\u201cTeaching is such a noble career\u2014it is the profession that creates all other professions. But in reality, with a lot of career options to choose from, Education is not always the top-of-mind choice of students. Great teachers inspire great students. This is why we want to encourage the best and the brightest to work with us, commit to the profession, and start creating a ripple effect as we enhance teachers\u2019 quality today,\u201d said Don Timothy Buhain, chief executive officer of Rex Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teachers are some of the most impactful champions of education\u2014Edukampyons\u2014since they are the closest to the students and can directly impact their education. The scholarship program, launched in October 2021, rings true to REX\u2019s Edukampyon advocacy that aims to champion, strengthen, and advance teacher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The students who will receive scholarship grants and pursue their specialization in the Sciences from Ateneo De Naga are the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Lellian Joy L. Alegre, <\/li>
- Leschell Mae L. Llagas, <\/li>
- Jyla Mir P. Dangca, <\/li>
- April Mariella B. Nieves, <\/li>
- Maia Ni\u00f1a T. Enimedez, <\/li>
- Sheila May B. Ceguerra, <\/li>
- Denise Angela P. Rebueno, <\/li>
- Kazzandra Jhean R. Alvarez, and <\/li>
- Ma. Bernadette Jane S. Aguay.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The students who will pursue their specialization in Mathematics from Ateneo De Naga are <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Florence M. Pangilinan and <\/li>
- Jassi Mary E. Sayson.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Three students will also pursue specializations in Mathematics at Capitol University: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Jenika Rosandra S. Diaz, <\/li>
- James Elvin A. Ipulan, and<\/li>
- Maria Ruth Precious O. Lindawan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
REX and PEAC hope that this batch of scholars under the PEAC\u2013REX Edukampyon Iskolar Para Sa Kinabukasan <\/em>will be the first of many, so that more students, Centers of Excellence, and other education champions contribute to the highest quality of teaching in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe want to champion teacher education. We want to make teaching an attractive proposition for our young. And at the same time, ensure that the program will have a very strong values formation program, so that our scholars will have a very strong sense of social responsibility and contribute to nation-building,\u201d said Doris Ferrer, Executive Director of PEAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An effort to address the challenges faced by the education sector<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PEAC\u2013REX Edukampyon Iskolar Para Sa Kinabukasan <\/em>is one of the many efforts and collaborations REX enters into to help address the challenges faced by Philippine education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe all agree that the quality of teachers facilitating learning has to do a lot in making sure that the quality of education itself is also improved. So any intervention that is designed to provide the Department of Education (DepEd) with better inputs in terms of teachers will truly be a welcome contribution,\u201d said Diosdado M. San Antonio, DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
International competitiveness reports and activities participated in by the Philippines in 2018\u2013<\/em>2019 suggest a big gap in quality that should compel critical attention from the government and the education sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2018, 81% of the 15-year-old Filipino students who were surveyed scored below minimum proficiency levels in reading, mathematics, and science compared to most countries that participated. Grade 4 students obtained the lowest scores in mathematics and science among the 58 countries surveyed by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement\u2019s (IEA\u2019s) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While limited resources and a challenging learning environment are realities many Filipino learners have to deal with on a daily basis, there is much to improve in terms of uplifting the quality of education that students receive. Quality teachers who nurture students at the basic education level can therefore have a ripple effect in improving Philippine education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cImproving teacher quality in schools will mean attracting and selecting the best candidates into the teaching profession. To strengthen teacher quality, [we] should begin from selecting the right people into the profession. Policies in teacher recruitment and hiring should be aimed at increasing the attractiveness of the career, such as incentivizing high achievers to pursue teacher training and eventually enter into the profession,\u201d read the World Bank Philippines Report 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis small act that we are doing at present, can have a great impact in all our futures. Invest in our teachers to-be today, so we can enjoy a bright and progressive tomorrow,\u201d said Buhain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow the\u00a0Rex Education Facebook Page<\/a>\u00a0for updates about the PEAC\u2013REX Edukampyon Iskolar Para Sa Kinabukasan scholarship program. For more information about Edukampyon, visit\u00a0www.rex.com.ph\/#\/edukampyon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nphoto caption:\u00a0(L-R)<\/em> Mr. Diosdado M. San Antonio, Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Education; Ms. Doris Ferrer, Executive Director of Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC); Judge Benjamin D. Turgano, President of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ACSCU); Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner Dr. Aldrin Darilag, CHRP, RMT, RN and wife; Dr. Fe Juarez, Executive Vice President of Capitol University; Ms. Jeanne Fontelera, Chief Marketing Officer of Rex Education; Dr. Ester B. Ogena, Former President of Philippine National University, and Founding Chair and President of ASEAN Teacher Network; Mr. Don Timothy Buhain, Chief Executive Officer of Rex Education; and Rev. Fr. Roberto Exequiel Rivera, SJ, President of Ateneo de Naga University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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