Selected tutors and YDWs complete 5-Day training for TBTP 2026

Article by Jazztine Domingo

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) NCR, in partnership with Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa (PUP) successfully concluded a five-day virtual Capability Building training for the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program 2026 on April 17, 2026, through Zoom Communications hosted by the Bachelor of Elementary and Secondary Teaching Society (BEST Society). 

The training kicked off last April 13 and prepared participants for a 20-day tutoring project coming this May. The training taught future teachers implementation rules, child protection, and financial literacy to help young learners.

The program was started by PUP College of Education Dean Dr. Rosemariebeth R. Dizon, who delivered a message to encourage the youth to participate meaningfully in the program’s nation-building efforts.

The initial sessions established the program’s core foundations, covering implementation guidelines and essential expectations for the upcoming month of service. Beyond technical logistics, the first day also emphasized the ethical pillars of the initiative, including child protection, gender sensitivity, and financial literacy, highlighting the importance of creating safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for all beneficiaries involved in the literacy program.

Midway through the week, the training changes toward pedagogical skills and effective communication facilitated by Sir John Amiel Rivera for the tutors and Ma’am Maria Nikos Urbano for the YDWs. A central theme during these sessions was that “every teacher is a Literacy Teacher,” focusing on the necessity of strengthening foundational literacy skills before progressing to complex topics. Facilitators also highlighted that effective listening and coordination play vital roles in maintaining a supportive and impactful learning atmosphere.

On the final day, the tutors and YDWs were split into groups to show what they learned. They performed demonstration activities to practice how they will teach children and talk to parents. These activities proved they were ready to handle the actual tutoring sessions.