“Stand firm in our calling and purpose, model by our examples, inspire through our lessons, laugh at our adversities, and empower to become leaders and disciples.” This expanded acronym sums up this year’s Outreach Teachers Training webinar entitled, “S.M.I.L.E. in the midst of a pandemic!,” held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on July 8 to 9 and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on July 10.
The webinar’s main vision was “to care for the teachers’ and pastors’ wellbeing first so that they can work better and teach more effectively,” said Mrs. Evelyn Joy A. Cawaon, the program head and speakers administrator.
300 participants from 34 schools and churches attended the 3-day webinar and listened to 16 knowledgeable speakers who discussed relevant topics during the two plenary sessions and three workshop sessions.
Topics discussed during the plenary sessions were Laugh in the Face of Adversity by Mrs. Helen K. Villanueva and The Faith and The Greater Life by Pastor Don Cua, M.D.
Workshop 1 discussed modeling by examples through the following speakers and their respective topic: Mrs. Cristina Goson for modeling through words; Ms. Shaina Cua for modeling through relationships; Mrs. Michelle Anog for modeling through actions; Mrs. Imee Go for modeling through prayer life; and Mrs. Evangeline Co for work ethics.
Workshop 2 had the speakers teaching participants how to inspire through their lessons: Mrs. Richelle S. Kho for public speaking; Mrs. Karen B. Fulgencio for Araling Panlipunan; Mrs. Emie Joane M. Guintu for English; Mrs. Raquiel I. Pinlac for science; and Mr. Danny Ching for computer.
Workshop 3 empowered the participants to become leaders and disciples with the following speakers and their respective topics: Pastor Ariel Abadiano for strategies according to Nehemiah; Mr. Peter Go for priorities according to Peter; Pastor Melchor Buenaflor for decision making according to Solomon; Pastor Jebo Banzuelo for teamwork according to David; and Pastor Don Cua for credibility according to Gideon.
Forty-four groups were sent to breakout sessions after the meetings for group discussion. Other activities included prayer time, playing of fun songs, praise and worship, icebreakers. A raffle for 2 iPads and 44 sets of ₱500.00 were held, and ₱2,000.00 were given to each participant.
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