PDI NFE Program Progress Report January-June 2009

Project SKF Philippines Development Institute Non Formal Education Program Progress Report January- June 2009

Edukasyong Pantao para sa Ikauunlad ng mga Katutubo

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Project Development Institute

building self-reliant communities through people’s initiaitives…

EDUKASYONG PANTAO PARA SA IKAUUNLAD NG MGA KATUTUBO

EPIK I. Background The learning needs of indigenous people are now being addressed. They now appreciate education as something that is suitable to their needs.

Indigenous knowledge, traditions, culture, arts and most strategically, language is now integrated into their basic education. PDI and the indigenous peoples have initiated to establish and control their start their own alternative indigenous education..

This alternative learning system is the Non-Formal Education (NFE). NFE addresses the essential learning competencies that are parallel to the formal school curricula. NFE brings confidence, self-esteem, and unlocks human potentials. It does not merely satisfy literacy objectives. It is a process of empowering the deprived to confront the socio-economic and political vacuum created by greed and reinforced by poverty. II. NFE Program The Project Development Institute developed a Non-Formal Education Program which is aligned with the indigenous people’s cultural background. The Program is taught at their own learning pace and mental ability and will be delivered in their communities to reach out-of-school youth and adults who are unable to enter the formal school.

“Noon, nagtatago kami sa aming mga bahay kapag nakakakita kami ng ibang tao. Natatakot kaming makiharap. Ngayon, hindi lamang kami nakikipag-usap. Nakapagsasalita na ako dito sa entablado.”

- NFE Learner

“Before, we would hide inside our houses when we see other people around. We were afraid to speak or even face them. Now, we do not just talk to them, I can even speak here on the stage”

- English translation This testimony aptly illustrates how PDI’s Non-Formal Education, coupled with community organizing and community building brings about positive changes in the indigenous people’s lives.

III. NFE Program Beneficiaries, Area PDI implements NFE Program is Zambales, Aurora, Palawan and Iligan City (Northern Mindanao). SKF Phiippines particularly supports the Zambales NFE Program entitled Edukasyong Pantao para sa Ikauunlad ng mga Katutubo (EPIK) (see Zambales Map below)The Aeta Tribe, a major indigenous peoples group, with distinct culture and ethnicity is served by the program. In 2007, four (4) barangays were covered by the program in seven (7) Aeta settlement areas in the municipality of Botolan. In 2008, the program was expanded to seven (7) barangays and twelve (12) communities in the municipalities of Botolan and Masinloc. Presently the program covers nine (9) barangays and thirteen (13) communities. (see Table 1).

Zambales Map1

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Number of Areas Served by the Program

No. of Areas 2007 2008 2009

Barangay 4 9 9

Community 7 12 13

IV. Program Implementation Update For School Year 2008-2009, PDI continued Basic Literacy classes in 12 communities. There were 210 enlisted learners last calendar year 2008 and 168 of them were recognized during the Recognition Day last March 27, 2009 at Techno Pinoy, Botolan, Zambales. For Levels 1-3, Parateachers used the Indigenous People Core Curriculum from the Bureau of Alternative System (BALS). Post and Pre-Assessment Tests were also conducted to the learners. Preparations for School Year 2009, were also commenced. With the support and cooperation of barangay officials, area mapping was done to some selected and targeted communities. From the consolidated survey returns, names and the population of learners were gathered. Thirteen learning groups were created from 9 identified barangays. Learners for Basic Literacy totaled 173, while learners for Secondary and Elementary Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS-A&E) reached 100. Coordination, consultation and orientation of learners in the target communities wee conducted by the Instructional Managers assigned. This was followed by the completion of Personal Information Sheets (PIS) by the learners. Assessment of Basic Literacy (ABL) and Functional Literacy Test (FLT) were also administered to determine the entry level of the learners in the program. Group Sessions of ALS-A&E learners in all areas have already started in March. Classes in Basic Literacy will start in June or early July after the all the trainings of the Facilitators (April-May). Program Exposure Last April 24, 2009, SKF Philippines led by Managing Director Mario Pilones visited the PDI program areas in Zambales to witness firsthand how the NFE program is being implemented. He is accompanied by his senior managers and supervisors. Rendezvous point was at the Botolan Techno Pinoy Building where NFE Recognition Day is always held. First stop was at LAKAS community where parateachers where having their skills upgrading training. The party was welcomed by LAKAS Chairman, Carlito Domulot, PDI Exec. Dir. Ria Teves and the PDI Zambales Area Management Team. Carling initiated the program exposure by sharing his and their communities experience with alternative learning and how it helped their lives. Helen Abarra, PDI ALS Coordinator then shared to the delegation the operation and implementation of the NFE program supported by SKF Philippines. After the orientation, the exposure team was brought by the Zambales Area Management Team to Loob Bunga Resettlement and Baquilan Resetlement Sites where there were an on-going Basic Literacy

classes for adults and young learners. The delegation observed on the practice of teaching and how learners interact and respond to their instructors. Assessment and Reflection for the whole day activities was done at the last stop (Baquilan Resettlement Site). PDI shared its plans with the program, while SKF Phils shared their learnings and appreciation of the efforts of PDI, the committed parateachers and the eager-to-learn Aeta communities. V. Parateachers Regular Parateachers/facilitators meetings are held twice a month for them to share insights and learn from each others experiences. Regular monitoring of classes and group sessions are done once a month by the ALS Coordinator. From April to June, parateachers did summer activities and underwent training to upgrade their skills under the supervision of the Department of Education and PDI. Instructional materials and modules were improved and calibrated to suit the learning needs of the old and new NFE learners. These activities and trainings are very important to revitalize the parateachers passion to teach. Improved teaching skills together with updated instructional material and renewed commitment of the instructional managers/parateachers.

Activities and Training of Paratechers April-June 2009

Venue/Date Title Result Pasambot Ebalwasyon at Pagpaplano Strengths and Weaknesses April 12, were determined. Bihawo Pagpapaunlad sa Paggawa Modules were developed April 23-25 ng mga Modyul and improved. April 24 SKF Exposure/ Field Visit SKF Phils saw how the program's implementation LAKAS Regular na Pulong Issues and Concerns are May 1, 19 discussed and are acted June 15 upon accordingly Iba Sama-Samang Pagkilala Learners are encourage May 8 sa lahat ng nakapasa sa to study and get educated ALS A&E

Villar Pagsasanay sa Pagpapaunlad Renewed Commitment May 6,7,8,9 ng Kakayanan ng Pagtuturo ng of Parateachers and Alternatibong Sistema ng ALS Coordinator Pagkatuto para sa Batayang Literasi LAKAS Instructional Facilitators Deepened knowledge June 2-3 Training about Alternative Learning Botolan Parateachers and Department Sharing of Learning in June 11 of Education Meeting ALS implementation Botolan Regular na Meeting Planned activities for the June 15 Parateachers at IMs ALS implementation (Instructional Managers) V. List of Core Modules Level Title of Modules Zero 1. Pagpapakilala sa Batayang Kulay 2. Pagpapakilala sa Batayang Hugis 3. Pagpapakilala sa 9 na Batayang Guhit 4. Pagpapakilala sa Pamilya ng Patinig 5. Pagpapakilala sa mga Katinig mula sa mga na Mapanlikhang Salita (Generative Words) Example: Generative Words Ipinapakilalang Titik lupa luta l,t kamote kamoti k kultura kultura r organiko organiko g,n kahirapan kairapan p damuwag damuwag d kabundukan kabakilan b minahan minahan h mangaso mangaho ng kalikasan kalikasan s edukasyon edukayon y kaginhawahan kainumayan m

IP CORE CURRICULUM Level 1-2 Non-Literate 1. Sistema ng Pamamahala nin Tribon Ayta (Sistema ng Pamamahala ng Katutubong Ayta) 2. Kalinisan...Maalaga Ha Nawini Emen Marayo Ha Hakit (Kalinisan... Mahalaga sa Kalusugan) 3. Kulturaboy Kaugalian nin Ayta (Kultura at Kaugalian ng Katutubong Ayta) Neo-Literate 4. Manikap Tamon Ikabiyay (Tayo'y Maghanapbuhay) 5. Luta Kaapo-apowan Nawen Hilungan Lahin Katutubo (Aming Lupaing Ninuno Kanlungan ng Lahing Katutubo) Basic Literacy Learning Materials

1. Sulyap (Praymer) 2. Tara...Tena, Sama ka Kaibigan 3. Nang Matuto Ka at Magising

Level 3

Post Literate 4. Katangiang Taglay Dulot ay Tagmpay 5. Oops...Ingat sa Lansangan 6. May kakayahan ka ba? 7. Kilalanin Sila 8. Sulong Kalikasan Tungo sa Tagumpay VI. List of Modules and Forms Produced Title Quantity

1. Patnubay sa Pagtuturo ng IP Core Curriculum 20 sets 2. Personal Information Sheets (PIS) 100 copies 3. Functional Literacy Test (FLT) 100 copies 4. Assessment on Basic Literacy 100 copies 5. Basic Literacy Learning Materials

a. Sulyap 1 copy b. Tara...Tena, Sama ka Kaibigan 1 copy c. Nang Tututo Ka at Magising 1 copy d. Katangian Taglay Dulot ay Tagumpay 1 copy e. Oops...Ingat sa Lansangan 1 copy f. May Kakayahan ka ba? 1 copy g. Kilalanin Sila 1 copy h. Sulong Kalikasan tungo sa Tagumpay 1 copy

Number of Parateachers and Community Assignments

School Year 2009

Community Assignment Parateacher

Masikap, Mambog, LAKAS 1.Helen Abarra NFE Coordinator

Lakas, Bihawo 2. Jerlyn Jugatan

Lakas, Bihawo 3. Arel Domulot

Lakas, Bihawo 4. Amelia Doyanan

Loob Bunga, Villar 5. Ritchel Tabradillo

Loob Bunga, Villar 6. Grace Fronda

Loob Bunga. Maguiguis 7. Helen Famularcano

Baquilan, Patal, Anawo 8. Ryan Manalaysay

Baquilan, Tumangan 9. Fernan Dela Cruz

Baquilan, Burgos 10. Viez Doyanan

Pasambot 11. Jean Buted

Pasambot 12. Sharon Garcia

Mambog. Masikap 13. Yolanda Abrigo

Masinloc 14. Leonila Montero

LAKAS 15. Angelita Deliquena

Masikap, Mambog 16 Desiree Carbonel

Baquilan 17. Jonee Dumaplin

Loob Bunga 18. Leticia Gomez

VII. Positive Changes

The NFE program passes on encouraging results in indigenous people’s lives particularly the, women. An improvement over previous conditions where the majority of women were less educated than men and worked more hours suffering from poor health and nutrition. Improvements in gender consciousness led to an understanding of the equal rights and responsibilities of women and men, and a demand for the creation of equal opportunities for them in society.

Another great contribution brought about by the NFE is the improved and higher functional literacy rate, along with increasing realization of the importance of education, led to the augmentation of family incomes through income generating activities which subsequently improved the standard of living. Increased self-esteem and confidence were other significant contributions the NFE program made in the communities.

VIII. Photo Documentation

Mr. Roland Araza of SKF Philippines gave an inspirational message to NFE Learners during last March 27, 2009 Graduation Rites and handed out Certificate of Completion to the happy Aeta

graduates.

The Project Development Institute awards SKF Philippines a Plaque Appreciation for its

continuous support for the Non Formal Education of the Aetas of Zamabales. Jose Emilio Teves hands over the Plaque to Mr. Araza of SKF Philippines

NFE graduates post for a group photo accompanied by their respective parateachers. Learners

were colored-coded shirts to distinguish their levels in Non Formal Education.

Exceptional learners and Achievers were awarded with special Awards and Citations. Simple recognitions like these serves as incentives and encourage learners to be more active with their education.

Carling Domulot, president of LAKAS, receives Plaque of Appreciation in behalf of all the

parateachers who worked doubly hard so that learners finish their NFE courses. SKF Philippines provides for the training and honoraria of the parateachers.

SKF Philippines, led by Managing Director Mario Pilones, is welcome by Carlito Domulot

as they arrive in LAKAS community for an Exposure Visit in Botolan, Zambales. Parateachers and SKF Phils meet and share insights and expectations for the visit.

SKF Exposurists listen intently as Carlito Domulot shares his experience as a NFE learner and

how Non Formal Education or Alternative Learning had helped him and his family. Carling now shares his gift of knowledge for he is now parateacher himself. Ms. Ria Teves, PDI Executive

Director, explains to the crowd how PDI implements the very successful NFE program

Managing Director Mario Pilones of SKF Philippines awards the Project Development Institute and LAKAS, Plaques of Appreciation for the successful implementation of the NFE Program in Zambales and enjoining the support of SKF Philippines in a worthwhile development program. Below: PDI Executive Director Ria Teves, SKF Phils Managing Director Mario Pilones and LAKAS Chairman Carlito Domulot (From Left to Right).

Parateachers from Loob-Bunga Resettlement and Baitan conduct Literacy Sessions while SKF Phils observe the class and leaners. Classes are held wherever possible. Above, the Rural Health Office of Loob-bunga resettlement also serves as a Community Learning Center. Below, a hut in Baitan serves a classroom for eager learners.