FEU - Institute of Education

By Sabrina Bagatcholon BSEd-English Student Foundation is one of the most important components of any structure. Without a solid foundation, the building will wobble and collapse, rendering all the time, effort and money put into the construction of that building useless. Like a building, education must have a solid foundation. As we learned in class, the four pillars of education are, in essence, for personality development, social awareness, honing critical thinking, and utilizing communication skills. Although these are well-established in concept and in thinking, these four pillars are not actually wholly implemented in school curriculums and instead are substituted with old-fashioned, modernist-focused, teaching methods. One might question the usefulness of these four pillars and whether or not they are going to be more effective than the old-fashioned curriculums. One might even suggest that it is better to stick to the old ways, since the education system in this current ...

By Mr. Perci Paras Literature Teacher          “ Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present. ” (Camus, 1951) This line from French Philosopher Albert Camus speaks a lot about my journey as a young teacher. In June of 2008, I was a struggling student in a teacher-education university. Just like the few ambitious and passionate students like I was, I took the road “ less travelled by... ” hoping it will make “ all the difference. ”. My decision to pursue a degree in Education, major in Literature, is short of a compromise. My parents are both public school teachers, and they prefer that I pursue education than what I really want. Prior to that, I didn’t know what I really want to do in life. I want everything. On top of that, I desire to pursue a vocation in the arts (theater or creative writing). I also want to be either a soldier or a public servant as alternatives… I want to do a lot of things, but none of which materialized. Noth...

by Prof. Ma. Floran Tan           Sometimes I asked myself what is it in teaching that I love? Is it the everyday grind of the classroom setting featuring the dynamic interactions showcasing various personas and characters? Or probably the exploring of ideas and concepts and their fusion reflecting endless plethora of knowledge ? Or should I say the new and novel insights expressed and presented in the arena of learning on a daily basis?  Or simply the usual exchange of pleasantries and conversations in class and along the corridors? I guess all of these create a picturesque teaching and learning panorama which invigorate and inspire me to wake up everyday and teach.              Well, it has been 29 yrs. since my romance with teaching started. But before even that, I knew that I have this burning passion to teach. However, this love did not blossom during my teenage years simply because teaching was and stil...