HIYAS: FORMING TEACHER- LEADERS FOR THE EDUCATION FRONTIERS OF THE 21 ST CENTURY

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1 HIYAS: FORMING TEACHER- LEADERS FOR THE EDUCATION FRONTIERS OF THE 21 ST CENTURY Maria Victoria B Trinidad, MAEd RCE-ESD NorthMin Xavier University mtrinidad@xu.edu.ph

2 INTRODUCTION Xavier University is Jesuit school in Cagayan de Oro City Belongs in the network of Jesuit schools A leading ASEAN University in 2033 forming leaders serving Mindanao and the Asia - Pacific 10,000 students Basic Elementary and High School Education Offers courses in Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Nursing, Arts and Sciences, Computer Studies, Education, Medicine and Graduate Studies

3 INTRODUCTION Teacher Education program is 77 years old Center of Development in Teacher Education Recognized by the Philippine Congress and the Philippine Business for Education as one of the top 5 performing schools based on the PRC LET results for the last 5 years. Level IV PAASCU Accreditation BEED Preschool Education, Special Education, General Education BSED English, Biology, Mathematics, Filipino, TLE, Values Education, Social Studies Masters School Management, PhD

4 INTRODUCTION CHED Memorandum Order 30. S Section 1. Quality pre-service education is a key factor in quality Philippine Education

5 INTRODUCTION CHED Memorandum Order 30. S Curriculum: Peace Education, Social Dimensions of Education

6 RCE-ESD NORTHERN MINDANAO Frontiers Poverty and illiteracy is still existing Cope with the global challenges brought about by local and international policies and events Food security Climate change Peace process

7 RCE-ESD NORTHERN MINDANAO To effectively pursue the themes of the university by working with the various RSO units on the areas of governance, peace, health, food security and environment. Recognizing that education is key to all these directions, the center is primed to provide the expertise to help meet the literacy needs of the children and youth in the communities.

8 RCE-ESD NORTHERN MINDANAO Enrich the pre-service training of teachers by promoting and providing research and social engagements to them

9 RCE-ESD NORTHERN MINDANAO Partnerships RSO Clusters in the University Department of Education City Mayor s Office thru the Local School Board Synergeia Foundation, Inc.

10 GAP Leadership Transformational leaders

11 principals of schools are not trained to be managers since the basis of their promotion is based on their exemplary teaching performance. Dr Milwida Guevara Synergeia Foundation So the question is how and when do TEIs introduce this pathway of effective educational leadership and management in the teacher career map?

12 RELATED LITERATURE Teachers are expected to assume leadership roles with little or no preparation. (Zimpher and Howey, 1992)

13 RELATED LITERATURE The time has come for teacher education to be transformed. It is time to put together quality teaching, service learning and values education to work together to impact 21 st century education. (Lovat et al, 2009)

14 RELATED LITERATURE Schools need teachers who are prepared to lead, who know how to lead, both as teacher-leaders. (Crowther, Ferguson, and Hann, 2009)

15 RATIONALE OF HIYAS PROGRAM

16 RATIONALE OF HIYAS PROGRAM Vision: A dynamic program that forms SOE students to be champions of education in Northern Mindanao Mission: To provide an incubation program where Education students can train in the rudiments of educational leadership, meaningful engagements in education initiatives, and deepen their commitment to promote change in the communities.

17 RATIONALE OF HIYAS PROGRAM Goals: The program aims to provide Education students: 1) A series of trainings in leadership, self awareness and skills 2) Experiences to develop their abilities in social analyses, research, advocacy, coalition building, project implementation and resource mobilization for education related programs 3) Well-being, mentoring and pastoral care from peers and program mentors. Core Values: Leadership, Service and Care

18 METHODOLOGY Phase 1: Mentors Pool HIYAS Track Annual Evaluation and Partnership building Impact Studies

19 PHASE 1 Mentors Pool SOE Alumni as Year of Service Volunteers

20 HIYAS TRACK HIYAS Program Recruitment of First Batch Formation Sessions

21 HIYAS TRACK SKILLS TRAINING IMMERSION IN RCE PROCESSING and REFLECTION SESSIONS

22 HIYAS TRACK Mentors Pool SOE Alumni as Year of Service Volunteers EDUCATION CHAMPIONS

23 PROGRAM EVALUATION Concrete areas for evaluation are: Outstanding academic performance Active participation in RCE initiatives in the Northern Mindanao communities Regular dialogue with peers and mentors Evident enthusiasm to pursue: Non partisan leadership in the School of Education Push for literacy agenda and activities whether campus based or community based Junior Trainers of the ASPIRE Batch 2 Opt for Volunteer Opportunities after graduation (YOS, JVP, etc.)

24 21 st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INFORMATION LITERACY COLLABORATION MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: COMMUNICATION CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION PROBLEM SOLVING RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

25 CHINESE PROVERB If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; and if you are planning for a generation, educate people. Ms Irina Bokova UNESCO Director General 2011

26 Thank you for listening. Mabuhay!

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28 HIYAS: FORMING TEACHER- LEADERS FOR THE EDUCATION FRONTIERS OF THE 21 ST CENTURY Maria Victoria B Trinidad, MAEd RCE-ESD NorthMin Xavier University mtrinidad@xu.edu.ph