How to Build a Progressive Preschool Seminar April 12-14, 2012 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) Institute of Social Order, Ateneo de Manila, Quezon City Teacher Tina Zamora, directress and founder of Nest School, will share all her expertise and experiences regarding progressive education and progressive program practices in a 3-day seminar. If you’re a teacher,… [Read more…]
January 17, 2012
The Department of Education under the directive of Bro. Armin Luistro is headstrong in implementing a k+12 program. All I can say is.. it’s about time! The Philippines is the only Asian country that has 10 years of formal education compared to our international neighbors having 12. This hit close to home when my eldest… [Read more…]
January 12, 2012
Here it is! The much awaited seminar for teachers and school owners will be on April 12 to 14, 2012. The topics to be discussed are: The Progressive Philosophy School Operations and Staffing Licenses and Permits Progressive curriculum and planning Dep Ed requirements for the Kindergarten Level Save the date and watch out for more… [Read more…]
June 28, 2011
While reading John Dewey’s writings , I came across one of his notes on progressive education. This sums up all the Search phrases I get in the blog. Stop comparing traditional vs. progressive and focus on the goal: The fundamental issue is not of new versus old education nor of PROGRESSIVE against TRADITIONAL education but… [Read more…]
March 15, 2011
I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard a professor from a prestigious university said that there is no such thing as a progressive school in the Philippines and if there is, then they’re just making things up. WOW! That blew my mind. I wanted to automatically face that professor and tell him a piece… [Read more…]
March 9, 2011
The Progressive Philosophy is always being compared with the Traditional Philosophy of Education. I’m not surprised. It’s like comparing a stranger with someone you’ve known all your life. Not everyone knows, though, that there are actually 3 philosophies that need a side-by-side comparison. Add Montessori to the mix of philosophies and we have everyone Googling… [Read more…]
October 30, 2010
It’s the time of year of goblins, ghosts and horror movies and it got me thinking — how do we explain the concept of death to our children? 1. What age is the best time to explain it? Age isn’t the issue, opportunity is. I told a friend that before she gives her son a… [Read more…]
October 5, 2010
The school‘s Grade 3 class decided to surprise each of their teachers by singing this greeting as they enter the classroom Happy World Teachers’ Day, teachers! You deserve recess! http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15552509&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0
September 19, 2010
Thanks Mommy Pages for featuring my article “5 Things to Ask when Scouting for a School”! Mommy Pages is the ultimate directory for moms in the Philippines and what’s great is… it’s free! Grab a copy of this wonderful guide of everything Mom by clicking on their site.
August 24, 2010
August 23, 2010 is a sad day in the Philippines when a dismissed officer Rolando Mendoza of the Philippine National Police took hostage Hong Kong nationals in a tourist bus at the Quirino Grandstand. This resulted to a 12-hour siege with gunshots coming from both the hostage-taker and the police resulting to Mendoza’s death and… [Read more…]
January 19, 2012
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