Training Teachers in Scouting

Scouting can build a character especially for the boys. Teachers have capability to do it. Thus, they need to be trained in scouting to make an exemplary scout from their pupils or students.

Scouting as it has been known by the leaders in the said prestigious international and well-respected organization, it is not a science that has to be "solemnly" studied nor it is a set or collection of doctrines and texts.

This a line for the task given me as one of the support staff of the recent basic training course for leaders like outfit, troop, kawan and lakay of the Boy Scout of the Philippines held at the Haguimit Elementary School, Division of La Carlota City.

"What is scouting?" is one of those evaluation questions for all trainees before they share their talents of songs and yells, and a skit. They have to undergo basic practical obstacles and have to answer three questions satisfactorily as an application of what they have learned from the 3-day training.

K to 12 Now a Law

Educators, parents, and other stakeholders concerned are aware that there are "myriad changes" to be undertaken in the present education system of the Philippines particularly in the basic education in elementary and secondary.

President of the Philippines himself who is strongly advocated this K+12 curriculum said in a statement, "We need to add two years to our basic education. Those who can afford pay up to fourteen years of schooling before university. Thus, their children are getting into the best universities and best jobs after graduation. I want at least 12 years for our public school children to give them an even chance of succeeding."