PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE AT CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY – SILANG

CAMPUS, SILANG, CAVITE

A Narrative Report
Submitted to the Faculty of the
Department of Information Technology
Cavite State University – Silang Campus
Silang, Cavite

In partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

MARTIN R. MAGRIMBAO
December 2022
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 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Mr. Martin Magrimbao was born on April 5, 2000 in Dasmariñas City Cavite to

mother Rosielyn Magrimbao and father Marcelo Magrimbao. Martin has six siblings and

he lives in Dasmarinas Cavite.

He studied primary education at Damarinas II Central school, but on his third grade

he transferred to Sta Cristina Elementary School because his family moved home. He

studied there until he graduated. He studied the entirety of his junior high school at

Dasmarinas East Integrated High School (formerly named Dasmarinas East National High

School), then at senior high school he studied at Emilio Aguinaldo College – Cavite. He

took the Technical Vocational strand in ICT track. He graduated in 2018.

On the same year, he took up Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at

Cavite State University Silang – Campus.

He completed the degree in 2023.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The trainee would like to give his utmost gratitude to the following people that helped

him accomplished this narrative:

Mr. Mark Jepherson P. Caurel, registration adviser, for the complete assistance in using

his expertise and knowledge to make this narrative report presentable, and for his

immeasurable patience during this report;

Mr. Erwin L. Cahapin, OJT coordinator, for helping to complete the on-the-job training

and for imparting his knowledge so that the trainee would be an excellent and productive

employee;

Dr. Roselyn Ymana, Chairperson, TED, for allowing him to fulfill his on-the-job training

in Teacher Education Department;

Mrs. Rosemarie Pragacha, training supervisor, for the supervision in the Teacher

Education Department and for inspiring him to further his knowledge and abilities;

To the instructors and staff at Cavite State University – Silang Campus, for providing

quality education, and imparting knowledge and skills on him that he can use in the future;

His parents for their financial, emotional, and moral support;

Most importantly, to God Almighty for His blessings, power, wisdom, and knowledge,

He had given to the trainee.

MARTIN R. MAGRIMBAO

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ i
APPROVAL SHEET --------------------------------------------------------------- ii
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA --------------------------------------------------------- iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT------------------------------------------------------------ iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------- v
LIST OF APPENDICES ----------------------------------------------------------- vi
INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
THE LINKAGE INSTITUTION/ ENTERPRISE
Background ----------------------------------------------------------- 3
Vision / Mission ------------------------------------------------------ 4
Management ---------------------------------------------------------- 5
Organizational Structure of TED ---------------------------------- 5
Duties and Responsibilities ----------------------------------------- 7
THE TRAINING AREA
Department Function ------------------------------------------------- 9
Structure --------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Facilities and Equipment -------------------------------------------- 10
Standard Operating Procedures ------------------------------------- 11
THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Tasks Performed ------------------------------------------------------ 12
Observations ---------------------------------------------------------- 13
Insights ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13
SUMMARY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
REFERENCES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
APPENDICES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Recommendation Letter ---------------------------------------------- 18

B Curriculum Vitae ------------------------------------------------------ 20

C Location Map ---------------------------------------------------------- 22

D Certificate of Completion -------------------------------------------- 24

E Accomplished Evaluation Form ------------------------------------- 26

F Daily Time Record ---------------------------------------------------- 30

G Learning Journal ------------------------------------------------------ 34

H Photo Documentation ------------------------------------------------- 42

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 PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE AT CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY – SILANG
CAMPUS, SILANG, CAVITE

Martin R. Magrimbao

A narrative report submitted to the faculty of Cavite State University – Silang Campus,
Silang, Cavite in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science
in Information Technology with Contribution No. _________. Prepared under the
supervision of Mr. Mark Jepherson P. Caurel.

INTRODUCTION

OJT, or on-the-job training, is a crucial area of human resource management. It

supports both the successful growth of the organization and the individual's professional

development. One type of training offered at the workplace is on-the-job training.

Employees become accustomed to the working atmosphere they will be a part of during

the training. Additionally, workers receive practical training in using various pieces of

machinery, tools, materials, etc. Taking on obstacles that come up while doing the work is

a part of on-the-job training. An experienced worker or a manager plays the part of the

mentor, imparting information and company-specific skills to the new hire through written

or verbal instructions and demonstrations. Additionally, workers receive practical training

in using various pieces of machinery, tools, materials, etc. Taking on obstacles that come

up while doing the work is a part of on-the-job training. An experienced worker or a

manager plays the part of the mentor, imparting information and company-specific skills

to the new hire through written or verbal instructions and demonstrations. Its efficacy is

based on the use of currently available office tools, machines, documents, and equipment
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as well as the expertise of professionals working in this field. The process of adjusting to a

new workplace is made simpler by on-the-job training because it is simple to set up and

administer. For practical work, on-the-job training is frequently utilized. It is affordable

and doesn't call for specialized tools typically used for a certain task. The company is

required to keep participants on as regular employees when the training has been

satisfactorily completed. (Barron, et al. 1997)

In order for the students to prepare for the professional world, they are needed to

be trained in a real working environment. It may be very helpful to the students to

experience the hardships of the work force and find a way to cope and solve the existing

problems on the working environment.

OJT also helps in enhancing the abilities of the students and gain new knowledge

on their field of expertise. It is a great stepping stone for students in reaching their desired

career in the future.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology students in Cavite State

University - Silang Campus undergo four hundred eighty-six (486) hours of on-the-job

training (OJT). The trainee accomplished his training at the Teacher Education Department

in Cavite State University – Silang Campus at Barangay Biga 1, Silang Cavite. He was

asked to report from Monday to Thursday at 7 o’clock in the morning until 6 o’clock in the

evening.
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THE LINKAGE INSTITUTION/ ENTERPRISE

Background

The Cavite State University (CvSU) has its humble beginnings in 1906 as the

Indang Intermediate School with the American Thomasites as the first teachers. Several

transformations in the name of the school took place; Indang Farm School in 1918, Indang

Rural High School in 1927, and Don Severino National Agriculture School in 1958. In

1964, the school was converted into a State College by virtue of Republic Act 3917 and

became known as Don Severino Agricultural College (DSAC).

On January 22, 1998, by virtue of Republic Act No.8468, DSAC was converted

into Cavite State University. In 2001, Cavite College of Fisheries (CACOF) in Naic,

Cavite, and Cavite College of Arts and Trade (CCAT) in Rosario, Cavite, was integrated

into the University by virtue of CHED Memo No. 27 s. 2000. Since then, additional

campuses in the province were established through memoranda of agreement with the

LGUs. At present, CvSU has 11 campuses in the province. The main campus,

approximately 70 hectares in land area and named Don Severino delas Alas Campus, is in

Indang, Cavite.

CvSU is mandated “to provide excellent, equitable and relevant educational

opportunities in the arts, sciences, and technology through quality instruction, and

responsive research and development activities. It shall produce professional, skilled, and

morally upright individuals for global competitiveness.”

The University is offering close to 100 curricular programs at the undergraduate

and graduate levels. It has more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff from all
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campuses. The University is also authorized to certify and confer appropriate academic

degrees in accordance with the Expanded Tertiary Education and Accreditation Program

(ETEEAP). It has been accredited by TESDA as Trade and Testing Venue and designated

by the Department of Agriculture as the National Center for Research and Development

for Coffee and Urban Agriculture. It also hosts the Southern Tagalog Agriculture Research

and Development Consortium (STARDEC), the Affiliated Renewable Energy Center for

Region IV-A, and the Regional ICT Center for Region IV-A.

CvSU adheres to its commitment to Truth, Excellence, and Service as it aims to be

the “premier University in historic Cavite recognized for excellence in the development of

globally competitive and morally upright individuals”.

Vision

The premier university in historic Cavite recognized for excellence in the

development of globally competitive and morally upright individuals.

Mission

Cavite State University shall provide excellent, equitable, and relevant educational

opportunities in the arts, sciences, and technology through quality instruction and

responsive research and development activities. It shall produce professional, skilled, and

morally upright individuals for global competitiveness.

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Management

Figure 1. Organizational Structure of Department of Information Technology (DIT).

Figure 1 shows the organizational structure of the Department of Information

Technology (DIT). This unit is headed by the Department Chairperson who is assisted by

the CS and IT Program Coordinator. Under the CS and IT Program Coordinator are the

support staffs and trainees.

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Figure 2. Organizational Structure of Teacher Education Department (TED).

Figure 2 shows the organizational structure of the Teacher Education Department

(TED). This unit is headed by the Department Chairperson who is assisted by the BSE

Coordinator. Under the BSE Coordinator are the support staffs and trainees.
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Duties and Responsibilities

Department Chairperson. He/She is responsible for overseeing the hiring,

evaluating, and developing of faculty as well as improving their teaching, research, and

morale through development and assistance. Certain actions contribute to the creation and

maintenance of a culture that values excellent research, effective teaching, and contribution

to the local academic community. These acts can be divided into a number of groups,

including but not restricted to networking, recognition, reward, selection, support,

development, and reinforcement.

CS/IT Program Coordinator. He/She has the overall responsibility for making

sure that each program's duties and obligations are implemented and coordinated within

the schools to which they are assigned. The person in charge will help with professional

development and act as the point of contact for the IT/CS Professional Learning

Community in addition to developing and supporting the program. The assessor will

address any problems with the program and give schools advice on student enrolment,

instruction, professional growth, and End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The faculty will also

help schools design opportunities for experiential learning with a college and career focus.

BSE Coordinator. He/She is dedicated to providing teachers with the professional

training they need to work in early childhood education programs. The objectives are to

develop classroom leaders, teachers who are professionally prepared to accept

responsibility for student learning, teachers who are highly knowledgeable in their

cognitive domains, teachers who are skilled in the techniques and methods of teaching
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across a diverse student population, and teachers who have experience applying the six

domains of positive teacher dispositions.

DIT/TED Staff. He/She is the one in charge of, or oversees, a certain division of

the program, department, or project.

Trainee. He/she is the person who is being prepared and trained for the job.
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THE TRAINING AREA

Department Function

The Department of Information Technology and Teacher Education Department is

in charge of all student concerns. It is also responsible for ensuring that professors are hired

and fired appropriately, training all levels of faculty staff, ensuring legal compliance

(concerning both employees and students), and carrying out the university's mission and

vision.

The IT department includes the installation and maintenance of the university's

network system, automated tasks, data assurance, creating and maintaining operational

applications, developing, securing, and storing electronic data, and technical support. The

IT department and Teacher Education Department include guidance to learners, monitors

and assess student learning, provide remediation, conduct research and publish scholarly

papers and books, and keep learners’ record.

The most standard functions of the IT department are coordinating and overseeing

the installation, maintenance, and support of new and existing servers, networks, and

systems, the configuration, installation, and management of the school's network

infrastructure and software, setup and upkeep of a system for data and program file

backups, maintain network integrity by regularly updating network system security to offer

the most up-to-date defense against viruses and other sorts of network vulnerabilities,

manage the university's hardware and software, assist faculty and staff with professional

technology-based questions on computer hardware and software, and provide equipment

with both preventive and corrective maintenance.

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Structure

The Department of Information Technology and Teacher Education Department

are both located at Cavite State University – Silang Campus, Biga 1, Silang, Cavite (see

Appendix Figure 2: Location Map).

Facilities and Equipment

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) is located on the 3rd building 2nd

floor, while the Teacher Education Department (TED) is located on the 1st building 1st

floor, of the university. The entire room of the DIT and TED is air-conditioned. Both have

table arrangements suitable for the staff. For the benefit of the faculty and staff, there are

comfort rooms that are regularly cleaned. Both also have an internet connection that is used

for daily tasks. But it has limited websites available that can be used to make the staffs

focus on the tasks assigned to them.

The DIT of Cavite State University – Silang Campus is equipped with two (2)

system units of computers, two (2) monitors, three (3) printers, two (2) Uninterruptible

Power Supply (UPS), one (1) television, three (3) executive chairs, twenty-four (24)

monobloc chairs, six (6) file cabinets, twenty-three (23) office tables, one (1) ACU, one

(1) steel drawer, one (1) fire extinguisher, one (1) whiteboard, one (1) corkboard, ten (10)

projectors, and one (1) wood bench.

The TED of Cavite State University – Silang Campus is equipped with two (2)

system units, two (2) monitors, three (3) printers, two (2) UPS, one (1) television, two (2)

computer tables, four (4) executive chairs, fourteen (14) monobloc chairs, four (4) wood

shelves, two (2) hanging shelves, fourteen (14) office tables, two (2) ACU, four (4) steel

drawers, one (1) fire extinguisher, and two (2) corkboards.

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

DIT and TED must follow routine protocols. Employees must first show up for the

morning assembly. Important announcements and brief addresses are presented during this

assembly. After the assembly, employees should clean the working area first before dealing

with their daily tasks. They should also wear their proper uniform when working.

All important documents must be first signed by the head of the DIT and TED.

Documents needed by the staff should be recorded in logbooks that have been signed by

the recipients of the documents before releasing.

Employees should make sure that all of the electrical equipment is unplugged from

the outlets and switched off before leaving the premises. Important issues addressed in the

department must be kept inside the room. The department head will discipline the

offenders.
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THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Tasks Performed

The DIT and TED departments deal with all of the students and personnels

concerns. It is also in responsibility of implementing the university's goal and vision,

making sure that professors are hired and fired in compliance with university standards,

and providing training to all levels of faculty staff.

The trainee was instructed by the OJT coordinator about the norms and regulations

during his OJT at Cavite State University - Silang Campus, particularly in DIT and TED.

His designated supervisor, who would get to know him, was introduced.

Most of the time, the trainee was tasked to encode information and to create a

certificate templates. The trainee was guided by his supervisor on encoding documents

such as for the preparation of the accreditation of the departments, and printing or scanning

of documents.

The trainee was also tasked to disassemble and reassemble the system units in the

computer labs as well as troubleshoot their software and hardware. He helped on installing

the programs needed by the students in IT department, set up the networking, and wired

the LAN. He also assists teachers to check the activities, journals, and midterm exams of

the students.
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Observations

On his first day as a trainee in the DIT and TED, he saw the staff members' orderly

work. The trainee liked how friendly and approachable everyone was. He is also at ease

with his job, whether it is at TED or DIT.

He observed how neat and orderly the DIT and TED were. The personnel and

trainees regularly clean the workstations before starting the assigned responsibilities. The

department has equipment to help the employees with their jobs. A strength of the team is

the communication and teamwork among the employees, which raises the caliber of their

job. They frequently share their thoughts on how the work of each team could be enhanced.

He liked his teachers' willingness to teach him and their regard for them, as well as their

interest in his on-the-job training inside their division. He felt lucky to have received their

instruction.

The trainee quickly gets used to his tasks during his OJT. At first, the trainee feels

anxious because he was surrounded with people he’s not familiar with. But as time

progresses, he started to gain more confidence on his work environment.

Insights

The trainee expected to encounter numerous challenges and gain a wide range of

experiences. He became unconfident and intimidated at work. He felt unqualified to handle

the task they gave him. However, as time passes, OJT has grown in importance for him as

he has come to understand that becoming a trainee might be the first step in assisting him

in achieving his objectives.

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The trainee's self-confidence must develop if they are to get along with their

coworkers. He needs to become more adept at speaking with people if he is to learn more

about his chosen field. The trainee must also increase his computer literacy. All in all, the

trainee was grateful to his experience working at TED and IT department in Cavite State

University – Silang Campus.

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SUMMARY

The trainee completed 486 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) at the Cavite State

University Silang Campus in Silang, Cavite, and had a positive experience. He developed

his independence and problem-solving skills.

His superior who handled him was Mrs. Rosemarie N. Pragacha. He was oriented

to the department's policy. The trainee did checking of test papers, PC assembly, encode

accreditation, assist the teachers and do an inventory report. He encoded information

needed by the department.

More duties that are relevant to their trainees' fields must be provided by Cavite

State University Silang Campus. To help the trainees advance, they ought to be given

difficult work. For those taking computer courses, Cavite State University-Silang Campus

could recommend TED and DIT as one of the OJT centers.

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REFERENCES

Wikipedia. (2022, May 2). On-the-job training . Retrieved November 18, 2022 from
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-the-job_training#cite_note-2

Brush, K. (n.d.) What is a Standard Operating Procedure?. Retrieved November 18,

2022 from TechTarget website:
https://www.techtarget.com/searchbusinessanalytics/definition/standard-operating-
procedure-SOP
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A
Recommendation Letter
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Appendix Figure 1. Recommendation Letter.

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APPENDIX B
Curriculum Vitae
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MARTIN R. MAGRIMBAO

OBJECTIVE EDUCATION

To be able to work in a company 2018 – Present BS Information Technology

that offers a professional working Cavite State University-Silang
environment in which I can Biga 1, Silang, Cavite
develop and share my knowledge
and abilities while assisting the 2016 – 2018 TVL – ICT
institution in achieving its mission, EAC - Cavite
goals, and objectives in order to Dasmarinas, Cavite
deliver good services to the (Graduate)
people.
2012 – 2016 Dasma East IHS.
PERSONAL INFO Dasmarinas, Cavite

Address:
Victoria Reyes, Dasmarinas
Cavite
2006 – 2012 Dasma II Central School.
Phone: Dasmarinas, Cavite
(+63) 9052575919

Email:
martin.magrimbao.dit.cvsu@gmail
.com

SKILLS
● Hardworking
● Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint)
● Basic knowledge in
computer programming
and website building
● Can work with a
minimum supervision
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APPENDIX C
Location Map
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Appendix Figure 2. Location Map of Cavite State University – Silang Campus.

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APPENDIX D
Certificate of Completion
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Appendix Figure 3. Certificate of On-The-Job Training.

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APPENDIX E
Accomplished Evaluation Form
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Appendix Figure 4. Accomplished Evaluation Form.

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APPENDIX F
Daily Time Record
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Appendix Figure 5. Daily Time Record of the trainee from September 28 to December
15, 2022
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APPENDIX G
Learning Journal
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Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
Silang Campus
Biga I, Silang, Cavite
 046 513-5706  046 513-3965
✉ [email protected]

Name: Martin R. Magrimbao

Department: Department of Info. Technology/Teacher Education Department
Date Started: September 28, 2022
Date Finished: December 15, 2022

AREA TRAINING

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY/ ASSIGNED TASKS

Department of Information Technology • PC Assembly & Disassembly

Teacher Education Department • Troubleshooting

• Encoding

• LAN Wiring

• Software Installation

• Graphics Designing

• Fixing Internet Connection

• Photocopied & Scanned Important

Files

• Professors Assistant
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Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
Silang Campus
Biga I, Silang, Cavite
 046 513-5706  046 513-3965
✉ [email protected]

Name:Martin R. Magrimbao Course: B.S. Information Technology

Section: 4A

LEARNING JOURNAL

Area Assigned: Department of Information Technology

Teacher Education Department
Date Assigned: September 22, 2022
Number of Hours: 486 hours

DATE SPECIFIC TASK/ ACTIVITY ASSIGNED

September 22 - Orientation about where to be assigned, policies, and

materials needed such as DTR.

- Check every computer unit for issues in computer

laboratories one (1) to five (5).

- Check the availability of computers from computer

laboratories one (1) to five (5) if it is ready for face-to-face

classes.

- Check if needed software is installed on every computer

from computer laboratories one (1) to five (5).

September 27 - Design a certificate layout.

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September 28 - Assist students who are looking for their professors about

the adding and dropping of subjects, and any other type of

concerns.

September 29 - Design a certificate layout.

October 03 - Computer hardware troubleshooting and software

installation in computer laboratory three (3).

October 04 - Design a certificate layout.

October 05 - Inventory of equipment from offices such as DIT, TED,

DOM, DAS, etc.

- Xerox & Scan documents.

October 06 – 07 - Design a certificate layout.

October 10 - Encode area two (2) parameter F.

October 11 - Encode area two (2) parameters G & H.

October 12 - Re-check area two (2) parameters F, G, and H, and put

additional pieces of information on the said parameters.

October 17 – 18 - Re-check and modify parameters F, G, and H under area two

(2).
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- Create a matrix about the submission of the syllabus,

midterm, and final, with TOS.

October 19 - Check if computer laboratory four (4) has MS Access, and

install software on the computers.

October 20 - Design a certificate layout.

October 21 – 25 - Re-check and modify area two (2) parameters F, G, and H.

October 26 - Encode and fix the formatting of area two (2) parameters A,

B, C, D, and E.

- Re-check and modify area two (2) parameters F, G, and H.

October 27 - Check, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, and assemble

broken computers in computer laboratory two (2).

November 02 - 04 - Design a certificate layout.

- Re-check and modify area two (2) parameters A to H.

November 05 - Create a faculty literacy survey instrument using Google

Forms.

November 07 - Arranged armchairs one sit apart in preparation for midterm

exams.

November 08 - Bring monobloc chairs to room 112.

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November 09 - 10 - Check students’ midterm exams.

- Organize and prepare midterm exam questionnaires.

- Scanned accreditation documents.

November 14 - Check students’ midterm exams.

- Create and modify area nine (9) parameters A to D.

November 15 - 16 - Check students’ field study one (1), midterm exams, and

reflection journals.

- Modify area nine (9) parameter A.

November 17 - Arrange chairs from room one hundred twenty-one (121) to

room one hundred twenty-five (125).

- Check students’ midterm exams.

- Count midterm questionnaire answered by students’ to

know who else did not take the midterm exam.

November 21 - Retrieve fun run t-shirts from the apartment in Silang Bayan.

- Categorization of fun run t-shirts according to different

sections.

November 22 - Recheck students’ midterm exams.

- Assisted in the distribution of fun run t-shirts.

November 23 - Separate the fun run t-shirts into the various sizes.
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November 24 - Clean and organize things in the department.

- Create and modify students’ identification card in Microsoft

Word.

November 28 - 29 - Create and edit student records for various sections using

Microsoft Excel.

- Input students’ midterm exam result in the class record.

December 01 - Create a softcopy of the Philippine Folk Dance Lecture

Handout.

December 05 - Install the printer’s driver and its software, and print

important documents.

December 06 – 07 - Design a certificate layout.

December 12 - Modify student’s class records and prepared student’s quiz

questionnaire.

December 13 - Prepared the AVR rooms for the job fair.

- Attends the Pre-Employment Seminar and Job Fair 2022.

December 14 - 15 - Attends the Pre-Employment Seminar and Job Fair 2022.

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- Organize books in the book shelf in the Teachers Education

Department, and the books that will be picked up by REX

BOOKS is also arranged and organized.

- Check student’s activity journal.

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APPENDIX H
Photo Documentation
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Appendix Figure 4. The trainee encodes the needed documents for accreditation.
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Appendix Figure 5. The trainee searches for additional information that can be used in

the accreditation documents.

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Appendix Figure 6. The trainee organizes and prepares midterm exam questionnaires.
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Appendix Figure 7. The trainee checks the students' midterm exams.