By Crisdeniele H. Clemente

The Mariano Marcos State University Graduate School (MMSU-GS) sealed agreements with Paoay National High School (PNHS) on January 26 for the extension project of the Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics, Master of Arts in English Language and Literature, and Master in Information Technology programs.

The project titled “Hybrid Techniques on Effective Assessment: Capacitating 21st Century Teachers of Paoay National High School” aims to empower PNHS teachers with both theoretical and hands-on expertise in traditional/manual as well as modern/technological (hybrid) methods of designing and constructing tests and various assessment tools and rubrics.

Led by MMSU President Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, MMSU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Prima Fe R. Franco and PNHS Principal Mr. Daniel Tabili, the partnership was formalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

In the three-year agreement, MMSU will provide training sessions, workshops, and consultancy services for PNHS teachers to assess student learning effectively. Additionally, MMSU will create, distribute, and leverage the training materials developed during this period while closely monitoring the progress of teacher participants in designing test and assessment tools. Dr. Richard Agbayani, research coordinator of GS, will lead the extension project management team.

Dr. Doreen Domingo, dean of the MMSU GS, said that the partnership with PNHS is the starting point of the GS extension project. She emphasized that the graduate school's services will be extended to other schools in the province.

Principal Tabili expressed his gratitude to MMSU for the partnership, which will bring positive changes to the local community.

Other attendees include Dr. Nelie Salvador, extension coordinator for GS; Dr. Editha Valdez, program chair of the Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics and Master of Arts in English Language and Literature; Dr. Gerry Contillo, program chair for Master in Information Technology, extension project staff, and other PNHS officials. (MKA_StratCom)

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