WVSU-Lambunao Campus is now recognized as one of the MikroTik Academies in the Philippines, making it qualified to offer the internationally recognized Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) certification for free.
MikroTik is a Latvian network equipment manufacturer. The company develops wired and wireless network routers, network switches, access points, as well as operating systems and auxiliary software (Mikrotik.com)
Through its MikroTik RouterOS Academic Study Program for Higher Educational Institutions, MikroTik is offering academic institutions the opportunity to organize Networking classes using RouterOS as a learning tool.
The program is open to universities, technical schools, colleges, vocational schools, and other institutions that grant academic degrees in a variety of subjects.
Along with the recognition, WVSU-LC will also receive routers for laboratory and training equipment for free.
Mrs. Jojo C. Garanganao, MSCS of School of Information & Communications Technology (SICT), Prof. Ma. Grace Rona L. Leal, Professor of SICT and Mr. Romer P. Pedroso, faculty of SICT attended the six (6)-day training.
The WVSU-Lambunao Campus delegates passed the following exams, making them certified trainer of Mikrotik:
MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA)
MikroTik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME)
MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE)
The training was held at the WVSU-Himamaylan Campus from January 26 to February 1, 2020.
Generally, students have difficulties in dealing with calculations especially in signed numbers and working with mathematical problems. The researcher was challenged to find new teaching methods that could make the subject more interesting and appealing to the learners. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using technology-supported instruction in students’ attitude, difficulties, and performance in General Mathematics with special reference to the topic of Functions and Rational Functions in order to improve learner performance. The study used the pretest-posttest quasi-experimental research design using quantitative approach. The results indicated that there was a significant differences existed in the attitude of students towards mathematics in terms of confidence in mathematics, t (40) = 4.680, p < .05; importance of mathematics, t (40) =3.741, p < .05; and engagement in mathematics, t (40) = 4.288, p < .05 in favor of students who were exposed to technology-supported instructions. From the results it was evident that the use of technology-supported instruction had a positive effect on learners’ attitude and understanding of Functions and Rational Functions and decreased their difficulties encountered in General Mathematics as reflected in their performance and on their attitude towards mathematics, as seen in the questionnaire responses.
About the Researcher:
The researcher is a Master Teacher II of Lamberto H. Tirol National High School, Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. Over the past 13 years, she has taught Mathematics passionately. This has inspired her to pursue a Doctorate degree in order to make important contributions and development in the field of Mathematics. She is very interested in shaping curriculum and shaping students in order to prepare them for a modern world. She is also helping her fellow mentors by sharing her expertise as resource speakers during seminars and workshops.
West
Visayas State University – Janiuay Campus is now recognized as one of the
Mikrotik Academies in the Philippines. Being part of the Mikrotik Academy means
that the school can offer Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) course
to interested students for free.
MikroTik
is a Latvian manufacturer of computer networking equipment which was founded in
1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. The MikroTik Academy Program
is for educational institutions such as universities, technical schools,
colleges, vocational schools, and other educational institutions.
(mikrotik.com/training/academy)
The school’s ICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer Designate, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp and passed the international recognized certification conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last Janiaury 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan was also recognized as Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE), and Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.
West Visayas State University – Janiuay Campus is now recognized as one of the Mikrotik Academies in the Philippines. Being part of the Mikrotik Academy means that soon, the campus can offer Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) course to interested students for free. The Campus will also be a beneficiary of Php 50,000 worth of networking laboratory equipment for training purposes.
MikroTik is a Latvian manufacturer of computer networking equipment which was founded in 1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. The MikroTik Academy Program is for educational institutions such as universities, technical schools, colleges, vocational schools, and other educational institutions. (mikrotik.com/training/academy)
The school’s SOICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp and successfully passed the international recognized examination on Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), and Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE) certifications conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last January 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan, a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.
The school’s ICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer Designate, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp and passed the international recognized certification conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last Janiaury 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan was also recognized as Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE), and Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.
Title of Dissertation: Learners’ Learning Progression and Science Teachers’ Formative Assessment Practices: Bases for the Development of a Module in Physics
ANTHONY MELANCIO MACAYA PhD Science Education Physical Science (candidate)
About the Research
The study aimed to investigate the assessment of the learning progression of students in physics and science teachers’ formative assessment practices to develop a module in physics. Results revealed that the Grade 11 students had not mastered skills in inferring how the movement of the particles of an object affects the speed of sound through it, investigating relationship between the angle of release and the height and range of the projectile, inferring the relationship between current and charge, describing the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile, and inferring that the total momentum of the system before and after collision is equal. Meanwhile, the formative assessment strategies of science teachers were classroom discussion, problem-solving, observation, rubrics, Venn diagram, multiple-choice, and self/peer assessments. Science teachers utilized the results of these formative assessments to elicit evidence about students’ learning and tomodify or adjust teaching and learning instruction. The teaching module in physics was overall rated excellent by the teachers in terms of objective, content, activities, assessment, design, and presentation. Hence, the teaching module can be used as support instructional material for teachers to shorten the gaps in the learning progression of students in physics. It is recommended that students may engage in daily instructional activities that will best move them to deeper learning and application of knowledge.
About the Research Proponent:
The researcher is a Ph.D. in Science Education major in Physical Science candidate. He is presently a senior high school faculty member of Maasin National Comprehensive High School- Schools Division of Iloilo teaching science and research subjects. He supports the DepEd thrust of doing action research to answer the increasing need of strengthening classroom instruction and delivery to improve the quality of basic education.
Title: “Unraveling Ethnomathematics in Panaeaba (Oyster Farming)”
JONATHAN OPALLA BORBON PhD Science Education Mathematics (Candidate)
About the
Research
This
focused ethnographic study of qualitative research paved the way for unraveling
Ethnomathematics in Panaeaba. I used
ethnomathematical analysis to unravel the Ethnomathematics and document
analysis to identify the mathematical concepts and principles vis-à-vis K-12 competencies
used by the fourteen (14) Manugtaeaba
who were chosen purposively. This study was generally governed by the
epistemological umbrella of constructionism and symbolic interactionism as its
interpretive approach for the thematic, ethnomathematical and document
analyses. Results show that ethnomathematics along Numbers and Number Sense, Algebra,
Measurement, Geometry, Business Mathematics and Logic were unraveled in Panaeaba. The EKPS on numbers and number
sense used by Manugtaeaba were
rational numbers, paghuyap, pareho, indi’t pareho, bana-bana,
pagdugang, pagbuhin, pagpaabo, pagpartida, ratio and proportion. For EKPS
along Algebra includes the parabola, relations and functions in line with size
or area of oyster shell, tubo, eotaw, karga, agad’s/tuhog’s
length and quantity, minimum function, navigational speed, gataw, and tidal activity. Out of the results on the unraveled EKPS
in Panaeaba, I came up with the matrix
of the mathematical concepts and principles patterned from EKPS and K-12
learning competencies known as TALAMATH. From this matrix, I developed TALAMATH
lesson exemplar that can be used in the teaching and learning process of
mathematics a well as guide for potential development of instructional
materials contextualized in oyster farming.
About the Researcher
The researcher is a faculty of Senior High of Capiz National High School at Roxas City, Capiz. He wants to promote mathematics contextualization that is why he ventures Ethnomathematics research believing that this is an avenue to connect mathematics to the life’s space (culture) of the learners. His study becomes a reality because being a Capizeño but by dialect an Akeanon he wants to prove that indeed Capiz is the seafood capital of the Philippines aside from being grateful to what he has achieved today, that he was once a Manugtaeaba (Oyster Farmer) and now becoming a PhD holder.
The research aimed to find out the effects of a researcher-made programmed module instruction to the learners‟ mathematics performance, collaborative skills and critical thinking skills in General Mathematics. Results showed that after the intervention, the learners‟ mathematics performance is at a „Proficiency level” and critical thinking skills improved to “Moderately Strong”. There was no significant difference in the mathematics performance of learners and critical thinking skills before exposure to non-programmed module instruction and programmed module instruction. There was significant difference in the mathematics performance and critical thinking skills of learners after exposure to non-programmed module instruction and programmed module instruction. The programmed module gave enjoyment, motivation, clear and simplified approach in presenting the lesson, encouraged the learners to work independently using computer and offered valuable instructional material for learners.
About the Researcher
Presently, the researcher is a Senior High School Teacher at Rufino G. Palabrica Sr. National High School, San Matias, Dingle, Iloilo. He has a passion in teaching mathematics to the millennial learners. For him, pursuing the doctorate degree is a requirement for the teacher to improve their teaching strategies and style in teaching millennial learners.
