LINKAGES

AND
NETWORKING
WITH
ORGANIZATIONS
Module 2 -
Lesson 4
 OVERVIEW

The school and its community, in collaboration with public and private
institutions and organizations are indeed inseparable if they are to create
an impact on the lives of the students and members of the community
they are committed to serve. Various groups are willing to join forces in
pursuing mutually beneficial and productive programs and projects for
the good interest of all. Harnessing the tremendous influence and
expertise that both groups will be able to extend is definitely a laudable
step towards promoting the desired proficiency of the teaching force in
the school as well as the efficiency in the services of some associated
organizations.
 LET’S GET READY

EXERCISE # 9

Surf the Internet for a documentary of either ABS-CBN or

GMA Foundation assisting schools and school children
nationwide.
With your partner, discuss how do they extend help to the
schools?
LET’S GET ON WITH IT
– The school can enjoy linkages and networking
activities with international, national and local
organizations in the community for mutual
benefits and assistance needed.

– The first step is for the school to prepare a list of

projects and activities it plans to undertake
including the much-needed assistance in terms
of human and material resources, then
determine the institutions and organizations
with parallel objectives and service. A joint
scheme could be worked out with higher
education institutions offering degrees along the
same line such as teacher education.
– DepEd schools serve as laboratories for Field Study courses and practice
teaching, hence the exposure of future teachers to the reality of teaching.
– A network system could be designed incorporating the strength and
availability of services and expertise from both or among the group. The
schools could also benefit immensely form agencies whose mission includes
corporate social responsibility. With the help of the said organizations, the
school can fully realize its objective of delivering quality educational services
for the country's youth. As the networking plan progresses, the enormous
contributions of all the willing partners deserve the community's
commendation and patronage.
– Linkages, also termed interconnections, with
institutions functioning along the same mission
are intended to serve members of both sides
according to their respective needs, interest
and assistance for purposeful activities which
could be facilitated faster and better
considering the doubling of energy and
resources.
– Following are some working linkages between
schools nationwide and associations/centers
with local offices manned by a complete set of
officials and active members.
Defining the Global City
A. LINKAGES
Historical Precedents
– “Imperial” Cities - seats of imperial
power
– “Free” Cities - links in ancient trade
routes
– “World City” (Roderick McKenzie, who
conceptualized a global network of
cities as early as 1927 )
1. International Linkages
a. Pi Lambda Theta
– Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and professional
association of women educators. Based in its main office in
Michigan, chapters are located in different universities nationwide.
The only chapter outside the United States is the Philippine Area
chapter. Established in the country more than 3 decades ago, its
main project is ETP (Excellence in Teaching Project) started in 1997
in coordination with Metrobank Foundation. It supports 15 third
year BSE/BEE students until they graduate. It also honors
outstanding student-teachers from Colleges of Education. The
president and some members of the association attend a
biennium hosted by chapters abroad during their term. The 3-day
convention tackles current issues, advances and trends in teacher
education which are discussed among the local members upon
their return. The local chapter hosted twice (1997, 1999) a study
tour and an initiation rites held with members from abroad in
attendance.
1. International Linkages
b. INNOTECH
– INNOTECH is the center for training educational leaders
from Southeast region under the SEAMEO organization. It
conducts training programs to upgrade the competencies
of teachers from the region in all disciplines. One of its
projects is to update teachers from the region in all
disciplines. One of its projects is to update teachers'
knowledge and skills in implementing alternative learning
systems. It has prepared a comprehensive framework on
peace and multi-cultural diversity.
1. International Linkages
c. WCCI
– World Council for Curriculum and Instruction
(WCCI) has a local chapter which recently hosted
a 3-day international congress with the
international President, officials and members
from the main office together with the members
from different countries in attendance. The
council holds conferences in different member
countries annually which is participated in by
members of the local chapter.
1. International Linkages
d. ASCD
– Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) is a membership
organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way
educators learn, teach and lead.
– Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing
best practices and policies for the success of each learner. It has 150,000 members
in more than 145 countries who are professional educators from all levels and
subject areas - superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of
education, and school board members.
– It is a non-profit, non-partisan membership association that provides expert and
innovative solutions in professional development, capacity building, and
educational leadership essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.
Should you wish to apply for membership, visit www.ascd.org
2. National and Local Linkages
– Linkages could be established between
universities and colleges offering identical
degrees. Cross-enrolment for subjects
needed for graduation is allowed.
– Joint researches could be conducted by two
or three universities depending on their
respective expertise. The dissemination of
findings to other universities in the area is a
big help.
 B. NETWORKING
Defining the Global City
Historical Precedents
A network is a grid/web whose members actively
demonstrate how – they can Cities
“Imperial” work together
- seats of to attain
imperial
common objectives, power
undertake innovative practices and
update members –regarding breakthrough
“Free” Cities in different
- links in ancient trade
disciplines. Such routes
network composed of several
institutions are also termedCity”
– “World consortium
(Roderickwherein
McKenzie,several
who
colleges of differentconceptualized
universities bind themselves
a global networkforof a
common goal. cities as early as 1927 )
 a. Consortium among Universities and
Colleges
– (1) Taft Consortium. The universities that make up the
consortium are St. Paul University (Manila), St. Scholasticas
College, Philippines Normal University, Philippine Christian
University and De La Salle University. The Science teachers
from each college meet regularly for discussion on "best
practices". At one time they wrote a book which was used by
their respective students. The registrars may undergo
training sessions together. The interest clubs convene
members for a presentation where the participants are from
the five institutions. Each university serves as a host during
important celebrations wherein the faculty and students
enjoy academic as well as recreational activities.
– (2) Mendiola Consortium. It is composed of San Beda
College, Centro Escolar University, San Sebastian College and
Holy Spirit College.
b. With Subjects Specialist
(1) BIOTA is an organization of Biology teachers from
universities nationwide. An annual convention is a
major event where all members gather to discuss the
"latest" in their own areas. The speakers are recognized
international and local experts. Research findings,
biotech practices and interesting projects/activities are
shared among the members.
(2) MATHED is the Council of Mathematics Teachers and
Educators. Its major project is to upgrade the
competence of Mathematics teachers through national
conferences, workshops and training sessions
conducted nationwide. MTAP takes charges of basic
math teachers while MSP and MT Guild conduct
projects for college teachers. The council likewise holds
international conferences in Mathematics education.
b. With Subjects Specialist
(3) The Physics Teachers Association, composed of
specialist in Physics Education, implements
professional development programs, sponsor
contests and participates actively in international
conferences as paper presentors.
(4)The Chemistry Teachers Association is an active
group that attends to the upgrading of chemistry
teachers through national conventions and
assemblies.
c. Teacher Education Institutions
(1) The Philippine Association for Teachers Education
(PAFTE) is an active association composed of deans,
professors, and instructors from colleges of education from
both private and government universities and school heads,
supervisors and cooperating teachers of government and
private schools. In addition to the annual midyear and
national conventions and assemblies for mutual
collaboration and sharing of expertise, a worthwhile activity
is an educational tour to Asian, American and European
universities. Such a visit offers a great opportunity for
members (as well as non-members) to observe some
modern learning facilities, listen to progressive educators,
and more important, to promote a friendly alliance with
them. An opportunity to tour the historic and educational
sites of other countries affords the teacher educators a good
way of enriching their intellectual, cultural and social
pursuits.
c. Teacher Education Institutions
(2) State Universities and Colleges Teacher Educators'
Association (SUCTEA) includes all state colleges of education
as members. An annual convention is usually held in the
different regions bringing Deans and Teacher Education
Professors together for an exchange of approaches and
modes of delivering quality teacher education for the youth.
Faculty exchange program was tried wherein an expert in
assessment and evaluation of learning was requested by a
university. Specialist in Foundation courses can likewise be
"borrowed" in exchange for a major subject they have
specialized in. An international congress on teacher
education is another project worth undertaking to "widen
the academic reach" of the nation's teachers.
c. National Organizations
FAAP (Federation of Accrediting Associations of the
Philippines) is a group of agencies whose main function
is to conduct accreditation of the educational
qualification and facilities starting from the
administration, curriculum, faculty profile and the
learning environment, among others. The Philippine
Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on
Accreditation (PACUCOA), Philippine Accrediting Agency
for Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) and
(AACUP) Association for Accrediting Colleges and
Universities of the Philippines belong to this
organization.
B. NETWORKING
c. National Organizations
FAAP (Federation of Accrediting Associations of the
Philippines) is a group of agencies whose main function
is to conduct accreditation of the educational
qualification and facilities starting from the
administration, curriculum, faculty profile and the
learning environment, among others. The Philippine
Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on
Accreditation (PACUCOA), Philippine Accrediting Agency
for Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) and
(AACUP) Association for Accrediting Colleges and
Universities of the Philippines belong to this
organization.
a. The Educational Research and Development
Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, Inc. has for its
flagship program, education, mostly of the out-of-
school youth. It supports programs and services
in health, livelihood and continuing education.
The foundation has organized 128 children
associations nationwide and the federation is
known as National Federation of Children's
Associations of the Philippines. It is a dynamic
human development organization committed to
create and sustain services for economically and
socially disadvantaged children, youth, women,
families and communities.
b. Metrobank Foundation, Inc. has for its flagship project in
education the SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS. It
annually recognizes and honors outstanding teachers of the
three educational levels from school nationwide. The
foundation, as part of its corporate social responsibility,
bestows honor upon the teaching profession by "honoring
teachers who devoted their lives to the development of the
youth with exemplary competence and dedication." To date it
has 356 teacher awardees from 1985 to 2006. The foundation
likewise implements various programs in visual arts and
healthcare, Math challenge and other College Scholarship
Program.
The Foundation also supports third (15) and fourth year
(15) Teacher Education students enrolled in schools that are
identified as Centers of Excellence in Teacher Education in
coordination with Pi Lambda Theta.
c. Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators (NOTED) is
composed of all the winners of the annual search. As an honor
society it is committed to nurturing a culture of excellence and
service among educators through professional development,
publications, research and advocacy in active partnership with
government and non-government organizations.

d. Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) is a nonprofit organization that

serves as the socio-cultural development arm of the Ayala Group
of Companies which works "to fulfill the needs of the whole
person" through a holistic response. It likewise works to extend
the benefits of recent technological development to a greater
number of men, women, and children. It is committed to work for
the "cultivation of Filipino ingenuity and talent, as well as the
preservation of our rich culture, history and traditions".
e. GMA Foundation has for its mission "to give hope
and future to the Filipino family by safeguarding
human rights and upgrading standards of education"
among others. Its programs that promote literacy and
education are Donate a Book and Merit Scholarships.
f. SM Foundation, Inc. launched a yearly project which
collects books and educational materials from the
public and donates them to public schools and
community libraries. Education literacy drive aims to
collect more book donations from business donors and
distributes them to public schools and community
libraries nationwide.
g. Foundation for Upgrading Standards in Education (FUSE)
supports training programs for teachers of English, Science
and Mathematics. Its Continuing Education via Television
(CONSTEL) project which consist of 40 episodes in Physics to
assist non-physics majors, is offered through government
television channels. It has produced several thousand tapes
which are distributed to secondary schools and teacher-
training institutions nationwide. Other broadcasts are in
Chemistry, Elementary Science and English. It grants full
scholarships for teachers to pursue doctorate degree in the
sciences and mathematics. It conducts a monthly assembly
of teachers and university officials for a lecture series,
research dissemination and a discussion of current
educational issues and teaching concerns.
h. Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST),
has the Philippine Science Centrum as its flagship project. It
consists of science exhibits which are visited by school
children. It reaches out to towns, cities and provincial
capitals through traveling exhibitions and outreach
programs. To date, they have more upgraded interactive
exhibits and better facilities in halls and galleries. About 300
thousand visitors have been accommodated by the Centrum.
i. Books for the Barrio and Asia Foundation donate books
and other printed materials to public and private elementary
and secondary schools.
j. Bato Balani Foundation honors teachers through a
"Tribute to Teachers" program.
 k. Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) is the business
community's response to the need for consensus and
sustained advocacy in education reform. The purposes of
PBEd are:
– to nurture consensus on key directions in education reform
and to initiate and lead the actions towards those directions;
– to identify best opportunities for pursuing strategic actions
that can most effectively direct, accelerate, broaden or
sustain education;
– to inform consideration of such strategic actions with the
best available knowledge and information;
– to mobilize commitment in support of consensus on the
specific nature of desired strategic actions.
 B. NETWORKING
Defining the Global City
IV. NETWORKING WITH GOVERNMENT
OFFICES
Historical Precedents
– “Imperial” Cities - seats of imperial
A. Literacy Coordinating
power Council (LCC)
B. Dept. of Science and Technology
– “Free” (DOST)
Cities - links in ancient trade
C. Commission on routes
Higher Education (CHED)
D. Teachers Education Council
– “World City” (TEC)
(Roderick McKenzie, who
conceptualized a global network of
cities as early as 1927 )
a. Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) under
the DepEd trains trainors who handle literacy
training courses among the youth.
b. The Dept. of Science and Technology
(DOST) supports undergraduate and
graduate scholarship programs in science and
mathematics in the Regional Science
Teaching Centers which were selected
Centers of Excellence by the Technical Panel
for Teacher Education.
c. The Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) organizes Technical Panels for all
professions, selects institutions as Center of
Excellence in their chosen fields and regularly
benchmarks the curricula of all degrees with
international standards.
d. The Teacher Education Council (TEC) of
the DepEd focuses its programs on teacher
education policies and standards. This is the
link between DepEd and CHED.
 B. NETWORKING
Defining the Global City
V. NETWORKING WITH MEDIA
Historical Precedents
– “Imperial” Cities - seats of imperial
A. Broadcast ABS-CBN
power and GMA Foundation
B. Government and Private
– “Free” Channels
Cities - links in ancient trade
C. Historic and Cultural
routesEvents and Celebrations
D. Publication and Prints City” (Roderick McKenzie, who
– “World
E. Projected Materials
conceptualized a global network of
cities as early as 1927 )
a. Broadcast ABS-CBN and GMA Foundation
provide assistance to school children and
teachers through their educational
broadcast, donations of instructional
materials and schools buildings and
conducting interviews of achievers in various
professions.
b. Government and private channels,
likewise, include award-winning entries to
national competitions in the fields of
education, sports and healthcare.
c. Historic and cultural events and celebrations brought to all
homes promote the spirit of nationalism and pride. Technical
know-how and methodical procedures serve as welcomed
guides in daily activities.
d. Publication and Prints. Publication
through the daily newspapers magazines and
other reading materials are rich sources of
information for purposes. Important events,
international, national and local are recorded
and filed future references. Outstanding
speeches, papers read in conferences by
literary pieces are prints that provide
valuable insights and enlightenment.
e. Projected Materials. Education films and projected
documentaries widen children's knowledge and outlook for
growth and development. Videotapes on the overview of the
K to 12 curriculum are likewise available.
 SUMMARY

It pays for the teacher in the classroom and community to establish linkages
with local, national, and international associations. It is equally rewarding
for the teacher to network with professional organizations and
foundations. While the list of these associations, professional
organizations and foundations is not exhaustive, the list comes in handy
when you need assistance from any of these groups. As a professional
teacher, you are able to give better service to your students and to other
education stakeholders in the community if you are connected to a
network of possible sources of educational assistance.
 LET’S STRENGTHEN IT

1. Make a research on organizations (civic and

academic) that exist in a particular city, province,
or town. Discuss how they assist the school.
2. Create a wordle or tagxedo on the different
teacher organizations.
 LET’S TEST YOURSELF
Identify what is being asked in the statement.

_____________________1. This organizes Technical Panels for all professions,

selects institutions as Center of Excellence in their chosen fields and regularly
benchmarks the curricula of all degrees with international standards.
_____________________2. It supports training programs for teachers of English,
Science and Mathematics.
_____________________3. These education films and documentaries widen
children's knowledge and outlook for growth and development.
 LET’S TEST YOURSELF
Identify what is being asked in the statement.

_____________________4. This is a group of agencies whose main function is to conduct

accreditation of the educational qualification and facilities starting from the
administration, curriculum, faculty profile and the learning environment, among others.
_____________________5. It is an honor society that is committed to nurturing a culture
of excellence and service among educators through professional development,
publications, research and advocacy in active partnership with government and non-
government organizations.
_____________________6. It is composed of San Beda College, Centro Escolar University,
San Sebastian College and Holy Spirit College.
 LET’S TEST YOURSELF
Identify what is being asked in the statement.
_____________________7. It is an active association composed of deans, professors,
and instructors from colleges of education from both private and government
universities and school heads, supervisors and cooperating teachers of government and
private schools.
_____________________8. This is an international honor society and professional
association of women educators.
_____________________9. It is a membership organization that develops programs,
products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach and lead.
_____________________10. It is the center for training educational leaders from
Southeast region under the SEAMEO organization.
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Bilbao, Corpuz, Llagas, and Salandanan (2015). The Teaching Profession.

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