UST-CESC holds benefit concert
Roaring through welcoming back face-to-face celebration of Education Week 2023
UST Educ holds sports festival
The College of Education celebrated its education week with the theme: EDUC @ 97: Empowering Future Professionals and Building Sustainable Communities
through Transformative Education. The EDUC week was filled with exciting events which ignited not only the Albertus Magnus Building, but also the UST campus as the education week started off with a kick-off parade! It was headed by Team Growth, an organization formed within the college that is composed of student-leaders from various year levels and majors, together with the UST College of Education Student Council 2022 - 2023.
Last, April 17, 2023, Monday, the day was welcomed with an opening mass celebration led by College of Education Regent Rev. Fr. Maximo P. Gatela, O.P., PhL. A tradition which brings together the College of Education community which includes the administrators, professors, students and alumni. After the opening mass celebration, it was followed by the kick-off parade, not only students were present during the parade but also administrators and faculty staff. Each student was able to represent each of the programs under the College of Education. The event followed a route coming from the Santisimo Rosario Parish, then turning around in between the Benavides Statue and UST Field, passing by the España side and eventually reaching the destination, the Albertus Magnus Building. To make the parade more lively, it has its own theme which revolves around Philippines Mythology. Each program was represented through an escort and muse which had their costumes in correspondence to the gods and goddesses assigned to them.
Listed, in no particular order, are the students who represented each program as well as their assigned gods and goddesses.
Nathaniel Limosa and Justice Salaya for Bachelor of Secondary Education representing Apolaki (Sun). Jacob Ducut and Aytana Rejuso for Food Technology representing
Dumangan (Paddy). Francisco Mayuyu and Bianca Babar for Nutrition and Dietetics representing Mapulon (Vegetables). Dulcia Ravino and Daryn Doolittle for Library and Information Sciences representing Dayea (Book). Lastly, Liiya Santiago and Jigen Paul Masangkay for Elementary Education, Early Childhood and Special Education representing Dian Masalanta (Basket)
The parade will not be complete, if it was not for the great arches that were designed and built by the students. It was also accompanied by bottle shakers that students had to bring and use while chanting during the parade.
That day was then remarkable for the students as it has left them a flaming path to be remembered. Continuing the ideals and competence of becoming future educators but also having to experience the entertaining as well as fun activities prepared on the Education Week. This embarked a new chapter for the students to look forward to, and appreciate the wonders of the college.
By Charles Florence Cuyana and Jewel Wayne AngloThe UST College of Education Student Council (UST-CESC) conducts “EDUKalusugan: Pahalagahan ang Nutrisyong Pangkalahatan para
sa Kagalingan ng Pangangatawan” to promote the health and wellness of the College of Education community.
Held on April 19, 2023 at the Lourdes J. Custodio ICD Room, Albertus Magnus Building, the event consists of a lecture, an anthropomorphic assessment, and a nutrition counseling, which was attended by the
“A multi-faceted health program” UST-CESC conducts EDUKalusuganGO-USTE! UST Yellow Jackets welcomes the College of Education community as they perform their line up of UST cheers.
administrative and faculty staff, students, and support staff of the College of Education.
UST Counseling and Career Center-Education Unit counselor Nerizza V. Cristobal PhD, RGC provided the lecture about mental health wellness on her talk “EduCARES: Promoting a Mental Health-Supportive College”. The fourth year Nutrition and Dietetics students of the UST-COE assessed the nutrition of the event’s attendees during the anthropomorphic assessment and nutrition counseling sessions.
The Project Head of the event, Mr. Aaron Altair M. Suguitan from UST-CESC, said in an online interview that the event aims to promote the wellness of every individual from the College. “We wanted to organize a multi-faceted
health program that encompasses [the] physical and mental well-being of every individual.”
He also added that the pandemic brought “unprecedented challenges and stressors for individuals”, and with the College slowly transitioning back to its normal state, the event can aid students in coping with these issues.
“EDUKalusugan can help students cope with these challenges and maintain their overall well-being, allowing them to focus on their academic and personal goals”.
The EDUKalusugan event was conducted in connection with the EDUC WEEK, a part of the celebration of the 97th Founding Anniversary of the UST College of Education.
By Jewell Wayne Anglo
The UST College of Education student Council held a benefit concert titled PASINAYA: Ang Himig ng Bagong Simula on April 20, 2023 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Practice Gym. The eventt was attended by students from the different departments of UST Education as well as students from different colleges. To achieve the purpose of helping a partner school, school supplies served as tickets for the concert.
As the regular classes were still on-going, students queued before the show started. The organizers waited for the time that the classes would be dismissed,
and several students participated in the games prepared by the Student Council named “EDUK, Game KNB?”. Asst. Prof. John Christian C. Valeroso, LPT, PhD proudly welcomed the Thomasian community to “PASINAYA” and encouraged everyone to invite a friend since the concert is on behalf of the students from the College’s partner schools or institutions . Marrione David L. Marabulas from Secondary Education and Lishannah Ros S.A. Tan from Nutrition and Dietetics, served as the event’s masters of ceremonies.
A proud product of the College, Ms. Stella Mariz Indiongco, LPT, M.ED, serenaded the audience with a song number, which was then ensued by the groovy and trending Tiktok dance moves performed by the academic and support staff. A band from the Secondary Education, House of Pajamas, serenades the community with their three song
numbers that put the audience on hype. Albertus Magnus Building composed of talented students from different colleges. Sean Archer, a student from the Conservatory of Music, performed during the event and caught the attention of the crowd as he sang his own rendition of Taylor Swift’s You Belong With Me. The PASINAYA left a reminder to everyone that even if one is having a hard time, they can serve each other which was echoed by , Hey JACE!’s Dekada saying “Ngayon, bukas, hanggang sa susunod na dekada ikaw pa rin.” A day before the concert, an indie-alternative rock band, announced their appearance in PASINAYA on their Facebook account. Autotelic’s Languyin with the lyrics ‘tila ‘di nauubusan ng hangin at ng paraan’ embodies the purpose of UST-CESC to provide the needs of the community with no excuses and in several ways.
By Jewell Wayne Anglo
An edge to grab more opportunities in life, this is the purpose of the EdgeYOU-Action!, a career fair during the founding anniversary of the College of Education last April 18 at the Lourdes J. Custodio ICD Room. The event has three talks that provide knowledge and tips to the students for their future endeavors. It was an informative event with amazing keynote speakers who are also products of the College.
The program was led by the Career Fair 2023 hosts, Ayaka G. Suzuki and Daniella Kim E. Guibone from Special Needs Education and Nutrition and Dietetics. An insightful opening remark from Assoc. Prof. Pilar I. Romero,
College Dean, left the minds of the students curious. The speakers talk about different journeys about the things to prepare before stepping into the real world and their life as a fresh graduate in their fields. The first speaker was a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English and a recent passer of the Licensure Examination, Gabriele De Lara, tackles the resume writing. For the preparation for the board examination, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Therapeutic Dietician at The Medical City - Ortigas, Patricia Gail Monjes.The third speaker was a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English and has a diploma in Language and Literacy Education from the University of the Philippines, a Cultural Exchange Teacher, and a College Instructor, Stella Mariz Indiongco, discussed the life of a professional working overseas. After every talk, the students have the chance to ask questions to the speakers.
Executive Coordinator to the Secretary, Eric Renier San Pedro, gave a short background about the Career Fair. “Since first time ko ‘to sa CESC, plan ko talaga ay makapag-establish ng something na relevant at helpful para sa Education Community, which I think naging success naman.” In Addition to that he also stated that his project proposal was a webinar about working abroad to provide an avenue to the students most especially to the graduating students for them to explore life overseas and the opportunities. He also believed that the students and products of the UST College of Education were globally competent as the College is a Center of Excellence.
Students are not only capable of excelling in the academy but also promote good leadership and quality service through organizations. Last, April 17, 2023. LINANG: Pagpapatibay ng Ugnayan Sa Eduk happened in the Albertus Magnus Building, one of the programs catered by the College of Education Student Council during the EDUC Week. It aims to solidify the bond between the mother organizations and the student body to form a productive and healthy environment for them.
Before the event had started, the presence of the ever beloved and dynamic Dean Pilar
Romero, College Secretary, Sir Alvin Ringgo Reyes, and Chair Department, Sir John Valeroso and other administrators, personnel and students were seen. The event had a ribbon cutting ceremony which was headed by the project heads of LINANG, Ms. Ma. Bianca Lourize Franco and Mr. Cairo Jocel Millendez. They gave their opening remarks to give gratitude to those people who have helped them during their journey and also emphasized the importance of the event.
When the event had started, students roamed around the 3rd Floor of the Albertus Magnus Building to witness the creative booths prepared by the different Mother Organizations of the College of Education. In no specific order, these are the different mother orgs of the college. Pedagogue: League of Future Educator, Guild of Thomasian Speducators (GUTS), Philippine Association of Food Technologist (PAFT) - Epsilon Chapter, Philippine Association of Nutrition - Omega Chapter (PANOC), UST Red Cross Youth Council - Education Unit, Elementary Education Society (EES), LISSA, STAUST, and PAX-Romana.
Each mother organization had prepared activities and insightful lectures to offer students brain-empowering ideas. This is also one way of recognizing each organization in the College of Education for students to join in the future. Furthermore, LINANG has left a memorable experience for students to discover the capabilities of what an EDUC student can do. Also, showcase the creativity of these mother organizations to provide a continuum of learning to students not only in the academe, but also in extra-curricular activities.
UST College of Educations students participate in different games and activities prepared by the different mother and college-based organizations. PHOTO FROM UST CESC WRAP UP! Speakers, project heads, staff, and participants smile for a photo oppurtunity as the evenc oncludes.
By Jewell Wayne Anglo
To improve international linkages related to teacher education and formation beyond the pandemic, the UST College of Education, in partnership with Atma Jaya Catholic University, Indonesia and the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators NCR, conducts the 3rd Passion for Scholarship and Love for Mission (PSALM) International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation on May 13, 2023, at the UST Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building in hybrid modality
With the theme “Foresighting and Reimagining the Futures of Teacher Education in Asia and Beyond”, this year’s conference aims to look for
ways on how to progress the education and training of future educators after the pandemic. “The first two PSALM conferences talk about the pandemic, teaching during the pandemic. But now that we are gradually moving to what we call the ‘new normal’, how do we now envision it, and more importantly, teacher education and training.” Asst. Prof. Louie B. Dasas, LPT, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of the UST College of Education said in an interview.
The international conference was composed of various events, from a series of lectures, panel and roundtable fora, and poster exhibits from various teacher education institutions. The events are held in hybrid modality, with the events conducted both onsite and broadcasted online through Zoom.
The lecture series features speakers from across Asia. The speakers include keynote speaker Dr. Gina O. Gonong, the Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching, Department of Education, Philippines; Dr. Hsiu-Lan Shelley Tien, the Dean of College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan; Dr. Grace Thanatporn, the Head of Mathematics (English Program) of the Faculty of Education, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Thailand; Dr. Kamonwat Phuwichit, the Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, Thailand; Dr. Yen Leng Stefanie Chye, the Asst. Dean of the Teacher Lead-
ership and Professional Inquiry, Office of Teacher Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore; and Dr. Luciana, M.Ed., the Dean of the College of Education, Atma Jaya Catholic University, Indonesia.
Lecture topics from the keynote and plenary speakers include “The Future of Teacher Education in the Philippines” presented by Dr. Gonong, “COVID-19 and Teacher Education: The Case of Taiwan” by Dr. Tien, “COVID-19 and Teacher Education: The Case of Thailand” by Dr. Thanatporn and Dr. Phuwichit, “Reimagining Teacher Education in the Post-Covid Era: Perspectives from Singapore” by Dr. Chye, and “Being Relevant and Impactful: A Reflection of the Indonesian Teacher Professional Program” by Dr. Lucienda.
Roundtable and panel discussions are carried out between lectures, which featured talks about teacher education and training from various scholars and students as speakers. Alongside this, the poster exhibit viewing opens to the onsite attendees of the conference. It presents the research outputs of students, scholars, and teaching staff from various institutions from across Asia.
This year’s PSALM International Conference is conducted in connection with the celebration of the 97th Founding Anniversary of the UST College of Education. The annual conference, first launched by the Dean of the UST College of Education, Assoc. Prof. Pilar I. Romero, LPT, PhD in 2021, is the College’s response to the “continuing call for scholarship” and the mission to relay values and knowledge to transform future educators.
the 20-year-old feels a mix of nerves and excitement. Considering the limited face-to-face interactions, she relies on a self-initiated mini field trip as her compass, guiding her to USTAC. She realized how different it is for her to enter a school no longer as a student, but rather as a student teacher. “It felt surreal because all throughout my life, I’ve been entering schools as a student. When I entered USTAC, I was a student teacher.” With that, Ms. Reynaldo embraces her role as a student-teacher focusing on shaping young minds.
“I felt like there’s a bit of a circle of life that has happened to me since I was the one who is being educated. Now, I’m becoming an educator who longs to create an impact on her students even for just a brief moment of time.” It was her significant experience when Jana Marie Reynaldo, one of the Pre-Service teachers, had undergone extensive teaching procedures during her internship as a senior. Embarked on a transformative journey, leaves a trail of inspiration and growth as she navigates the tricky spaces of challenges and triumphs of her internship— how it is to be the one in front.
Stepping into the University of Santo Tomas— Angelicum College (USTAC),
During her first lead session, Ms. Reynaldo feels the weight of nerves creeping in, causing her teaching delivery to stumble. Challenges arised, but her cooperating teacher offered support and constructive feedback, recognizing her as a work in progress. These constructive criticisms weigh on her, but she finds solace in the discomfort of growth. “I guess I found comfort to that specific saying that if you’re still in the same place as last year, then you’re not really growing.” Her passion for teaching goes beyond material gains and extrinsic validations, and witnessing her students thrive brings a fulfillment that words cannot capture.
Reflecting on her journey, Ms. Reynaldo imparts wisdom to her younger self. She advises finding balance and avoiding overworking, assuring herself that genuine intentions and sincere effort will always yield favorable outcomes. Additionally, she encourages embracing the holistic nature of learning, not merely delving into memorizing education jargons but sincerely valuing the atmosphere of the classroom, to understand wholly the makeup of the classroom proper.
Challenging, eye-opening, and wonderful— these words encapsulate Ms. Reynaldo’s off-campus teaching internship. As she continues to forge ahead, her love for teaching, her resilience, and her unwavering dedication will undoubtedly inspire future educators, reminding them that being educator never stops, it is a life-long career of growth and passion. Coming full circle, it is time for Ms. Reynaldo and others like her to step into the spotlight with poise and confidence, ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of their students. It is time for her to be in front.
Struggles are part of life. As Taylor Swift sang the lines, “If you never bleed, you never gonna grow.” In the realm of education, where knowledge is shared and students are shaped, Daniel Angelico Cruz emerges as a dedicated and passionate religious education student despite challenges that are indeed inevitable. Embarking on a teaching internship, Daniel’s journey was a tapestry of experiences, challenges, and personal growth, leaving an indelible mark on his path to becoming an exceptional educator.
Recounting his time at Education High School (EHS), Daniel initially felt nervous as he stepped into the school grounds. However, he took advantage of his status as an irregular student to seek guidance from his friends who are already graduates and shared
their valuable experiences on teaching at EHS. In spite of the online setup, Mr. Cruz found joy in interacting with the students, surpassing his expectations upon meeting them in person. He reflected, “Handling the students was a fulfilling experience, and their enthusiasm defied my expectations.”
Transitioning to a hybrid and off-campus setup presented its own set of challenges for him. While adjusting was initially difficult, he soon realized the benefits of achieving worklife balance. However, the urgency to rush lessons and submit activities become more demanding during online sessions when some students are inattentive. In contrast, students were observed as more attentive and lively during the onsite classes. In spite of these struggles, his paradigm on teaching transformed, emphasizing the significance of dedication and perseverance in education. Balancing his own learning while teaching became a rewarding task, highlighting the importance of imparting essential lessons to students while navigating his own journey.
Reflecting on his journey, Daniel advises his younger self to persevere through challenges and remain dedicated to personal goals. He encourages first-year students not to lose hope in the beauty of education, emphasizing its value in acquiring knowledge and shaping values. In spite of the struggles, Mr. Cruz describes his teaching internship as a “fun-filled experience,” cherishing the connections made with peers and students. His story showcases the transformative power of internships, telling educators in the midst of struggles, it is best to step forward and make a lasting impact in their student’s lives. These struggles must be real.
The art of teaching children is not an easy art to master.
Children can be a handful. These are the words that we sometimes hear from the people who get to be with kids most of the day, like their parents, their guardians, and of course, their teachers. Imagine entering a classroom and seeing a bunch of them running around, some of them even shouting or loudly talking. You will then need to manage them, get them to their proper seats, and somehow make sure that their attention will be on you so that you can teach your lesson of the day. Indeed, teaching children is really hard to master. But one individual pushed through these challenges and became someone worthy of being called a “teacher”.
Mr. Raphael Christian Dungca is a graduating Bachelor of Elementary Education student from the University of Santo Tomas - College of Education. His acquired skills from the past three years as a student was put to the test in his Teaching Internship course, in which he interned in a public elementary school. He did the roles of a normal teacher: he formulated lesson plans and created learning materials. He described his experience in three words: hardship, worthwhile, and fun.
As any other teacher, he struggled with a number of challenges and hardships during his internship. He needed to endure the long commuting times to reach the school, jumping from jeepney to jeepney to arrive on time. He had to improvise in times where his original plans did not work, utilizing the resources he had in hand to teach his students. He catered to the different capabilities and personalities of his students, who came from varying backgrounds. He helped his students who became non-readers due to the learning loss they had during the pandemic, just to make sure that everyone will be able to attain the skills appropriate to their grade level.
However, his internship experience is not only a story of struggle, but also of learning and joy. He was able to improve his skills on adapting to surprising situations. He felt a welcoming warmth from his students on his first day. He was able to connect with his students emotionally, with them asking him when he is going to teach them again. The nerves he felt faded away when he felt that his students already feel comfortable with him. His views on teaching shifted, and he was able to know his skills, his capabilities, and himself as a whole more. He made his teaching internship experience full of learning and memories that he will cherish and remember once he goes out to the world of professional teaching. Despite the challenges he faced not only during his fourth year but also during his past years as a college student, he emerged as a teacher honed by experience and ready to face the future.
Being and becoming a teacher really is not an easy task. But the challenges that come with this path is not the only thing someone will get in teaching, as it is also full of memorable experiences and learning. As Mr. Dungca said, the process of becoming a teacher is “a journey, a wonderful journey and a rollercoaster ride experience.” As a graduating student, he will be conquering more challenges in the future, but he will be facing them with confidence and skill.
It may be hard to master the art of teaching children, but it is not an impossible art to master.
over to build oneself in a new world of experience in her internship. Heather Anne V. Montalban, a 4th year pre-service teacher, hailing from Oriental Mindoro speaks of steering her character to her third year self to be more pa-
Kindred spirit is what we aspire to. Above the clouds is a rainbow that shines, Look at each light that shines so brightly, Every hue has eccentric lines.
In a world full of color, Division will never succeed. Objecting barrier between nations, Spectrum of rays will yield.
Casting a welcoming home, Offering with arms wide open, Paint the individualities, Epitome of a colorful garden.
Sa labas ng isang munting bahay, Kapag umihip ang hangin, Kapag ikaw ay pumasok, Ang bawat sulok nito ay
Ilaw ng tahanan, tila pundi Pagpaging-alimasag ang Bawat kinabukasan ay Maging mga anak, hindi
Alay na dugo at pawis Ang buhay ay usad-pagong Oh buhay! Hindi ka ba talaga Maging taho’y ‘di matikman
Kahit pasko, hindi makabili Walang baon, subalit Nagpapatuloy kahit ang Ang ama at ina kapuwa ang
Wala naman palang silbi yaring Kung ang madalas na laman
Masuwerte na kung may toyo’t Buhay ng mga pusa sa lansangan
Tuwing tag-araw, salat at Ang hatid ng ulan ay kamalasan, Sa kahit anong panahon, dama Tila kumindat sa dilim ang
Nibahay, dama na ang lumbay hangin, tila ito’y mabubuwal bibigat ang pakiramdam ay binabalot ng karimlan.
pundi na ang dalang tanglaw ang pitaka nang ito’y tingnan walang kasiguraduhan hindi maibili ng laruan.
ng ama ay hindi sapat usad-pagong pa rin kahit nagsisikap talaga puwedeng maging patas? matikman ng mga anak ng hamak.
makabili ng magarang damit mga anak ay nagtitiis ang sikmura ay humihibik ang puso ay tumatangis.
yaring kutsara at pinggan ng mesa ay lumbay lamang toyo’t asin sa hapag-kainan lansangan ay mas mainam.
at tuyot din yaring pitaka kamalasan, hindi biyaya dama ang pagiging dukha ang buhay ng maralita.
by AL ParOh how pretty it is to see –two souls playing their roles
One moves and dances in beat
While the other sings the right note
For they are indeed playful souls -
But for us, what we have – rare…unique.
A perfect combination of writing techniques. Like a perfect creation of songs, and poetry. Moving together while committing mistakes
Messing and fixing it up like a dance choreography
A world of make-belief, where rules are meant not for us
Let it write our own, like a form of free verse
No specific time to rhyme, not letting the changing wind break us
Just two hands reaching for the same goals… For we are indeed the mates of souls.
Shane Miatient, more compassionate, and be more flexible in the year ahead.
Amidst the restrictions and the a hybrid learning, the pre-service teacher majoring in Social Studies experienced difficulty in teaching her first class in an online set-up, but as a resilient as she is has a heartwarming experience during her in-person classes when she saw the faces of the students, hearing their voices, and seeing their performance better than in an online set-up.
Even though coming from a public school, she said that it was a whirlwind shift from what she’s used to in her in-campus internship. Subsequently, she stated “it was not really easy because of course we have to adapt to it in an entirely different environment”. Montalban also stated her physical struggles such as the environment itself, stating “there is an ongoing construction so it is really hard for us to teach. Especially when we have to make our voices extra louder, it takes too much of our energy for the lesson itself.” and “the hardship when you have to commute from our off-campus school and then back to EHS once again.” Although faced with physical struggles, it pays-off as she is rewarded by the students’ treatment of her, their eagerness to learn, their motivation, and their awareness to be more participative in class.
Her experiences sparked the reality and scenic reality of teaching as it is a great reminder for her that the education system has a far way to go.
Montalban leaves her two cents’ worth for the college of education freshman, sophomores, and juniors to “really brace yourself there’s really nothing more than a definite motivation but I guess one of the things that you could really use is to have enough strength and enough focus when it comes to achieving your goals and achieving your priorities, just as long as you’re motivated, just as long as you have your clear visions of the things that you have to take, it’s all going to be better.”
Resilient and determined as she is, she turns her experience as reflective, cathartic, and humbling. She assesses herself to be better individually and her individuality as a pre-service teacher. She learned about herself more and her potentials that she would use in the future as a teacher and in the workplace. Her humbling experience enabled her to be exposed with an array of students and the extraordinary walks of life of diverse folks. She is grounded with the several things she is proud of as she is equipped with values, ethics, and morals.
feel like I am not for teaching. Managing your students is sometimes beyond your control. For him, learning is a shared responsibility between the teachers and students and sadly, not all students stand up to that responsibility - which is something that you cannot control. After all, he chose to continue, no matter what happened during his whole teaching internship journey. He learned more from the experiences of my students and from the actual experience of teaching.
This path is a challenging journey that helps us to discover ourselves. Mr. Bilog’s message to the aspiring educators is that we should always take care of ourselves. Appreciate the process of learning and every person you encounter will be part of your experience that will mold you to who you are. Make right choices to preserve your inner peace and the future that you want to pursue and always have a spirit of learning with you because almost everything in life is a teachable moment. Learn to trust and obey the Lord for every direction He wants you to pursue. Everything will work out for the best.
You will not be as good as what you are right now. A lot of things will change - your perspectives, your academic standing, your feelings toward teaching, your relationships with other people, and such. Instilled that the teaching internship will be as difficult and exhausting, this is what Jireh Emmanuel Bilog developed over the years.
Those who walked, those who rode the tricycle, and those who took the jeepney. Tiring as it is, he had to exert effort, motivated and determined to provide knowledge to guide them for a better path. Their off-campus internship was indeed a journey. They were accompanied by our supervising teacher to the off-campus internship site. Mr. Bilog was afraid due to the workload of the public school system and it was a really different feeling compared to UST-EHS. Mixed emotions of disappointment, pity, hopefulness, inspiration, and eagerness to spark and be the change of this degraded system. He felt grateful to UST for the opportunity to teach off-campus. A crucial experience that will help me understand education even more and the experience helped him expand his horizons and perspectives about some aspects in life.
The feeling of demotivation and constant self-doubt was his major struggle. There were instances when Mr. Bilog really didn’t feel good enough and
Some say that in teaching, teachers follow the same routine every day. They will enter the classroom, check the attendance, remind the class of announcements, start discussion, give a short activity, assign an assignment, and that is it. A monochromatic rou-
tine, we could say. However, behind these “repetitive” activities are the varying personalities and qualities of those involved in a learning session, of both the teacher and the students. Every day, teachers encounter students from different backgrounds who grew up to become unique individuals, complete with their own set of abilities, skills, and perspectives. Teachers consider and deal with these every time they step into the classroom, and one pre-service teacher is no stranger from this experience.
Ms. Julia Juco is a fourth year Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Science pre-service teacher from the University of Santo Tomas - College of Education. When she entered the Education High School (EHS) Teaching Internship course of the program, she experienced teaching in both online and onsite modalities. Challenges soon emerged, especially on building rapport with her students. The online and hybrid set-ups proved to be difficult, as she had to teach while considering the needs of her students, managing her own feelings and emotions during a session, and being flexible in using various teaching and learning strategies. However, despite these challenges, she managed to push through and successfully finish her internship in EHS.
In her off-campus teaching internship, she described it in one word: culture shock. When she was deployed to a public high school, she encountered students with personalities and backgrounds that are strikingly different fromdifferent than from those she encountered in EHS. She got a first hand experience of having a student who was rude to her in her first day. She met students of varying attitudes and behaviors. She was given a chance by her supervisor to let them do something about it if she was already feeling uncomfortable, but she refused. As
a teacher, she needs to learn how to assert her authority in the classroom. Thanks to her perseverance, she was able to push through her off-campus internship as well.
Throughout the four years of her study in becoming a teacher, and with the amount of experiences and culture shock she gained, we could say that her views on the profession might have changed. Well, to her, she maintained her perspective on teaching throughout her journey. She still thinks of teaching as a noble profession, a profession that starts change, a profession that hone the future generations. Her point of views about the profession were not swayed by the challenges and struggles she encountered. Rather, these challenges helped her become an individual more committed to imparting knowledge to her students, no matter what kind of student they are.
Looking at Ms. Juco’s experience, can we still say that teaching is a single-colored, monochromatic road? I do not think so. Teaching is a dynamic road. A multi-colored one. A path where we meet people of various qualities in every step. Others may see it as a dull profession, but for those who are actively engaged in it, it is a profession full of opportunities to meet and relate with people, with students. And teachers are tasked to educate each and every student they encounter, whoever they are and wherever they come from.
Teaching is a multi-colored road, and as Ms. Juco says it is “a surprising, challenging yet rewarding experience.”
felt intimidated a lot during her journey of becoming an educator, managed to push through.
Ms. Nova Bronwyn Naparota is a graduating Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Mathematics student from the University of Santo Tomas - College of Education. Throughout her four years of studying to become a teacher, she had her fair share of being intimidated by the new experiences she acquires. This is especially true when she entered her fourth year of being a pre-service teacher, as she needs to go out her comfort zone and become an intern.
Before her internship in the UST-Education High School (EHS), her professors from her previous years have always told them how “meticulous” the EHS students are. They told them the students will look on their teachers from head to toe and how they try to threaten them. Of course, the pre-ser-
Being intimidated is a normal human reaction to things that suddenly barge into our lives. We feel intimidated when we experience change, like when we meet new people. We feel intimidated even with the most basic activities, like commuting or doing math. This feeling of being intimidated sometimes holds us back and prevents us from getting new opportunities or reaching our goals. But one person, even though she
vice teachers were intimidated, but all of that changed when they started their internship. The intimidating students turned out to be welcoming and sweet to them. As Ms. Naparota herself said, it was like they were not what they were described. Although she faced more challenges later on during her internship, she managed to survive and go to the next stage.
After her EHS internship, she goes on to start her off-campus internship. With a change in her environment, she felt overwhelmed with the things she needs to do. She said herself, “I was very intimated to enter the off-campus internship”. New surroundings, new people, and new practices all contributed to the challenge she is going to take. She felt intimidated by the fact that she needs to become more hands-on with her students, as they were not very well-versed in speaking English, which is the medium of instruction. The constant thought of getting a good first impression from her students ran through her mind in her
first day. But, just like the previous obstacles she overcomed, she managed to get through this one as well. She established a good connection with her students and became more comfortable with them.
Throughout her journey, she encountered a lot of things that made her feel too overwhelmed. Yet, she was still able to come through and overcome these feelings. As an educator, she did not let it run her down since she needs to deal with these feelings in order to educate and connect with her students. As a human, it is normal for her to feel these kinds of feelings, especially since she is going to encounter experiences that are new to her. From her experience, we can learn that being intimidated is a normal human experience, and that we should not let these feelings anchor and hinder us from reaching our goals. Because behind these new people, new environment, or new places that intimidate us, are also the most unexpected and fulfilling experiences that we can get.
offered a glimpse into a more traditional learning environment. This exposure gave Jovelle valuable insights into teaching and managing students with special needs, further fueling her passion for a career she truly felt called to pursue.
“Sometimes, you will not be able to figure out what the students want or need but always remember that they appreciate having a passionate teacher like you, even if they may be unable to say it or show it.” These are the words that Ms. Jovelle Salamanca used as an advice to the incoming Special Needs Education students.
Stepping into the off-campus internship brought anxiety and excitement for Ms. Salamanca. Having taken the initiative to familiarize herself with the commute beforehand, she felt fortunate to be assigned to ALRES, a school conveniently located just one jeep away from UST. Being immersed in a natural school environment as a teaching intern provided an opportunity to witness firsthand the practical application of her studies. Nervousness accompanied her first experience in a public school at P. Gomez Elementary School, compounded by the unfamiliarity of the campus layout. Although the class size was more extensive and the facilities less modern than in the private school setting, the experience
Stepping into a private school as a teacher for the first time filled the 22-year-old with nervousness as she strived to replicate her cooperating teacher’s methods, fearing she might overlook something crucial for students with special needs who thrive on routine. Constructive feedback from her mentor proved noteworthy, emphasizing the importance of incorporating her teaching style while absorbing the techniques of others. In contrast, teaching at a public school felt effortless due to her prior experience, and adapting to a kindergarten class and catering to diverse special needs presented challenges. Adjusting to the traditional use of chalk on the blackboard took some getting used to, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of public school education.
Jovelle’s off-campus internship provided practical teaching experience and reshaped her perception of the profession. Initially shaken by the shift to online classes during the pandemic, direct interaction with students restored her confidence. Witnessing their progress affirmed the profound impact teachers have on their lives. A breakthrough occurred when a student defied expectations, highlighting the power of patience and support. Jovelle’s journey of self-discovery and growth, symbolized by her description of her internship “Found the Light,” fuels her commitment to advocating for children with special needs. Reflecting on her experience, she advises her younger self to embrace learning and inspire others. She shares her professor’s wisdom with first-year students, emphasizing the importance of love and dedication in creating a positive learning environment.
“As a newly registered professional and incoming medical student, there will be new things to learn and experience. I am excited for these, and though there may be challenging moments, I know that I have been wellprepared for them. Thanks to the guidance and support I received during my time as an EDUC student, I am confident that I will have the skills to face anything in the next chapter of my life.”
Selfless is the word that Margareth Therese Laurel describes the UST College of Education as it aims to produce professionals who are capable of improving the lives of others with our own system and specialization in every department we have. Outstanding performance in different licensure examinations, research achievements, and participation in international symposia are the reasons why she is proud to be an Education Alumni. The
UST College of Education instills a love for service and being generous with one’s knowledge and skills.
The students from College of Education are notable for their passion for serving the community. When facing unanticipated challenges, students are resourceful and creative as they are eager to learn new ways to improve their skills and this is what Ms. Laurel’s characteristics molded by the Education community. When she was in her freshman year, she participated in “Tanglaw: Mga Embahador ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon 2018” and was surprised that it
was not the beauty pageant that she expected. She was grateful for this experience and it became a memorable one since they were challenged to present advocacies related to their programs and because of the said event, she began to appreciate her field even more. The passion that the Education students have during the advocacy presentation inspired her and boosted her to grab the opportunity to connect with the Education community. Everyone can look forward to several opportunities in your chosen fields and give back to the community by joining outreach activities.
By Jewell Wayne AngloEmbedded with the promise of commitment, this is what Laizel Angela Abucay sees herself as a Thomasian and Education student. Way back in Senior High School she was already committed to University of Santo
Tomas and balancing her student-athlete life. Her commitment will never break whatever it takes and defines how she sets goals in terms of academics and Taekwondo. Aside from the first on-site classes, the annual walk excites Laizel. Just like every other Thomasian freshie and students who are dreaming to study in UST. Thomasian Welcome Walk as it was called but for their batch it was Thomasian Homecoming Walk since they are one of the batches affected by the pandemic.
As a Taekwondo athlete, the student life of Laizel definitely needs patience and understanding from the people that surround her. She was thankful to the administration of the College of Education for their consideration of the athletes way back pandemic since today. In the scenario in which their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season, final examination for the first semester was in the same schedule of their game days. She never expected how approachable and considerate the professors she had. Right after the UAAP competition in a span of two days with the consideration of her professors and a light process for her to take the test, she was grateful and finished the examination even if it was jam packed. With all of this first academic year to experience the on-site interaction with the College of Education community after three years, Laizel is proud to be a student of the College of Education where the students, administrators, faculty members, and support staff are friendly and approachable.
Her black-gold, black-white dream was granted. This dream was not just for the volleyball program but also the college programs offered by the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas. Elisha Juliene Apostol
was thankful that the offer of the coaching staff of the Golden Tigresses after two years was still present even if she declined it during her high school days. She anticipated the number of workloads and it made her grasp knowledge even more. Time management and being goal oriented helps her to continue and strive for the better. The founding anniversary of the College of Education is what Elisha looks forward to for the next academic years since she gained friends and played volleyball for her department. During this year’s founding anniversary, Elisha has a vital role in the events of the College as a flag bearer during the Kick-Off Parade and led the oath of sportsmanship and lighting of the torch for the EDUC SPORTS: Athleticism Towards Camaraderie.
When she stepped in the vicinity of UST, it was hard for her since the mode of learning was still online class. As a nutrition and dietetics student, she has no access to a kitchen since they are in bubble training. Blessed and thankful as she describes her life as a student of the College of Education considering professors that provide make-up classes for them to catch up in the lessons they left due to commitments in the sports they are into. Effective communication, being polite, and to compromise on the things she left behind is what she can do to be a successful student-athlete.
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The UST College of Education Student Council held its sports festival as one of the activities during the 97th founding anniversary of the College of Education last April 19 at the Padre Noval Covered Court. The six programs of the College namely: Elementary Education, Food Technology, Library and Information Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education took part in various sports activities such as basketball and volleyball. CESC Pre M. Lanuzo hosted the opening rites with the theme EDUC SPORTS: Athleticism Towards Camaraderie. Ms. Ma. Bernadett G. Pepito from the Elementary Education and Ms. Elisha Juliene T. Apostol of Nutrition and Dietetics led the Oath of Sportsmanship and Lighting of the Torch as it signaled the commencement of the sporting events .
The celebration of the College Week was not limited to bonafide students. Mr. Kenan Jairus C. Quitco, product of the College of Education took up Bachelor of Biological Science and is currently the coach of the UST Girls’ Volleyball Team delivered an inspirational message to the players. The project head of the 97th founding year of the College of Education, Asst. Prof. John Christian C. Valeroso was present during the opening ceremony together with UST College of Education Dean, Assoc. Prof. Pilar I. Romero and Assistant Dean, Asst. Prof. Louie B. Dasas both gave a message to all the students present in the event.
After the games for each sport, the awarding ceremony takes place at the Padre Noval Covered Court organized by the Executive Board Members of the CESC. Mixed Volley-
ball, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball takes place during the EDUC SPORTS 2023. Food Technology snatched the championship match for Mixed Volleyball against Nutrition and Dietetics. The Institute of Physical Education and Athletics together with the College of Education Student Council declared John Vincent S. Ramos of Food Technology as the Most Valuable Player and Ms. Jewell Wayne I. Anglo from Secondary Education, Marc Nicho C. Villaflor from Special Needs Education, Vincent R. Altoveros and Marx Josyf D. Vila from Nutrition and Dietetics, and Thui C. Gabriel and Andrea Gail P. Oclarino were the Mythical 6.
The Nutrition and Dietetics Men’s Basketball Team was declared as the Champion due to a forfeited match between Elementary Education due to lack of players. Eizen Gabriel D. Casanova from Nutrition and Dietetics hailed as the Most Valuable Player and one of the Mythical 5 together with Diego Anton P. Leofando and John Vincent S. Ramos from Food Technology, Iain Angel Junn B. Agcaoili from Elementary Education, and Windyll D. Orlina from Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Teaching Program for the Women’s Basketball consisting of Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education grabbed the championship from the Non-teaching Program wherein Food Technology, Library and Information Science, and Nutrition and Dietetics. Jasmine Mariah Lourdes B. Dispo from Special Needs Education was the Most Valuable Player together with Nathalie Jade R. David from Early Childhood Education and Suzainne F. Del Campo from Secondary Education while Kaitlyn Mary E. Concepcion and Andrea Gail P. Oclarino from Food Technology gained the Mythical 5 award.
“The Educ Sports strengthened the bond between the higher batches and the lower batches of Food Tech. It formed new friendships that will surely be treasured for-
ever.” As Jan Alexia Dominique T. Maddatu, the captain of Food Technology’s Mixed Volleyball Team said.
CESC Treasurer, Aaron Altair M. Suguitan also shared his insight that after three years of being stuck in the four corners of our own rooms, we got the chance to have a physical and wellness activity that shared the same goals of building sportsmanship and camaraderie among the College of Education community.
Along with the project proponents, Jewell Wayne I. Anglo, Ezekiel Luke M. De Leon, Gabrielle L. Anonas, and Alexia Gabe M. Eusebio, the following offices made the event possible: the Institute of Physical Education and Athletics, Office of the Secretary-General, Facilities Management Office, and the College of Education Office of the Dean.
