The School of Teacher Education (STEd) of Biliran Province State University - Naval Campus formally concluded Project Training and Nurturing Student Government Leaders with Acumen and Will (Project TANGLAW) on April 2 at West Biliran High School for Arts and Culture (WeBHSAC), Brgy. Tamarindo, Almeria.

Formally launched on December 5, 2023, at WeBHSAC, Project TANGLAW was developed in response to findings from a collaborative study conducted by STEd faculty and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) Social Studies students. 

The study, titled “Examining Student Leaders’ Leadership Competence and Challenges from Selected Schools of a Rural School District: Basis for a Leadership Training Program,” identified key challenges faced by student leaders, including difficulty in managing priorities, lack of social skills, insufficient support and resources, and inadequate paperwork proficiency.

With long-term sustainability consideration, Project TANGLAW was designed to enhance leadership competencies, such as critical thinking and reasoning, self-awareness and personal development, interpersonal interaction, group dynamics, civic responsibility, personal behavior, strategic planning, and effective communication.

Over the four-month implementation, student beneficiaries participated in a series of modules and training sessions, facilitated by English, Social Studies, and Social Science educators from BiPSU’s various schools.

The culminating activity was attended by Program Leaders, including Dr. Grace L. Concepcion, chairperson of the Department of Secondary Education; Dr. Gregg O. Siat, chairperson of the Department of Elementary Education; and Kevin T. Lagat.

Also present were Project Leaders, including Hon. Vennie Coton, acting dean of the School of Criminal Justice Education; Bonifacio Jumtilco, Jr.; Vic Marie Bornillo; Jeremy Balondo, Extension Services Office personnel; and Miramar Serrion, STEd Extension chairperson, alongside facilitators and ESS students.

During the event, Mr. Kevin Lagat, Program Leader of TANGLAW, emphasized the project's commitment to nurturing young leaders equipped with the necessary skills, values, and vision to navigate the complexities of student leadership.

“We are honored to have been part of your journey as student leaders here at WEBHSAC, and we sincerely hope that our sessions over the past week have provided valuable insights, knowledge, and skills that will help you in your leadership roles,” the project leader said.

The activity was also attended by Dr. Elaine Joy S. Mejia, WeBHSAC’s HTV school head; faculty members; and the student beneficiaries.

[This aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.]