General Guidelines for the 2024 National Festival of Talents (NFOT)
The Department of Education (DepEd) has released Enclosure No. 3 to DepEd Memorandum No. 019, s. 2024, providing the general guidelines for the upcoming 2024 National Festival of Talents (NFOT). The NFOT, with the theme "Galing, Tatino, at Husay ng mga Batang Makabansa sa Diwa ng MATATAG na Adhika," will be held in Region VII (Central Visayas) from July 9 to 12, 2024.
Competition Category:
All events of the 2024 NFOT will be conducted under the competition category. Filipino learners in basic education are expected to showcase their best products, services, and performances as authentic evidence of their learning across academic areas, key stages, inclusion, and special curricular programs. Learner-participants will be accompanied by their respective teacher-coaches.
Participation and Consent:
Participation in the 2024 NFOT is open to learners currently enrolled in public or private elementary and secondary schools for SY 2023-2024. Learners enrolled in inclusion programs such as Alternative Learning System (ALS), Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd), Special Needs Education (SNEd), and Madrasah Education Program (MEP) for SY 2023-2024 are also eligible. Learner-participants must secure their parent/guardian's consent for participation.
Recognition and Awards:
Learner-participants and teacher-coaches will receive a Certificate of Recognition and Participation from the Bureau of Learning Delivery-Student Inclusion Division (BLD-SID). Learner-participants will also receive a Certificate of Appearance from the host region/division. Each learner-participant is allowed to participate in only one event category during the 2024 NFOT.
National Level Awards:
Entries at the national level will be ranked, and the top three national winners of each event in the different skills competitions will be declared. They will receive a national certificate of recognition and a medal. Teacher-coaches of the top three winners will also receive a national certificate of recognition. The top five best-performing regions for both elementary and secondary levels will be determined based on a point system and awarded trophies/plaques of recognition.
Mechanics for Judging:
The services, products, and performances of participants will be judged by a panel of experts. The average score from the panel's evaluation will determine the ranking of participants. In case of ties, the participant with the shortest/earliest time will be declared the winner. The decision of the panel of experts is final and irrevocable.
General Orientation:
A general orientation will be conducted for the Regional Focal Persons of the 2024 NFOT and the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) Chiefs. Teacher-coaches of each event will have a separate orientation with their Regional Focal Person to discuss specific guidelines and event mechanics.
Conclusion:
The general guidelines for the 2024 National Festival of Talents provide essential information for participants, teacher-coaches, and organizers. With strict adherence to these guidelines, the NFOT aims to showcase the talents and skills of Filipino learners while promoting excellence and recognition in various academic areas and special curricular programs. Let the preparations for the 2024 NFOT begin as learners across the country gear up to demonstrate their remarkable abilities!
For more information and specific guidelines, interested parties may refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DepEd Memorandum No. 019, s. 2024.
Source:
Enclosure No. 3 to DepEd Memorandum No. 019, s. 2024
