On 10 October 2025, the Professional Education Department of Saint Louis University’s School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) actively participated in the Zonal Public Hearing on the Reframed Pre-Service Teacher Education Curriculum, a key initiative aimed at reshaping the future of teacher education in the Philippines.
The event was hosted by the University of the Cordilleras (UC) in Baguio City, serving as a vital gathering point for educators and academic leaders from across Luzon, including Regions 1, 2, 3, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). This hearing was part of Phase 2 of the national consultation series led by the Research Institute for Teacher Quality (RITQ) in partnership with the Teacher Education Council (TEC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Representing SLU at the event were:
- Mary Pauline Namoca, PhD, Dean of the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts
- Dorothy Silva, PhD, Graduate Program Coordinator of the School of Advanced Studies
- Marlon Palbusa, PhD, Head of the Professional Education Department
- Benny Kristoffer Duriano, PhD, Head of Physical Education Department
- Ms. Maricel Pedral, Faculty Member, Professional Education Department
The primary goal of the public hearing was to solicit insights and feedback from Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) to help refine and realign the pre-service teacher education curriculum in response to the evolving demands of the educational landscape. Attendees engaged in parallel sessions that focused on program-specific updates, including specializations in Science, Mathematics, English and Filipino, Physical and Health Education, Social Studies, Values Education, and Cultural Arts.
SLU’s participation reflects its strong commitment to advancing teacher education and ensuring that future educators are well-prepared to meet the challenges of 21st-century teaching. This directly aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals). The collaborative spirit of this event underscored the importance of collective input in crafting a curriculum that is responsive, inclusive, and future-ready. (Article by: Maricel Pedral, STELA Faculty Member | Photos by: Dr. Marlon Palbusa & Maricel Pedral)
