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In order to provide applicants with relevant and accurate information on the hiring guidelines of the Department of Education for Teacher 1 position, as well as on hiring IP and senior high school teachers, DepEd Sarangani conducted a virtual orientation on February 10 and 11, 2021. Over a thousand applicants from Sarangani Province and nearby areas attended the online orientation led by Administrative Officer IV Rehanee Sambuto, who discussed the requirements for teacher applicants, the registry of qualified applicants and its utilization, and other reminders. Education Program Supervisors Garelene Agnes Dona-al and Laforeza L. Maguate explained the guidelines and criteria for kindergarten, elementary, and junior high school teacher applicants. EPS Mario Donio discussed the guidelines for hiring senior high school teachers, while IPEd focal person Melchor Maguan explained the requirements for applicants who belong to the indigenous peoples groups. Here are some of the important points...

“I can say that LR on WHEeLS is the best modality we can offer…at hindi magiging hadlang dito ang lokasyon…” Director Allan G. Farnazo, Director IV of DepEd Region XII  said, applauding the people behind the innovation. Upon learning about DepEd Sarangani's Learning Resources on WiFi Hub for Expanded e-Learning in Sarangani or  LR on WHEeLS project, Director Farnazo saw its potential and has been of supportive of it. According to him, LR on WHEeLS passed the yardstick that he has set for an innovation, which are: practical use, content, and interactivity. With an understanding of the geographical, cultural, and economic background of the province, the Schools Division of Sarangani came up with innovations that will enable learning to continue despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic.   One of which is the LR on WHEeLS, which provides learners even the remotest communities of the province to experience e-Learning by providing them learning resourc...

Lanao Kapanglao Elementary School in Barangay Datal Bukay, Glan, Sarangani Province is one of the farthest and hardest-to-reach schools in the Division of Sarangani.   Getting there usually requires a day of trekking. Road improvements have only been done recently, which allows motorcycles to reach the place. Photo courtesy of Lanao Kapanglao ES Facebook Page In the new normal, movement restrictions have made it even more difficult to reach the learners. As the newly designated Teacher-in-charge at Lanao Kapanglao, Jekelenn Quirobin recognizes the logistical challenges of the sitio. "I am devoted to help those children and people residing at Lanao Kapanglao in our little ways, together with my colleagues," Quirobin said. The deployment of learning support aides (LSAs) has given the school an opportunity to check on the progress of the learners in answering their modules. Reggie Sadaya, who used to be a security guard at a fishing company, now serves as one of the LSAs at Lana...

When school head Jerome Reynes found out that the learners at D. Gimarino Elementary School in Kayupo, Kiamba, Sarangani Province found it difficult to answer their self-learning modules, he began his quest for a solution. Among the learning delivery modalities that the Department of Education recommends, he decided that radio-based instruction is the most doable.  He sought the help of the local government through the Sangguniang Barangay of Kayupo, the Parent-Teacher Association, and private individuals and organizations to help him put up the radio station. Reynes also consulted with the National Telecommunications Commission prior to establishing the school. The 38th Infantry Battalion also extended help in constructing a radio booth. Key Radio 105.5 Megahertz FM was launched on Friday, January 15, 2021. According to Reynes, the reason he named the station, Key Radio is because the radio station will be the key unlocking the difficulties they are experiencing in making sure tha...

Nagsimula na ngayong linggo ang pagpapatuloy ng edukasyon sa Dibisyon ng Sarangani. Matapos ang maikling bakasyon, balik-serbisyo na naman ang kaguruan sa pagbubukas ng ikalawang kwarter. Si Teacher Annalie Magallanes ng Talus Elementary School sa Malungon, Sarangani Province ay ginamit pati ang ilang araw ng bakasyon upang ihanda ang self-learning modules at learning activity sheets para kanyang mga mag-aaral. Sa Latian ES school, kasabay ng mga modyul, namimigay rin si Teacher Josenia Cambarijan ng mga pakete ng Milo Energy Drink at school supplies. Ang mga guro naman sa Kiahe Integrated School sa bayan Malapatan, sinuong muli ang peligrosong paglalakbay upang maihatid ang mga module sa kanilang mga mag-aaral. Ganuon din ang guro sa Green Valley Integrated School sa bayan Kiamba – balik sa pagtahak sa mapuputik na kalsada upang maipatupad ang school-based feeding program. Batid ng pamunuan ng Dibisyon ng Sarangani ang mga sakripisyong bahagi na pagsisilbi ng mga guro. Upang mat...

In order to address the reproduction cost in printing Self-Learning Modules and other learning resources in this Division, the Curriculum Implementation Division of DepEd Sarangani initiated the development of Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) for K-to-12 learners starting Quarter 2 of School Year 2020-2021. The LAS is the main instructional material of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) that promotes independent student learning. It is a one-page material that encapsulates specific learning targets in a clear, simple, and concise manner to improve retention and mastery of a topic. The Parts of LAS The LAS has three (3) main parts: a) Basic information; b) The Concept Digest; and c) Activity. How to Use LAS The LAS is a supplementary material to be used with other available learning resources such as electronic copy of the SLM, radio-based instruction, video lesson, or printed copy of the portion of SLM that supports the concept digest. In case that there is no available SLM, RBI, or video...

DepEd Sarangani continues to strengthen its reading program despite the pandemic. The Read-at-Home program has encouraged volunteers to help kids in their neighborhood to read. Individuals and organizations heeded the call and they were recognized during the Reading Month culmination.