BY: RACHELLE M. NESSIA
CEBU CITY, July 10 (PIA) --- A Cebu-based non-government organization is set to hold a series of “Mindshare” sessions in Cebu City from July to August this year.
The Coalition for Better Education (CBE) is holding the sessions to give participants a view of how education should be positioned that will lead schools to practice, and for students to acquire, 21st Century Learning Skills.
Dubbed the “LEAP Series,” the one-hour pep talks are anchored on the theme of CBE’s 13th year founding anniversary: “Leading, Enabling, Advancing and Promoting Education for 21st Century Learning,” according to a press statement from CBE.
The schedule for the sessions are:
- “L-EADING” Sessions (for education leaders, decision-makers) Date: July 11, 2 – 5pm, CBE Center for Teacher Excellence, CNU Campus.
- “E-NABLING” Sessions (for pre-service & in-service teachers) Date: July 18, 2-5 pm, University of the Visayas.
- “A-DVANCING” Sessions (for all) Date: July 25, 10am – 5pm, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Basak Campus.
- “P-ROMOTING” Exhibit of BEST PRACTICES in 21st Century Learning, Date: August 1, 3-8p.m., Harolds Hotel, Gorordo Avenue.
The 21st Century Learning is focused on three major themes: Learning and Collaboration Skills (Critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity), Life and Career Skills, ICT and Media Fluency Skills.
The sessions will discuss topics such as: Building Schools of the Future, How does my school rate under the 21st Century Score card, Mind mapping, Using ipads and tablets in Teaching, Advancing Education through ICT and Media Fluency, Teaching Life and Career Skills in the Classroom and other relevant topics on education.
A blended approach will be used as medium of communication where virtual and F2Fsessions will be conducted in collaboration with international and Philippine education experts.
Subsidized Fees are set at P250 for all L-E-A Sessions (CBE Members) and Php 300 (non-CBE members).
For those opting to attend the “L” or “E” sessions only, P100 for CBE members and P120 for non-CBE members will be assessed.
“A” sessions cost P 120 for CBE members and Php 150 for non-CBE members.
For more information, please contact CBE at 4164624 to 25 or email their office at admin@cbephils.net. (rmn/PIA-Cebu/with reports from CBE)