Business and Education

In support of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) goal of “Making every Filipino child a reader,” the following support programs were identified:

The Synergeia Reading Program: Lead Me to a New World, Teach Me How To Read (School-based)
In partnership with local governments, parents, Department of Education (DEPED), the business sector and the community, Synergeia implements a Reading Proficiency Program that addresses the problem of very poor reading skills of children at their roots. The goal is to make every elementary school children starting from grade one, an independent reader in English.

Books on Air is a series of 15-minute TV programs on recommended books for Grades 1 to 3, where one book will be
featured in each program. Knowledge Channel will be producing the series as a material that can also be used on its Cable-
A-School Program.

Through the Cable-A-School Program, companies can partner with Knowledge Channel to provide elementary and secondary public school students access to quality learning materials through cable television. Package includes installation of cable TV or a satellite dish in the public school, installation of one 29" TV set, principal orientation, teacher training, and calendar guides.
 Business and Education Target/Output Indicators
% increase in reading comprehension
No. of teachers trained
No. of administrators trained
No. of parents trained on teaching reading
No. of local school boards trained
No. of schools reached






 


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