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UPOU and PMPI Sign MOA to Integrate Rights of Nature into Education

2024-10-15T15:43:23+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI) solidified their collaborative ties through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 15 October 2024. UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean, Dr. Joane Serrano, and PMPI National Coordinator, Ms. Yolanda Esguerra, signed the document that officially seals the partnership that will target the integration of rights of nature into UPOU's academic platforms, production of learning resources, and embedding rights of nature into UPOU's public service projects. The partnership will specifically focus on [...]

UPOU and PMPI Sign MOA to Integrate Rights of Nature into Education2024-10-15T15:43:23+08:00

UPOU Faculty Members Conduct Training Program for DOST-FNRI

2024-05-31T14:33:23+08:00

A training program that aimed to equip selected Department of Science and Technology (DOST) personnel with knowledge and skills to design and evaluate suitable multimedia educational materials for their respective offices was conducted by UPOU faculty members. Asst. Professor Luisa A. Gelisan of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies and Mr. Lexter J. Mangubat, Instructor at the Faculty of Education gave talks and facilitated workshops on the conduct of front-end analysis (FEA), instructional design, and proposal preparation for learning materials development. Front-end analysis is the first step in the instructional design process. It facilitates the identification of project [...]

UPOU Faculty Members Conduct Training Program for DOST-FNRI2024-05-31T14:33:23+08:00

FMDS-UPOU Faculty Involved in the Development of Competency Standards for Advanced Social Work Practice in the Philippines

2024-05-20T08:24:18+08:00

Last 18 April 2024, Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan (Diploma in/Master of Social Work [D/MSW Program Chair], and Office of Gender Concerns [OGC] Director) attended the Consultative Meeting of the Career Progression and Specialization Program and Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (CPSP-CATS) Committee for Social Workers under the Professional Regulation Board (PRC). She represented the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Community Organization (CO) and discussed competency standards for advanced social work practice in community organization. This presentation was part of the TWG on Community Organization’s effort to set higher benchmarks for advanced social workers involved in community-level interventions. Assoc. [...]

FMDS-UPOU Faculty Involved in the Development of Competency Standards for Advanced Social Work Practice in the Philippines2024-05-20T08:24:18+08:00

UPOU-CSC Collaboration Aims for Civil Servant Training Programs Through Microcredentialing in Alignment with SDGs 8 and 17

2024-05-17T15:21:23+08:00

Building on an initial meeting held on 22 March 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) throug the Civil Service Institute (CSI) have agreed to forge a partnership aimed at transforming civil service training in the Philippines. In a recent meeting held on 13 May 2024 at the Teaching and Learning Hub, UP Open University Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, both institutions outlined a collaborative effort to develop and offer innovative courses aimed at enhancing digital transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital competency, organizational development, climate literacy, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), [...]

UPOU-CSC Collaboration Aims for Civil Servant Training Programs Through Microcredentialing in Alignment with SDGs 8 and 172024-05-17T15:21:23+08:00

UP Strengthens Global Academic Ties with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

2024-04-03T13:58:44+08:00

In a testament to the enduring bonds between academic institutions across borders, the University of the Philippines (UP) embarked on a historic visit to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) on Monday, 25 March 2024. Led by Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, UP President, and accompanied by distinguished officials from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, University Registrar Prof. Luisa Gelisan, Office of Public Affairs Director Dr. Myra Almodiel, Immersive Open Pedagogies Program Director Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr., and Linkages Officer Margaret [...]

UP Strengthens Global Academic Ties with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies2024-04-03T13:58:44+08:00

UPOU Sets Up Information and Virtual Reality Booth at the 51st Flower and Garden Show

2024-03-19T12:12:21+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA), in collaboration with various offices of the university, has set up an exhibit to showcase the Virtual Reality (VR) Projects developed through the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Research Program of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA).  The UPOU Exhibit ran from 6 to 17 March 2024, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and was housed at the UPOU Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.  The exhibit showcased the UPOU VR Campus Tour, a rendering of the UPOU campus in the virtual world. [...]

UPOU Sets Up Information and Virtual Reality Booth at the 51st Flower and Garden Show2024-03-19T12:12:21+08:00

UPOU Features Free Online Courses in Exhibit at the 115th UPLB Foundation Day Celebration

2024-03-19T10:41:39+08:00

On 6-8 March 2024, the University of the Philippine Open University (UPOU) showcased its offering of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in an exhibit at the Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall, University of the Philippines Los Baños in Laguna. The exhibit was part of the 115th Foundation Day celebration of UPLB, with the theme “Expanding Horizons through Impactful Public Service.” UPOU MOOCs are short courses offered online for free and are open to everyone. These are offered on MODeL, the official platform for all UPOU MOOCs. UPOU MOOCs vary in topics such as Open Distance e-Learning, Teaching and Learning, [...]

UPOU Features Free Online Courses in Exhibit at the 115th UPLB Foundation Day Celebration2024-03-19T10:41:39+08:00

UP VINTA Revolutionizes Education: A Global Journey Unveiled

2024-03-19T10:15:39+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) has embarked on a transformative mission to redefine education through its innovative transnational education initiative – The University of the Philippines - Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP VINTA). This bold endeavor represents a paradigm shift in traditional educational approaches, breaking down barriers to learning and offering quality education to students worldwide. Transnational education (TNE) is at the heart of UP VINTA, offering students the opportunity to access education beyond national borders. This groundbreaking initiative not only empowers Filipino students abroad but also enriches the academic landscape of host nations. Inclusivity lies at the [...]

UP VINTA Revolutionizes Education: A Global Journey Unveiled2024-03-19T10:15:39+08:00

Trans-Pacific Partnership for Innovative Academic Environment: A Commemorative Tree Planting Initiative Between the UPOU-FMDS and TUFS

2024-03-19T11:17:17+08:00

(from left to right) Dr. Figueroa, Asst. Prof. Fukuda, Ms. Nagayama, Dean Serrano, Ms. Suarez, and Mr. Mangubat during the tree planting commemoration Another commemorative tree planting ceremony was initiated by the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), on 08 March 2024 at the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N (Growing Appreciation towards Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition). This historic initiative of planting a Philippine lime tree, or commonly known as calamansi in the Philippines, aims to promote the trans-pacific bridge opportunities [...]

Trans-Pacific Partnership for Innovative Academic Environment: A Commemorative Tree Planting Initiative Between the UPOU-FMDS and TUFS2024-03-19T11:17:17+08:00

UPOU-FMDS and UP SURP Collaboration to Address Challenges in Land Use Planning and Urban and Regional Planning Education

2024-03-15T08:53:09+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), and the University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP) have initiated a collaboration to address the challenges in land use, and urban and regional planning education. The aim is to enhance the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) program of UPOU-FMDS and the Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) program of UP SURP to better align with the current demands and challenges faced by urban planners. The collaborative discussions, attended by representatives from both institutions, including FMDS Dean Dr. Joane [...]

UPOU-FMDS and UP SURP Collaboration to Address Challenges in Land Use Planning and Urban and Regional Planning Education2024-03-15T08:53:09+08:00
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