Taking the Reins for TECH-KNOW-KASYON 2016

This year, I was assigned as Chairperson for TECH-KNOW-KASYON 2016. 

TECH-KNOW-KASYON is a lecture-forum spearheaded by the Division of Professional Education - UPHSI of UP Visayas.

It will be held on Wednesday, 24 February 2016, at the Graduate and Continuing Education Building (GCEB) Training Rooms, UP Visayas, Iloilo City.

In this whole-day event a total of 12 speakers will talk on various topics on the theme "The Use of Technology in Spreading Knowledge and Improving the Quality of Education for the K to 12 Curriculum."

Expanding last year's event, there will be parallel sessions this year: (1) Science and Mathematics and (2) Communication Arts and Social Studies.

Session A1 - Training Room 1

1.  A Model of Integrating Form and Function in Teaching Grammar in the English K-12 Curriculum – Prof. Ma. Joji Tan

2.  El Fili bilang Panganinawan ng Lipunan: Paglapit at Paglapat ng Teksto batay sa Disenyong OBTL sa K+12 na Kurikulum – Prof. Joel Labos

3.  Let’s Be SMARTER Than This: Towards Value-Added Assessment for Learning and Active Democracy in Philippines K-12 Social Studies – Prof. Donne Jone Sodusta

Moderator: Ms. Aileen Chong

1.  Students’ Conceptual Difficulties in Algebra – Prof. Giabelle Saldaña

2.  Physics’ Goals and Students’ Individualized Learning Plan – Prof. Raphael Belleza

3.  The Tinubok: Using Old Technology to Contextualize Mathematics Instruction – Ms. Aprilyn Seidel

Moderator: Prof. Anelyn Yabillo 

1.  Internet Addiction: A Challenge to K to 12 Learners – Prof. Leopoldo Ayukil III

2.  Epic Measures: The Use of Local Lore to Teach and Learn Measurement in the K to 12 Curriculum – Prof. Early Sol Gadong

3.  Teachers’ Experiences and Trainings to Handle Bullying Cases in the Grades V to X of Iloilo City – Prof. Giabelle Saldaña

Moderator: Ms. Trina Duremdes

1.  Making Connections: Iloilo City as a Museum – Mr. Rene Trance

2.  Playing the Play: Teacher and Students Interact World Drama – Prof. Alfredo Diaz

3.  Asug bilang Oralidad, Birhen bilang Sulat – Prof. John Barrios, Ph. D.

Moderator: Prof. Evelyn Alobba

Prof. Celia Parcon, Chair of the Division of Professional Education, will open the event with a Keynote Address while Prof. Lourdes Zamora will share a Plenary Talk on "Teacher Education Support for K to 12 Implementation."