US Embassy, DepEd Davao train ALS teachers in student-centered learning

On June 4 and 5, the US Embassy in the Philippines' Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) Davao City Division conducted an intensive workshop that trained 40 newly hired teachers under DepEd's Alternative Learning System (ALS).

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Facilitated by two American trainers from the US Department of State's English Language Specialist Program, this is the first ALS workshop supported by the United States in Davao City.

The activity entitled “Embracing Student-centered Learning: Art as Expression” provided participants with knowledge and tools to integrate innovative, hands-on teaching in ALS curricula, ensuring that students are active participants in the learning process. The workshop included teaching demonstrations, an introduction to creating sustainable and engaging teaching projects, and peer learning.

The American trainers also introduced free English language teaching resources from the US government that will help enhance curriculum development and facilitate engaging classroom activities.