Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document No teacher-subject mismatch in Iloilo public schools – DepEd By Ime Sornito -Tuesday, September 17, 2024 SERVILLON SERVILLON ILOILO – The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Iloilo insists that it does not practice teacher-subject mismatch, ensuring adherence to the hiring process for public school teachers. This clarification comes from Schools Division Superintendent Ernesto Servillon Jr., following inquiries prompted by national reports indicating a significant mismatch across the country. According to these reports, over 62 percent of high school teachers in public schools nationwide are assigned to teach subjects they did not major in due to budget constraints limiting specialized hiring. However, Servillon highlighted that, under his leadership, the local division strictly matches teacher hires to the specific learning needs of schools. “When we hire, we prioritize the learning needs of our schools and learners,” Servillon explained. For instance, if a school requires a math teacher, the recruitment focuses first within the local barangay, then expands to the municipal and, if necessary, the provincial level to ensure a suitable candidate is found. Servillon added that the primary criteria for hiring secondary school teachers involve addressing the school’s specific learning area needs and prioritizing local candidates. This approach minimizes the risk of mismatches that could hinder both teaching and learning processes, he stressed. Addressing a concern about subject mismatches, Servillon acknowledged rare, isolated cases where, for example, a math teacher might temporarily cover an English class due to unforeseen circumstances like absenteeism. However, these instances are strictly temporary, ensuring that learning continues uninterrupted, Servillon clarified. This stance comes amid broader national concerns about teacher qualifications, particularly in science. Data from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) revealed significant training gaps, with over half of all science teachers lacking formal training in the subject. This matter raises alarms about the preparedness of students for international assessments like the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) scheduled for 2025. Despite these challenges, DepEd at the division level is tasked with refining hiring practices to better align teacher qualifications with subject needs, a necessary step toward addressing the educational demands of today’s learners./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, September 17). No teacher-subject mismatch in Iloilo public schools - DepEd. Panay News, 2&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No teacher-subject mismatch in Iloilo public schools – DepEd Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Iloilo insists that it does not practice teacher-subject mismatch, ensuring adherence to the hiring process for public school teachers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/no-teacher-subject-mismatch-in-iloilo-public-schools-deped/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 17, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Teachers