172 teacher-broadcasters needed for TV classes - DepEd

The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking for teacher-broadcasters who will help in the production of video and audio episodes that will be used for blended learning in the upcoming school year.

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In an OUA Memorandum 00-0720-0053 issued by Education Undersecretary Alain Pascua on July 16, DepEd said the search for teacher-broadcasters is in accordance with the preparation for the production of DepEd TV, DepEd Radio, and DepEd Teleradyo video and audio episode that will be broadcasted nationwide beginning August 24 when classes resume.

DepEd has provided a list of teacher-broadcasters that are needed and the subject matters that they will be mastering. There are also 20 competencies or criteria for a teacher-broadcaster to meet in order to be regarded, Pascua said.

Aside from the criteria, the applicant should also be confident, physically and mentally fit, outgoing, creative and socially savvy, computer and smartphone literate, and have a camera phone and strong internet connection.

If possible, additional experience or skills are a plus like having experience in video or social media content creation, public speaking, speech and drama or performance, can commit to attending webinars and trainings, and must be able to have a technical support team who will help in the recording and editing of video and audio episodes.

Radio and television would be some of the many learning modes teachers can use apart from going online, especially in areas without internet connection. Limited face-to-face classes will be held starting January next year, according to Education Secretary Leonor Briones.

High school teacher Rafael Martinez, one of the chosen teacher talent said, “This is our challenge to fellow teachers. The approach is different when it comes to television. Many will be watching us so it’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a platform to showcase our talents.”

Martinez added that television as a medium would also promote partnership with teachers, students and parents who were at home to guide their children during the pandemic. 

Levin Pabriaga, also one of the chosen talent teacher said, “Instead of complaining against the DepEd, contributing our skills and talents can help solve the problem."

Interested teachers should register at bit.ly/depedtbaf, upload their resume and brief profile, submit a five-minute video demonstrating mastery on the applied subject or grade level on or before July 24 at 12 noon. Selected teachers will have an intensive training on broadcasting before the school opening.