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Linkages and Networking with Organizations

“We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and
along these sympathetic threads and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and
return to us as results.”

Introduction

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 from both are very willing to join forces
in pursuing mutually beneficial and productive programs and projects for the good interest of all. All
that is needed are well-defined plans and creative efforts aimed at establishing close affiliations
between and among them. Such interrelationships will be characterized by reciprocity and genuine
sharing of responsibilities, thus ensuring valuable gains and attainment of educational objectives.
Harnessing the tremendous influence and expertise both of groups will be able to extend is 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.

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 services. A joint scheme could be worked out with higher
education institutions offering degrees along the same line such as teacher education.

DepEd schools become 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 from
agencies whose mission includes corporate social responsibility. With the help of 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 contribution of all the willing partners
deserve the community’s commendation and patronage. Linkages also termed interconnections with
institution functioning along the same mission are intended to serve members of both sides
according to their respective needs, interest and objectives. They create bonds together to solicit
support 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.

A. LINKAGES

1. International Linkages

a. Pi Lambda Theta

Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society ad professional association of women educators.

Based in its head office in Michigan, chapters are in different universities nationwide. The only
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chapter outside the US is the Philippine Area chapter. Established in the country more than 3
decades ago, its main project is ETP (Excellence in Teaching Project) that 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 and
1999) a study tour and an initiation rite with members from abroad in attendance.

b. INNOTECH is the center for training educational leaders from Southeast

Asian 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’ knowledge and
skills in implementing alternative learning systems. It has prepared a
comprehensive framework on peace and multi-cultural diversity.

c. 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 head 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.

d. 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 nonprofit, non-partisan membership organization
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
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2. National and Local Linkages

a. Linkages could be established between universities and colleges

offering identical degrees. Cross–enrolment for subjects needed for
graduation is allowed.

b. Joint researches could be conducted by two or three universities

depending on their respective expertise. The dissemination of findings
for other universities in the area is an immense help.

B. NETWORKING

1. Networking with Professional Organizations

A network is a grid/web whose members actively demonstrate how they can work together to attain
common objectives, undertake innovative practices and update members regarding breakthroughs
in different disciplines. Such network composed of several colleges of different universities bind
themselves for a common goal.

Some examples could serve as models

Consortium among Universities and Colleges

1. Taft Consortium- The universities that make up the consortium are St.
Paul University (Manila) St. Scholastica College, Philippine Normal
University, Philippine Christian University and De La Salle University. The
Science teachers from each college meet regularly for discussions 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. The Mendiola Consortium -It is composed of San Beda College, Centro

Escolar University, San Sebastian College and Holy Spirit College.

John Ralph Silva

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