Instructional and Curricular Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia is a short course package of SEAMEO INNOTECH for elementary and secondary school administrators on developing instructional and curriculum development leadership. It addresses the need to develop and strengthen the school head’s role as an instructional leader in promoting or improving the quality of teaching or learning in his/her school.
The following school heads who are scholars of the ICeXCELS, gained the expected instructional leadership competencies in the 50 hours SEAMEO INNOTECH course on ICeXCELS conducted via flexible learning modality and through (IFLEX INNOTECH Flexible Learning Management System) of SEAMEO INNOTECH, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines from January 07 to February 01, 2008.
- Modesta B. Abrantes, ESP I-Abucay North ES, Abucay, Bataan
- Juanita C. Canlas, ESP I-Luakan ES, Luakan, Dinalupihan, Bataan
- Arlene S. Carlos,ESP I-Sto. Niño ES, Purok 7, Sto. Niño, Dinalupihan, Bataan
- Dr. Luisa M. Isidro,SSP I-Jose C. Payumo Jr. Mem. HS,Naparing, Dinalupihan, Bataan
- Villamor B. Magat, SSHT III-Mariveles NHS, TESDA Road, San Carlos, Mariveles, Bataan
- Lourdes A. Nuguid, ESP II-Lamao ES, Lamao, Limay, Bataan
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization REGIONAL CENTER for EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY ( SEAMEO INNOTECH ) offers ICeXCELS, Innovative Course intended for Southeast Asian School Administrators and Managers.
The former DepED-Bataan SDS, Dr. Flordeliza R. Magday (now: Asst. Regional Director of DepED-NCR), selected two secondary and four elementary school principals in the Division of Bataan, and in the Division of Balanga City, four elementary school principals were also participated.
There were 100 participants in the DepEd eXCELS Batch 2 class 25 in the Region III. Through the scholarship program, the Department of Education sponsors the enrolment of the school heads to the ICeXCELS Program.
All DepEd eXCELS learners are scholars of the Department of Education. Thus, the program was renamed DepEd eXCELS.
The DepEd Central Office, with Dr. Mario L. Ramirez, Regional Director, DepEd Region III, and Dr. Magdalena Roque, Assistant Regional Director, DepEd Region III, conducted the one day seminar in Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga, aims to orient the learners on the course focuses on Leading Curriculum and Instructional Processes.
Second day seminar was held in Angeles University and hands on session activities and other information based on the course were facilitated to the learners by the energetic support staff, DepEd eXCELS team.The DepEd eXCELS scholars of the Department of Education received learning package composed of two self-learning modules and immediately study at their own pace and preferred time and place. The content of these two self-modules are: (1) Affirm the Instructional Leadership Roles and Functions of a School Heads and ( 2 ) Lead Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment.
A face-to-face orientation was scheduled to give learners an overview of the course and opportunity to make clarifications prior to start of the study. The learner’s orientation was successfully done, while the learning packages distributed to them.
In this course, learners managed their time such that they finished one module in two weeks and two modules in four weeks. During this period, apart from studying the print modules, learners checked on the IFLEX for discussion forums. Learners participated in the discussion forums and interact with fellow learners and their tutor. They had a maximum of two (2) weeks to complete one module. Since there are two modules they should finished the course in four (4) weeks. Approximately two (2) weeks after the completion of the course, the individual rating of learners were released.
It is anticipated that the learners finished the course in 50 hours. This includes self-study of the modules, participation in online discussions, and preparation and submission of module activities and assignments, which are part of the learning portfolio.
Built-in-feedback for most of the module activities were provided by the tutor, Madam Fines. However, the final course requirements such as: ( module assignments, reflection paper, action plan and post-course self-rating competency checklist) were submitted by the learners either in hard or soft copy to the tutor for evaluation. After the long day session, learners were given a written feedback in the form of qualitative narratives by their respective tutors for their learning outputs. They were also received a rating for each major requirement and for their participation in discussion groups.
Finally, the most waited time and great day drew closer last June 5, 2008, the DepEd eXCELS Revalida and Graduation Ceremonies at Pearl Hall, SEAMEO INNOTECH was realized. Learners were informed of their respective interviewers for the Revalida and it was started at 8:30 am and ended at 2:00 pm.
There were three panelists in one table and asked the learners individually questions regarding their outputs. Seventy eight out of one hundred participants passed the given interview. Graduation Ceremonies started at 2:30 pm with the opening remarks headed by Dr. Erlinda C. Pefianco, Director SEAMEO INNOTECH, and Dr. Mario L. Ramirez, Regional Director, DepEd Region III, and Dr. Magdalena Roque, Assistant Regional Director, DepEd Region III, conveyed a short message.
One of the graduates of each group presented the reflection. Closing remarks was given by Mr. Pierangelo B. Alejo, Head, Flexible Learning Solution Unit and awarding of Certificate of Competence to the Graduates followed. The ceremony ended at 4 pm.
We can say that this Graduation Ceremony is a remarkable and a great moment that we experienced in our whole life. Received our heartfelt gratitude to our tutors, Madam Fines, Ma’am Joan and Sir Pierre, for being with us for the past four sessions. With the concept gained in this course and the constant online chat with madam Fines and the learners, we can say that we can be a transformational leader, a leader who can inspire and drive for a change in the organization, serving as a strong model with high reputation, motivator and sources of inspiration.
Thank you so much, Madam Fines for being an excellent tutor.
God bless!
Prepared by: LUISA M. ISIDRO, Ph.D. SSP I, JC Payumo NHS
