Writer: Edelyn Pelaez
Photographer: Edilberto Mendez Jr & Kervin Jay Timtim
The School of Teacher Education (STE) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), led by Dean Dr. Starr Clyde Sebial, organized a one-day seminar-orientation on Republic Act 12028, also known as the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, and Action Research across JHCSC campuses. The orientation officially began on September 2, 2025, with all STE faculty and students from the 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 attending the activity as part of their preparation for teacher development, research, and community engagement.
Highlighting the seminar were guest speakers from the Department of Education, Regional Office IX:
𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐁. 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, Chief Education Supervisor of the Curriculum and Learning Management Division, discussed Republic Act 12028, the ARAL Program Act of 2024, to inform the STE community about the vital role of JHCSC as the province’s Teacher Education Institution (TEI).
𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐆. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐚, Education Program Supervisor of the Policy, Planning and Research Division, tackled Action Research Writing to equip faculty and student-teachers with essential research skills required in DepEd and in preparation for thesis work.
To expand its reach, the STE Seminar-Orientation continued at the 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐒 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 on September 6, 2025, and at the 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 on September 7, 2025, with the same set of speakers sharing expertise and guiding participants in advancing teacher education and research.
Through this initiative, the STE reaffirms its commitment to producing highly competent educators and researchers who will contribute to the effective implementation of the ARAL Program and to the advancement of education in Zamboanga del Sur and beyond.
Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
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