10/09/2026
“Keep, Change, Innovate”: SSLATE, Graduate School Bring Professional Learning to Luisa Medel
Strengthening its commitment to community engagement and continuing professional development, the School of Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Teacher Education (SSLATE) and the Graduate School’s Master of Arts in Education–Filipino Program joined forces for an outreach initiative at Luisa Medel National High School, featuring “Ginang’s Best Teaching Practices: Pagsasanib ng Tradisyonal at TPACK-Driven na Pagtuturo.”
The outreach program featured Ginang Edna D. Fregil, LPT, PhD, as speaker, who challenged educators to rethink how traditional teaching practices can remain relevant in today’s rapidly changing educational landscape.
Fregil highlighted the principle “Keep, Change, Innovate” as a practical guide for teachers in responding to contemporary learners. She encouraged educators to keep practices that continue to work, change those that no longer effectively address learners’ needs, and innovate by embracing strategies that integrate technology, pedagogy, and content. She emphasized that while traditional practices provide valuable foundations, teachers must also be responsive to the realities and learning preferences of students in the modern world.
For Dean Janrae Sanicas, the initiative reflects the shared commitment of SSLATE and the Graduate School to bring learning beyond the classroom and translate academic expertise into meaningful community engagement. The outreach also underscores the role of higher education institutions in supporting the continuing growth of teachers and strengthening partnerships with basic education schools.
Ms. Leah Cansancio, Head Teacher III and Adopt-a-School Coordinator of Luisa Medel National High School, expressed her appreciation for the partnership with SSLATE, noting that collaborations such as this provide their teachers with valuable opportunities for professional development through in-service training (INSET).
Also present during the activity were Ms. Jean Erezo, Teacher Education Program Head, and the 2nd-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students, who took part in the outreach initiative and supported its goal of promoting meaningful, responsive, and community-centered education.
More than a professional learning activity, the outreach highlighted the importance of collaboration between higher education and basic education institutions. It reinforced a shared vision of empowering teachers to continually examine their practices and, when necessary, keep what works, change what needs improvement, and innovate for the learners of today.
Ultimately, the SSLATE–Graduate School outreach at Luisa Medel National High School demonstrated that when institutions come together, professional learning becomes a shared responsibility, and better teaching becomes a shared commitment.
