language, their Mother Tongue
(MT). Twelve (12) MT languages have been introduced for SY 2012-2013:
Bahasa Sug, Bikol, Cebuano, Chabacano, Hiligaynon, Iloko, Kapampangan,
Maguindanaoan, Meranao, Pangasinense, Tagalog, and Waray. Other local
languages will be added in succeeding school years.
Aside from the Mother Tongue, English and Filipino are taught as subjects
starting Grade 1, with a focus on oral fluency. From Grades 4 to 6, English and
Filipino are gradually introduced as languages of instruction. Both will become
primary languages of instruction in Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High
School (SHS).
After Grade 1, every student can read in his or her Mother Tongue. Learning in
Mother Tongue also serves as the foundation for students to learn Filipino and
English easily.
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Core Curriculum
There are seven Learning Areas under the Core Curriculum. These are
Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Philosophy, Natural
Sciences, and Social Sciences. Current content from some General Education
subjects are embedded in the SHS curriculum.
Tracks
Each student in Senior High School can choose among three tracks: Academic;
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood; and Sports and Arts. The Academic track
includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities,
Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics (STEM).
After finishing Grade 10, a student can obtain Certificates of Competency (COC)
or a National Certificate Level I (NC I). After finishing a Technical-Vocational-
Livelihood track in Grade 12, a student may obtain a National Certificate Level II
(NC II), provided he/she passes the competency-based assessment of the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Subjects are taught from the simplest concepts to more complicated concepts
through grade levels in spiral progression. As early as elementary, students gain
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knowledge in areas such as Biology, Geometry, Earth Science, Chemistry, and
Algebra. This ensures a mastery of knowledge and skills after each level.
For example, currently in High School, Biology is taught in 2nd Year, Chemistry in
3rd Year, and Physics in 4th Year. In K to 12, these subjects are connected and
integrated from Grades 7 to 10. This same method is used in other Learning
Areas like Math.
Examples, activities, songs, poems, stories, and illustrations are based on local
culture, history, and reality. This makes the lessons relevant to the learners and
easy to understand.
Every Filipino child now has access to early childhood education through
Universal Kindergarten.
At 5 years old, children start schooling and are given the means to slowly adjust
to formal education.
Education for children in the early years lays the foundation for lifelong learning
and for the total development of a child.
The early years of a human being, from 0 to 6 years, are the most critical period
when the brain grows to at least 60-70 percent of adult size..[Ref: K to 12
Toolkit]
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After going through Kindergarten, the enhanced Elementary and Junior High
curriculum, and a specialized Senior High program, every K to 12 graduate will
be ready to go into different paths – may it be further education, employment,
or entrepreneurship.
2. How are you going to manage your different resources like MOOE, SEF,
and canteen resources?
School principals have the responsibility of managing the school’s resources and
finances. Even though a school may employee staff members to work with the finances
on a daily basis, the principal is ultimately the individual responsible for the
safeguarding of the resources.
Secure and thorough internal controls must be in place in order to safeguard and
manage a school’s resources. The school principal must be consistent and committed
to using sound financial and resource management procedures. Additionally, internal
controls must be timely, reasonable and realistic in order to safeguard the resources of
the school.
School leaders should put in place three types of internal controls for managing school
resources. Preventative controls are put in place to prevent errors or issues before they
occur; detective controls are put into place so that errors can be identified after they
have occurred; and corrective controls are put into place in order to identify and correct
issues that occur.
General safeguards for resource management include the following:
Create a resource management environment
Develop and follow controls and procedures
Control and limit access to finance system
3. What is the significance of long-term planning in the educational setting?
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First, a group needs good information on which to base its planning. What is
working well now? What are the problems? What are the external factors that
will impact your future? Those are some of the questions that group members
might need to answer in order to define a long-range plan.
Once you have collected the background data and have a set vision and goals,
then you can work on a plan for how to get from the present to that vision; that
is the roadmap to your goals. For each goal, you will need to develop a series of
tasks that must be accomplished over time to meet the goal. Make sure that plan
specifies each task, the budget/staff implications, the person responsible, and
the date by which it needs to be completed.
--- A group needs good information on which to base its planning, including a
strong understanding of the current situation.
--- Next, a group needs to develop and agree on the vision and the goals.
--- A plan for how to achieve the goals needs specific tasks and time frames; a
specific person must be responsible for each task.
In short: Moral/political and economical divide, with the first being the primary
Having had my education in a country where the best education was public,
instead of private, from primary to university, I can vouch that it is the only way
to give everyone the same chance or some chance to overcome the student’s
initial social conditions.
It’s the only way to allow anyone to overcome the limitations they have on
countries where social and economic inequalities are the main problem.
Education is less about the enrichment of intellect and more about creating a
mindset of compliances as seen fit by the deep state. The deep state has long
term plans and they need the state system to have an ample supply of ‘human
robots’ to carry out the chores.
The state education ministry has to include what they are told to do. Education
becomes conforming to views, philosophies and political trends. This slow and
subtle brainwashing happens at such a slow speed that we all get a doctrine
ingrained in us, All this make us educated slaves who will not resist or challenge
whatever the deep state decides. This makes them rule over us with puppet
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governments. This type of engineered education; I do not accept. It is a true
brain drain.
Education requires the allocation of resources to that function.
Resources are ALWAYS limited. Infinite resources do not exist.
Therefore there will always be a question of optimising the allocation of
resources to achieve better outcomes.
The defence minister wants more spent on the military.
The health minister wants more spent on health care.
The minister for the environment wants more spent on the environment.
The minister for economic development wants more resources allocated to
developing the economy, building infrastructure etc.
The minister for justice wants more resources allocated to policing, the legal
system, building prisons, or whatever.
And the minister for education wants more funds allocated to education.
The definition of Positive Economics is that it is about the allocation of scarce
economic resources to maximise satisfaction of human wants.
And politicians are the ones who have to make the decisions between conflicting
demands as to what government and national resources are allocated where.
And each voter’s cultural opinions will influence them to vote for politicians who
appear most likely to satisfy their wants and values and needs. Culture,
demographics, human values placed on such things as education are the study
of sociology.
So how can education possibly NOT be affected by economic, sociological and
political considerations?
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(2) Evolving Policy Proposals:
The statistical information collected helps in identifying the gaps, weaknesses
and shortcoming and provides the planners with a clear idea of the existing
conditions. This helps the planners in formulating policy proposals aimed at
accomplishing pre-determined objectives. The formulation of the policy proposal
requires an over-all view of the role of education vis-a-vis the economic
development and the over-all planning. It should also take into account the
complexities of a large country like India, the diversities of cultures within it as
well as the regional aspirations.
3) Projections, Programming and Project Analysis:
An effective plan necessitates projections of all the inputs of the educational
system – students, teachers, administrators, school buildings and classrooms,
equipment and financial requirements.
(4) Costing Educational Plans:
Education is an activity wherein the institution and the society bear part of the
cost and the learner bears part of the cost. In order to improve the formulation
and implementation of educational plans, it is necessary to understand the
methods of costing education and the problems associated with it.
The unit costs of different types of educational facilities need to be computed.
These costs are to be studied in terms of the availability of present and future
financial resources. It should be ensured at this stage that the real cost of
education is not too high so as to be inconsistent with the attainment of the
overall plan objectives.
(5) Decision, Implementation and Evaluation:
A five year plan needs to be broken up into annual plans. Each annual plan is
scrutinized, discussed and criticized in relation to a review of previous year’s
strengths, weaknesses and achievements. At this stage, the necessary conditions
for effective implementation of the programme need to be created. Thereafter,
the actual operations take place.
Summary: eLearning’s time and place flexibility attracts more and more students
to online education. However, many of them encounter serious challenges that
prevent them from completing their courses successfully. Here are the 5 most
common problems faced by students in eLearning and some suggestions on how
to overcome them.
How To Overcome 5 Common Problems Faced By Students In
eLearning
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eLearning, being the latest wave of education, is already having a fair show
despite posing challenges for both instructors and students. While instructors
need to put in intensive work and time to design the instruction, students need
to equip themselves with technical proficiency to decode the course material.
There are 5 common problems faced by students in eLearning classes and which
they need to be solved through proper initiatives for the students’ future
benefits:
1. Adaptability Struggle.
Switching from traditional classroom and face to face instructor training to
computer-based training in a virtual classroom makes the learning experience
entirely different for students. Their resistance to change doesn’t allow them to
adapt to the online learning environment, whereas it takes time for them to get
accustomed to Course Management Systems (CMS) and the methods of
computer-based education. While passive listening and notes taking are expected
in a traditional classroom, online discussions or creating a web page demand
springing into action. Students with a “traditional” mindset find it difficult to
adapt; however, they need to accept the new learning circumstances with an
open mind and heart. Understanding the benefits of eLearning and even
discussing them with their peers may change this mindset and better prepare
students for online classes.
2. Technical Issues.
Many students are not provided with the high bandwidth or the strong internet
connection that online courses require, and thus fail to catch up with their virtual
classmates: Their weak monitors make it hard to follow the Course Management
System and their learning experience becomes problematic. Moreover, most of
them live off campus and find it difficult to keep in tune with the technical
requirements of the chosen course. Some of them don’t even own computers
and seek help in Learning Resource Centers for technical assistance. The only
solution to this problem is knowing exactly what kind of technological support
they will need for a certain course before enrolling in it, as well as properly
equipping themselves for the course’s successful completion.
3. Computer Literacy.
Although students are generally tech savvy, and thus able to manage computers
well, lack of computer literacy is a major issue among students today. Many of
them cannot operate basic programs such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
and therefore are not able to handle their files. Furthermore, many students find
fixing basic computer problems troublesome, as they have no knowledge in this
area. However, technological proficiency is a must for following online courses,
as it enables students to manage their assignments and courseware in an
organized manner without struggling. Basic courses in computer literacy enhance
students’ knowledge in the field; having a fundamental knowledge of computer
hardware would help them participate in online classes without interruptions and
hindrances.
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4. Time Management.
Time management is a difficult task for eLearners, as online courses require a lot
of time and intensive work. Furthermore, whereas it is mostly adults who prefer
web-based learning programs for their place and time flexibility, they rarely have
the time to take the courses due to their various everyday commitments. A
regular schedule planner would be a significant help to these learners, as they
could even set reminders for their courses and assignments.
5. Self-Motivation.
Self-motivation is an eLearning essential requirement; however, many online
learners lack it, much to their surprise. After enrolling in distance learning
courses, many learners fall behind and nurture the idea of giving up, as
difficulties in handling a technological medium also seem
insurmountable. Students need to find the motivation to follow the new
educational trends and also properly equip themselves for future challenges in
their education and careers. Only a positive attitude will help them overcome the
challenges in eLearning; though this is hard to practice, students need to
understand that it is necessary in order to reap the eLearning’s benefits in the
future.
eLearning is good news, but at its initial stage it poses certain threats to
students. Attitude change and technological literacy would help them gain
confidence in order to succeed in their courses with a positive vibe.
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an administrative manager like physical facilities management, financial
management, coordination with government officials, parents and private sectors
and installing an adequate school plant and other related matters.
According to Republic Act No. 9155, Chapter I, Section No.7, Letter E
Paragraph 3 states that consistent with the national educational policies, plans
and standards, the school head shall have the Authority, Responsibility and
Accountability in managing the affairs of the school. Thus, the success and
failure of the school depends on the kind of School Principal it has. In addition to
those mentioned, offering educational programs, projects and services that
provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the community is also his
concern He has to introduce new and effective institutionalize staff development
It could be inferred that there is a shift of the principal’ roles and
responsibilities from more on administration to more challenging role on
instructional supervision. It is also evident that due to the quest for quality
education , a number of initiatives had been demanded on the principals to
transform leadership towards more improved school performance. The school
principals have to face challenges brought forth by advances in technology and
higher expectations on education from the community., these include the use of
information technology to support teaching and learning adaptation of the school
curriculum to suit the ability and disposition of the young children as to maximize
their potential and not to give up on each individual pupil, increasing community
expectations for improvements to the educational system and the quality of
learning processes and outcomes , a growing awareness of teacher
professionalism, globalization of the world economy and the emergence of a
knowledge-based economy which demands workers with multiple intelligence
and creativity , the life-long learning and the notion of school as a learning
organization
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ORGANIZING
Organizing involves putting in order of priority and preference the resources
which are available.
An Action Plan is needed in which actions and activities are scheduled. In order
to give the plan ‘teeth’, targets are set. These targets should be quite easily
attainable within a short period of time.
DIRECTING
The manager needs to direct the implementation of the plan. He or she should
provide leadership
by delegating duties and responsibilities to staff, and by motivating them. The
directing process also involves co-ordinating and controlling the supply and use
of resources.
CONTROLLING
Notes Control involves the human element. Men act under the pressure of power
and authority, no doubt. But they act more by their own impulses, motives, like
and dislikes, etc. Moreover individuals differ in their capacities and also in their
reaction to the forces of power. The good manager realises the importance of
the human element.
EVALUATING
Evaluation seeks to provide better service. By constant appraisal of procedures,
If suggests their, modification in the light of experiences gained and to adjust
the forces and methods accordingly. The manager should encourage self-
appraisal by the workers so that they are able to judge the quality and quantity
of their individual contribution to the group effort.
9. What is constructive alignment and how does it differ from traditional
teaching and assessment?
Alignment occurs when the learning activities that we ask students to engage in
help them to develop the knowledge, skills and understandings intended for the
unit and measured by our assessment. A constructively aligned unit
capitalises on the powerful effect of assessment on students' learning
experiences.
Constructive alignment is a design for teaching in which what it is intended
students should learn and how they should express their learning is clearly stated
before teaching takes place. Teaching is then designed to engage students in
learning activities that optimise their chances of achieving those outcomes, and
assessment tasks are designed to enable clear judgments as to how well those
outcomes have been attained
The constructive alignment approach recognizes "knowledge is constructed
by the activities of the learner" rather than being directly transferable from
teacher to student. "Learning takes place through the active behavior of the
student: it is what he does that he learns, not what the teacher does."
If assessment drives students' learning, then students are most likely to achieve
our intended outcomes if the assessment is aligned with our intentions.
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The framework of constructive alignment is represented in the University's
recommended approach to unit design:
1. Identify the intended learning outcomes
2. Design assessment tasks to measure attainment of the learning outcomes
3. Plan learning activities to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and
understandings described in the intended learning outcomes and measured by
assessment
4. Choose the content (topics/examples/resources/materials) required to support
the learning activities
It differs from traditional assessment that focus more on memorizing.
Constructive approach leads the learners to grow and reach their full potentials.
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Employees that have been placed to the same or comparable positions may still vie for
promotion to higher positions, provided they meet the qualification requirements. The
results of their latest performance rating shall be used as one of the references.
b. Performance
Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) is used as tool to assess
the performance of the employees.
This rating scale is based on the Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 06,
series of 2012 that sets the guidelines on the establishment and implementation of the
Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) in all government agencies.
c. Promotion
CSC MC NO. 03, S. 2001, January 26, 2001 ]
REVISED POLICIES ON MERIT PROMOTION PLAN
1. Selection of employees for appointment in the government services shall
be open to all qualified men and women according to the principle of merit
and fitness.
There shall be equal employment opportunity for men and women at all
levels of position in the agency, provided they meet the minimum
requirements of the position to be filled.
2. The Merit Promotion Plan shall cover positions in the first, second
and third levels and shall also include original appointments and other related
personnel actions.
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MEC (a)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
Directions:
Answer all items and discuss them comprehensively. Answers should only be written on
the answer sheets provided.
Leaders paint a picture of what they see as possible and inspire and engage
their people in turning that vision into reality. They think beyond what
individuals do. They activate people to be part of something bigger. They
know that high-functioning teams can accomplish a lot more working
together than individuals working autonomously. Managers focus on
setting, measuring and achieving goals. They control situations to reach or
exceed their objectives.
2. Leaders are change agents, managers maintain the status quo.
Leaders are willing to be themselves. They are self-aware and work actively
to build their unique and differentiated personal brand. They are
comfortable in their own shoes and willing to stand out. They’re authentic
and transparent. Managers mimic the competencies and behaviors they
learn from others and adopt their leadership style rather than defining it.
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Leaders are willing to try new things even if they may fail miserably. They
know that failure is often a step on the path to success. Managers work to
minimize risk. They seek to avoid or control problems rather than
embracing them.
Leaders have intentionality. They do what they say they are going to do
and stay motivated toward a big, often very distant goal. They remain
motivated without receiving regular rewards. Managers work on shorter-
term goals, seeking more regular acknowledgment or accolades.
Leaders know if they aren’t learning something new every day, they aren’t
standing still, they’re falling behind. They remain curious and seek to
remain relevant in an ever-changing world of work. They seek out people
and information that will expand their thinking. Managers often double
down on what made them successful, perfecting existing skills and adopting
proven behaviors.
Leaders know that people who work for them have the answers or are able
to find them. They see their people as competent and are optimistic about
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their potential. They resist the temptation to tell their people what to do
and how to do it. Managers assign tasks and provide guidance on how to
accomplish them.
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Evaluating performance outputs and outcomes entails evaluating the
products and services that the education unit produces and delivers
(outputs) as well as its desired end results (outcomes)
The outcomes are the desired end results identified by the organizational
unit to serve as a guide for evaluating the overall performance of the unit.
One of the educational gaps was in the curriculum of teachers. She highlighted
the need for DepEd to “know how universities and colleges train education
majors.”
There would be a smoother transition if DepEd knows how soon-to-be teachers
are taught and trained in various Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs).
The educational system of Singapore, where the Ministry of Education is the sole
institution implementing teacher-training curriculum in pre-service and in-service.
The “disconnect” of producing the teachers and DepEd being the end-users.
“Right now, there is no physical connection between the producer and the end-
user,” he said. “The coordination is quite hazy and not so clear [so] the end user
must have a large say in this.”
Focus on teacher development
Focusing on the continuous upskilling and reskilling of teachers through the
National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP).
Once teachers come in, DepEd responsible for their continuous training and
education.
5. Differentiate between personal and position power as exercising
leadership model.
So much potential power comes from holding a position of leadership.
But when switch to a new organization — or if lose the title that gave this power
— one might lose all of the power that came with title.
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However, personal power is a source of power that cannot be taken away.
Together, positional power and personal power work to help you exert influence
and meet organizational goals.
Positional power is the type of power when have a specific rank or title in an
organization. It usually comes with legitimate power, which is the formal power
to act in an organization.
When having positional power, one may also gain reward power. This kind of
power gives the permission to use rewards to persuade employees to follow
instructions. On the flip side, coercive power is the ability to punish an employee
for noncompliance.
Depending on the type of positional power one holds, he may have both coercive
and reward power along with legitimate power.
However, positional power doesn’t automatically grant expert power or referent
power.
Expert power instead comes from your personal experience or knowledge. And
you have referent power when others respect and trust you. Someone with
referent and expert power can wield both power and formal authority.
6. Differentiate between:
a. Population and Sample;
A population is the entire group that you want to draw conclusions about.
A sample is the specific group that you will collect data from. The size of the
sample is always less than the total size of the population.
In research, a population doesn’t always refer to people. It can mean a group
containing elements of anything you want to study, such as objects, events,
organizations, countries, species, organisms, etc
b. T-test and z-test;
When looking at a t-test vs. z-test, they are very comparable. Because the
differences between a z-test and t-test are so similar, it’s critical to import,
organize, and tag research data into easily digestible and distinguishable
insights. All of which is possible and easy with a survey data analysis
experience like KnowledgeHound. By doing this, and whether it’s a t-test or
z-test, both researchers and non-researchers can transform and analyze
survey data.
Therefore, an important aspect in the differences between a t-test and a z-
test is remembering the sample size for each type of test. As mentioned, a t-
test is primarily used for research with limited sample sizes whereas a z-test
is deployed for hypothesis testing that requires researchers to look at a
population size that’s larger than 30.
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When it comes to t-test vs. z-test, a researcher or non-researcher will have
to look at a few specifics in what they want out of the data and its
subsequent analysis. The following table should help out in your comparison
between the two types of tests and how a t-test and z-test are differentiated
from each other.
Whether you use a t-test, z-test, or a different statistical method to interpret
data, KnowledgeHound makes raw survey data accessible to brands and
their stakeholders. Take control of your survey data with KnowledgeHound’s
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c. Chi square and pearson r
Use Chi-squared if your variables are nominal. Based on the title of your
research, it sounds like you're using some sort of instrument to determine
abilities, and so forth. If that's the case, and you're interested in correlating
one variable with another, you'd use Pearson r.
Chi Square test is a non-parametric test -- meant for observed data. e.g.,
types, categories, varieties etc. The test statisticis is based on Chai-square
distribution.
Pearson R or correlation is a parametric test -- meant for measured and
recorded in terms of numbers etc. The test statistics is based on normal
distribution of the variables.
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3. Diagnostic assessment diagnoses learning progress during
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context clues, and examples to figure out the answer on their own. When a student
develops the ability to self-learn, they can study any subject confidently.
A child who is strong in their ability to self-learn will:
be willing to try new problems on their own
be more resilient on challenging material
learn the concept better on the first try
make deeper connections between exercises, topics, and even other subjects
be unafraid of making mistakes and understand that they will learn from the
attempt
Instructors are trained to guide their students to become self-learners. Instead of
directly teaching or tutoring, Instructors give hints and support their students as they
figure out problems on their own.
Self-learning is also a skill that can be learned and reinforced at home. Here are a
few guidelines that you can use to cultivate self-learning in your child at home.
Self-learning is a process. Even if your child doesn’t get the answer right away, there is
still the opportunity for them to learn from later exercises, or while correcting their
mistakes after grading. It’s important to avoid explaining the solution too quickly.
This can reduce the opportunity for them to self-learn and may undermine their
knowledge of the subject.
Above all else, when your child demonstrates even a little self-learning or perseverance,
praise them to acknowledge their hard work!
Self-learning can take months or even years to develop fully. Your child’s enjoyment of
learning shouldn’t be compromised by too much pressure to self-learn. It’s a
balance that takes practice. When your child is able to use what they have learned to
sit with a new or difficult problem until they can solve it, they will be prepared for many
of the obstacles life will throw at them.
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