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Call for Applications: SPECIAL EDUCATION

CALL FOR APPLICATION

FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITION (TENURE TRACK) AT THE

U.P. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

 

 

Position: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Special Education

Division: Curriculum and Instruction

Institution: College of Education

 

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

  • Holds a Doctor of Philosophy or at least a Master of Arts in Special Education from a reputable institution;
  • Has adequate experience in assessment, curriculum and lesson planning, instructional and assessment materials production, and/or teaching of children with special educational needs;
  • Has experience in educating and planning and implementing programs for learners with special educational needs in basic and/or tertiary education
  • Demonstrates language-communication proficiency;
  • Demonstrates research and publication potentials and/or achievement;
  • Shows a growing reputation in Special Education; and
  • Of good moral character and integrity.

Applicants are asked to submit the following to the Office of the Division of Curriculum and Instruction on or before 29 February 2016:

  • Letter of application;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Official transcript of records (original and photocopy)
  • Awards and recognition received for teaching;
  • Proofs of research work and publication;
  • Proofs of participation and/or presentation in a conference;
  • Letters of recommendation from and contact information of former professors, employers and significant persons who can attest to applicant’s character integrity;
  • Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) or equivalent; and
  • Teaching portfolio.

 

Call for Applications: LANGUAGE EDUCATION

CALL FOR APPLICATION

TENURE TRACK TEACHING POST AT THE

U.P. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Language Education
DIVISION: Division of Curriculum and Instruction
INSTITUTION: College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 29 February 2016
START OF TEACHING: August 2016, First Semester AY 2016-2017

The Faculty of the UP Diliman College of Education seeks two full time assistant/associate professors of Language Education. Applicants must have the following qualifications.

ITEM 1

– with undergraduate academic preparation in language or a field that trains one in

language and communication

–  must have a doctoral degree OR at least a master’s degree in Language Education (or a

closely related field) from a reputable university

– must have a combination of secondary and tertiary level teaching experience

–  must have taught Filipino in either or both the secondary and tertiary levels

–  must have the capability to teach a variety of Language Education courses

 

ITEM 2

– with undergraduate academic preparation in language or a field that trains one in

language and communication

–  must have a doctoral degree OR at least a master’s degree in Language Education (or a

closely related field) from a reputable university

– must have a combination of secondary and tertiary level teaching experience

–  must have taught English in either or both the secondary and tertiary levels

–  must have the capability to teach a variety of Language Education courses

Applicants must submit the following:

(1) Letter of interest describing his/her qualifications, including research accomplishments and/or plans;
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) College and graduate transcript of records (original or photocopy);
(4) Contact information of your current employer and last two employers, if any;
(5) Contact information of three (3) references

 

Address application to:

The Dean
College of Education
U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Thru:

MICHAEL ARTHUS G. MUEGA, PhD
Chair, Division of Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education
U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The selected applicants are expected to perform the following duties: (1) teach Language Education and other related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (2) advise graduate students who are writing their thesis or dissertation; (3) serve as thesis/dissertation critic or panel member; (4) serve in division, college, and university committees; (5) attend faculty meetings regularly; (6) maintain active research agenda as documented through publications and presentations; (7) render extension (community) service; and (8) develop and update syllabi for courses to be taught.

Reflections from a Grateful Student

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Recipients of the 2015 MacArthur and Josefina Reyes Excellence in Teaching Awards

 

In the year 2000-2001, when I first attended Torres High Class 1961 40th anniversary reunion ( it was called reunion of the millennium), I had the opportunity to sit down with then Dean Vivien M. Talisayon, and we discussed what help we can extend to the College of Education. At that time we had helped in the renovation of the MAURA DELOS REYES Audio visual room, in honor of our mother who was a schoolteacher in our hometown all her life. (Later we also dedicated another room for our oldest pamangkin AGNES MADAMBA who was a graduate of UPCOE and specialized in Special Education.)

Dean Talisayon and I came up with the idea of establishing the Teachers Awards to honor and recognize the outstanding work and dedication of the faculty of UPCOE.

Coincidentally before our 40th high school reunion/ I tried to locate my high school teachers, and those I found, I invited to our reunion dinner dance. That was the first time I saw these teachers after graduating from Torres High School in 1961. Our class was excited to see our former teachers.

As I reflect on my life, I would not have gone to high school after grade school in Caingin, San Rafael, Bulacan, if not due to some twist of fate, that the then principal, Cesario Bandong, admitted me, a provincial student, in a Manila City School (Torres High), which provided me four years of free high school education.

Getting admitted to Torres Hi was just the first step, I was so blessed to be under great and excellent teachers, who were proficient in their major subjects, who were devoted to their students, who were all kind to me, and who gave me all kinds of encouragement – you see, I was quite shy, having grown up in the province. Our teachers spent a lot of extra hours after school, to train us to compete in the Manila inter – high school math and science contests. The results were gratifying, we won several trophies and medals in those contests for dear Torres High.

Their hard work and dedication paid off in 1961 when our class produced four science scholars of the Science Foundation of the Philippines (NSDB). Two of us, (including myself), were in the top 20 students nationwide. The scholarship afforded me a free ride to finish BS Electrical Engineering at UP Diliman. Free tuition, free books with substantial monthly cash allowance.

After graduation, I was invited to teach at UP Engineering, and did it for 5 years; topped the Electrical Board Exams; worked for MERALCO for 4 years before doing graduate school in the US. After Graduate school, I established my career in electrical engineering in Ohio, USA, until retirement.

As you can see the College of Education Excellence in Teaching Awards is to mainly say thank you to my many teachers and mentors who have touched my life in a very special way – MacArthur would have not been MacArthur today if not for the inspiration and mentoring they unselfishly provided me.They are part of God’s blessings to me, my family, and my loved ones. I realized, when I started teaching at the UP College of Engineering, how a teacher in many little ways, can be instrumental in the life and success of their students. The story of these awards is not only the story of my teachers, it is also the story of my life.

Mac Arthur Delos Reyes

Torres High, Class ’61

UP Eng. Class ’66

Masayang Matuto ng Wikang Filipino in Cambodia

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The Moving Up Day for the pilot edition of the Filipino language class for Filipino children at Sentro Rizal Phnom Penh (SRPP) was held last December 5, 2015 with Dr. Rosario Alonzo, Dean of the UP College of Education, as a special guest. This project, which was dubbed “Masayang Matuto ng Wikang Filipino” was launched last August 15 2015 with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Dr. Alonzo developed the 15-session module for this project, which was actively participated by more than 20 Filipino children living in Cambodia, with ages from 5 to 14. One participant was David Garcia who travelled over 100 kilometers to Phnom Penh from Svay Rieng province.  The students enjoyed the sessions, which focused not only on the Filipino language but also on Filipino culture through a variety of stories and other fun activities. Among their meaningful experiences were getting to know local songs and savoring the taste of halo-halo, ginatan, turon, pansit and other local delicious food.

In his welcome remarks during the Moving Up Day, Philippine Ambassador Christopher Montero reminded the participants of the importance of preserving the use of Filipino, including regional and local Philippine languages. “The need to learn and speak Filipino is more felt for Filipino children abroad in order for them to better understand and appreciate their cultural heritage and identity.”

In her remarks as a guest speaker, Dean Alonzo asked the youngest participant Serif to read a line from the poem written by Dr. Jose Rizal, “Ang hindì marunong magmahal sa sariling wikà, masahol pa sa hayop at malansang isdâ.” After elucidating the meaning of this, she encouraged the use of the Filipino language and motivated the participants to touch the future by planting seeds of knowledge that would continually flourish.

The event included games such as Pinoy Henyo and Pera o Bayong and singing of local songs in the caroling segment of the program. The project was a success especially with the generous support of Liwayway Cambodia Food Manufacturing Corporation, a Filipino company and makers of Oishi/Rinbee snack food. Everyone is looking forward to the second module of this project.

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UPCEd Holds Research and Development Agenda-Setting Workshop

Last December 1, the UP College of Education (UPCEd) held a research agenda workshop. The main objective of the workshop is for the UPCEd to forge a research agenda that will determine its research priorities and initiatives for 2016-2018. This initiative is driven by the challenges and educational changes the national education system is facing.

To inform the development of the UPCEd Research Agenda 2016-2018, current challenges and changes in education are culled from global, regional, and local educational policies. Examples of such policies include the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s policy framework for the internationalization of higher education and a credit transfer system to establish the comparability of Philippine higher education with the rest of the world. In the case of the national basic education system, the implementation of the K to 12 program brings about the institutionalization of Kindergarten, mother tongue-based multilingual education, and senior high school.

In addition, the workshop aims to revisit the previous research agenda of UPCED for 2012-2015, alongside with the research agenda of education institutions in the ASEAN region such as the National Institute of Education (NIE) of Singapore, the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI) of South Korea, the Hong Kong Institute of Education, and the Philippine Normal University (PNU). This is to assist UPCEd in gauging its research capacities with respect to its regional counterparts.

Prof. Sheryl Lyn Monterola facilitated the workshop. Members of the UPCEd faculty were asked to present their area’s research goals, research strands, and research priorities. The workshop concluded with a synthesis of all the outputs presented by the areas.

The UPCEd Research and Development Agenda-Setting Workshop

The UPCEd Research and Development Agenda-Setting Workshop

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Prof. Sheryl Lyn Monterola gives an overview of the workshop proper

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Dean Rosario Alonzo discusses the mission and vision of the College

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Prof. Eufracio Abaya poses a question to the faculty

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The UPCEd faculty listen to an area’s presentation

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Prof. Maria Mercedes Arzadon presents her area’s research priorities

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The UPCED faculty listen to the research priorities of the Health Education area

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Members of the UPCEd faculty pose for a photo

LLC Award Recipient from the UP College of Education

Pinky Cupino for Lontok Awards

Fleur de lys Cupino, a College of Education graduate, was a recipient of the 5th Lourdes Lontok-Cruz’s  (LLC) award for Most Outstanding Dissertation in Women’s and Gender Studies in a ceremony held at the UP Mass Communications auditorium last December 7, 2015.  Her dissertation adviser, Dr. Grace Koo joined her in this event.  This cycle of LLC awards covers theses and dissertations for the academic years 2011-2015 from entries of the entire UP system. Her research on “Stories of Martial Law: Teaching and Learning Processes from the Lenses of Activist Mothers and their Children” was one of the four awarded in the dissertation category.

The UP Center for Women’s Studies (UPCWS) and UP Center for Women’s Studies Foundation, Inc. (UPCWSFI) introduced the LLC award in 2000 with a grant from Atty. Lourdes Lontok-Cruz, president of the UPCWSFI from 1998-2009.  The LLC Award recognizes and highlights the significant role of of Atty. Lontok-Cruz (1923-2011) in strengthening women’s studies in the University of the Philippines and her advocacy for women’s equality and gender empowerment.

It is with pride that that the UP College of Education celebrates this event with Ms. Cupino, who was also a recipient of the Most Outstanding Dissertation Award at the College of Education graduation ceremony in June 2015.

 

National Conference on Research on Teacher Education: A Success

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The UP College of Education held the National Conference on Research in Teacher Education (NCRTE) 2015 at the Benitez Theatre, UP College of Education last October 22-24, 2015.

This year’s conference, with the theme “Internationalization of Teacher Education in the ASEAN 2015 Integration”, presented an excellent opportunity for teacher educators and practitioners to discuss evidence-based educational practices and issues. It served as a venue for the exchange of views and perspectives on how teacher education in the Philippines can position itself in the ASEAN integration.

The conference had for its keynote speaker Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela, the Deputy Director for Programs of the SEAMEO Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand. She highlighted that it is essential for teacher education institutions to take an active role in transforming teaching and learning in the 21st century. To address this, it is crucial to create a national roadmap towards ASEAN 2015 for teacher quality assurance, qualifications framework, and credit transfer. The plenary speakers included Dr. Allan De Guzman, Dean of the College of Education of the University of Sto. Tomas; Dr. Jaime Caro, UP Assistant Vice President for Development; and UP College of Education professors Dr. Eufracio Abaya and Dr. Virgilio Manzano.

The success of the event was evident in the participation of 236 academicians, educationists, teacher educators, teacher-practitioners, school administrators, and policymakers from different parts of the country.

Blessing of the EDUC Faculty Lounge

The faculty and staff of the UP College of Education witnessed the blessing of the new site of the Faculty Lounge at Room 110 of the College of Education last October 5, 2015.   Reverend Father Cris Pine, OFM, and Father Robert Reyes, from Our Lady of the Angels Seminary, blessed the lounge, the attendees, and their intentions. It was highlighted during the event that aside from praying for the elimination of harmful energies and expressions such as evil spirits, jealousy, or discord, intentions should also focus on the nurturing of relationships among people who interact with each other in this work place. Good luck coins and candies were spread in the lounge and a luncheon fellowship capped the event.

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UP Special Education Council Honored as 2015 Volunteer Group Advocate for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

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The Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. (PFRDI), through its Apolinario Mabini Awards Committee, honored the University of the Philippines Special Education (SPED) Council as the year’s Volunteer Group Advocate for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWD). President Benigno S. Aquino III presented the award on September 29, 2015 at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace. High Council President Shiela M. Odoño, Members’ Development Committee Head Alexandra Regina D. Martin and UP College of Education Secretary Prof. Vanessa Lusung-Oyzon received the award in behalf of the student organization. Externals Committee Head Maria Beatriz A. Vergara and Secretary General Shaira M. Odoño accompanied them to the occassion. Professor Charo Deefeo-Baquial is their Faculty Adviser.

 

The Award is given to a volunteer group that has supported PWD and/or their families through care/service provision, advocacy, social action, community development, legal action, and related services. The UP SPED Council was recognized for giving its time and talent to educate special children through various innovative ways and means. Through their unconditional service, utmost excellence and unwavering commitment, the leaders and members of the student organization uplift children with special needs and their families via various projects. Aside from these, the UP SPED Council partners with Volunteers for Children for the VFC Laugh. Play, Learn; and with Miriam College for Run for FAN (Fully Abled Nation).

 

The UP College of Education and the Special Education Area are very proud of the accomplishments of UP SPED Council and hope that they would continue their selfless service of empowering the Filipino child with special needs.

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