CIP, a Pill against COVID-19: JZGMNHS champs against trials of pandemic thru CI Programs.

As the world shaken by the horrific impact of the pandemic, Philippines is one of the most affected nations in Asia due to the absence of medical facilities and medical practitioners in the country. Closures of offices and series of lockdowns were among the only solutions that the government can offer to slow down the spread of the virus. The economy around the world reached rock bottom, constraining the function of all government institutions. Meanwhile, the Department of Education immediately act in closing the schools due to tremendous increase of covid cases.

Educational system in our country faces an ultimate challenge during the spread of the virus. Since our educational set-up was designed to be a face-to-face scheme, distance learning as an only option would be hard for the department. There were challenges in educational materials to utilize, gadgets to use and connectivity issues. Thus, different learning modalities were implemented in the country such as Modular Distance Learning (MDL) in which printed materials are being provided, Online Distance Learning (ODL) students attend online classes utilizing different platforms available.

However, in JZGMNHS the challenges keep on surfacing in the process of implementation of the introduced modality of learning. There were difficulties in the distribution and retrieval of the learning materials, dissemination of instructions, communication gaps between teachers and learners, parents’ capacity to guide their child and even teachers’ capacity to use online platforms is insufficient.

Despite the odds, our school take the lead in innovating solutions to address the issues regarding teaching learning process. This year of implementation of CI programs, eleven (11) projects have been approved for the school year 2021 – 2022.

1. Project 5E-STAR

2. Project LAAB

3. Project TASK

4. Project DREAM

5. Project SIMPLe

6. Project SMILE

7. Project REAL

8. Project FEELS

9. Project UPGRADE

10.Project USHeR

11. Project MUSIC HUB

These CI projects target the existing problem in our school and eventually its positive impact will be reflected in the proficiency level of the learners.

During the first CI festival in the school year 2020-2021, eight projects have been launched. Project DRIVE THRU TAYO, Project SIPAG MO and Project PASSA, represents Department of Education Binan City Division in the conduct of CONTINOUOS IMPROVEMENT (CI) SYMPOSIUM Region IV-A CALABAZON last October 26 – 27, 2021. Project PASSA also a banner CI project of JZGMNHS was adopted in Deped Biñan City. The launching the implementation of the CI programs were made possible through the efforts of Oliver P. Caliwag - Principal II JZGMNHS, Erwin P. Legasto – PSDS District VI, and Jeanette Q. Alvarez – HT III of AP Department/CIP coordinator.

Ian Izzy P. Madriñan presents project SIMPLe to the panel of Coaches Cristy A. Carillo - MT I AP Department, Jermaine B. Alatiit – MT I Science Department, Charlie B. Belgira – Teacher III Filipino Department and Jeannette Q. Alvarez - HT III AP Dept./CIP Coordinator. Also present in the critiquing stage is Erwin P. Legasto – PSDS District VI. April 12 Photos by: Jermaine B. Alatiit.