PUP College of Education

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | UNDERGRAD MANUAL ENROLLMENT

Manual Tagging will be conducted ON AUGUST 19-20; 25-28, 2026 ONLY.

Before going to your respective Chairpersons, please make sure to complete the required steps to avoid delays and ensure a smooth transaction.

📝 What to do first:
1️⃣ Download and accomplish the necessary enrollment forms (scan the QR code provided). You may also click the link here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11mU36BwHcfDm2qUlpUrTtAYG_9wiDib8?usp=sharing

2️⃣ Submit your request through the SINTA Portal (Manual Tagging, Overload, Tutorial Request, etc.). https://sinta.pup.edu.ph/support/home

3️⃣ Proceed to your respective Chairperson for subject evaluation and tagging.
📌 For tuition payment, please proceed to the Cashier’s Office. (South Wing Ground floor)

4️⃣ Return to the SINTA Portal to evaluate the service and complete the transaction.

⏰ Please note: Manual tagging will be accommodated ONLY within the specified dates.

Kindly follow the process accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation!

COED ANNOUNCEMENT: COED will hold an OBE Training the Trainers Session

The PUP College of Education is proud to host the first phase of OBE Training titled “Advancing Curriculum Innovation through OBE Integration” on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Zoom Teleconferencing.

This training aims to strengthen curriculum innovation by equipping faculty with practical strategies for effective OBE integration. This first phase of the training is designed for preparing trainers who will task to train other faculty members. Together, let us continue advancing excellence in education through innovation and collaboration.

📣 Please be reminded that this FIRST PHASE of the program is exclusive for faculty members of the following units:
1. PUP College of Education
2. PUP College of Human Kinetics
3. PUP Campuses with teacher education programs

COED NEWS: COED Outstanding Faculty for S.Y. 25-26

CONGRATULATIONS, TEACHERS!

We recognize the Outstanding Faculty Members of the PUP College of Education who have demonstrated excellence, service, and love for the teaching profession this 2nd Semester of S.Y 2025-2026.

Your dedication and passion for helping pre-service teachers be the best they can be is truly worth-honoring and emulating.

The education field is brighter all because of your hardwork, commitment, and inspiring service!

(Note: Faculty members are arranged alphabetically based on their last names)

The PUP College of Education proudly commends the Master of Arts in English Language Teaching (MAELT) Program, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Dr. Annabelle A. Gordonas, for the successful implementation of its extension initiative, the Specialized Training on English Proficiency (STEP) Project. This meaningful endeavor reflects the program’s commitment to advancing language education and extending its expertise to the wider community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated trainers whose invaluable contributions ensured the success of the project: Dr. Ma. Junithesmer D. Rosales, MAELT Faculty; Asst. Prof. John Amiel A. Rivera, MAELT Alumnus and COED Research and Extension Chief; Mr. John Paolo Sarce, RMIPO Chief; and Mr. Aldrin Terrence Goco, MAELT Alumnus. Their collective efforts in designing and delivering specialized training sessions exemplify the spirit of service and academic excellence that the College of Education upholds.

Through the STEP Project, employees of the City Government of San Juan were provided with opportunities to enhance their English proficiency, a skill that not only strengthens workplace communication but also supports their preparation for the Civil Service Examination. This initiative stands as a testament to the College’s dedication to nation-building by empowering individuals with the tools to succeed in public service. Congratulations to the MAELT Program and its partners for this remarkable achievement!

The PUP College of Education proudly commends Dr. Joan D. Rural, esteemed faculty member of the Department of Secondary Education, and Assoc. Prof. Mavel B. Lagarde, dedicated faculty member of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, for their outstanding service as invited resource speakers. Their expertise was sought by the City Government of San Juan for the Civil Service Examination Review Program, specifically on the crucial area of Numerical Ability.

This invitation is a testament to their academic excellence, professional credibility, and commitment to extending their knowledge beyond the university walls. By sharing their insights and strategies, Dr. Rural and Prof. Lagarde have contributed significantly to empowering aspiring civil servants, equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in one of the most important qualifying examinations for public service.

The College of Education celebrates this achievement as a reflection of its faculty’s dedication to fostering competence and integrity in education and beyond. We take pride in their contribution to nation-building through service, scholarship, and mentorship. Congratulations, Dr. Rural and Prof. Lagarde, for exemplifying the values of academic leadership and community engagement!

📣 CALL FOR SY 2627 APPLICATIONS: PBDE PROGRAM – COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The College of Education is now accepting applications for the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) Program!
📌 Application Instructions:
1. Scan the QR Code - on the official poster to access the iApply tutorial and other important details.
🔗 https://iapply.pup.edu.ph/signin
2. Once you’ve completed the iApply registration, submit your reference number through this Google Form:
🔗 https://forms.gle/YLjEso1BiwrQH4mZ9
✅ Only applications with complete and correct details will be processed.
📅 Qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview with the PBDE Chairperson and Associate Dean, Dr. Caroline T. Sumande. Interview schedules will be sent to your registered email.
Scan the QR code for the iApply tutorial and other details or click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qvo5aWjuaH85WmqYe6K2i8QRrlouFP_9?usp=sharing

Apply now and start your journey to becoming a licensed educator!

COED NEWS: COED GS Secretary Served as Resource Speaker

We proudly commend Prof. Bernadeth G. Nobles, COED Graduate Studies Secretary and esteemed Faculty of the Master of Arts in Education major in Mathematics Education, for being invited as Resource Speaker on Numerical Ability at the Civil Service Examination Review Program organized by the City Government of San Juan.

Her dedication to advancing mathematics education and her commitment to empowering future civil servants truly exemplify the values of academic excellence and public service.

Congratulations, Prof. Nobles, for this well-deserved recognition! Your expertise continues to inspire both students and colleagues alike. 👏

DOST-CBPSME Scholar Earns PhD, Bags Outstanding Dissertation Award at De La Salle University

Dr. Joana De Guzman Quinto has completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education, Major in Mathematics, at De La Salle University, graduating on June 19, 2026 — and capping off her doctoral journey with the university's Outstanding Dissertation Award.

The recognition marks the culmination of a rare, fully vertically articulated path through mathematics education — one that saw Dr. Quinto supported by the Department of Science and Technology's Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (DOST-CBPSME) scholarship from her undergraduate studies at Central Luzon State University all the way through to her doctorate at De La Salle University.

Dr. Quinto began her academic journey at Central Luzon State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics, before pursuing her Master of Science in Mathematics Education at the same university. She then carried that same scholarship support into her doctoral studies, completing her Ph.D. in Science Education, Major in Mathematics, at De La Salle University.

This undergraduate-to-doctorate continuity under a single scholarship program is uncommon, and it reflects a sustained, vertically articulated pipeline in mathematics education — one that took Dr. Quinto from a pre-service teacher-in-training to a mathematics education scholar producing doctoral-level research recognized as outstanding by her own institution.

Her award-winning dissertation, titled *"AI-Supported Inquiry-Based Proof Learning in FlexTEL (Flexible Technology Enhanced Learning) Environments: A Framework for Integrating AI in Mathematics Proofs,"* explores how artificial intelligence can be integrated into inquiry-based approaches to teaching mathematical proof within flexible, technology-enhanced learning environments — positioning her work at the intersection of mathematics education and emerging educational technology.

Her achievement highlights both her individual dedication and the value of continuous government investment in producing highly trained mathematics educators for the Philippines, from classroom teaching credentials to advanced research capacity.

Congratulations Dr. Quinto! Your College of Education family is extremely proud of you.

PUP College of Education Joins 2026 Taiwan Philippines Senior High School Exchange Program

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Education participated in the 2026 Taiwan Philippines Senior High School Exchange Roundtable and Academic Visit Program held in Taiwan from July 15 to 18, 2026, strengthening academic relations between Philippine and Taiwanese educational institutions.

Representing PUP were Assoc. Prof. Gary Antonio C. Lirio, faculty member of the Department of Secondary Education and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science program, and Assoc. Prof. Christine A. Del Rosario, faculty member of the College of Education and Principal of the PUP Laboratory High School.

The four day academic visit included institutional engagements at Taipei Municipal Zhongzheng Senior High School, the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Academia Sinica, and National Sun Yat sen University. The delegates also attended cultural activities at the National Palace Museum and in Kaohsiung.

The Taiwan Philippines Senior High School Exchange Roundtable was conducted on July 17 at National Sun Yat sen University. The program covered the sharing of school exchange practices, the introduction and matching of participating Philippine and Taiwanese institutions, discussions on possible cooperation among secondary schools and universities, and the final presentation of the Science and Innovation Camp. The event was organized by the Philippine Taiwan Education Center and National Sun Yat sen University, with guidance from the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines.

The Philippine delegation included representatives from the Department of Science and Technology, the Philippine Science High School System and its regional campuses, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, FEU Alabang, the University of Baguio Science High School, the University of the East, and other educational institutions.

PUP’s participation supports its vision of becoming a leading comprehensive polytechnic university in Asia and its mission of advancing inclusive, equitable, and globally relevant polytechnic education toward national development. The academic visit also supports the University’s goals for relevant instruction, faculty development, student learning, and international academic cooperation.

The meetings may lead to joint academic programs, school partnerships, teacher and student exchanges, collaborative research, science education activities, and the sharing of practices in curriculum, educational technology, school leadership, and student development. Such cooperation can provide Philippine educators with reference points for improving science teaching, senior high school programs, and international learning opportunities while allowing partner institutions in Taiwan to develop sustained engagement with Philippine schools and universities.

The program contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education by supporting access to relevant and internationally informed learning experiences. It also advances Sustainable Development Goal 17 on Partnerships for the Goals through cooperation among government agencies, schools, universities, and international education partners.