Linkages and Networking with Organizations

The school and its community, in collaboration with public and private institutions and organizations are indeed inseparable if they are to create on impact on the lives of the students and members of the community they are committed to serve. The school can enjoy linkages and networking activities with international, national, and local organizations in the community for mutual benefits and assistance needed.

Networking and linkages are important for the following reasons:

  • The program outreach and visibility can be greatly increased.
  • Technology transfer, share and dissemination can be facilitated between networked organization and among the respective partners
  • Sharing of knowledge, skill, expertise and experiences helps in improving the effectiveness and efficiency
  • Co-financing links can be forged
  • Replication of funding can be avoided and the grants can be used in a better managed and meaningful fashion

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.

Linkages, also termed interconnections, with institutions functioning along the same mission are interned to serve members of both sides according to their respective needs, interest, and objectives. The 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 officers manned by a complete set of officials and active members.

  1. Linkages
  1. International Linkages
  1. With Pi Lambda Theta

An international honor society and professional association in education. 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. Its main project is ETP (Excellence in Teaching Project. Its supports 15 third year BSE/BEE students until they graduate. It also honors outstanding student teachers from College of Education.

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

  1. 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.
  1. 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 2 or 2 universities depending on their respective expertise.

  1. 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 breakthrough in different disciplines.

Some examples could serve as models.

  1. Consortium among Universities and Colleges
  1. Taft Consortium
  • It is composed of St. Paul University (Manila), St. Scholasticas College. Philippine Normal University, Philippine Christian University, and De La Salle University.
  • The Science teachers from each college met regularly for discussions on “best practices”.
  • The registrars may undergo training sessions together.
  1. The Mendiola Consortium
  • It is composed of San Beda College, Centro Escolar University, San Sebastian College, and Holy Spirit College.
  1. With Subjects Specialists
  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.
  • Research findings, biotech practices and interesting projects/activities are shared among the members.
  1. 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.
  1. Teacher Education Institutions
  1. SUCTEA (State Universities and Colleges Teacher of government universities Education Associations)
  • An annual convention of Deans and Teacher Education Professors for an exchange of approaches and modes of delivering quality teacher education.

Reported By:

Jared P. Manalastas

BSEd-English