This is where you can download Mann's seminar materials and presentations for teachers and parents.

Mann Rentoy is a lecturer and teacher from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) in Pasig City. He is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) where he earned a double-degree in AB Journalism and AB Literature, and an MA in Creative Writing.

He is one of the few teachers with the distinct privilege of having been able to teach students from Grade 4 (Elementary) to IV Year College. In his more than 20 years of teaching experience, he has taught English, Literature, Filipino, Religion and Creative Writing.

He was the Founding Executive Director of PAREF Westbridge School in Iloilo City, which is currently one of the top schools in the whole Province. He was in the first batch of graduates of PAREF Southridge School, where he also taught for 15 years, occupying various posts including Principal of Intermediate School, Vice-Principal of High School, Department Head of Religion and Head of the Information Office.

As Moderator of Southridge School's official publication, The Ridge, he was responsible for winning 9 trophies from the prestigious Catholic Mass Media Awards, including the 1st ever "Hall of Fame Recognition" given to a campus paper in the country.

He is the Founding Moderator of the UA&P Creative Writers' Guild.

At present, he has been going to different cities all over the Philippines to give seminars to parents, teachers and students on various topics like: "Media Education", "Computer Addiction Among Teens", "Classroom Management", "Campus Leadership", "How to Do Effective Class Advisory", etc. (Click on the link above for complete listing of topics.) In addition, he can be considered as one of the experts in the country in the use of "Understanding By Design" (UBD) Framework, having attended training seminars and workshops conducted by Jay McTighe in Bangkok, Thailand (2005 & 2006) and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2007 & 2008).

For details on how to invite Mann Rentoy to visit your school for a seminar/presentation, you may email: mannrentoyy@yahoo.com or erentoy@uap.edu.ph

2010 Speaking Engagements/Activities:

January 4, 2010 The Professional Teacher, - Southville International School

January 22 to 23 Professionalism, Iloilo City

January 30, Faculty Development Session: "Understanding by Design" & "The Ideal Teacher", Westbridge School, Iloilo City

January 30, Understanding by Design (Plenary) and English,  Holy Rosary Academy, Iloilo City (Sponsored by Vibal Pulishers, Inc.)

February 6, Understanding by Design (Plenary) and Teaching Strategies for Values Education, in Hope Christian School in Sta. Cruz, Manila, Vibal Publishers, Inc.

February 9, "Formation of Conscience", Prep PQF Southridge School

February 16, "Teaching Your Child To Pray", Grade 2 PQF Southridge School

February 23, "Making Sense of the Internet", Grade 5 PQF Southridge School

February 27, "Understanding by Design" and "Bringing English to Life Through UbD", Bacolod City, Vibal Publishers, Inc.

March 6, Anover's Place, Hillsborough Subdivision, Muntinlupa City, Celebration of St. Joseph

March 12 to 14 - Seminar for Professional Men, Tacloban City

March 14 to 15 - Punta Fuego Year-End Seminar/Outing for Southridge Group

March 18 to 21 - Makiling Conference Center

March 21, Southridge Grade 7 Grad Dinner

March 24, Moving Up Exercise (Graduation Speaker), Cavite City

March 27, Seminar for Teachers, Cavite City

March 27, Southridge Batch 2010 Graduation Dinner

March 29, 30, 31 - Panipuan Resort, Angeles City, Pampanga

April 19 to May 13 - Makiling Conference Center, Calamba, Laguna

May 31 to June 6 - Tagaytay Conference Center

June 7 to 10 - Iloilo City Seminar for Student Leaders (Catalyst)

July 22 to 25 - Makiling West Wing

September 9 to 12 - Makiling West Wing

October 20 to 26 - Latag Study Camp, Lipa, Batangas

To download Materials on the "Overview of UbD" presentation, please click here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/26288415

To download Materials on the "Formation of Conscience" presentation, please click here: http://www.scribd.com/Forming-the-Conscience/d/26586607