The RPMS is an organization-wide process to ensure that teachers

give focus on their work towards the achievement of DepEd mission,

vision and values. It is an approach or strategy for continuous
individual and professional development.
With RPMS, teachers will be rated and evaluated according to their
performance, accomplishment and development. It is also used to
determine teachers’ eligibility to the Performance Based Bonus (PBB)
(Executive Order 80 s.2012), allowances, incentives or compensation.
By implementing the RPMS, the work culture, performance and
accountability of teachers will be strengthened. The productivity
and delivery of service in DepEd will be greatly enhanced because
teachers are motivated and committed to work hard in the
achievement of its goals. Moreover, their efforts will be rewarded
with just compensation.
DepEd said the RPMS ensures employees work towards achieving
the department’s policies and priorities. It is also manages, monitors,
and measures performance to identify efforts for improvement.

Guro tayo, kaya pagtuturo ang ating pangunahing trabaho at hindi

ang mag-ipon ng mga dokumento, mag-accomplish ng forms,
magpa-picture sa bawat kilos, i-please ang observers sa demo,
magsulat ng sangkaterbang lesson plan at magreport sa school
kahit Sabado,”

From my point of view, I firmly believe that if teachers only have

given much time toconduct review, possibly learners would
comprehend the competencies given, thus this onlyhappen if less of
activities be given on the field so that teachers would focus on what
theyhave to focus. On the other hand, teachers as well has to give
their 101% dedication onextending their time on giving and
rendering review sessions especially if not all the competencies had
been taken. To sum it up…DEDICATION contributes to success of the
deped goal.
A school with creativity at the heart of the learning process will
benefit by increasing the motivation of staff and pupils, says former
head, Dave Weston. In this article and case study, he shows the way
to more imaginative approaches to curriculum planning ‘Creativity is
the defeat of habit by originality’ Arthur Koestler Many school
leaders and teachers realise that is now time to take more control
over the curriculum and to include a greater emphasis on creativity
in the learning and teaching process. During the last five years,
headteachers have developed the confidence to take innovative
and imaginative approaches to curriculum planning and school
organisation.
Education is to improve quality of life, is the core of child
development, and has very valuable value to stimulate creative
thinking. Indeed, art education has made an important contribution
to the broader goal of developing creativity in our society and the
economy. One of the most important roles of teachers is to cultivate
young people's ideas through exploration, discovery, and creativity.
ELLN

In DepEd Order No. 12, Series of 2015, the Department recognizes

that the foundation oflearning is in a child's early language, literacy,
and numeracy skills. These skills, according toDepEd, do not develop
naturally, and thus require careful planning and instruction. There
isthus, a need, for children to have access to age-appropriate and
culturally-sensitive materialsto help them develop the habits of
reading, speaking, writing, and counting

In line with one of the President's Ten Point Basic Education Agenda
which states that " every child should be a reader by Grade 1, " the
Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening its reading
program through the implementation of the Early Language,
Literacy, and Numeracy Program. foundation of learning is in a
child's early language, literacy, and numeracy skills. These skills,
according to DepEd, do not develop naturally, and thus require
careful planning and instruction. There is thus, a need, for children to
have access to age-appropriate and culturally-sensitive materials to
help them develop the habits of reading, speaking, writing, and
counting. Under the K to 12 Basic Education Program, DepEd
recommends strengthening these skills via the following strategy: first
is to establish baseline data on the profile of the teachers and pupils;
second is to develop materials; third is to develop classroom-based
(formative) assessment protocol for literary and numeracy skills; and
fourth is to develop professionally teachers and school heads.
Amalgamation

Amalgamation of schools has major implications for the school

communities involved. Each amalgamation must take account of
the unique history, sensitivities and dynamics of the individual case.
The objective is to provide an enhanced educational environment
for students who can benefit significantly from the outcome.
Education is an important tool in the development of communities
and nations at large. The provision and management of quality
education lies not only at the heart of central government but
remains a shared responsibility of all stakeholders and the building of
good working relationship among these stakeholders with particular
emphasis on improving the school-community relationship . This
stems from the fact point that education is seen as a social
enterprise requiring the support of all stakeholders so that its
contribution can benefit the entire society. (Addae-Boahene
et.al,2001).

For the attainment of quality education, there is the need for the
community in which the school is situated to work in collaboration
and harmony with the school not only in the upbringing and welfare
of the pupils but must go beyond that to offer support in the
provision and maintenance of the school infrastructure as well as
playing a critical supporting role in the effective management and
administration of the school.
4th INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

eare on the precipice of what the World Economic Forum calls the
Fourth Industrial Revolution. Artificial intelligence. Automation.
Ubiquitous, mobile supercomputing. Intelligent robots. Self-driving
cars. Neuro-technological brain enhancements. Genetic editing. The
evidence of dramatic change is all around us and it’s happening at
exponential speed.

In recent years new technologies and online connectivity have

introduced considerable changes to our daily lives, including how
we work and study. And it’s likely that new technologies will continue
to transform how we live for years to come.

But many are suggesting that we have now entered a new chapter
in the history of technological development, potentially more
disruptive than everything that we’ve experienced before. Recent
breakthroughs, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence, are
starting to blur the lines between science fact and science fiction,
providing indications that our relationship with technology could be
set to change more dramatically than most of us may have
expected. This transformation is being labelled as the fourth Industrial
Revolution (4IR).

Our educators have a responsibility to prepare our students,

providing them not only with the knowledge and understanding of
the technologies, but also the skills to make the right career decisions
and thrive at work.

“In the current environment, the educational tools, techniques and

curriculum that we have been using for decades may no longer be
fit for purpose. Students need to understand the technologies and
their potential disruptions to future job markets, recruitment and
work.” Avi Ganon added.
As educators, we have a huge responsibility to society. Our students
will become the developers and engineers, the employers and the
policymakers who will shape how this transformation unfolds. They
need to be well-informed and prepared to face some huge
challenges and to take advantage of opportunities that may be
unique in our history. Thanks to the generosity of Sir Maurice and
Lady Irene Hatter, World ORT has been able to pool our expertise
from around the world to make sure that these issues are high on the
agenda for all of our schools and colleges.”
Own experience
Problems that teachers face include handling student needs, lack of
parental support, and even criticism from a public that can be
largely unaware of their everyday lives. Addressing these problems
and bringing awareness to the educational environment that our
teachers and students face daily can help improve teacher
retention, student success rates, and the overall quality of education
in our schools.

Teachers should never minimize the role they play in influencing

students' lives. Hopefully, that role will be positive, possessing the
qualities of a "charismatic adult" who not only touches students'
minds but also their spirits -- the way they see and feel about
themselves for the rest of their lives. Such influence is truly a rare
privilege that should be prized and nurtured.

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SEF
RA 5447 .Special Education Fund (SEF) is being collected
simultaneously with RPT( real property tax). The SEF is an additional 1
percent tax imposed by LGUs on the assessed value and levy of real
properties. The RPT is 1 percent of the assessed value of the property
in the provinces and 2 percent in Metro Manila. So, effectively, if
your property is outside Metro Manila, your RPT is being doubled
because of the SEF levy.

As envisioned by Congress, the SEF would fund projects to enhance

the government’s education programs. Effectively, property owners
are helping fund local government units with education programs as
LGUs have the authority to appropriate and disburse such funds.
Unfortunately, though, the SEF has been exploited by some LGU
officials for their personal gains.

EDUCATION FOR ALL

DO 36, S. 2002 – EDUCATION FOR ALL (EFA) 2015

The Philippine EFA 2015 Plan is a vision and a holistic

program of reforms of the country to achieve an improved quality of
basic education for every Filipino by 2015. The central goal of the
Philippine EFA 2015 Plan is basic competencies for all that will bring
about functional literacy for all. Ensuring that every Filipino has the
basic competencies is equivalent to providing all Filipinos with the
basic learning needs or enabling all Filipinos to be functionally
literate which means having the complete range of skills and
competencies – cognitive, affective and behavioral which enables
individuals to: live and work as human persons; develop their
potentials; make critical and informed decisions; and function
effectively in society within the context of their environment and that
of the wider community (local, regional, national and global) in
order to improve the quality of their lives and that of the society.
JOB SATISFACTION

Job satisfaction is increasingly becoming important in the workplace.

Employers now recognize that the “happier” their employees are,
the better will be their attitudes towards the work, the higher their
motivation and the better will be their performance. “Educators’ job
satisfaction is important as it has a direct impact on students’
achievement and their future career” (Pitkoff, 1993). An educator
who is unsatisfied with his/her job tends to be unmotivated and more
likely to escape from his/her responsibilities. In these circumstances,
we tend to see an increase in absenteeism among teachers. Such
educators usually show little concern in school matters and this
obviously has a negative impact on the performance of our
children. For me it is how you will perceive things. Applying the 90/10
principle, 90 percent is based on how you deal with it and 10 is out of
your control. Therefore, your happiness depends on you.