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TheEducatorOfficial Student Publication of the College of Education, CLSU

Blooming as it follows the sunCEd as Center of Excellence

What’s Inside:

Most Outstanding Teacher: Dr. Allan Moore S. Cabrillas

CEd’s OOTD

Why I Chose To Be A Teacher ?

The New Dean: Dr. Teodora T. Battad

Meet the New CEd Faculty

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Magazine Team

OfficeExEd Department

College of EducationCentral Luzon State University

Science City of Muñoz,Nueva Ecija

KRIZZA LUBONG*Editor-in-Chief

TWINNIE URLANDAAssociate Editor

ASHLEY LORENZO*Managing Editor

ROJELITO SISONCirculation Manager

FRANCISCO ALCALA JR.LOVELY BALANCIO*

PRINCESS CATHERINE BUSTOS*DANNA BIANCA CARREON*

CHARMAINE JOY FELIX*CLARISSE ANNE JOSE*EDGENE LAS PIÑAS*

MAXIMO MARTENORIEL MONTAÑOIRISH ORDINARIO

EDEN ANN MARIZ RATCHO*VERA MAE RIGOR*EDMAR TIGULO*

GEORGE KEVIN TOMAS*Writers

JERICHO PASCUALNIEL RAMOS

Photojournalists

ERRON CASTROCartoonist

MARK DANIEL SALVADOR*Lay-out Artist

REGIDOR GABOY, Ph.DPublication Adviser

* On Practice Teaching

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The sunflower, from a small seed, grows into something vibrant and scenic. As if by some special designs, it responds to the sun’s movement, drawing its beauty and elegance. Just like what happened to College of Education, as it grew and rose, it traced the path of excellence.

Since 1950, the College of Education has gone from being a simple a training ground for teachers to being acclaimed as a Center of Excellence for teacher education.

It was between in the year 1996-97 when CEd was named Center of Development for Teacher Education. Two years lat-er, the College added AB/BSED as a double degree program in connection with the title. In 2008, the Department of Edu-cation (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) designated CEd as Center of Training.

On July 14, 2010, CHED finally identified CEd as Center of Excellence.

To date, the college offers undergraduate programs such as Bachelor of Elementary Education (Content Courses and Pre-school) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (Biological Sciences, English, Filipino, Mathematics, Music, Arts, Physical

Education and Health (MAPEH), Physical Sciences, Social Studies, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) and Values Education).

It also offers graduate programs such as Master of Science in Education or Master of Professional Studies, Master of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Guidance and Coun-seling) and Doctor of Philosophy in Devel-opment Education.

Indeed it is a promising stature and under the present leadership the College of Education still blooms like a sunflower un-der the grace of the sun, as it steps forward to a brighter future.

Blooming as it follows the sun

CEd as Center of Excellence

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SPORTS

10 Thai teachers attend CEd English training

Table ofContents

NEWS FEATURES OPINIONPage 6

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CEd elects department councils

Page 11|CEd-SC launchesEducators’ Garden: KAPIT BISIG PROJECT

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Symbo highlights theScience month celebration

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Most Outstanding Teacher- Mr. Allan Moore CabrillasPage 16

CEd’s OOTD

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I am an EducationStudent Because...Page 205 Things I Dream to See in the College of Education

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Editorial

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View Point

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Message from the SC

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Four CEd faculty members attend 17th UNESCO-APEIDInternational Conference in Thailand

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CEd seniors, PT join ICCEM tree planting

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CEd’s Pasiklaban to honor teachers

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Hashtag Throwback MomentPage 24The New Dean: Dr. Teodora T. Battad

The New Star: Ace Abalos

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Page 26Meet the new CEdfaculty

NEWS FEATURE

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Educreate: Creative Minds Beautiful Future

Organizations: Doors of Oppotunities

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LITERARYPage 32Anatomy of a Teacher

Page 30Why I Chose to be a Teacher

I Want a ManPage 32

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View Point

Today’sLeaders are the

Teachers

Napoleon Bonaparte. Hannibal. Julius Caesar. Adolf Hitler. Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo.

What do these men have in common? They are all powerful and great. They command huge armies. They are leaders.

Webster dictionary defines a leader as ‘the person who goes first; the inspiration or head of a movement’. Ev-erywhere we see many different kinds of them: the radi-cal who initiates immediate protests against the entities he finds fault on; the passive who usually goes with other people’s opinion or with the rule of the majority; the busy-body who takes on many different responsibilities at the same time which he may or may not be able to carry; the responsible who seeks the right balance and finds time for anything significant and the list goes on.

“You don’t lead by pointing finger and telling people the place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case,” Ken Kesey, an American writer once wrote. True enough, to be a leader means doing the things you want your followers to do. It won’t make any sense if you tell

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The role of a teacher as a leader is to initiate change, to help dream for a better world, a so-ciety of peace and harmony.

people to go into a battle while you lag behind.

We will become teachers one day. And being a teacher is also being a lead-er. In a classroom, it is our responsibil-ity to guide our students, direct them as they strive to achieve their own dreams and goals. But it is not enough to teach. It is essential to live by example in order to influence other people. Only then a teacher can be truly effective.

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Bonaparte was exiled to a remote island. Hannibal committed suicide upon his defeat. Julius Caesar was stabbed numerous times by his best friend. Hitler shot himself to death. Corbulo willingly died upon his own sword as commanded. They were great leaders. They died for their beliefs they thought were beneficial.

It shouldn’t be our case. The leaders of those times fought for their own cause, for dominance, for power. The role of a teacher as a leader is to initiate change, to help dream for a better world, a society of peace and harmony. It is the teacher’s task to begin painting a better tomorrow on today’s canvass, and in the process invite others to do the same.

Can you be that kind of leader?

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Message fromthe SC

by Emmanuel del Castillo

As we pursue our dreams in becoming teachers, we use our learnings not only to uplift our per-sonal lives, but also to make our nation a better

place to live in.

This AY 2014-2015, is another chapter for fullfiling our career. We continue our journey where we encounter many challenges and lots of sacrifices; seeing the sweet smiles from our parents, and us, holding our diplomas as the price of success – Graduation Day!

For us to attain that, the College of Education – Stu-dent Council together with our great advisers is still relent-less to provide good governance and continuously improve its services, and different programs for the development of the students.

In the previous projects and programs of Student Council last semester, we are thankful to all the students for their untiring support and cooperation. Their contribu-tions in the 51st University Intramural Games really gave us the oppurtunity to grab the title of 2nd Runner-up.

The Educators Garden: “KAPIT- BISIG” Project pro-motes the spirit of camaraderie among students and cul-tivates creativity among participants thru landscaping which is a part of the beautification and maintenance of the cleanliness and orderliness of the college.

World Teacher’s Day Celebration: In the program held Pagbibigay-pugay sa mga DAKILANG GURO we showed how much we admire, appreciate, respect our teachers and value their continuous efforts in educating students. Semi-nars, Quiz Bee, Variety Show and Assembly Meeting were also held to give honor to our educators.

The success of the College of Education (Adopt-a- School Program) in Rang-Ayan and Pandalla Elementary Schools headed by BEEd Department and CEd-SC became

a way to help the school to be more child-friendly and developed learning skills of their pupils.

Now that we have entered another semester, we are still requesting for your unending support and coopera-tion. In the upcoming Accreditation, Lantern Festival, and different pro-grams of CEd-SC, we are hoping that these events will help us to be united. We are also hoping that our trademark for being the Center of Excellence for Teacher Education will still become our ground in striving harder in continuing our legacy.

Thank you very much and more power!

We are hoping that our trademark of being a Center of Excellence for Teacher Education still becomes our weapon in striving harder into prog-ress to continue our legacy.

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English trainingby Charmaine Joy Felix and Edgene Las Piñas

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CEd Elects Department Council Officers

Ten Thai teachers of Rajamangala University of Technology (RMTU) participated in the 5 day seminar-workshop on Language Teaching Competencies for Teachers of English as Foreign Language at the College of Education (CEd) last July 14- 19.

“The training is under the Memorandum of Agreement between CLSU-CEd and RMTU; and its purpose is to improve their English and teaching techniques,” said Mr. Francis Albert Mendoza, coordinator of the seminar.

Asst. Prof. Jiraporn Liamnimitr, Asst. Prof. Wanwisa Petchratmunee, Ms. Jarinya Srimanee, Ms. Jatuporn Hokta, Ms. Phallapha Katayuth, Ms. Krittaya Phisuttangkul, Ms. Thinutda Komol, Ms. Supphawan Tantasuthikul, Ms. Thitinart Khamyod, and Ms. Aree Lateh are the teachers of RMTU who participated in the said teacher training

The College of Education (CEd) elects the new council officers of Secondary Education (SEd) and Elementary Education (EEd).

Fourteen students have been elected as the new set of officers in the SEd Department Council last July 1.

This includes Jift R. Serquiña as the newly elected President, Reinolds Joshua J. Olbinado as the Vice-

President, Lyannson R. Abedoza as Secretary, Eden Marasigan as the Treasurer, Lester Jase Wamil as Auditor, Kimberly S. Enriquez as the P.I.O, Junior M. Pacol and John Frederick M. Mendoza as Business Managers, Kimberly Nuñez and Emmanuel D.G. Villa Agustin as the Sgt. At Arms, Romalyn Anne D.G. Soliman as the First Year Representative, Hazel P. Ligon as the Second Year Representative,

Jonathan Salaysay as the Third Year Representative, and lastly, Percelito O. Olaya as the Fourth Year Representative.

Mr. Joel Torres, Ms. Abegail V. dela Fuente, the adviser of the SEd Department Council , and the outgoing SEd officers administered the election.

As Serquiña said, “Nakita naman natin na lahat ay gustong pumili ng karapat-dapat na mamuno sa Secondary Department. Sobrang overwhelmed and surprised na sobrang marami palang bumoto at sumuporta sa akin.”

On July 2, the EEd Department held the election of the officers at the college of education.

The elected Mayor was Evelyn A. Fider, Vice Mayor was Aileen P. Alcantara, down to Joyce G. Ramos as Secretary, Mary Queen R. Ramos as Treasurer, Mary Ann Rivera as Auditor, Robert John Paul Cabe and Andrew Pagaling as P.I.O’s, Zyrene Joyce Catacutan and Jayvee F. Lopez as Business Managers, Reyjay Bartolome and Romulo Javier as Sgt. At Arms, Aimee Rose Pascua as the Muse, Jasper

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CEd English major students pose together with the Thai par-ticipants of the 5-day Seminar-Workshop on Language Teaching Competencies for Teachers of English as foreign language.

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Symbo highlights the Science Month celebration last September 24, Wednesday held at CEd Tambay-an.

Symbo is a card game similar to Bingo but instead of numbers, the symbol of the different elements in the periodic table is used.

The Secondary Education department officers or-ganized the activity to raise funds. They were able to collect a total of PhP 3,000.00 from the 600 pieces of symbo card which they disseminated to SEd students.

“It so happened that we experienced technical prob-lems with regards to the number of symbo cards we made that is why we were not able to reach our target,” said Jift Serquiña, president of the SEd department.

CEd Pasiklaban honor teachersby Twinnie Urlanda

“The symbo was successfully played, we enjoyed the game because we had the opportunity to win a prize other than supporting our department council in achieving their projects towards the development and betterment of our col-lege,” said Ryann Olivo, BSEd 3-4, one of those who joined.

The fund raised from the activity will be used to SEd department activities for the next semester such as Celebration and Tribute Party for the graduating students.

The College of Education (CEd) held CEd Pasiklaban, a variety show, as part of the an-nual celebration of Teacher’s Day last October 3.

Students’ talents were showcased as they per-formed different acts to express their appreciation for their mentors.

Of 19 participants, five were awarded with certificates and cash prizes, where the DSWD 2 topped.

“Masayang masaya po. Hindi po namin ine-expect na mananalo kami,” Miriam Cariaga said, DSWD 2.

Mr. Michael Delos Santos, University Science High School-Student Body Organization (USHS-SBO) adviser, Emmanuel del Castillo, CEd-Stu-dent Council president, and Mr. Marlon Nolong served as judges of the said competition.

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program.The seminar comprised eleven

topics that focused on the language (4 macro-skills) and its teaching methodologies/ strategies.

The different topics were Principle of Language Teaching and Language Learning, Traditional and Emerging Language Teaching Methodologies, The Teaching of Listening and Speaking, The Teaching of Reading to Learners of English as Foreign Language, Presentation of Outputs, The

Nature of Language Teaching and Language Learning in Asian Context, From Letters to Life: Choosing Appropriate Literary Genres to be presented to the class, Guidelines in Preparation of Instructional Materials for Language Class, Designing a Functional and Interactive English Class, Common Errors in Composition: The Case of EFL Learners, Preparation of Audio-Visual Materials for Language Class and Assessment of Language Classes.

“I’ve learned a lot from this seminar. Students and professors are very nice, and if I’ll have a chance, I’ll be back here,” said Asst. Prof. Liamnimitr.

Lecturers were Prof. Emily Astrero, Dr. Elmer Dela Rosa, Prof. Verjun Dilla, Dr. Regidor Gaboy, Dr. Rosario Quicho, Prof. Myla Santos and Mr. Joel Torres, CEd’s faculties.

EDUCreate : Creative minds Beautiful Future

by Francisco Alcala Jr.

The College of Education led by Guidance office assisted by the Student Council conducted an Es-say Writing Contest for all bonafide students of the College of Educa-tion on September 16-22, 2014, one of the activities in celebrating World Teachers’ Day.

The said competition was held to encourage creativity among students’ minds and perspectives in life while pursuing their dreams of becoming a teacher, in the noble profession of educating young minds.

The contest was open to all CEd students in the Elimination round and only 2 participants were selected to qualify the final round.

Each entry was written in the English language, composed of 800-1000 words. The participants were given two hours to write their essays about the theme: Why I Chose to be a Teacher.

EDUCreate was conducted for future teachers to become capable of competing in the vast world of Innova-tion, and for that reason, one must have good writing skill.

The contestants were externally inspired by the cash prizes that would be given to the winners.

Participants wrote their essays using their very own

knowledge and as well as their personal experiences in life, in order to reflect honestly to the theme.

“My former teachers inspired me to become one of them and I thought of it while writing my essay.” said Ms. Twinnie Urlanda, BSEd 2-7, first place in the EDUCreate.

Ms. Urlanda’s work, alongside the papers of two English majors, Ms. Rosalie Dilla, BSEd 2-3 and Mr. George Kevin Tomas, BSEd 4-3, outshined the other con-tenders and got the 2nd and 3rd places respectively.

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Twinnie Urlanda and George Kevin Tomas (with certificate), both staffers of The Educator placed 1st and 2nd respectively.

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Buisel as the Escort, Medalla Maglanoc as First Year Representative, Darlene S. Digma as Second Year Representative, Nyell Aschley G. De Sagun as Third Year Representative, and Angelica Cunanan as Fourth Year Representative.

“Nakakatuwa dahil ipinakita ng mga class officers ang kanilang suporta. Nakakagulat dahil maraming umattend lalo na ang mga bunso natin sa kolehiyo,” Fider said.

The awarding of their prizes held last October 3, 2014 at the CEd Tan Hall was done by Acting Dean Teodora T. Battad assisted by Ms. Hiyasmin M. Malicdem, College of Education’s Guidance Counselor.

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Prof. Vilma M. Salas, Ms. Ma. Ruby Hiyasmin M. Malicdem, Ms. Maria Francesca Coreen T. Frias and Dr. Rhodora I. Dela Rosa attended the International Con-ference at PULLMAN King Power Hotel, Bangkok last Oct 28-Nov. 1.

The three-day forum focused on the theme: Power-houses of Education: Teachers for the Future we want.

In an opening remarks, Mr. Gwang-Jo Kim, Director of UNESCO Bangkok, explained the priorities of teachers and underscored what is at stake in improving teachers’ conditions. He also noted personal experience in which he cited profound effects of teachers especially for those living in distressed conditions.

The first secretary of Japanese Embassy Bangkok, Koji Twara, emphasized that the most important concern is the development of teachers.

Other speakers during the first day include ChaiyoshImsuwan, Inspector-General of Thailand’s Min-istry of Education spoke of the timeliness of the APEID Conference and Department of Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro discussed the millennium development goals.

Topics during the first plenary session were: • The powerhouses of Education: The development of

Scholar Teachers and Enlightened Citizenry;• Women and Teaching: International Perspectives on

the Feminization Debate; and• The roles of Teachers in the Future: Preparing Students

as Self-taught Learners.

Information and Photos from Ms. Francesca Coreen Frias

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Tree Plantingby Mark Daniel Salvador

The senior and graduating students of College of Education (CEd) joined the Tree Planting 2014 led by Institute for Climate Change and Environmental Man-agement (ICCEM) held at Sto. Niño 3rd, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija last July 5.

This event is a requirement for all the senior students before they graduate in Central Luzon State University (CLSU).

The students gathered in CLSU Main Gate at 5:30 a.m. and arrived at the venue at 7:00 a.m.

The students were required to plant at least two seed-lings on the mountainside using their planting tools.

CEd students planted their seedlings together with the College of Engineering (CEn) and College of Home Sci-ence and Industry (CHSI) students.

These three colleges were the second batch for this event, the first batch who planted their seedling were the senior and graduating students from College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and College of Fisheries (CF) last June 28 and the last batch were from College of Veterinary Sci-ence and Medicine (CVSM), College of Agriculture (CAg) and College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) last July 12.

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from Indonesia presented the “Go, Green Community: Reduce, Reuse, Re-cycle” project on the second day. The project is an environmental campaign involving teachers and students from three countries, Indonesia, Nepal and Philippines.

Several topics were discussed in the second plenary session. Gregory Perez explained what design can do to edu-cation in ‘From instruction to inspira-tion’; Martin James discussed ‘More teachers teach like the best: Shaping

Teacher’s Quality in Australia’; and Zhao Yuchi presented ‘Developing Support System for Rural Teachers’ Continu-ing Professional Development’.

On the last day of the conference, Dennis Sinyolo from Belgium delivered ‘On the Promise of Quality of Educa-tion: Attracting and Retaining the Best Teachers’ which tackled the challenges encountered by teachers. He pro-moted incentives, adequate resources and reduction of workload and class size in order to attract teachers.

Sabrina Ongkiko, Teacher in Culiat Elementary School Philippines narrated her experience as a public school teacher and challenged the crowd.

The coordinator of APEID, Libing Wang, wrapped up the conference by sharing the result of a survey regarding the top qualities a teacher for the future must have. The top in the result showed that the teacher must have passion.

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CEd-SC launches ‘Educators’ Garden: KAPIT-BISIG Project’

by Twinnie Urlanda

Aimed at providing good environment for learning and teaching the College of Education- Student Coun-cil organized ‘Kapit-Bisig’, a landscaping project which spanned from September 27 to October 10.

Each section was assigned an area which they will beautify for two consecutive Saturdays. Using the funds gathered from the sponsors and collection of student fees, the council provided garden soil, humus and plants for the said project. The students brought the needed materials like shovels, rakes and broom for the completion of the task.

The criteria for judging - the landscape design, main-tenance of the area and curb appeal - were presented to see which section could win the top places and garner the prize money. A cash prize of P3000 was awarded to the block section who presented the best landscaped area. On the other hand, P2000 and P1000 were given to the second and third places respectively.

“Unang una gusto naming ma-achieve at ma-maintain ang kalinisan at the same time ang kagandahan ng CEd,” CEd-SC President Emmanuel Del Castillo said. The beau-tiful scenery, according to the council, will motivate the accreditors seeing the college as a place which is condu-cive for study and beneficial to the welfare of the students.

In addition to this, the council proposed that it will enable the students to think more clearly and to cope with the stress,

Moreover, the CEd-SC hopes to instil the value of sol-idarity and unity among the students saying, “Ba’t pa tayo nagkaroon ng ganitong activity kung hindi natin gagamitin ang mga estudyante?”

The Office of the Dean, CEd-SC and College of Edu-cation sponsored the event.

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Dr. Allan Moore S. Cabrillas

Most OutstandingTeacher:

by Rojelito Sison and Mark Daniel Salvador

Passion, knowledge, perseverance, courage, kindness, and patience

are the things you need to possess in entering the world of life-long pro-fession --- teaching. The world where you‘re not only quenching the thirsty minds of the students for knowledge, this is also the place where learning is continuous and endless. Once you’ve entered this, you’re occupying a part of every student’s life, you’re influenc-ing each of them to do’s and don’ts and you’re leaving marks and changing their lives. As teachers, ‘serving’ is the word that is planted in their hearts, the reason why they’re called ‘great heroes’.

Also, the reason why Metrobank Foundation, a development organi-zation in the Philippines designed a national recognition program Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT). It recognizes the country’s top educators, fostering a culture of excellence and community services in the teaching profession. This search began in 1984 in partnership with Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission

on Higher Education (CHEd).

In this year’s 30th search for Outstanding Teacher of Metrobank, another pride and product of College of Edu-cation- Central Luzon State University was recognized and awarded as one of the most outstanding teachers of the country.

He is a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English and minor in Biology, cum laude and now teaching in San Jose West Central School in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija as Master Teacher II. He is Allan Moore S. Cabrillas, Ph. D., a very persevere and kind educator.

Teaching is the mother of all professions, however, this is the most challenging profession.

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The Reason andInspiration

Sir Allan, who was born on the 7th day of May, nine-teen seventy eight, encountered trials with his mother Maura Salamanca Cabrillas, who raised him without a father by his side. At early age, he embraced the value of self-discipline because of the hardships that he experi-enced in every aspect of the much said ironic life. Taking every step of the ladder of success patiently and rightfully, he never wanted to fail.

He is a very family-oriented man. From his childhood up to now, Sir Allan never felt alone even he is the only child of Maura, there were his cousins, relatives and even his friends who treated him as son and brother. He never also felt longingness for a father’s love, for there was his grandfather Florentino Garcia Cabrillas who satisfied his needs and helped his mother in rearing him.

The hardships and ironies of life, his mother influ-enced and inspired him to choose education as his course, the course which his heart was looking for and the profes-sion that will give him ultimate satisfaction and blessings. “Napakaraming biyaya sa teaching tulad ngayon sa mga nararanasan ko”, said Sir Allan in an interview with The Educator.

In the year of 2004, he built his own family with

Leny Pagaduan, his classmate in college and a Mathemat-ics teacher in Constancio Padilla National High School. Many said that two educators is a perfect combination in life and this combination is blessed with three children, Sean Allen Maure, Seanrique Allen Maure and Angela Allen. But unfortunately, their eldest child passed away in his first year, but again Sir Allan never looked at the nega-tive side of life, he continued doing his life-long mission for his two children and wife.

Making Great the Simple

Family is the focus of my life and the reason why I am striving more, especially in our field - education.

Like any other pupil, Sir Allan was just a normal child in his elementary and high school life. Playing and study-ing were his priorities before. He studied in St. Joseph School, a catholic school in San Jose City from pre-school to high school, the reason why his mother wanted him to become a priest, but he

14 The Educatorchose to pursue his studies in college and took secondary education as his course. “Kung ‘di ako nag-educ hindi ko makikilala ‘yung wife ko”, he jokingly stated.

Honors, awards or even recognitions were none of his concerns before, the only important thing for him was to study well and to pass all his subjects. Even in college, he didn’t join any organization nor had extra-curricular ac-tivities, their house, church and the school were the only places he hung out. And since they didn’t have resources, Sir Allan used his musical talents as “sidelines” like being a piano tutor, pianist and singer in weddings, funerals and other events to earn his allowance in college. Surprisingly he graduated cum laude with general point average (GPA) of 1.75.

After graduation, he went back to his alma mater and applied there, but since there was no item or avail-able position in high school department, he was first assigned as a grade-4 teacher. And from then, he liked and loved the elementary pupils. “Pero kung bibigyan ako ng pagkakataon na makapagturo sa high school or even in tertiary level, gusto ko rin since I am a BSEd graduate na-man”, uttered Sir Allan. His passion in teaching gives him

fulfillment, more especially when he sees his students excel in their chosen careers.

Reaching the TopAside from being a graduate as

cum laude and has completed his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Education from his second alma mater which is the CLSU, he also authored instructional materials and published books in English and Campus Jour-nalism. He conducted researches on pupils’ achievement to improve the National Achievement Test (NAT) performance of students in his school and district. Sir Allan also studied the pupils’ reading skills and was involved in implementation of the K to 12 cur-riculum as trainer.

And aside from being a teacher, he is also the guidance counselor and the school paper adviser of San Jose West Central School. In 2013, Sir Allan

was awarded as Most Outstanding School Paper Adviser in the Division of San Jose City and became a regional finalist. He was also recognized as the Most Outstanding Reading Teacher and Most Outstanding Grade Six Teach-er in his District in 2009 and 2007-2014, respectively. He FE

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Seeing my students excel in their chosen ca-reers gives me fulfillment because the seeds of knowledge, patience, perseverance, courage, and kindness that I planted in their hearts and minds have borne sweet fruits of success.

has been teaching for 15 years.

These are the reasons why his principal Victoria V. Adawag nominated him in SOT. Out of 326 nominees, he luckily became one of the national finalists for the second

time. The first time was in 2012, and this year is his last chance to be a nominee or candidate. In the final delibera-tion with the national judges Sen. Cynthia A Villar, Asso-ciate Justice Arturo D. Brion, Pasig Representative Roman T. Romulo, CHEd Commissioner Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph. D., LCP National Chairman and CDO Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, Australia Ambassador H.E. William Tweddell, Asian Institute Management President Dr. Steven John DeKrey, Solar Entertainment Co. President and CEO Wilson Y. Tieng and Ayala Land, Inc. and Manila Water Director Antonio T. Aquino, Sir Allan did to the top ten, he’s one of four in elementary, four in secondary and two in tertiary level.

In 30 years of SOT of Metrobank, Sir Allan is the very first awardee who came from San Jose City, Nueva Ecija and in his school. And he is the fourth awardee who came from Central Luzon State University, first was Danilo G. Tan, Ed.D. in tertiary level in 1997, second was Juliana B. Dacayo, Ph.D. in 2000 and third was Soledad M. Roguel, Ph.D. also in tertiary level in 2006.

All the awardees of Search for Out-standing Teacher (SOT) since 1985 up to now are automatically members of the Metrobank Foundation Network of Out-standing Teachers and Educators (NOT-ED), Inc. It was founded on October 26, 1997 and composed of all the winners of Metrobank Foundation SOT.

Sir Allan Moore S. Cabrillas is an-other great product written in the history of CLSU, another pride worthy of emula-tion and inspiration.

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CEd’s OOTDby George Kevin Tomas

Dress up propery according to your profession. This is one of the classroom rules

of our professor in a major subject. Big deal? The answer must be NO, since we are enrolled in the college where people expect us to look decent 24/7, it should not be a problem at all.

Yet, still we cannot rebuff the fact that we are young and at this age we are tempted to explore things as our fellow youths do. We tend to jive with the trends because we believe in this generation’s motto: #YOLO (You Only Live Once). That’s why we throw mil-lions of hashtag everywhere to sum up our thoughts.

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O-O-T-D or Outfit Of The Day, to make it long, is used by people who think they have dressed well enough to standout from the fashion statement of the commoners. A tag which people who are required to wear particular set of clothes everyday, seldomly used. Students to be specific. This is one of the major concerns to most of us. That’s why some prefer to disobey the rule and break free.

A yellow shirt, beige and old rose polo/blouse, and an-imalistic/colorful scarfs may not be the ingredients for our favorite outfit, but that doesn’t mean we have the license to disrespect the idea of school uniform. Wearing uniform is a badge of pride, it creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student. Lucky us, we have this set of clothes.

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and take pride in their appearance. As how Claire Howl-ette, an American teacher, says “Uniforms help students to prepare for when they leave school and may have to dress smartly or wear a uniform.”

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more serious environment. Perhaps most importantly, a uniform means students don’t have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. When everyone is dressed the same, worrying about what you look like isn’t that important at all. There is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, which would put a pressure, financially, on students and parents.

Our school uniform may not be as fashionable as what clothing lines are selling, but one thing we can assure of, it gives us the sense of belongingness, unity and an aura of a professional person who is worthy of respect that other clothes can’t give.

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I am an Education Student because...

i OUGHT TO WEAR MYUNIFORM

Not 24/7 just to clarify. Old rose during Mondays and Wednesdays; Beige during Tuesdays and Thursdays (with matching scarfs and black heeled shoes, of course); Yellow shirt and jeans during Fridays, and the cream of the crop, the most valuable item: Identification Card. Roaming around the campus all day, feeling uncomfort-able with your almost swollen feet, plus the weight of vi-sual materials on your both hands and yet you still have to look dignified and composed, like you don’t have the right to feel stressed and tired. Why? Simply because you’re a future educator.

I OUGHT TO KNOW EVERYTHING

Okay— not all. Though, it seems the society thinks we are all walk-ing dictionaries or something. As if the word encyclopedia is written clearly on our foreheads. Just when someone sud-denly asks you about something and we’re expected to give them the answer right away. And take note, wrong answers are not allowed. Like it would be our greatest sin ever. Then everybody should start at-tending Mr. Google’s class now. Seriously, it doesn’t seem fair but what can we do anyway? We are Education students after all. We have to deal with it. We have to be knowledgeable about the other branches of knowledge.

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I have to watch every word that comes from my mouth

Foul language is a big no-no for every future educator. Whether you’re in the height of excitement or anger, still it’s never an excuse to say something unpleasant. Think about how you behave inside a church, that’s how you should also act inside or outside the classroom, don’t you think so? Remember what we always tell our students: Learn to behave accordingly.

I must be prepared always

You can never be an educator if you’re no better than any Boy Scout or Girl Scout in the Philippines. Whether you’re a great fan of Dora the Explorer or you despise her cousin Diego, you ought to be better than them. Ready to adjust to a certain situation and capable of finding solutions to every problem. Every education student is like a sol-dier in some ways; always on the go, always ready for everything.

I should be a role model to everyone

“The society expects a lot from you.” This could have been the motto of every teacher (and soon to be teachers) all over the world. We are confined in a single box where all our actions and thoughts are being restricted. Admit it or not, all the things we say or do certainly affects the way how the world views us. Therefore, as dispensers of knowledge, we should be careful in everything that we share to our students because unlike the posts in our Facebook or Twitter accounts, it’s not something which can be deleted or edited immediately, rather, every information is restored and is continuously passed from one generation to another.

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5I dream to see in theThings

College of Education

After reading the article “10 Things I dream to see in CLSU” from the magazine, The Milestone, I asked myself “Why don’t I dream things too in

my College?” and “Are there things I envision for my home in this university?” To answer my thoughts, I roamed around the college and started dreaming for the things I want to see.

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Peaceful Tree HousesEvery morning, as I stroll the road, where Mr. Emil dreamt to

be car-free, between College of Education and Biology Department, I always look up to the full-grown trees at the back of the rooms 300 to 305. I always wish those trees to hold houses like the one I used to climb when I was a newbie in the college.That was built on the nearest tree at the back of Violago Building then. How I wish to climb that tree house again – where I can peacefully rest or study my subjects, eat or even sleep and have more of it in that row of trees so I can share the experience with others.

Walk of FameWalking through the tiled floor of the college’s entrance, I dream to see

golden footsteps wherein famous people and achievements of the college are printed on it. Those footsteps will begin from the college’s entrance to the vacant lot inside the college where another centennial tree is standing. It’s just like Mr. Emil’s dream, that the great people of our university will be given fame by their footprints printed on the campus’ sidewalks. Just like him, I want to be proud of these people and achievements. On the last step of the long walk, every student will have his opportunity to hang his own achievements and be proud of himself.

Tree of Knowledge As I pass by the canopy on the way to my classroom, I see the vacant lot at the center of the college planted with mango trees and bougainvillea which leaves are waving to greet the sun a happy morning. I once pictured this lot nourishing another cen-tennial tree just like that of the Dungon. The tree will be called “The Tree of Knowledge” where students can hang their philo-sophical views about the hows and whys of life by writing those on a bookmark. I can’t imagine how many bookmarks will be placed there. But, I can imagine students who will rest under this tree and will learn the hows and whys of life as they read those philosophies.

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Electronic Classrooms When I come to class early in the morning and leave the college late in the afternoon, I always see the maintenance staff or the Kuyas cleaning and arranging the messy classrooms. I wonder if they ever hated their jobs. Because of them, I dream of an electronic classroom where camera, alarm, electronic board and doors are interrelated with each other. As students go inside, the alarm will ring and the electronic board will flash the message “Please maintain the classroom clean and orderly.” for 30 seconds. After class, the alarm will ring again and the board will flash the same message. As long as the camera can see the messy surroundings, the alarm will not stop and the doors will not open. With this, there will be no messy classrooms inside the college.

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During my vacant hours, I always roam around the college and check for a vacant room where I can stay until my next class. Every time I reach the corners of the halls either in the corner of room 313 or room 306, I can imagine myself climbing the stairs to the second floor where different laboratories are waiting. On the right wing from the stairs in the corner of 313 is the laboratory where Biology and Physical Science majors test specimens and chemicals on their microscopes and test tubes. The language majors practice their role plays and dramas next door. After the playroom is the end of the hall where in the right is the stairs down to room 306. As I turn my way to the left, I can hear singers and instrument players enjoying the melody of music in their studio. Relics and antiques are displayed next door by the Social Studies majors. As some stu-dents come out of the next door, I can smell the aroma of freshly baked bread and cook-ies. Next to the TLE room is a wider room where the doors are labeled “Mini Library.” As I enter this room, I can see familiar faces reading book and doing their researches. It is a place of peace and quiet where you cannot hear any noise aside from the book’s turning pages.

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Throwback Momentsby George Kevin Tomas

Have you ever been into an episode when you entered the college vicinity and everyone was looking at you with their confused faces?

Then you stopped in front of the two mirrors attached near the dean’s office and suddenly felt like you were the only thorn among all roses? If you did, then you probably experienced #ThrowbackMoment.

If you’re active on social media, you’ve likely heard of Throwback Thursday or #TBT. It is the name of a weekly social media posting theme that users participate in as part of a very general “throwback” activity for posting content which basically anything that happened in the past.

I don’t have the #TBT picture here, but rather instanc-es that the equation includes both time passed and overall a-subject-of-ridicule awesomeness.

Monday, Wednesday—Old roseTuesday, Thursday—Beige

Friday—CEd Shirt

The schedule above is the correct pattern of CEd students weekly OOTD. Yet, most of the time this pat-tern is not being done accordingly. Why? It’s not because students nowadays are defiant. It’s just that they have their own—whether intended or not—reasons and these sce-narios lead them to have a #ThrowbackMoment.

1. Hindi Nakapamalantsa.This sounds cliché but it really happens. The root of

this instance can be categorized into four sub-reasons. Student was not able to iron the uniform because:

• (of) Power Interruption. If there’s no electricity then the iron will not work.

• S/he has tons of deadlines to meet and was not able to include “ironing of uniform” in his/her schedule. (But those students who have this sce-nario will land to the next reason as his/her alibi)

• Hindi pa natutuyo Mr. Sunshine did not appear the whole time that the uniform was hanging at the clothes line; or

• The class starts at 7 AM. No need to explain.

2. Holiday/Suspension of Classes

This reason may fall into two scenarios:• Students are naturally fond of unexpected vaca-

tion; we tend to think that the day when classes were suspended is actually weekend. So the next day we attend classes, we’re wearing different uniform; or

• Panghihinayang. The students don’t want to take his/her effort because s/he already ironed the uniform.

3. Under repairThis reason has the two sides of the coin whether the

student:• gain weight or accidentally burned a certain part

of the uniform; or• is making an excuse, because this reason is

known to be the “on-the-spot-alibi” of those stu-dents who just don’t want to wear their uniform.

No matter what color of uniform you wear, as long as you go to class and do your responsibilities as a student, there is no OOTD pattern or #ThrowbackMoments can affect your life. But then again, if you want to become a good teacher, and if you want your future students obey your classroom rules, you must be first a good student as well; a student who conforms the rules. Remember: A good leader is a good follower.

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Meet the new CEd dean

Dr. Teodora T. Battad If someone would ask how the College of Education was able to revive a sunflower garden and a refreshing landscape, these can all be attributed to the newly designated dean in the person of a well-respected mentor, Dr. Teodora T. Battad. Second in the siblings of seven children, Dr. Battad, commonly called as Ma’am Dola by her students and colleagues, was born in Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. Who would have not known that her suc-cess as a writer, educator and extensionist was reared with challenges and hardships? Who would have not known that an established stature that she now enjoys is a fruit of patience and perseverance?

As a student Enduring miles of long walk to save money

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for transportation and lunch wrapped in banana leaves with only fish sauce to taste, Dr. Battad made it through elementary and high school with flying colors. She finished her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education major in Agronomy from CLSU in year 1972 and her Master of Science in Agricul-tural Education in the same school two years after. Determined to further pro-fessionalize herself, she studied Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development major in Organization and Manage-ment and was able to finish in 1990.

As a wife and mother She met Engineer Santy Acoba, her first hus-band, in college, a student leader. In 1977 they got married and after eight and a half years, they were blessed with their first born child, Erwin. Five years later, their second child Michelle, was born. Ma’am Dola recalled 16 years of blissful life with her late husband. When her husband passed away, Dr. Battad said that she didn’t want to get married anymore. However, her heart failed to stop loving for the sec-ond time because of President Emeritus Dr. Fortuna-to Battad’s persistence. She said that he became like a “true and real father” to her children.

As a worker

After finishing her Master’s degree, she was employed as a college instructor in CLSU. Promotion

Ma’am Battad with daughter Michelle in Hongkong.

25The EducatorSeptember until now. Since 1994, she has also been serving as the Treasurer of BIDANI Foundation Inc. She had been to Thailand, Israel, USA, Korea, India and China among others for paper presenta-tions, trainings, study tours, and as adviser of gradu-ate students. She also authored and co-authored over 40 books including Treasured Moments, her autobiog-raphy.

As the new Dean Before assuming the position as the new dean of CEd , Dr. Battad is the director for Train-ing of CLSU and is planning to retire soon. She was surprised when the President, Dr. Ruben C. Sevilleja, came to their house and tell her to be the Dean of CEd. All that she could remember was addressing the question to the president, “Bakit po ako Sir?”. While there were questions in her mind, she accepted the challenge and gracefully led the college with passion and dedication. With barely five months as dean, it can be noted that great changes in the en-vironment and atmosphere in the college have taken place. A leader with green thumb, she initiated an immediate landscaping of the college. Transforma-tions are noteworthy, focus and direction in the service of the studentry are enhanced. FEA

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When she was asked about the greatest lesson a teacher had taught her she replied: “Patience. Nobility of being a teacher.” – virtues which she also shares

Ma’am Battad with husband, Dr. Fortunato A. Battad, CLSU President Emeritussoon followed years after. She is currently a Professor VI teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as Extension Philosophy, Organization and Program-ming Methods, Agricultural Extension Teaching Methods and Communication, Human Resource Management, and Administration of Rural Develop-ment Projects. She served as the Faculty Supervisor of CLSU Office in Manila and the Chief, Food and LodgingServices of RET since 1994 up to the time that she was designated as dean in August 14, 2014. Dr. Battad also served as an assessor in DILG’s Local Government Operations Officers II and III from

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Meet the CEd new facultyby Edmar Tigulo

The rule of life is: the old must make way for the young, unless there is no promotion. But, there is no old nor young here; there are only and indeed new!

Ma’am Diane Joy C. SalvadorA God-centered person. This best describes the 21 year old Diane Joy C.

Salvador. She is “a simple lady who can do many things that are productive.’’

Ms. Salvador finished her elementary education from Porais Elementary School as 1st honorable mention, and with honors from CLSU Laboratory High School-Pinili where she was a cultural awardee.

She graduated from Central Luzon State University with the degree of Bach-elor of Elementary Education major in Preschool Education.

Her philosophy in life is, “Commit your work to the Lord; whatever you do and plan will succeed.’’

Ma’am Norvi Acedillo - MiladA devoted teacher. Tomasian. Mother. She is Mrs. Norvi

Acedillo, a graduate of University of Santo Tomas with the degree Bachelor of Music, major in Piano where she was an alumni scholar of Prof. Reynaldo Reyes.

She is the daughter of Mr. Aurelio Palor Acedillo, Sr and Mrs. Elisa de Guzman Lorido.

Mrs. Milad, who learned to multiply patience, understand-ing, and add hope and love in her daily life, is a mother of three and a wife of an OFW. She is a teacher who is sensitive to the needs of her students.

Before teaching in the College of Education, she taught at Harris Memorial College as a music teacher (1997-1999) and at Yamaha School of Music, Quezon City and Musikwizard, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

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Ma’am Marites Del Prado Antonio“I welcome changes, they bring so much learnings in life’’, a meaningful quota-

tion from Marites Del Prado Antonio. This indeed is how she views life.

Ms. Antonio finished her elementary education from Malasin Elementary School as 1st honor, and her secondary from Constancio Padilla National High School (1987-1989, 1st to 3rd year) as honorable mention, and from Core Gateway College (1999-2000) as a nightclass student. She pursued her tertiary education at CLSU where she received the best student teacher and literary awards.

She is the daugther of Mrs. Angelica Gojar and Mr. Jorencio Del Prado.

Sir Michael E. MananghayaSimple. Kind. Man of Honor. These words summarize Mr. Michael E. Manang-

haya.

He is the father of Kenneth, Kyle and Krixtian.

Mr. Mananghaya took his elementary education at Sibul Elementary School, and his secondary education at Sibul National High School. He pursued his tertiary education at Wesleyan University of the Philippines with the degree of BSC- Com-puter Science. He got his masteral degree from Nueva Ecija University of Science and

Ma’am Ma. Catalina D. Cadiz“The truth will always set you free’’, emphasizes Ma’am Ma.

Catalina D. Cadiz. Truly, this quotation summarizes her personality - honed as she is, just what she said.

Mrs. Cadiz is the better half of Florencio V. Cadiz Jr., a teacher in DepEd San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. She has three children: Flor-ence Kate Eunice, 12; Karl Timothy, 9; and Kevin Joshua, 6.

She finished her elementary education from Guimba West Central School (1982) as an outstanding student, and her secondary education from Corregidor College (1986) which is also in Guimba, Nueva Ecija.

She finished Bachelor of Science in Home Economics major in Education from CLSU (1992), and earned her masters in NEUST in 2005 with the degree of Master of Arts in Industrial Education major in Administration Supervision.

Before being hired in the College of Education, she worked as a field technician in Rural Bank Gui-mba (1992). She taught in Saint Joseph High School Department, San Jose City Nueva Ecija from 1993-

2002 and in University Science High School, CLSU (2002-2014).

Technology with the degree of Masters of Science in Information Technology (MSIT).

He worked at GMBank Incoporated (1997-2007), and taught at STI College Baguio and STI Legazpi (2007-2012) and at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (2012- 2014).

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Organizations: Doors of Opportunityby Princess Catherine Bustos

Life may not be as easy as a piece of cake espe-cially for students. Their schedules can get pretty hectic at times due to overloaded units, projects, requirements and assignments.

However, students seek oppotunities to become more actively involved in their campus life as they adapt its ambiance.One way of getting involved is joining the school organizations. Organization is formed for a particular purpose and to provide benefits that further enhance college life.

Uplift the importance of providing best possible ba-sic education for all learners in different communities.

A future educator should not wait for the needy to come to school. He should bring him to school even in a very simple way where this student can bring out his pas-sion in teaching young people. The General Education for Social Interaction- Society (GenESIS) is one of the organization in the College of Education that uplifts the passion of teachers in delivering quality basic education.

In order to contribute to the total development of future educators and grow professionally, they conducted and planned various activities such as KKK: Kabataan

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Develop four macro skills towards maximum potential in the field of lan-guage and literature.

Another organization is the Col-lege of Education Society for Language and Literature (CELL) which consists

of members that are bonafide students of the College of Education major in English. CELL members are planning to organize tutorials in English to promote the advancement of the use of the second language. Also, one of their incoming activities is the collection of old books from CEd students which will be donated

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to selected schools. This activity aims to foster effec-tive involvement in the dissemination of knowledge in language and literature.

CELL organization is for those who wish to de-velop their skills in Communication Arts, especially in the four macro skills: reading, writing speaking, and listening. It also encourages artistic and literary

expression and appreciation among its members.Develop appreciation and wider application of

Mathematics in order to contribute to the development of the Filipino people.

By conducting activities such as Math tutorials (Math 102 and 104) and review for the MTAP qualifiers (Elementary schools), Mathematics Society (MathSoc) is able to strengthen academic interest of students in the field of Mathematics. To be a member of this organiza-tion, one must have at least three Mathematics subjects and pass all the examinations and interviews during the screening process.

This organization does not only focus in Mathemat-ics but also in other personal enhancements and envi-ronmental programs and activities such as tree planting, feeding and gift giving, house to house visitation and information drive.

You may not like Math, but Math Club would surely like to have you!

Usher optimum development to every individual as social being responsible to their community and environment.

“Actually, it is not just an opportunity but a privi-lege to enhance their quality of being worthy of respect, to guide them in the right path, and to strengthen the sisterhood and brotherhood of the students especially for those Values and Education majors” said Ma. Mer-cedez Dancel, President of the CEd-MOVE (Movers of Values Education).

Right and good actions define strong character. MOVE Organization addresses character issues and provides daily opportunities for personal growth. This organization does not only provide academic learning about character, but also provide stu-dents with the experience of characterde-fining moments.

Their planned activities includes CEd Guidance Awareness Month Celebration, Career Orientation Seminar, Self-growth Seminar, Leadership Training and Devel-opment Seminar and Values Formation.

Making friends is a way of surviving college. Getting involved with such or-ganizations is also a means of connecting with different faces and characters. So what are you waiting for? Get involved and be part of these organizations!

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Why I Chose to be a

First Place Winner of the Essay Writing Contest for International Teachers’ Day of the College of Education, CLSU on September 22, 2014

Teacher?Continuing Their Legacy

Fifty-six weeks, almost three semesters and less than three years away from my dream. Challenging and arduous, these are the common adjectives which can be used to describe the life of a teacher. Certainly, teaching is a continuous study, of dealing with par-ents, preparing visual aids and exams, of learning what you’ll teach the next day. It’s a life-long task

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faced by students everyday, teaching them and loving them equally despite their faults. So the question is, why I chose to be a teacher?

She entered the class with a fierce stance; her eyes shone with eloquence and when she spoke, everyone listened.

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I entered grade school with nothing more than a bag with papers and pencil. I would have traded it for a toy but she showed me how to use it, so it would help me. My mind was set only for play and pleasure but she told me that it would only benefit my present, not my future which is more important. She asked me the questions I have no answers and she guided me to find them. She scolded me whenever I failed and reward-ed me whenever I succeeded. The words she spoke equaled no gold of any amount. She was my mentor. She was my teacher.

“A teacher affects eternity,” someone said I believe whoever spoke this line.

High school came. I had trouble fitting in. The pond I used to dominate had turned to seas where I might get swallowed up by bigger fishes. Another mentor just saved me.

“Get out of your shell and shine” she used to tell me. She was my cheerer in times of madness, my mother in times of confusion, my hero in times of needs. She

had eyes which saw my strength in my weakest point. Her arms were strong enough to lift me from the low-est ground. The wisdom she imparted to me were treasures I would keep for the rest of my life. She was my mentor. She was my teacher.

I am what I am now because of the people who influenced me. Those teachers who saw and understood the stories behind each student’s eyes are the most wonderful creatures ever made. I am studying to be a teacher to be like them. I want to be one of those who have the power to transform peo-ple, help them in a way. Can I make it? Will I?

It has been 56 weeks and almost three semesters. I still have five more semesters to go and hopefully I wil be walking down the graduation site to receive my diploma and to start a life as a teacher.

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by Edmar Tigulo

Thy mouth is the medium of the flowing life --Knowledge and wisdoms that are lights in the night

How I wonder how the world can be,Darker than the darkest night when a teacher lies.

Thy eyes are gifted to see the beauty in a childDark and light colors you can see through thy eyes.

Indeed you can see the world and the realities of life,No one can ever tell what’s wonderful in a smile, when

your eyes are blind.

Thy hands are the molders of moldersYour passion in crafting is fixed in your hands

A clay for you is perfect pot!There will be no great things when you don’t have those

hands.

Thy heart is for the people.The beats of it are your songs to them.

Thy service and service are stars in the night sky,The Polaris that guides, you are one of a kind!

I Want a Manby Irish Claire Ordinario

I want a man…Who can stand against all oddsWho can lift me up when I fall

Who can fight with me against the worldWho sees me perfect beyond my imperfection.

I want a man…Who can notice the beauty in my scars

Who can love me for who I amWho can never leave me.Who can be by my side.

I want a man…Who can wipe my tears away.

Who can hear me during my silenceWho can notice the hurt in my smile

Who can see the sadness behind my laughter

I want a man…Who can lead me

Who can guide me through the darknessWho can carry me

Who can protect me.

I want a man…Who can understand the way I am

Who can change my waysWho can accept me.Who can inspire me.

I want this man…And I realized that He is Jesus.

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The New Star:Ace F. Abalos

by Rojelito Sison

Great. This is how runners describe their feelings after hurdling a long distance run. Whatever the track is, rocky, cemented, muddy, grassy or even flooded, determination is always with them. The bonus is the medal, trophy, the title or the honor they bring to their alma mater after stealing the momentum over their determined competitors.

One of those experienced athletes and the CLSU’s star in long distance races is Ace F. Abalos. He is a common first year in College of Arts and Sci-ences (CAS) and now he finally entered the Unit I (College of Education) as a sophomore student taking MAPEH as his major of specialization.

Heart’s View“Gusto ko talagang magturo, pero

dahil sa recruitment ng ISPEAR na-punta ako sa CAS (AB4), pero hindi ako nagsisisi dahil at last nakapag-educ din ako” Abalos said in an interview when asked about what course he really wants to take up in college.

He also added that he does not only want to teach or impart knowledge to his future students but also to share all he knows about sports especially in athletics that’s why he took MAPEH.

As a matter of fact, Abalos was a college scholar last semester in CAS as CFY after earning the GPA of 1.75.

Like in running thousands of meters, this native of Collado, Talavera, Nueva Ecija pursues and is de-termined to track the path of education, to finish the real race of studying and to get into the finish line not wearing his athletic attire but in formal wearing the

toga with the teacher education degree.

Unstoppable“Kapag natatapos ko ‘yung mga

takbo ko, masaya ako, kasi kahit matalo ako basta narating ko ‘yung finish line, para sa akin panalo na rin ako” Abalos humbly said.

He is popularly known as “The King of the Long Track” in CLSU and also in some other parts of Nueva Ecija and Philippines.

Last July 12, 2014 in Cabanatuan City Marathon Event sponsored by the Central Luzon Media Association (CLMA), Abalos fed his competitors with dust and proved that he was the king by having the first place in eight marathons in Cabanatuan City.

He also led the qualifying race in Regional Milo Marathon in Tarlac City, Tarlac and placed 9th in National Milo Marathon (5km) in Mall of Asia, Manila.

His love for running doesn’t stop there, because this tracker also marked a name as declared 1st place in 5km run in Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, also as 1st place in 3 consecutive 5 km run events in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, as 2nd place in 5 km run in Isabela and in Philippine National Games in Pasig City, Manila as 7th place in 1.5 km run.

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games, Abalos owned the track in 1.5 km, 3 km, and 5 km run and in 4x400 m medley run with Jeffrey Aquino, Lester Palopox, and Seth Michael Reyes. He contributed 4 gold medals, a big help to own the throne in the 50th intramural games.

Currently, he owns the records in CLSU 1.5km run event in a speedy 4.13 minutes, in 3km run in 9.11 minutes, in 5km run in 17.42 minutes and in 10km run with 36.24 minutes.

But behind the sweet success in the field of athletics, this second child of Mr. Rensy and Mrs. Thelma Abalos had experienced defeats during the SCUAA III. He went back home with 3 silver medals in 3 km run, 5km run and in 4x4 medley run and 2 bronze medals in 1.5km run and in 10km run, held in NEUST, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.

“Siguro nagkulang kami nang kaunti sa training. Hindi man gano’n karami ang nakuha naming gin-tong medalya noong nakaraang taon, pipilitin naming higitan ang nagawa namin para maibalik ang pagiging champion ng Athletics boys sa susunod na SCUAA III” Abalos toughly said.

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Quitting is not in my vocabulary, I always think the reason why I started.

Last year, the CLSU athletics team barged into the top seat against the heavy opponent BSU. Nevertheless, he wants to thank his family, friends, Sir Benjamin Bartolome, Sir Emmanuel Waing, Prof. Jay Santos, to the new ISPEAR Director Sir John Agaton and to their new coach, Sir Von Monta for their unending support.

“Magte-training akong mabuti, gaga-win ko ang aking makakaya at pipilitin ko muling makamit o makakuha ng mga gin-tong medalya para tulungan ang bago kong yunit (CED)” Abalos bravely said.

His name has a heavy impact in the world of athletics. To maintain his phas-

ing, his speed, and his endurance in running, Abalos never failed to train every afternoon as he always runs the road in kilometers around CLSU. And as an inspiration, he’s wearing his wrist watch to always check the time of his run and to beat his own records.

In highschool, this 17-year-old runner had made foundation and grew with experiences as he joined CLRAA and snatched a gold medal in 5km long run in San Jose, Tarlac. He also stole the 7th place in 1.5 km run event in Palarong Pambansa in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

At his young age, aside from his achievements, he won’t just stand and stop in reaching some. In recent 2014 Intramural Games, he garnered 3 gold medals in 5,000 m run, 3,000 m run and in 1,500 m run, respectively. He also snatched bronze medals in 4x100 m relay and in 4x400 m relay. Abalos didn’t forget his promise for the CEd as it ranked as third place in 51st Intramural Games from being fourth last year. From the year of 2013 no one can beat the records of Abalos in long distance run, the reason why he retains as “the King of Track”.

ColorfulCEd Street DanceDecember 19, 2014

36 The Educator

CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITYScience City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 3119, Philippines

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CLSU-College of EducationDecember 11-12, 2014

Bachelor of Elementary EducationBachelor of Secondary Education