Breaking Barriers: Learning Through Play

  Today’s generation of learners is exposed to different technology devices in the likes of cellphones, tablets, laptops, computers, video consoles, and more. In line with this, a survey conducted by Kaiser Foundation last 2010 showed that elementary aged children use on average 7.5 hours per day of entertainment technology at home.   With a…

Understanding the Factors that Affect Curriculum Implementation and Monitoring: Key to Successful Curriculum Change

Implementation refers to “efforts designed to get evidence from programs or practices via effective change strategies” (Damshroder and Hagedorn, 2011, p. 195). Bamgbose (1991) sees curriculum implementation as “ranging from actual language work to production of materials”. It is noted that effective translation of policies into practice is necessary in order for actual implementation to…

SHS holds interactive storytelling activities

SHS holds interactive storytelling activities

  HUMSS students of the Montessori De Sagrada Familia conduct series of storytelling sessions for the Grades 1 and 2, February 11.   Grade 11 students of the said strand showcased their creativity and flair in writing by showing their own written compositions to lovely and energetic elementary students.   Instead of presenting the story…

SHS students visit STEM industries | MDSF

SHS students visit STEM industries

  The senior high school curriculum prescribed by the Department of Education primarily aims to give today’s students real life experiences that will enable them to better prepare for their future careers. On their last year in the senior high school program, the grade 12 students of Newton and Einstein conducted observations in institutions belonging…

Sagradan parents learn about the secret to happiness | MDSF

Sagradan parents learn about the secret to happiness

  Last January 19, 2019, a seminar on The Science of Happiness and Well-Being was conducted to Sagradan parents of elementary and high school departments. The seminar’s facilitator, professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Ronnie Motilla discussed about the five important keys to achieving a positive outlook and fulfillment in life: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning…