School-Based Roll-out on the RPMS Manual for Teachers and School Heads and on the PPST Resource Pack
Last August 7 to 8, 2018, School-Based Roll-out on the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) Manual for Teachers and School Heads and on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) Resource Package have had happened in our school, Camarin Elementary School.
It was a two-day seminar where teachers got to understand and appreciate PPST and RPMS; identify the key concepts of the manual and the tools within RPMS cycle; and gain insights from the PPST Resource Package in guiding and assessing teachers’ performance.
On the first day of the roll-out PPST Tools such as Self-Assessment Tools, Classroom Observation Tools and RPMS Tools have been tackled.
The day started with a prayer, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, NCR Hymn and Caloocan Hymn led by our dynamic Master Teachers. It was started with an attendance song led by Ms.Marymil and Ms. Johnlyn and Dance energizer with the tune of Dahil Sa’yo.
Mr. Angelo L. Eduardo, our energetic and industrious Principal gave his message and an overview of the two-day roll-out. He also gave us the following rules: stretch your comfort zone; phone on silent mode; avoid zingers; keep an open mind; it’s okay to ask questions provided that the parking area should be fully utilized and be on time. He also gave this quotation as a simple reminder, “You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.”
Mrs. Elsa Barrios, Master Teacher I, discussed Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers and the Different PPST-Based Assessment Tools. She also emphasized the Four Career Stages of PPST, these are Beginning Teachers, Proficient Teachers, Highly Proficient Teachers and Distinguished Teachers
Ms. Evelyn S. Henoguin tackled her topic about Result- Based Performance Management System Tools or RPMS Tools. The objectives of the Performance Management System are aligned to the individual roles and targets of organization direction; organizational need to track accomplishments against objectives in order to determine appropriate corrective action if needed; provide feedback on employees’ work progress and accomplishment based on clearly defined goals and objectives and it is also a tool for teachers professional growth and development.
Performance Management is a process for ensuring employees focusing their work efforts towards achieving the organization’s mission and vision. It is a systematic approach for continuous improvement and growth.
Self-Assessment Tools was next discussed by Miss Victoria Manio and Dr. Violeta Requinala, both Master Teachers. According to them, this tool is designed for teachers to reflect on the different objectives related to professional work. It is consists of 12 objectives that will be analyzed and rate according to level of capability and level of priority for development. The objectives meet teacher quality requirement congruent with the Philippine K-12 Reform and reflective of international teacher standards.
Of course to complete the three tools, Dr. Arlene G. Balagan, Master Teacher II and Mrs. Gloria Biblanias, Master Teacher I, explained the Classroom Observation Tools and its features. Each teacher must be observed at least four times in a year and must be rated using this tool. It has 9 indicators to be used. Indicator 1, applies knowledge of content within and across teaching areas; Indicator 2, uses a range of teaching strategies that enhance learner achievement in literacy and numeracy skills; indicator 3, applies a range of teaching strategies to develop critical and creative thinking, as well as higher-order thinking skills; indicator 4, manages classroom structure to engage learners, individually or in groups, in meaningful exploration, discovery and hands-on activities within a range of physical and learning environments; indicator 5, manages learner behavior constructively by applying positive and non-violent discipline to ensure learning-focused environments; indicator 6, uses differentiated, developmentally appropriate learning experiences to address learners gender, needs, strengths, interests and experiences; indicator 7, plans, manages, and implements developmentally sequenced teaching and learning processes to meet curriculum requirements and varied teaching contexts and lastly indicator 8, selects, develops, organizes and uses appropriate teaching and learning resources, including ICT, to address learning goals; indicator 9, designs, selects, organizes and uses diagnostic, formative and summative assessment, strategies consistent with curriculum requirements.
On the second day of roll-out, it was hosted by Mr. Glenn E. Maghari. The topics are the following; Portfolio Preparation; Annotation; Portfolio Assessment and PPST Resource Package.
The first topic—Portfolio Preparation was discussed by Ms. Cindy De Luna, the school-based TWG. She pointed out to make portfolio simple yet meaningful. Portfolio this time is not like a photo album but a compilation of documents such as the three Assessment Tools. She also showed different sample of forms such as demographic competencies, COT forms, and the IPCRF.
Annotation was tackled by Mrs. Virginia Redoblado, Master Teacher I. Annotations are self-reflections, explanations or representational mark-ups attached to documents, artifacts or means of verification (MOV) that you submit for RPMS. They are important in instances when the evidences or artifacts presented in teacher portfolios cannot capture the whole dynamics of the teaching and learning process. Further, annotations establish a connection between evidences and the Rater.
PPST Resource Package was discussed by Ma’am Gloria Biblanias, it is composed of 12 Modules. Each module discusses a specific indicator, defines its key concepts and provide relevant illustrations of practice that may help teachers understand and attain the indicator.
Mr. Angelo L. Eduardo, our industrious Principal, tackled about the portfolio Assessment. It is one of the most crucial processes in ensuring teacher quality. The portfolio Assessment specifically how the teachers will assess themselves using the new RPMS tools. In this topic pre-assessment and post-assessment were also discussed and the steps how to conduct them.
On this second day of roll-out, teachers were given the chance to make their own Portfolio by group for them to have an overview and background how to make it.
To sum it up, the two day roll-out was very productive and meaningful to all of us. It is the start of another change. A change that will make the education system better. A change that will help us cope and adapt for the current trends of the Philippine Education. We must be work hand-on-hand to make this endeavor successful.
