BEAM Newsletter
a quarterly publication of the BEAM Project
A hope and a future: A B’laan kid finds a bridge to his dreams
Confidently standing in front of the audience, dressed in the traditional B’laan vest and head wear, 10-year old Bryan Pande, speaking in Bisaya, expressed his gratitude to be a recipient of the Distance Learning Program (DLP) of the Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao (BEAM) Project and DepEd Davao del Sur.
Towards Institutionalizing M& E Scheme: BEAM- SBM Approach
To determine the impact of the School Improvement Plans (SIP) in the different school’s internal and external stakeholders, the BEAM School Management team conducted a simultaneous monitoring and Evaluation of the SIP implementation in the pilot schools from January- March 2008. This activity was headed by the principals who were delegates to the 2005 and 2006 BEAM In-Australia Study Tour across the 3 regions.
Forum on Indigenous Peoples Education:IP Curriculum to Play Big Role in KRT4-BESRA
“This is the time to harvest programs and strategies for national rollout…”
Such statement of Dr. Jesus Mateo, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Planning Service and the concurrent Education Development Project Implementing Task Force (EDPITAF) Director, bespeak of the resounding support for the Indigenous Peoples Curriculum that has come a long way from way back 2004 when it was conceptualized by the DepEd and the Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao (BEAM) Project.
AusAID Development Counsellor inaugurates IP Center
“This IP Center is more than a building. It represents a collective effort to build a better future for the Sama boys and girls. I hope that they will excel academically and be proud of their heritage,” these were the encouraging words of Peter Jensen, the new Counsellor for Development Cooperation of the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) Manila, during the inauguration of the Indigenous Peoples Center at Tagpopongan Elementary School, IGaCOS on February 11, 2008.
The BEAM Access XI Experience: Unlearning Biases, Upgrading Capabilities
While many elementary, secondary and tertiary students will be graduating from formal school this season)[1], it is sad to note that (according to DepEd) 11.6 million of us Filipinos have never even been able to go to formal school[2]. They are reportedly either found in the hinterlands or in the streets working in high-risk and low-paying jobs. Reaching these unschooled Filipinos is one of the bigger critical issues and challenges confronting the agency today.
Latest featured stories
- A hope and a future: A B’laan kid finds a bridge to his dreams
- Towards Institutionalizing M& E Scheme: BEAM- SBM Approach
- Forum on Indigenous Peoples Education:IP Curriculum to Play Big Role in KRT4-BESRA
- AusAID Development Counsellor inaugurates IP Center
- The BEAM Access XI Experience: Unlearning Biases, Upgrading Capabilities
14 BEAM Pilot Madaris Compete for Excellence and Friendship
The League of Pilot Madaris in the Philippines (LPMP) has organized and held the first quiz bee and literary competition among the 14 pilot madaris in Lanao Del Sur 1, Lanao Del Sur 2 and Marawi City Divisions on February 20 to 21, 2008 at the Noramis Convention Center, Marawi City.
Young and talented BEAM staff receives film awards
BEAM Materials Development Multimedia Artist McRobert “Coicoi” Nacario and Graphic Artist Fernand Salinas received awards at the Community Short Film on Good Governance in Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) funded by the Philippines-Canada Local Government Support Program (LGSP).
Christopher Gamao is BEAM Employee of the Year
“Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.” – James Allen
With his wide knowledge of the project, efficiency and dependability, Assistant Office and Finance Manager Christopher C. Gamao was named the first-ever Employee of the Year during BEAM’s year-end party at Paradise Island.
Pre-service provides continuing professional development for Teacher Educators
The BEAM Pre-service and Materials Development teams have again worked collaboratively for teacher educators’ professional development in lesson guide preparation and constructing new syllabus for education students.
ARMM Beginning Reading Program Pilot
“Strong literacy skills are the foundation of the pathway to success that allows children to participate fully in all spheres of life”
(“Successful Interventions: Literacy Research Project Middle Years 5-9” Victorian Education Department, Australia, January 2001).
BEAM grants MEIL scholarships to 90 DepEd teachers
The Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao (BEAM) awarded 90 scholarships public school teachers of Regions XI, XII and ARRM for Master of Education in Instructional Leadership (MEIL) at the University of Southeastern Philippines.
This is in line with the thrust of BEAM in helping the teachers across the regions to become more effective in their roles as educators and leaders by providing them with opportunity for continuing professional education.
BEAM Project Conducts Gender Action Planning Workshop
A common understanding on gender equality needs to be developed among all stakeholders in the education system is a viewpoint that everyone involved in the BEAM Project believes in. Given the nature of the gender issues in the Philippines specifically conflict-related issues in Mindanao, BEAM has opted to address gender equality together with peace development through an integrated framework that focuses on personal and cultural needs, awareness and sensitivity.
2007 RAMSE Results Demonstrate Learning Outcomes in BEAM Regions
Once again, the BEAM Project has demonstrated its effectiveness in improving the quality of education in Mindanao. The Project has a strong focus on assessing the impact of its interventions and this latest assessment demonstrates significant achievement.
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