THE ART OF FACILITATION SKILLS

THE ART OF FACILITATION SKILLS
C.S. Lewis says: “...: THE ART OF FACILITATION SKILLS C.S. Lewis says: “The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate d...

PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 1)

 PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 1)Is there any profess...: PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 1) Is there any professional jealousy in your organization ? It exists of course in any organization and ...

PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 2)The first part of m...

: PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 2)
The first part of m...: PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 2) The first part of my article resulted to some critics.  (by the way, I included that article to my blo...

THE CHALLENGE OF A LAW ENFORCER.

 THE CHALLENGE OF A LAW ENFORCER
We do great thing...: THE CHALLENGE OF A LAW ENFORCER We do great things. We are catalyst of change. We lead as frontliners. We extend help to the needy. ...

PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 2)The first part of m...

LA UNION, PHILIPPINES: PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 2)
The first part of m...: PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 2) The first part of my article resulted to some critics.  (by the way, I included that article to my blo...

THE CHALLENGE OF A LAW ENFORCER

We do great things. We are catalyst of change. We lead as frontliners. We extend help to the needy. We are advocates for justice, peace & order. We protect the citizenry, planet earth. We are the "friendly" police at your service anytime, anywhere.

whatever we do as law enforcers. We must be reminded to adhere with the Code of Ethics. That we are responsible of the actions we undertake. And the words we speak. For we are Public Servants.

For every Good Deeds we made, we're rewarded yet prosecution when we made mistakes. We have to please everyone for their satisfaction. And blamed if we fail their expectations.

A CHALLENGE for all of us. Let there be love and peace in our hearts. Let us be simple, modest and virtuous life. Let us respect one another. Let us do our job with integrity and utmost commitment. Let us not tarnish the badge that we wear. Let us walk with "Pride" & "Honor". Let our legacy remains.

PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 2)

The first part of my article resulted to some critics. (by the way, I included that article to my blogs in other websites)

            For me, there’s nothing wrong with what I’ve wrote, needless to say that anyone has the privilege of freedom of expression- and I’m responsible of what I’ve wrote, no one is to be blamed. I do not understand why these people keep on discrediting me despite the fact that I don’t even knew them personally and vise vera. I never do any drastic actions against them, despite of what they are dong against me- to the extent of endorsing me to the higher headquarters telling lies and uttering nasty, unsolicited statements. Unfortunately, there are concerned people who revealed such “sad stories”. Thanks to you guys, on the contrary, I won’t give up, I’m not provoked to whatever you think and say against me. For me, I believe that “ends justify the means”, your grandeur desire to pin me down won’t prosper.

            And I’m right. A friend of mine confided that one among those who is really-really  “MAD” at me (that was “his” statement) realized that what I’m doing is right.(I’m happy to know this) His thoughts that what I’m teaching is beyond to the mandates. ( I am referring to the method of mentoring  to the Police Trainees undergoing Field Training Program (FTP) at my station where I am one among those Field Training Officer (FTO).) At first you may get me wrong  why I obliged these Police Trainees to maintain their Weekly Reports to be submitted to the Regional Training Service Unit (RSTU1) and subsequently furnish copies to the following: Office of the Municipal Mayor, Provincial Director (thru PHRDD), Regional Director (thru RPHRDD) and Regional Training School (Aringay) for them to be informed of the police trainees’ activities. It’s true that I am utilizing the Police Trainees for some activities such as school visitation where they (Police Trainees) impart their expertise to the students/pupils as mentors during Drug Symposiums, House to house visitation, Clean-up-Drive, Tree Planting,  and so forth. Also, I was misinterpreted when I let them  (Police Trainees) to undergo Basic Life Support and Civil Disturbance Management where I invited  credible SWAT and WASAR instructors WITOUT PAY!!! I was questioned... and critisized. My contemporaries received unsolicited text message to clandestinely observe what I’m doing as their FTO. What I am expecting are their “PRAISES” or simple congratulation to my best effort  to teach these newly breed in our organization, who knows? Someday they will become the future Officers in the Philippine National Police. These Police Trainees will soon report at NCRPO- how well they’ve been molded by their mentors coming from Police Regional Office 1. Which is better- to teach them to prepare in the world of law enforcer or to become “BROOD OF VIPERS” just like other colleagues endulged in illicit activities?

            My dismay to my critics who never understand my intention- my little intention. I just want that my legacy as their FTO will remain in their hearts and that these students are ready enough to face the challenges in their field of endeavor. We all knew that those who belong to Rank and File are those who are involved in petty crimes. So if these Police Trainees will learn NOTHING from their FTOs during their FTP, surely they will follow he footsteps of our forefathers in uniform who are CORRUPT, ABUSIVE ERRING PERSONNEL. Our government spends millions of pesos for trainings, so to speak. It is our responsibility to train these students to become law enforcer with a sense of ownership, accountability and dignity. For them to be part of catalyst of change of the tarnished image of the Philippine National Police and to respond to the call of our new Chief PNP in line of developing a new policing culture trough PATROL 101.

            To my critics, please be reminded our call of duty. Let us help one another to exert our utmost efforts to be more effective and efficient mentors to our brethren. Let us forget about “PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY”. We are all mentors, we should abide with the Canon of Mentoring- notwithstandingly how “GOOD” we are or How WELL-ENTRENCHED we are. And when we t

each, we should not brag to one another, whether you are better than me. What matters is- how “MUCH” is our contribution in “MOLDING” our brothers in uniform. Kindly STOP making FALSE statements against me and do your job as well.

PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY (Part 1)

Is there any professional jealousy in your organization ?

It exists of course in any organization and the Philippine National Police  is not an exemption especially between and among the Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) and the Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs). Oftentimes PCOs who hold supervisory positions under estimte the capabilities of the Rank and File which resulted to “Demoralization”, “Disloyalty”, “Non-Commitment”, “Conflict of Interest”, “Dysfunctional”, “Miscommunication” “Competition” and Professional Jealousy”, among others which affects the organizational development.

This is true especially in the Police Station level where the “Privilege of the Senior Officer” is no longer being observed (oftentimes). For some reasons, several cases were already referred to higher headquarters, whereby Rank and File involved were reassigned to other Units without due process. On the contrary, there were also cases that Rank and File disrespect senior officers and worse, manipulate Senior officers to discredit their “opponents”. I knew one Officer whom I used to respect him- with high regards and empathy because of his benevolent endeavors and invaluable services. In fact he is one among those Officers who is one among the best mentor I ever meet. Unfortunately, he questioned my credibility as an Instructor/Mentor/Facilitator. I told him that I nee not to brag myself and advise him to ask my students- How efficient- How effective- How well I teach or maybe browse my profile to see for himself the prominent figures who signed my numerous awards and commendations for my exemplary performances as lecturer. Yet this Officer reiterated to “EVALUATE” me. Of course, I am offend
ed- so I asked him- his “authority” to “evaluate” me. So, to make the story short, he blocked me not to teach in that institution, tried to convinced the staff to delete my name in the list of Pool of Instructors. That is the “Professinoal Conduct” of this bemedaled Officer! I never regret it anyway. I’ve been part of that Institution and I’m proud of my “little contributions” to that Institution. There were lot of people who believe in my credibility/capability . I pity this Officer who “exalted” himself, unknowingly, He thought that he succeeded to pin me down.. I believe in “karma”. I believe that “more words uttered against me- will be taken against him. I wished you luck Sir, may your Professional Jealousy” will come to an end.

THE ART OF FACILITATION SKILLS

C.S. Lewis says: “The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts. “

I’m one among the co-Instructor of the Instructor Development Course (IDC) held at Regional Training Center (RTC) 5, Camp BGeneral Simeon Ola, Legazpi City- a 10 Day course presented in partnership with the United States Department of Justice, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs and the United States Embassy, Manila.

On the first day of the course, I was tasked to give the Overview of the Course along with the Rights of the Participants and the House Rules where participants were reminded how they should interact, ensure respect with one another, observing “Ahead of Time” (AOT), distribution of their respective kits, their expectations in the course and Pre-Test Examination. Afterwhich, the Lead Instructor discussed on Principles of Adult Learning, part of it is an activity “Meet My Colleague” where participants were asked to introduce their partners in front followed by the “Magic Box” where they were given at least two minutes impromptu speech of items and/or questions they’ve got from the box for them to create visual mind-maps how their critical thinking has evolved. There are plenty of ice breakers before and after each modules are presented and before the start of the each session to keep up the momentum and energy. Unknown to some, such activities are all related to the modules presented and are relevant collaborative discussion guided by facilitators. As I thought, it is very challenging one, the participants are all veteran instructors of the Regional Training Center with their respective field of expertise. And I was right. There were some who wonder why a Police Inspector coming from Police Regional Office 1 in La Union travelled to Bicolandia to teach IDC.

Succeeding days of the course is head-breaking: the Modules of Instructional System Development (ISD), Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Learning Goals, Method of Instruction, Learning Environment, Non Verbal Communication and Developing Lesson Plan are inter-related with one another coupled with the emphasis of “R-A-M-P-2-F-A-M-E” and “R-O-P-E-S” Model. I was given the task to discuss on Facilitation Skills. I reminded the participants to consider the personal attributes of cultural diversity as a facilitator such as the tolerance of ambiguity, high level of self-awareness, enthusiasm & commitment, empathy, sense of humor and humility. Likewise share effective communication skills such as listening skills, observing skills, attending skills, questioning skills coupled with scanning, paraphrasing, inclusion, body language and the “cha-cha” style. These are all preparation in an hour of presentation of each participants which is mandatory where they will be evaluated accordingly based on some criteria: Proper introduction; Defining Learning Goals/ Training Objectives; Time Management; Personal Bearing; Method of Instruction; Facilitation Skills; Body of Presentation and others to know their progress of learning. Moreso, facilitation is an interesting, rewarding and essential role to take on whilst learning concept with the potential to change the behavior of the participants, the process of teaching and the path of learning.

Phase II of the course: Oral Presentation of each participants. There were two (2) participants who were intervened outright during their presentations for reason of not following what is incorporated in his Lesson Plan and the other who is not enthusiast to express his facilitation skills. They took their second chances in the afternoon session (last presenters) until they succeeded. Another three (3) participants burst in tears after their Oral presentation while the Golden Buzzer was tapped. With these different emotions from the participants, I ask myself- What is my objective as a facilitator, what is my enabling role? Did I met my objectives? Did I develop smooth relationship with the participants? Did I help them find their sparks? Did I provide them with unique and meaningful experiences? I knew that the role of a facilitator is multifaceted.

I believe the participants made the most of themselves and their potentials to become future adjunct instructors of ICITAP and to be better facilitators at Regional Training Center 5. And I believe I did not cut down the jungles but I irrigate the deserts.

Tokhang