04/08/2026
Back to Basics: Reviving Traditional Teaching Through Hands-On Learning
In support of Pillar 2 of the SIKLAB D.U.N.O.N.G. Roadmap—Unlock Foundational Skill Mastery and Priority 2 of DepEd NCR—Improve Foundational Skills, Alabang Elementary School continues to promote quality, learner-centered instruction through its No TV/Gadget Day initiative. Implemented every Tuesday and Thursday on a rotating schedule across grade levels, the program encourages teachers to temporarily set aside digital devices and maximize the use of traditional teaching strategies.
Under the leadership of School Principal Dr. Raul T. Felix, teachers deliver engaging lessons using chalkboards, manila paper, cartolina, flashcards, charts, graphic organizers, manipulatives, and other improvised instructional materials. These approaches actively engage learners through discussions, board work, collaborative activities, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences that strengthen literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and other foundational skills.
The implementation of the initiative is regularly monitored by the school's Master Teachers through classroom observations, coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to ensure that instructional practices remain aligned with the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). The initiative is further strengthened through the instructional supervision of Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) Dr. Yaledegler C. Maligaya, ensuring its alignment with the goals of the SIKLAB D.U.N.O.N.G. Roadmap, the priorities of DepEd NCR, and the Schools Division Office of Muntinlupa's commitment to improving learning outcomes.
Through Back to Basics: Reviving Traditional Teaching Through Hands-On Learning, Alabang Elementary School demonstrates that quality education is driven not only by technology but also by dedicated teachers who create meaningful, interactive, and engaging learning experiences. The initiative reinforces the enduring value of traditional teaching methods in developing learners' foundational skills and cultivating lifelong learners.