Photo from the Teacher Education Council Secretariat.
EduAsiaNews, Philippines – The University of the Philippines was recognized by the Teacher Education Council as one of the five National Teacher Education Centers of Excellence as part of this year’s celebration of National Teachers’ Month.
UP President Angelo Jimenez received the recognition during the awarding ceremonies held last Sept. 30 at the Manila Hotel.
Under Republic Act No. 11713 or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act of 2022, the designation of Centers of Excellence aims to strengthen teacher education and training programs, facilitate collaborative research on identified areas for systematic investigation in teacher education, encourage mutual support and mentorship between teacher education institutions, and improve the overall quality of teacher education in the country.
Teacher Education Centers of Excellence are identified by the TEC through the excellence and qualifications of an institution’s faculty, the selection of students who manifest the talent and commitment for teaching, the adequacy of an institution’s research facilities and student services, the competence of its administrative and support staff, innovation in curriculum development, and relevant extension services and linkages, among others.
UP President Angelo Jimenez (fourth from left) is all smiles as he receives UP’s designation as a National Teacher Education Center of Excellence.
Photo from the Teacher Education Council Secretariat.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the recognition of the Teacher Education Centers of Excellence together with Department of Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara, who chairs the TEC ex-officio.
The council also includes Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Shirley Agrupis as ex-officio vice chairperson, with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Jose Francisco Benitez, National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chairperson Eric Zerrudo, and Professional Regulation Commission Chairperson Charito Zamora as ex-officio members, along with appointed representatives from the education sector as regular members.
The Philippine Normal University Manila, De La Salle University, Bicol University Daraga, and Philippine Normal University Mindanao were also designated by the TEC as National Teacher Education Centers of Excellence.
UP President Angelo Jimenez (front row, first from left) along with the other heads of institutions which were recognized as National Teacher Education Centers of Excellence, and members of the Teacher Education Council (second row).
Photo from the Teacher Education Council Secretariat.
Meanwhile, Cebu Normal University Main, Philippine Normal University North Luzon, the University of the Cordilleras, Pangasinan State University Bayambang, Saint Louis University, Mariano Marcos State University Laoag, West Visayas State University Main, and the University of Santo Tomas were designated as Regional Teacher Education
Institutions designated as Teacher Education Centers of Excellence shall be reviewed and evaluated every three years to ensure that they continue to possess the criteria prescribed by Republic Act No. 1171.
