LAGAWE, Ifugao- – Over the years, Ifugao’s elementary and high school principals, social studies teachers in the said levels as well as public schools district supervisors have established themselves as front liners in promoting the instruction of the teaching of Araling Panlipunan (social studies) among the young. This year is no different from the previous ones.
Findings show that the learners tend to look into their mentors as a good source of knowledge inside the classroom.
This led to the formation of various key organizations such as the Supreme Pupil Government, Supreme Student Government, Kapisanan ng mga Sekondaryang Guro Sa Araling Panlipunan sa Ifugao (KASGAPI), Kapisanan ng mga Elementaryang Guro sa Araling Panlipunan ng Ifugao (KAEGAPI) and the Division Federated Parents-Teachers Association.
This development is considered a milestone by many in so far as elevating the standard of quality education in the province.
As educators here appear more determined to attain their noteworthy goals. After electing their officers, induction ceremonies followed. Officers held meetings to set the direction for the coming months.
Officers of the Supreme Pupil Government are Liao Moira Otgalon, president; Lyka Jhobelle Pagaddut, vice president; Rey Chunanon, secretary; Ryan Angelo Himmiwat, treasurer; Shane Palatic, auditor; Christian Jay Sagun, public information officer (PIO); and Reiner Vicente, peace officer.
Officers of the Supreme Student Government include Jefferson Yogyog, president; Arthur Dadi, vice president; Myrfeir Baichon, secretary; Joseph Pelagio, treasurer; Aimee Lang-udan, auditor; Marcos Baliwang, PIO; and Iysmael Dogwe and Marcial Palangyo, peace officers.
The KASGAPI is comprised of Evelyn Manghi, president; Abdon Ngabit, vice president; Jenny Bubod, secretary; Anita Patnaan, treasurer; Bernardino Carlit, auditor; Anthony Buda and Herminia Buucan, business managers; and William Bulligan and Mercy Dulnuan, PIOs.
While the KAEGAPI officers are Deliah Marie Ali, president; Margarette Bumad-ang, vice president; Marilyn Guinjicna, secretary; Shirley Bruno, treasurer; Veronica Pocdihon, auditor; and Imelda Dugninon and Teresita Wigan, PIOs.
Moreover, the Division Federated Parents-Teachers Association is now composed of Jimmy Lachaona, president; Allan Pegew, vice president; Gertrudes Buyagawan, secretary; Anthony Habbiling, treasurer; and Jesus Rivera, PIO. Mr. Lachaona is the federation’s representative to the provincial school board. The all-important Provincial School Board is headed by Governor Pedro Mayam-o.
Teaching social studies (or any other subject matter, for that matter) is still a very challenging vocation. Mentors’ skills competence and attitude are important, especially when dealing with the minds of the country’s future. This year, as in the past, social studies teachers, are buckling down to work to realize this goal. Year 2016 indeed has a vital significance in the history of Ifugao education. **By Anthony A. Araos
