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Objectives |
The general objective of this project is to design and
develop an alternative learning opportunity for children and youth belonging
to disadvantaged and marginalized population groups. It also caters for
the educational needs of all those who believe that conventional delivery
modes as too slow, boring and monotonous. The specific objectives are
as follows:
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To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
the instructional delivery system of the secondary schools; |
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To extend the benefits of secondary education
to a greater population including the out-of-school children and
youth and adults than is presently covered by the conventional school
system; and |
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To develop a competency-based, environment-oriented
curriculum inculcating among the learners knowledge, skills, and
attitudes necessary for their active participation as economically
productive, service oriented, law-abiding citizens. |
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| 2 |
Partners |
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Bureau of Secondary Education(BSE), Department
of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) |
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SEAMEO INNOTECH |
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Input |
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Student Guides for every lesson in each subject. |
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Screening tests for the selection of students in
the programme. |
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Implementation Manual for the Pilot School. |
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Complete set of textbooks to students. |
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| 4 |
Process |
The processes involved on how to install and operate the
project in a secondary school are:
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Assignment of responsibilities to class advisers
and subject teachers; |
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Selection and determination of lessons to be studies; |
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Negotiating with the parents/guardians; |
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Use of from on study contract; |
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Scheduling of regular meetings with students; |
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Home/community tutoring and self-tests; and |
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Skill improvement training courses for teachers.
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| 5 |
Output |
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Reduced drop-out rates. |
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Better educated and equipped secondary graduates |
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| 6 |
Strengths |
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Relevance of objectives to the social and economic
context of the community served |
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An integrated system approach - input-process-output. |
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Teachers' commitment and participation. |
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Cost-effective. |
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Weaknesses |
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Administrative - frequent delays in implementation. |
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Difficulty of maintaining regular contact with
students' parents to negotiate the learning contract. |
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Shortage of textbooks and reading materials. |
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| 8 |
Name of Author & Implementation Organisation |
| (name) |
Dr. Eligio B. Barsaga |
| (position) |
Program Director for Research and Evaluation |
| (organisation name) |
SEAMEO INNOTECH |
| (mailing address) |
P.O. Box 207, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City,
PHILIPPINES 1101
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| (phone) |
63-2-927-52-93
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| (fax) |
63-2-921-02-24 |
| (e-mail) |
ely@innotech.org
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| (URL) |
http://www.innotech.org
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