HISTORY OF KORONADAL NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Koronadal National Comprehensive High School was established in 1947
occupying at first a dense cogonal area of 79,000 square meters with all the greeneries
of shrubs and shade trees as its landscape.Its first name was Koronadal Jr. High School
and later Republic Act 5550, a bill sponsored by James Chiongbian converted
Koronadal Jr. High School toKoronadal National Comprehensive High School on July 1,
1970.Carved in the landmarks of the school were the original founders' names:
Mr.Atanacio Dohina, Mr. Alejandro Poticar, Mr. Roberto Alabado, Mr. Melchor Alle and
Mr. Martin Dideles. Their stamina and determination led to the construction of
atemporary building enough to house an enrollment of 184 students starting with three
(3) section in the First Year and one (1) section in the Second Year. The achievements
of these key persons are truly remembered as a living legacy for KNCHS. Funding was
foremost a problem since it has to be secured from the Provincial Board at Cotabato
City. However, Dr. Sergio B. Morales who was elected Provincial Governor of South
Cotabato assisted the early releases of school fund. This assistance somehow
diminished some problems in securing funds.The late Mr. Martin Dideles supervised the
first teaching staff which wascomposed of Mr. Bonifacio Romuar, Mrs. Fe Serilo-
Gallego, Mr. Gozalo Corcuera and Mateo Lab era. In 1948, seven (7) more teachers
were added to the clerk andat the same time laborer due to scarcity of fund. With this
added staff was Mr.Areston J. Viloria (deceased) who rose from classroom teacher to
Principal III and retired last September 5, 1985.September 9, 1986 is another significant
event in the history KNCHS when thelate Mrs. Edith E. Baptista who likewise rose from
the rank was promoted to Principal IV and left KNCHS under the leadership of two
acting principals, Miss Adelfa N. Espartero, the Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent of South Cotabato acted first as the OIC-Principal on September 1,
2004 and was replaced on November 22, 2004 by another OIC-Principal in the person
of Mrs. Emma B.Incognito Head of the Science & Technology Department who equally
and untiringly served her best for the good of the school which ended with the
installation of Mr. Fernando C. Hillomen as IV on August 22, 2005.The school's
convention to a national comprehensive high school paved the way for more
improvements, and the first constructed building in 1947 made of split bamboo walling's
and "sawali" partition with bamboo seats was every bit a learning home for quest of
knowledge. This sample beginning propelled the many changesand innovations seen
today.At present, KNCHS under the leadership of Mr. Valentin C. Dignadice Jr.who is
known as experienced instructional leader and a man of action, KNCHS willcontinue to
work hard to achieve excellence.KNCHS as a primary secondary institution of learning
stands to build dreamsand aspirations for the search of newer and broader perspective
in the field of education and will continue to struggle for quality education.
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Education, in my opinion, extends far beyond the classroom walls and involves
far more people than students and teachers. People should learn wherever they go, and
they should continue to learn long after they have graduated from high school or
college. Education is something that people carry with them rather than something that
can be measured with tests or report cards. It's a survival kit for life, and some people
are better prepared in some areas than others. People with a solid education are
prepared for almost anything because they can meet their own physical, emotional, and
aesthetic neIt is impossible to list all of the roles of a teacher, but one of the most
important is preparing students to learn not only in the classroom, but everywhere and
for the rest of their lives.
Learning is not an instinctual or easy skill, so different approaches must be used
to make learning easier and more enjoyable for students. Teachers must continue to
challenge not only their students, but also themselves, because teaching is not a skill
that can be memorized or made repetitive. Teachers who become complacent in their
jobs are not effective educators. Those who can make an old lesson new and exciting
will have an advantage. Each student has unique abilities, talents, and levels of
competence, and it is the teacher's responsibility not only to recognize these, but also to
assist each student in recognizing them. Teachers who only use one method of
instruction, in my opinion, should not be in the classroom. They are obviously not
reaching all of their students because we all know that not all students. I intend to
employ a variety of techniques, teaching methods, such as hands-on, technology-
based, cooperative learning groups, and group projects discussion.
MY JOURNEY OF BECOMING A TEACHER
I grew up in a small, rural town where my parents instilled many positive traits in
me at a young age. Ambition is the one quality that stands out the most to me. I intend
to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. My mother, who cares deeply about
education and her students, is the source of my inspiration and desire to become a
teacher.
Before retirement, she worked for 33 years as an elementary school math
teacher. She has served as an example for all of her coworkers in teaching in addition
to myself. I'm here today primarily because of her, I aim to influence people's lives and
alter the world through my work as an educator.
I would make a wonderful teacher for a variety of reasons, though not just
because of my passion and energy. I hope to witness a student's ability to comprehend
concepts they had previously struggled with. I hope to witness a student to achieve
something they never imagined they could. Along with academic help, I hope to teach
my studentsvaluable life lessons such as the importance of community, ethnic pride,
good citizenship, sportsmanship, and more. I want to be a key player in making sure
that all students, regardless of their cultures or level of academic ability, have the
chance to be led in a constructive learning environment. Educational philosophies
describe how a teacher intends to manage their classroom and its atmosphere, as well
as how they want to relate the curriculum to their students. A teacher's educational
philosophy includes both how they will instruct their students in the classroom and how
they will prepare them for life outside the classroom. There are numerous educational
philosophies that focus on various areas of students' performance. I like a lot of the
educational philosophies, but I want to concentrate on two in particular because I think
they better fit my personality and the way I intend to conduct myself during my teaching
career.
Existentialism is a philosophy that I admire and concur with. Existentialists hold
that every person has complete responsibility for their decisions and can improve
themselves. I respect this educational system because I think it is up to each person,
regardless of some of their circumstances, to make the most of their lives.
The pedagogy of teaching is essential to learning. But going back to one of the
basic goals of teaching profession which is to shape the behaviour of students is
deemed necessary for this will lead them to live a maeningful life in the future. My love
for learning is a great force, driving my continued pursuit of pedagogical and content
knowledge.
As I continue my journey, much works have done, more innovations required in
the light and life of teaching . In this way learning opportunities are shraed in every
learner that will make them succeed extra ordinarily in the global arena. I am hopeful
and confident that I will remain devoted and committed to my future profession because
of the love and support of my family, friends, and fellow students, who go above and
beyond to support me in achieving my goals. I'm ready to apply my passion to any
future chances that may arise. My wonderful story to convey is about how to make
students love learning.
VISION
We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values and
competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to
building the nation. As a learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education
continuously improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.
MISSION
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-
based, and complete basic education where:
Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and
supportive environment for effective learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share
responsibility for developing life-long learners.