Blk. 32 Lot 39-46 Ph1 & Blk.

18 & 19 Ph1B
Carissa Homes, Bagtas Tanza, Cavite
0929-5022408 www.facebook.com/DeiGratiaSchool

Revised: February 2023

Copyright © 2023, 2016 by Manuel S. Cartel C.Ed.D.

DepEd RECOGNITION Nos.
Prepared for DEI GRATIA SCHOOL, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this handbook may
Pre-Elementary- K-033 s. 2003
be reproduced or used in any manner without
written permission of the copyright owner.
Elementary – E-036 s. 2003
Secondary – (R-IVA) 023 s. 2005

The Dei Gratia School Inc. (DGSI) was Incorporated and duly
registered with the securities and exchange Commission
(SEC) in accordance with the Corporation Code of the
Philippines with Company Registration No. CN200408934 on
the 14th day of June, in the year of the Lord, Two Thousand
Four (2004).
 _____________________ _PREFACE___________________ _ CONTENTS

TLE (Technology and Livelihood Education) is one of the learning i PREFACE

areas of the Secondary Education Curriculum used in Philippine ii CONTENTS
secondary schools. 1 DGSI GUIDING PRINCIPLES
2 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
As a subject in high school, its component areas are: Home
2 INTRODUCTION
Economics, Agri-Fishery Arts, Industrial Arts and Information and
3 OBJECTIVES
Communication Technology.
4 TLE LAB SAFETY CONCERNS AND GUIDELINES
The DGSI TLE aims to reinforce the work skill training and value 5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TLE TEACHERS
orientation of the students. It exposes the learner to a variety of 6 PRACTICES OF STUDENTS
experiences which are meaningful and relevant to their development. 7-9 LIST OF KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
IN TLE LABORATORY
DGSI TLE caters to the various needs of students on homeroom
10 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
activities. It also aims to provide the necessary materials and facilities
11-12 TLE LAB PERSONNEL DECORUM, DUTIES AND
to augment the student’s knowledge and skills in their everyday life.
RESPONSIBILITIES
12-13 SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF TLE
LABORATORY MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
13 DAILY PRAYER
14 SCHOOL HYMN

i
ii
DGSI GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Vision:
DGSI is a learner-centered educational institution, that activates
graciousness, gratefulness, generosity, giftedness and greatness of our
students and graduates known as Gratians, witnessing them as
responsible individuals and professionals, transformed as the next
generation leaders of our nation.
Mission:
DGSI is committed to provide a positive, inspiring, and challenging
learning environment, in which every learner known as Gratian is cared
for and guided well spiritually, morally culturally, intellectually,
physically, socially, and emotionally as the next generation leaders of
our nation.
Core Values:
In addition to the core values being instilled by the Department of
Education known as the Four M such as Maka-Diyos, Maka- Tao, Maka-
Kalikasan, and Maka- Bansa, we the Gratians are guided, established,
and empowered by Our Core Values using the acronym of DGSI as
follows:
• Dedication. We are set apart for services and offer all the works
of our hands for the glory of God.
• Grace of God. “For from his fullness we have all received, grace
upon grace”. John 1:16 ESV
• Service Excellence. Based on the purpose of God, everyone is
called for service excellence.
• Integrative Leadership. We see the value of wholeness. Unity in
diversity, diversity in unity.
1 2
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The DGSI T.L.E (Technology and Livelihood Education)
Laboratory caters to the various needs of the students in homeroom
activities. It aims to provide the necessary materials and facilities to
augment the students’ knowledge and skills in their everyday life such
as cooking, gardening, sewing, painting, and such. The T.L.E. room
houses materials ranging from cooking utensils to carpentry tools and
gardening tools.
INTRODUCTION
What is T.L.E.?
TLE is Technology and Livelihood Education. It is one of the learning
areas of the Secondary Education Curriculum used in Philippine
secondary schools. As a subject in high school, its component areas are
Home Economics, Agri-Fishery Arts, Industrial Arts, and Information and
Communication Technology.
What is the importance of T.L.E.?
"Importance of learning T.L.E. subject in one's life" Technology and
livelihood education in the global community this subject intends us
student to provide us knowledge and develop our skills that will
transform our lives toward productive ends What are the 4 areas of
T.L.E.? It is composed of four (4) major livelihood component areas,
namely, Home Economics (HE), Agriculture and Fishery Arts (AFA),
Industrial Arts (IA) and Information and Communication Technology
(ICT). Entrepreneurship is integrated in all areas in TLE and its
components.
What is T.L.E Laboratory?
The TLE (Technology and Livelihood Education) Laboratory caters to the
various needs of the students on homeroom activities. It aims to provide
the necessary materials and facilities to augment the students’
knowledge and skills in their everyday lives such as cooking,
construction, gardening, sewing, painting, and such.
OBJECTIVES TLE Laboratory Safety Concerns and Guidelines
Teachers and students are required to pay extra attention to
To develop critical thinking, self-reliance, independence, culture
safety precautions when working in the TLE Room. The teacher must
sensitivity and entrepreneurship in the students by enhancing their
set an example through his/her own precept in all activities. He/she
skills on the different uses of technology and application of life skills.
should also be able to give expert supervision to guard against any
possible danger in the area at all times. Students should be taught how
To provide effective and quality services that will further enhance the
to work sensibly and to acquire positive attitudes towards the safe
academic performance of the students in their learning in TLE and be
practice of the subject.
able to apply their understanding of learning concepts in real life
The materials and equipment in the TLE laboratory should be
situations.
handled with care by both students and teacher.
What to do:
To provide efficient and effective leadership in the implementation of
1. Always keep your work space free of clutter.
the TLE laboratory activities.
2. Clear the benches/tables before and after each activity.
3. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after each
To acquire apparatus, equipment consumable and non-consumable
activity.
materials to enrich TLE laboratory activities.
4. Check the tools and other materials issued by the TLE personnel.
5. Make sure your materials are complete and working properly
To enrich the knowledge and skills of the students through various
before you start the activity.
activities including off-campus tours.
6. Missing or defective tools must be reported to the
teacher/personnel immediately.
To evaluate the general condition of TLE laboratory and continually
7. Return the tools/equipment you used in good condition at the
improve a quality management system in the TLE activities.
end of the activity.
8. Set up the tools/equipment according to the direction given by
the teacher.
9. Report immediately any injuries (even minor) to your teacher.
10. Identify safety equipment.
11. All items (materials/equipment) inside the TLE laboratory room
are not intended to be borrowed by anyone.
What to know:
1. Perform any activity when the teacher is around.
2. Before your activity, read carefully and understand the
instructions and operations of the materials/equipment
assigned to you.
3. Work only on assigned task/activity.
4. Know first where the fire extinguisher is located and how to use
it.
3 4
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF T.L.E TEACHER
1. Teachers should discuss with all students the tools and equipment
and its proper use and function.
2. Teachers should introduce the importance of safety when working
in the Technology and Living / Home Economics laboratory.
3. Teachers should be fully proficient in the use of tools, equipment
and chemicals prior to all Technology and Living / Home Economics
lessons.
4. During lessons, teachers should give clear instructions and close
supervision to students when using special tools and equipment.
5. Control the number of students working in the laboratory so that
thorough supervision may be ensured to have safe movement.
6. Keep the Technology and Living / Home Economics room clean and
free from household pests like ants, cockroaches, and rats etc.
Disinfect regularly.
7. Keep a regular and systematic maintenance scheme for appliances,
furniture, tools, and materials, replenish as required in the
Technology and Living / Home Economics room at all times.
5 6
PRACTICES OF THE STUDENTS
1. Get permission to use the kitchen/T.L.E. laboratory.
2. When working in the TLE Laboratory Room, students should take
note of the following:
a) Never run or play inside, this is not a playground area.
b) Report immediately all accidents and breakages to the
teacher.
3. Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene in food
preparation.
a) Wash hands before starting the activity.
b) Wear clean protective clothing/apron when preparing
and cooking food. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes
and loose sleeves.
c) Tie back long hair using hairnet.
4. Students should also observe the safe practices to keep the TLE
Room in orderly working conditions.
a) Use oven gloves to remove hot dishes from the oven.
b) Never touch plugs or electrical equipment’s with wet
hands.
c) Keep units tidy at all times, all used cutlery should be
placed on a plate and all waste put in the correct bin.
d) Each unit must be left clean; cookers cleaned and sinks
empty and washed.
e) Wash and dry all dishes, cutlery., after use and return
them to their correct.
f) Make sure all appliances are turned off after use.
LIST OF KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN T.L.E LABORATORY
A. BAKING TOOLS
1. Baking Parchment - these can be used in the oven or even in the
freezer.
2. Baking Tins/Pans - these are used in baking pastries such as
cookies, cakes, brownies and pies.
3. Mixing Bowls - these are used for mixing ingredients.
4. Stand Mixer - it helps in multi-tasking jobs since it allows one to
work on other parts of the recipe while other ingredients are
being mixed.
5. Rolling Pin- it is used to shape and flatten dough.
6. Sieve- it is used for sifting flour and icing sugar.
7. Spatula -it is used to skim around the sides of the bowl to avoid
leaving the cake mixture or melted chocolate in it.
8. Measuring Jug- it is used to get the right quantity of oil, milk, or
other liquid in baking recipes
B. FOOD PREPARATION UTENSILS
1. Bottle opener - it helps to open bottles by twisting metal cap off
a bottle.
2. Bowl - it is capable of holding liquid and other ingredients.
3. Colander - it is used for draining food cooked in water.
4. Cutting Board - this a handy board which can be made of strong
plastic or sturdy wood block on which food can be cut.
5. Funnel - this channel the liquid or fine-grained substances into
containers with small openings.
6. Mortar and Pestle - used to crush food, such as garlic and pepper.
7. Oven Glove - this protects hands from burning when handling
hot pots.
8. Scissors - it can be used to cut meat, fish or even some leafy
vegetables.
9. Vegetable Peeler- it is used to peel-off vegetables.
10. Grater- used in grating food into very fine strips and in making
food stuff into powder.
7
C. COOKING CUTLERY
1. Chef’s knife- used for mincing, slicing, chopping and dicing.
2. Bread knife/Serrated Knife – this is used for slicing breads and
for slicing delicate food like tomatoes.
3. Utility Knife – used to slice small soft food items such as fruits,
cheeses cakes, bars and sandwiches.
4. Kitchen Shears – these are used in cutting herbs, parchment
paper for pastry.
D. MEASURING TOOLS
1. Liquid Measuring Cups – these are used in measuring liquid
ingredients.
2. Dry Measuring Cups – these are used in measuring dry
ingredients.
3. Measuring Spoons – these can be used for dry, solid or liquid
ingredients. They are usually held together on a ring.
4. Timer – it is used in maintaining the precise cooking time to
prevent food from being overcooked or undercooked.
5. Kitchen Scales – they measure ingredients more accurately than
measuring by volume.
E. MIXING TOOLS
1. Wooden Spoons – they are used for mixing soft ingredients,
sauces and cake batter or stiffer ingredients.
2. Metal Spoons – they can be useful in mixing salad ingredients
in a wooden bowl.
3. Whisk – it is used to beat egg whites or cream. It is also used to
stir wet and dry ingredients together.
4. Mixing Bowls – these are used for mixing ingredients.
5. Hand Mixer – it is essential for blending, mixing, beating and
whipping.
6. Plastic and Metal Spatulas – these are used for mixing and
flipping food.
7. Multipurpose Tongs – this utensil does both the turning and
the mixing.
8
F. COOKWARE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
1. Stockpot – it is used to cook large quantities of liquid ranges such
as stocks or soup.
2. Saucepan – it is used for heating and cooking sauces and other
foods in liquid form
Head Personnel
3. Sauté pan – it is used to sauté and fry foods. TLE
Ms. Christine Joy
4. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls – these are used to combine, mix Committee G. Pillerva
and whip ingredients.
5. Muffin pan – it is used in baking muffins and cupcakes.

KITCHEN and Home EQUIPMENT

1. Shelving Unit – this is used to store various dry goods prior to
use.
Assistant Personnel
2. Storage Containers – these are used in storing smaller quantities
of food. Ms. Milagrace
3. Work Table – it is used in food production areas. Fababeir
4. Open Burner Range – this allows for more efficient use of heat.
5. Microwave oven – it uses invisible waves of energy to heat,
reheat, defrost and cook foods.
6. Refrigerator – used to keep food cold and help food stay fresh
longer.
7. Sewing Machine – It used to stitch the fabric and other pliable
Laboratory Aid
materials together with threads.
Mrs. Rowena
Bergantin

9 10
TLE LABORATORY PERSONNEL DECORUM
1. Maintains proper behavior inside the laboratory with high
respect and good relationship with laboratory users, peers and
superiors.
2. Observes punctuality and uses official time effectively and
honestly.
3. Takes charge and is responsible for the proper use and upkeep
of laboratory tools and equipment.
4. Sees that task assigned for the day is monitored and reported to
the heads or peers.
TLE Laboratory COMMITTEE Duties and Responsibilities:
A. HEAD PERSONNEL
1. Job Relationship
 Reports to the School Heads, Research Committee and
Registrar; Supervises all the Laboratory Staff.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
 Prepares the budget of the TLE Laboratory in
consultation with the School Heads.
 Prepares the annual report and submits the same to the
School Heads.
 Coordinates the work in the laboratory and establishes
linkages with other laboratories and agencies.
 Consults the School Heads on the general and specific
policies of the laboratory.
 Plans and implements staff development program for all
the laboratory staff in coordination with the School
Heads.
11
ASSISTANT PERSONNEL
1. Job Relationship
 Reports to the Head Personnel and coordinates with
other staff of the laboratory.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
 Checks laboratory tools, equipment and other laboratory
materials.
 Assists the Head Personnel in supervising of the facilities and all
the aspects of the laboratory work.
 Assists the students in locating the laboratory tools and
equipment on the shelves and attends to other needs of the
students, faculty and staff.
 Follow-ups unreturned tools and other materials from the
students, faculty and staff before the end of the school year.
SELECTION and ACQUISITION of TLE Laboratory Materials
The DGSI TLE laboratory is guided with the school's goal in
forming socially oriented leaders in the community who can assist in
uplifting the marginalized sectors of the society.
Considering the given goal, the head personnel selects and acquires TLE
laboratory materials through cooperative effort among faculty
members, heads of the school, the TLE laboratory committee members.
TLE Laboratory Materials are acquired based on the following
Selection and Acquisition Policies:
1. TLE Laboratory tools and equipment are acquired by purchase,
donations and exchange to meet the curricular needs of the school.
2. In demand and frequently used, TLE laboratory tools and
equipment are considered for purchase.
3. Tools and equipment duly approved by the TLE laboratory
committee are automatically procured.
4. Donated tools and equipment are accepted if related to curriculum
requirements and/or relevant to the subjects which the curriculum
offered.
12
5. Suggested ideas from the faculty/heads are given priority. DGSI Hymn
6. Frequently used/in demand tools and equipment are included in (BY THE GRACE OF GOD)
the list.
7. Only materials approved by the TLE laboratory committee from the Our Alma Mater dear we hail,
list submitted by heads and faculty are given priority. You're the star of our tomorrow
We shout our song of praise to you
By the Grace of God we stand and go.
Daily Prayer
(Psalms 23) 2
Dei Gratia School we love you
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want We keep your faith, ideals and goals
He makes me lie down in green pastures. We stand together, we praise forever
He leads me beside still waters. Our Alma Mater dear we hail.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in paths of righteousness Bridge 1
for his name's sake. We will cherish you forever
We shout our song of praise forever
Even though I walk through the valley
Our Alma Mater stands for victory
of the shadow of death, By Grace of God we stand and go.
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me: Repeat 1 & 2
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me Bridge 2
in the presence of my enemies: As we walk along this world
Together we'll be strong with hope
you anoint my head with oil:
For God show where our hearts truly belong
my cup overflows.
Our Alma Mater dear we long.....
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life. Repeat 1 & 2
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord:
Forever, Amen.

13 14