Republic of the Philippines RECE! Department of Education 2 “S — REGION XI __saeM — SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent February 4 , 2021 DIVISION MEMORAMDUM No. (4 s. 2021 TO: Public Schools District Supervisors Elementary and Secondary School Heads SEARCH FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING STEM RESOURCES Attached herewith is Unnumbered Regional Memorandum dated January 25, 2021 regarding the conduct of 3% Innobox: Search for the Most Innovative Teaching and Learning Resources in Science and Mathematics with the theme STEM Resources for Remote Learning sponsored by Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The search aims to encourage public and private elementary, secondary including Senior High School teachers to be innovative/creative/ practical in teaching Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts to improve students’ performance across STEM subjects. In relation to the above, Science and Mathematics teachers of this Division are encouraged to join in the said activity Other details of the said search are in the attached enclosures. For information and proper guidance. queer DEE D. SILVA,DPA, CESO V Schools Division Superintendent ‘Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte Telephone Number: (084) 216 0188 Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del NorteRepublic of the Philippines Department of Education "AO REGIC ie [omaT OTECOT MEMORANDUM To: Schools Division Superintendents Subject: SEARCH FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING STEM. RESOURCES Date January 75, 2971 The Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology will conduct the 34 /nnobox: Search for the Most Innovative Teaching and Learning Resources in Science and Mathematics with the theme STEM Resources for Remote Learning. The search aims to encourage public and private elementary and secondary teachers to be innovative/ereative/practical in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts to improve students’ performance across STEM subjects In view of the above, this Office encourages Science and Mathematics teachers in all Schools Division Offices to join in the said activity Details of the search are found in the enclosures. For further information, please contact Ms. Jobelle P. Gayas at telephone number (02) 837 2071 local 2386, mobile number 09954298180, through email address innobox. iicom ? pw: ide: Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum to all concerned is hereby enjoined. MQ XEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ROP EVELYN R. FETALVERO, C ESOIV RECORDS SECTION Director Il 1 ee a9 Officer-In-Charge ae Olfice of the Regional Director ‘Address: F. Torres St., Davao City (8000) Telephone Nos.: (082) 291-1665; (082) 221-6147Republe of ie Phippines see Department of Science and Technology LB Seem Science Education Institute ro 19 January 2021 OR. EVELYN R, FETALVERO OIC-Regional Director DepEd Region x! Davao C1 Dear Dr. Fetalvero, The Science Education Institute of the Department of Science end Technology would like to invite te teachers from your region to join the %7 ImoBox Search for the Most lnmovatve Teaching and Learning Resources in_Soence and Mathematics with the theme STEM Resources for Remote Learning. The Search. which is open to ait public and private elementary and secondary schoo! teachers nationwide. aims to encourage teachers to be innovativeicreativa/practeal in teaching STEM concepts to improve students’ performance across STEM subjects For those who ate interested to jon, the Search Rules and Cuteria as welt as the required forms may be downloaded from the DOST-SE} website 9p ney sts ger The accomplshed forma may be submtied eleconecaly va the google frm ink ‘You may also reter to the innoBox facebook page for quick announcements. For inquines, our stall Ms. Jobelle Gayas or Mr James Carlo Cerda may be reached at Velephone number (02) 837, 207) focal | 2088. Ywrough emai! address (2 Begins oO Via the InnoBex facebook page. Thank you Very truly yours pas arene al Sects im Sat pail ed hs en tae ‘Drea Lines. (632) a3/-1350. OP OWEN. 831Science Education Institute Department of Science and technology 3 INNOBOX: SEARCH FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING STEM RESOURCES Theme: STEM Resources for Remote Learning SEARCH RULES AND CRITERIA 4. Description The InnoBox Project is a nationwide search for the most innovative teaching and teaming resources (TLRs) which can be used in teaching both science and mathematics subjects. The search aims to encourage teachers to be innovative, creative and practical in teaching science and mathematics concepts to improve students’ performance in these subjects. It is open to all public and private elementary and secondary school teachers nationwide. For 2021, the search intends to recognize teaching and learning innovations that best respond to the challenges and opportunities of the changing education landscape brought about by disruptors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 4" industrial revolution. The search also emphasizes innovations and initiatives that wholeheartediy embrace the interconnectedness among STEM disciplines and hamess their synergy in solving real-world problems such as the ones currently faced by the education sector. 2. Search Categories The 2021 Search will have two categories — (a) one for elementary level (Grades 1 - 6) and (b) one for the high school level (Grades 7 ~ 12). There will be two sub-categories for each: Digital Tools ‘Teaching/Leaming Devices and Materials ‘These are resources with a centerpiece that is an original software developed by the proponent(s) and is designed for either stand-alone use or with other materials and/or equipment. It can also be for either online or offine use. These resources must be applicable and appropriate to at least five different lessonsitopics across ‘STEM subjects in the category. These are resources that may include materials, supplies, and/or equipment that are originally designed, constructed, and assembled into a set or unit by the proponent(s). These resources must be applicable and appropriate to at least five different lessons/topics across STEM subjects in the category. 3. Search Eligibility 3.4 The search is open to all Filipino teachers who are currently teaching science and/or mathematics.3.2 The lead proponent should be a science or mathematics teacher. The lead proponent may organize a team with four more members. 3.3 Collaboration with students, teachers, and other institutions in conceptualizing the proposed innovation is encouraged. 3.4 The proposed teaching and learning resource should be used in teaching both science and mathematics concepts. 3.5 The proposed teaching and learning resource must be largely original. In case the proposal builds on an existing resource, the proponent must acknowledge original authorship and indicate the modifications that have been made to the original work. 3.6 The proposed teaching and learning resource must not have been awarded or given special recognition in other competitions. 3.7 Entries submitted to InnoBox in previous searches may still be re-submitted for consideration provided that: (a) said entries did not previously qualify for the pitching stage and (b) it follows the guidelines of the current search. 3.8 Previous InnoBox finalists and winners may participate by proposing a new project. ‘The new project should not be a modification only of a previous submission. 4, Search Requirements and Mechanics 4.4 Submission of Proposals and Selection of Qualifiers 441.4 Schools are required to submit the following to the Search Secretariat at the Science Education Institute — Department of Science and Technology, on or before March 12, 2021. a. Form No.1 - Project Proposal Format with Line-Item Budget b. Form No.2 - Certification of Authorship c, Endorsement letter from the Principai/School Head 4.1.2 Proponents are required to fill out the submission form and upload their proposals and other required forms/documents at https://forms.gle/a6Mk6WchPoNN4pMR8. All proposals must be received not later than March 12, 2021. Proposals received beyond this date will no longer be evaluated. 4.2 Search Mechanics 4.2.1 The Search Secretariat will pre-screen the submitted proposals based on compliance to the requirements, Entries with incompiete documents will not be screened.422 The Search is composed of the following stages. ‘January %0 submission teachers March 12 2021 evaluation | | evaluate att | | submitted proposals | (oject implementation and monitoring | (May be virtual or | | face-to-face | depending on the [ATF gustetnes | | | being enforced at the ime of ihe activity) 423 The Search Secretanat will notify ine quatifiers via electronic mail The quatifiers will parcipate im Stage 3 of me Search 424 — Quaifiers 10 Stage 3 are expected to have prepared an initial (working) prototype of their entry for presentation dunng the pitch The project piiching may be virtua! or face-to-face depending on the IATF guidelines being enforced at the tme of the actity 425 — Non-finalists wil also be notified 426 Three finalists will be chosen from the five quafers per category and each will recewve a financial grant of Php 50,000.00 to devetop the teaching: teaming resource 427 The finalists and the prnopalschoot head wil sgn the Deed of Undertaking (DOU) to signify the acceptance of the condsbons of the grant 4.3 Project implementation/Monitoring 4.3.1 AN actwities in connection with project smplementation and monstoneg are subject to national guideines and duectwes. Finaksis shall be formed of changes a5 needed 4.3.2 Before the scheduled monitoring. the finalists shail submsl lo the techrcal committee two lesson plans: one (1) in science and one (1) mathemabcs in which the entry is to be used7.4 The DOST-SE! may promote, publish. and disseminate the results of the project “InnoBox: Search for the Most Innovative Teaching and Learning Resources in Science and Mathematics” subjects to the confidentiality agreement between and/or among the concerned parties. SEI Contact details For further inquiries, the proponent may contact: JOBELLE P. GAYAS Science Education Institute - Department of Science and Technology 2" Level Science Heritage Building DOST Compound. Gen. Santos Ave. Bicutan, Taguig City 1631 jas@sei t.gov.ph +63 995 429 8180 (Globe)Form No, 2 CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP Title of Entry: Lead Proponent; ‘School: Please check and accomplish what appies. The proposed teaching and learning resource (TLR) matenal 8 new and oaginal Us part of an unpublished onginal paper for a master sidoctonal degree 1 has been submitted to other competitions bul with revision Tito of Search’Competition the previess proposal was submitted to Oxd the prawous proposal win an award or place? If yes, please specity award or place. How is the submtted proposal different trom the previous? Please speciy the changes 0F fevssons made in the current submessan 1D ts a revised version of a previous or existing TLR Description and Proponent of the previous or oxising TUR How 1s tho submitted peopesal differant trom the provicus or existing TLR? Please specity the changes oF revisions made Unereby certify thal the entnes to this certification are correct and truthful | understand that the claims as stated in this document are subject to verification and confirmation Name and Signature of Lead Proponent Attested by Name and Signature of the School HeadForm No 2 CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP Titke of Entry: Lead Proponent: School: Piuase check and accomplish what appiies The proposed teaching and learning resource (TLR) matenal Ges now and ongynat J os part of an unpubbahed onginal paper for a master sidoctotal degree J has been submitted to other competitions but with revision Title of Search/Competiton the previous proposat was submitted 10 Ded the prowous proposal win an amard or place? It yes. please specity award oF piace How 1s the submited proposal different trom the previous? Please specity the changes oF resins made m the current submussan 1s. a revised version of a previous or existing TLR Bascrption and Proponent of the pravious of existing TLR How is the submitted proposal aifterent trom the provicus or oxrsting TLR? Please secity the changes oF rmasions mado | hereby certify that the entries to this certification are correct and truthful | understand that the clams as stated in this document are subject to venficaton and confirmation Name and Signature of Lead Proponent Attested by Name and Signature of the School HeadForm No 2 CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP Title of Entry: Please check and accomplish what appiies. The proposed teaching and learning resource (TLR) matenal Cts new and orginal C1 Js part of an unpublished onginal paper for a master sidoctoral degree Chas been submitted to ather competitions but with revision Title of Searet/Competiion the previous proposal was submitted to Ord the previous proposal win An award ot place? Il yes, please spectty award or piace How 1s the submitted proposal diferent from the previous? Please specity the changes ‘or revsons mage in the curent submission B_1s.a revised version of a previous or existing TLR Description and Proponent of the prowious or ensting TLR How 1s tho submited proposal afferent from the provicas oF existing TLR? Pioase apectty the changes or revisions mado | hereby certify that the entnes to this certificaton are correct and truthful. | understand that the claims as stated in this document are subject to verification and confirmation Name and Signature of Lead Proponent Attested by Name and Signature of ihe School Head