October 12, 2011. Manila, Philippines. Another milestone in Philippine Deaf History as Deaf leaders and advocates met up with officials of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for a dialogue on matters relating to the challenges faced by Deaf LET exam takers. This dialogue was made possible through the coordination of the office of Congressman Antonio L. Tinio. The PRC officials present during the meeting were PRC Chairperson Teresita R. Manzala, Dir.Amelia T. Empaynado – Director Licensure Office, Dir. Faith M. Bachiller – Chair, Regulatory Board for Professional Teachers, Officer, Pharson B. Manalo – PRC Regulations Office, German P. Palahyab – PRC – Tacloban, Atty Susan B. Buday, Cynthia Costa and Diodado Lalusis. The Deaf community were represented by Raphael Domingo- Coordinator, Education Access for the Deaf, DLS-CSB Center for Education Access and Development, Rey Alfred Lee- President of the Philippine Federation of the Deaf, George Lintag- PFD Secretary, Yvette Apurado – Vice President, Philippine Sports Federation of the Deaf. Also present were Dr. Liza Martinez , Director, Philippine Deaf Resource Center, Ms. Nicky Perez, Dean DLS-CSB SDEAS, Ms. Naty Natividad and Patrick Bryan Ablaza, PDRC.
Mr. Raphy Domingo commented on his Facebook page regarding the dialogue with PRC. He said, “meeting with PRC officials on LET for the Deaf yesterday was a success. They will invite us for consultation on improving the LET soon.” Indeed the PRC officials were very much open to the suggestions and recommendations that were presented and vowed to work hand-in-hand with the Deaf leaders on creating ways on how to make the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) be sensitive to the needs of Deaf LET takers. Accommodating the unique language needs of the Deaf, using a Deaf norm, use of equity testing were some of the suggestions raised and PRC would have to carefully discuss in future consultative meetings with the Deaf. PRC targets to implement such modifications or improvement for Deaf takers in the next LET exam scheduled in March 2012.
The Philippine Federation of the Deaf is calling the attention of all Deaf graduates of an Education degree in the Philippines and those who have taken the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T.) exam. The Philippine Federation of the Deaf would like to know your experience regarding the LET exam. Please fill up the form. CLICK HERE. All information will be kept confidential.
Mr. Raphy Domingo commented on his Facebook page regarding the dialogue with PRC. He said, “meeting with PRC officials on LET for the Deaf yesterday was a success. They will invite us for consultation on improving the LET soon.” Indeed the PRC officials were very much open to the suggestions and recommendations that were presented and vowed to work hand-in-hand with the Deaf leaders on creating ways on how to make the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) be sensitive to the needs of Deaf LET takers. Accommodating the unique language needs of the Deaf, using a Deaf norm, use of equity testing were some of the suggestions raised and PRC would have to carefully discuss in future consultative meetings with the Deaf. PRC targets to implement such modifications or improvement for Deaf takers in the next LET exam scheduled in March 2012.
The Philippine Federation of the Deaf is calling the attention of all Deaf graduates of an Education degree in the Philippines and those who have taken the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T.) exam. The Philippine Federation of the Deaf would like to know your experience regarding the LET exam. Please fill up the form. CLICK HERE. All information will be kept confidential.
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