DAY 1 | PCHS 2024 SCHOOL-BASED IN-SERVICE TRAINING

 

PCHS School-based INSET: Refresh Teaching Practices Through Assessment Data

by Mar Z. Holanda

To address the lowest results in the Electronic Self-Assessment Tool (E-SAT) from the previous school year, Pitogo Community High School (PCHS) conducted its first day of the 2024 School-based In-Service Training (INSET) with the theme “Elevating Educational Excellence: Innovations in Assessment for Empowered Teaching” on January 24, 2025, focusing on the utilization of Assessment Data in modifying of teaching and learning practices and programs of teachers.

The School Planning Team considered it necessary to center the training around this theme to enhance academic success and elevate teaching strategies. The first day of the INSET commenced with an in-depth exploration of the topic, "Revitalizing Academic Success: Enhancing the Utilization of Assessment Data to Transform Teaching Strategies in Our School."

Distinguished speakers included Ms. Illiana Joy L. Jaraya, Secondary School Teacher (SST) II, who discussed the Principles and Theoretical Bases of standard-based assessment (DO 8, s 2015); Mr. Jomel V. Escamillas, SST I, discussing Practices in Monitoring and Evaluating Learner's Performance Through Learner Attainment Data; and Mr. Mar Z. Holanda, SST I, presenting on PPST Module 21 - Utilize Assessment Data to Inform the Modification of Teaching and Learning Practices and Programs.

Mrs. Rosario M. Bulfa, expressing the timeliness and importance of the chosen theme, emphasized its significance for teachers, students, and the entire school community.

On the other hand, Mr. Alquin P. Montano Jr., SST III, and Mr. Antonino A. Dagta, SST I, also engaged in discussions regarding the National Learning Camp and the school's accomplishments in the recent activities associated with it.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ronnel I. De Vera, SST III, paved the way for updates on the responsibilities of the Property Custodian, particularly focusing on the forms that need to be submitted concerning the school's inventory of equipment and materials.

Dr. Meriam C. Camposano, Public Schools District Supervisor, also visited and delivered a message on the first day of the INSET. She urged everyone to keep their passion and enthusiasm for teaching burning bright, emphasizing that it would yield positive outcomes for the students' future.

Before concluding the first day of the INSET, teachers shared their best practices regarding the activities during the Catch-Up Friday, which started on January 12, 2024.

As the training progresses, the second day of the INSET will shift the focus to the Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) Mid-Year Review for the teachers, continuing the obligation of Pitogo Community High School to continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.