The Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU) College of Education successfully conducted its Parent-Student Teaching Internship Assembly on January 21, 2025, at the RSU Socio-Cultural Center. Held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the event revolved around the theme, โ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฑ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ, ๐๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐ถ๐ค๐ข๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ข๐ต ๐ข ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ,โ emphasizing the essential partnership between student teachers, parents, and advisers in preparing future educators.ย The assembly began with the opening remarks delivered by Dr. Julie Ann Edraga, who highlighted the importance of preparation and collaboration for a successful teaching internship. Following this, Graduating Class President Mr. Pears Bob Picorro provided an overview of the teaching internship program, outlining its objectives, structure, and significance in the professional development of the future educators.Discussed during the assembly were a series of discourse aimed at equipping student teachers and their parents and guardians with essential knowledge for a successful teaching internship such as the requirements needed for the teaching internship and outputs expected from the student teachers. Dr. Ana Gretchen Tobe, SIPP Coordinator, discussed the roles and responsibilities of the parents and student teachers during the deployment period as mandated by CHED and DepEd guidelines for Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP). Meanwhile Mr. Rowee Caneda, Internship Supervisor, informed the future educators regarding the professional conduct and performance expected from student teachers during the teaching internship.ย To help the students in addressing challenges during the internship, Mr. Cerilo Irinco, University Guidance Councilor offered advice on overcoming common hurdles faced by student teachers. An open forum, facilitated by Internship Supervisor Mr. Remelito Labasbas, encouraged participants to raise concerns and share insights. The assembly concluded with inspiring words from Dr. Richard N. Verdeflor, Coordinator for the Student internship program who expressed his gratitude for the support of the parents on this journey of the student teachers.ย The event served as a crucial platform for addressing challenges and setting expectations, ensuring a smooth transition for student teachers into the field of education. With this assembly, NWSSU CoED demonstrated its commitment to preparing competent and confident future educators.
