UP Cebu Master of Education Program

LEKSIKONnect: Leksikograpiya sa Makabagong Panahon

Makiisa sa isang makabuluhang webinar na magbibigay-liwanag sa kahalagahan ng leksikograpiya sa makabagong panahon. Sama-sama nating tuklasin ang mga napapanahong perspektiba, pamamaraan, at hamon sa pagbuo, pagpapaunlad, at paggamit ng mga diksyunaryo at iba pang sangguniang pangwika.

🗓️ ika-6 ng Hunyo, 2026
💻 Via Zoom

🎙️ Tampok na mga Tagapanayam:
👩‍🏫 Dr. Ellen Generalao
👩‍🏫 Dr. Imelda G. Carada

Mula sa inspirasyonal na mensahe, malayang talakayan, hanggang sa pagbabahagi ng mahahalagang kaalaman sa leksikograpiya, inaasahan ang isang makabuluhan at kapana-panabik na paglalakbay tungo sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa ating wika at kultura.

Huwag palampasin ang pagkakataong matuto, makilahok, at makipag-ugnayan sa mga eksperto at kapwa tagapagtaguyod ng wikang Filipino.

Sama-sama nating pagyamanin ang kaalaman at pagpapahalaga sa wika sa pamamagitan ng LEKSIKONnect!

The College of Social Sciences stands firm against the Proposed General Education Restructuring!

"Uplift the Human Condition through a Strengthened
General Education"
Statement of the College of Social Sciences
University of the Philippines Cebu

The Commission on Higher Education just recently proposed the reframing of the General Education (GE) program of higher education institutions towards “greater coherence, progressiveness, and responsiveness.” The said restructuring is supposedly informed by various zonal consultations as well as the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). The reframing further intends to curb what appears to be redundancies, misalignments, and gaps. Consequently, the proposal aims to reduce the required GE courses from the current minimum of 36 units to the proposed minimum of 18 units, using the language of flexibilization.

However, behind the claim of coherence, progressiveness, and responsiveness is the alarming trend of the further erosion of reflective and critical skills honed primarily by courses under the social sciences. While we recognize that the current GE framework is already a result of years and years of relentless reduction of social science GE courses, CHED’s newest proposal furthers this reduction towards an atrophic decline of reflection and critique. The compounding of what used to be independent social science courses with industry-specific competencies betrays a GE philosophy that is more industry determined than liberal and holistic. For example, in the current proposal, Ethics as an independent course is, this time, integrated with discussions on data, evidence, and knowledge society. The same can be said with Science, Technology, and Society which, this time, is integrated within the discourse of globalization. The Understanding the Self has been totally removed, despite the challenges faced by the youth today in terms of forming and making sense of identities in a highly unstable world. Still in the same proposal, Rizal and Philippine Studies are to be taken as a single course, rather than two separate courses as mandated by the Rizal Law. CHED’s proposal does not simply restructure but actually reorients GE away from a liberal, humanist, and holistic education, towards a GE that specializes in the production of digitally literate, adaptable, and employable graduates.

Further, the proposed GE framework reduces pedagogy to outcomes-based education (OBE). While we recognize that OBE can be an efficient pedagogy for some sciences like engineering and other hard sciences, the same cannot be said of the more speculative and reflective disciplines under the social sciences. Pedagogy and the aims of education cannot be reduced to positivistic and measured interventions. This homogenization and metrification of pedagogy endanger academic freedom as academics are constricted to design instruction according to methods and standards even alien to the disciplines in question.

The College of Social Sciences affirms its vision of uplifting the human condition. This means providing an education that not only trains for employability but also aims to uplift Filipinos from the problems of corruption, disinformation, terror-tagging, contractualization, imperialist wars and plunder, human rights violations, patronage politics, and many more. To uplift the human condition today requires a strengthened not a weakened GE, one that not only prepares employable graduates but also reflective and critical citizens.

Pursue advanced studies in education at the University of the Philippines Cebu.

The UP Cebu Master of Education Program is now accepting online applications for A.Y. 2026–2027.

Application Form: https://bit.ly/UPMEdApplication2627
Recommendation Form (for referees): https://forms.gle/pb2RuDBFzoGr5JkC7

All requirements, instructions, and submission details are outlined in the application form. Applicants are encouraged to review and accomplish all entries carefully.

For inquiries, contact [email protected] or call (032) 232 8187 loc. 204
/ 09770134908.

Applications will be accepted until 26 June 2026.

Elevating Quality in Education 🎓

Last April 15, 2026, our Master of Education faculty participated in a discussion on the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), led by Dr. Mary Grechen Chaves, Director of UP Cebu Ugnayan ng Pahinungod.

The session helped us reflect on our current practices and align more closely with global quality standards as part of our ongoing work to strengthen the MEd program.

Thank you, Dr. Chaves, for sharing your insights.

We invite you to the Atin Ito! Campus Caravan and Student Action for the West Philippine Sea this coming 16 April 2026 from 1-4 PM at the Performing Arts Hall, UP Cebu.

ATIN ITO! is a diverse gathering of social movements, non-government organizations, fisherfolk groups, artists, citizens, Church leaders, and entrepreneurs that seeks to bring together different sectors and segments of Philippine society around the cause and situation of our West Philippine Sea fisherfolk and frontliners. The groups also seek to normalize and regularize civilian presence in the West Philippine Sea, highlighting how ordinary citizens can actively take part in standing up against China’s incursions in our own waters.

In the past years, Atin Ito! successfully organized a historic “Civilian-led Convoy Supply Missions” in the vicinity of the Ayungin Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea, to deliver Christmas gifts and essential provisions to fisherfolk communities and frontliners in the region. Atin Ito! also launched a donation drive and Christmas concert, leading up to the supply mission.

This 2026, Atin Ito! hopes to build on the gains of the last year and provide even more platforms for Filipinos, especially among the youth, to express their love of country and actively demonstrate solidarity for their fellow Filipinos who are most affected by Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

Through the caravan, the coalition hopes to generate active engagement among the youth in raising awareness, activate student leaders, and counter disinformation on the issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea.

📢 Ready to take the next step in your teaching career?

The MEET (Master of Education Entrance Test) is happening on July 11, 2026.

Be part of shaping education that truly serves communities and the nation.
Your journey to the Master of Education starts here.

✨ Start your application today:

STEP 1
✅ Complete the Pre-Application Registration Form
🔗 https://forms.gle/opLAnbHkVCSoM9jN8

STEP 2
📂 Submit the following requirements ONSITE in a long brown envelope:
• Accomplished Application Form
🔗 https://bit.ly/MEdApplicationForm
• Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR)
• Two (2) 2×2 ID photos
• Two (2) sealed Recommendation Forms from former professors and/or immediate supervisors
🔗 https://bit.ly/MEdRecommendationForm
(Each recommendation must be placed in a sealed white mailing envelope)

STEP 3
💰 Pay the Processing Fee: PHP 250.00 at the CASH Office
📌 Wait for official confirmation of eligibility to take the MEET

STEP 4
💰 Pay the Testing Fee: PHP 600.00 at the CASH Office

STEP 5
📝 Claim your Test Permit at the MEd Office.

🚨 We are still accepting applicants!
Don’t miss your chance to advance your career and make a greater impact in education.

📍 MEd Office: UP Cebu, Room AS 136
📞 (032) 232-8187 loc. 204
📧 [email protected]

🎓 PhD in Education – Survey for Potential Students

The Master of Education Program is gathering interest for the PhD programs of UP Diliman College of Education to be hosted by UP Cebu. This survey aims to identify potential applicants and support the planning of future doctoral offerings.

📌 If you are considering pursuing a PhD in Education, we invite you to share your interest.

👉 Scan the QR code or access the survey here:
https://forms.gle/VdyVpkjFPrBxY4Pg6

After a series of teaching demonstrations with AI use on instructional preparations, Master of Education students, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Andjenette Santillan, conducted a training-workshop on AI-Enabled Lesson Planning and Classroom Practice on March 14, 2026, at the ASX Building, UP Cebu.

Participating in the activity were partner schools, including Babag Integrated School, Banilad National High School, Barrio Luz National High School, and Busay National High School.

The training-workshop aimed to equip educators with practical strategies for integrating artificial intelligence into their lesson planning and classroom practices. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, participants explored innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning experiences of students..