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Grade 1 Teachers RISE to the challenge: Culmination of Early Literacy Training marks a milestone

by Vincent Malales, Project RISE | Apr 24 2025

The training for Grade 1 teachers, titled "Enhancing Early Literacy: A Training on Reading Pedagogy and Instructional Materials Development for Grade 1 Teachers" under Project RISE, officially concluded on March 29, 2025. This significant event, attended by various partners and stakeholders, marked a milestone in the project’s efforts to enhance early literacy education.

This session was the culmination of a series of 12 sessions that began on January 11, 2025. The first 11 sessions focused on key areas, including foundational concepts, theoretical frameworks, lesson planning, and instructional materials (IM) development. These sessions equipped teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach early literacy to Grade 1 students.

In the 12th session, Grade 1 teachers showcased their developed lesson plans and instructional materials through teaching demonstrations. Serving as instructional observers were Omar Q. Hussein, PhD, Senior Education Program Specialist, DepEd Iligan; Carlos B. Llamas III, Education Program Supervisor, DepEd Region 10; Prof. Mark Anthony J. Torres, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, 草莓视频官网-IIT; and Mercelita J. Labial, PhD, President of NOTED NorthMinCAR Chapter and the Rotary Club of CDO Centerpoint.

Ten participating teachers each presented a 40-minute lesson with instructional materials developed in collaboration with the project team, drawn from a set of 32 curated lesson plans. They showcased innovative language teaching strategies such as the four-pronged approach and literature-based instruction, aligned with the Matatag Curriculum. Divided into groups, the teachers collectively presented three lesson plans, followed by constructive feedback from the instructional observers. Twelve fourth-year BEED-Language students served as proxy Grade 1 learners, offering valuable learner-centered insights.

Later in the afternoon, a culminating activity was held to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of the Grade 1 teachers, school administrators, project partners, and the project team. Several key figures shared messages of encouragement and reflection. Prof. Wim Van Petegem, PhD, Flemish Promoter of the Project, shared how reading creates lasting connections and emphasized that cultivating a love for reading does not require anything fancy—just the joy of sharing stories. Prof. Monera A. Salic-Hairulla, PhD, Dean of the College of Education, praised the teachers as agents of change and reminded them that this is just the beginning of rewriting educational narratives for all learners. Prof. Torres underscored the importance of inclusive, intercultural materials and collaborative education efforts that reflect diverse student backgrounds. Dr. Hussein challenged the teachers to RISE—Remember, Implement, Serve, and Echo—and reminded them that the ultimate mark of a good teacher is improved student performance.

Finally, Prof. Shelanee Theresa Ruales, PhD, Project Leader of RISE, closed the event with a heartfelt message of gratitude. She acknowledged the sacrifices made by the teachers—long nights and weekends devoted to their training—and emphasized that while they have accomplished much, their mission is far from over. With unwavering conviction, she reaffirmed the project’s goal: not merely to break down the walls of learning poverty, but to demolish them entirely. “Para sa bata, para sa bayan,” she added.

As the event concluded, all attendees were reminded of the profound impact that passionate and dedicated educators can have in transforming education—one classroom at a time.

 

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