𝑺𝑻𝑬 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒃𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑱𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏

A faculty member from the School of Teacher Education (STE), Ralph R. Magumpara, MSciEd, is currently participating in a distinguished international study exchange program at Chiba University, Japan, from February 5 to 11, 2025. This opportunity is supported by the Chiba University, Japan, which has played a pivotal role in facilitating his involvement in this global academic initiative. The program he participated in was the “Young Human Resources and Development of Teaching Materials for Physical Science Education” program, a key component of the Sakura Science Exchange Program.

The international exchange program brings together top universities from across Asia, including Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, fostering cross-cultural collaboration in science education. Scholars from countries such as Nigeria, Sweden, Italy, and the United States were also invited to participate in the program, enhancing the program’s global reach and reinforcing efforts to develop innovative, Japanese-inspired teaching strategies in physical science education.

Mr. Magumpara’s research, Agham Inquiry Task (AIT) in Teaching Fluid Mechanics Education: Improving a Logical Approach through Sci-vestigative Pedagogical Strategy (SPS), aims to enhance fluid mechanics instruction through a structured, investigative approach. He is also involved in the TWINCLE Program (Physics Experiment) and will present his SDG-based research at the Asia and ASEAN Center for Educational Research Annual Meeting, contributing to global discussions on sustainability and physics education.

Mr. Magumpara’s dedication to advancing science education inspires both students and colleagues. His involvement in the prestigious international program underscores his commitment to improving global science education. Supported by the University of San Carlos and J.H. Cerilles State College, he is championing innovative teaching practices that could shape the future of education worldwide.