{"id":8249,"date":"2026-04-27T16:34:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=8249"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:34:47","slug":"teacher-education-leaders-held-regional-symposium-in-zamboanga-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=8249","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Education Leaders Held Regional Symposium in Zamboanga City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a shared effort to shape a more inclusive future for education in Region IX, the Council of the Deans for Teacher Education, Inc., in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX and Western Mindanao State University, held a symposium for Teacher Education leaders on April 25, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the theme \u201cTransforming Teacher Education for the Least, the Lost, and the Last,\u201d the seminar-workshop brought together deans, program advisers, and faculty members from across the Zamboanga Peninsula. The gathering served as a space for collaboration, where education leaders worked together to develop policies and practices that support marginalized learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representing University President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Fredelino M. San Juan opened the program with a message centered on purpose. He expressed his appreciation for the presence of education leaders from across the region and reminded them of the responsibility they carry as educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt the heart of every policy we craft, every curriculum we design, and every decision we make are our learners who rely on us to create pathways toward opportunity, dignity, and hope,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Marivic V. Eriberri, CHED Regional Director for Region IX, echoed this message by emphasizing that the gathering was more than just a symposium. She described it as a collective act of leadership, where each participant has the power to shape institutions, influence policies, and guide future educators who will eventually shape generations. She also pointed out that despite progress in education, many learners still remained at the margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anchored on advancing transformational education and aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, the symposium deepened conversations on building inclusive and future-ready learning systems. Resource speaker Dr. Edizon Fermin highlighted the IDEAS framework, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Sustainability, as key principles in shaping education for the least, the lost, and the last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the discussions continued, the symposium highlighted a shared commitment among education leaders to strengthen teacher education and make it more responsive to the needs of every learner. It served as a reminder that meaningful progress in education is not only measured by innovation, but also by how well it reaches those who need it most. (AAS, PAO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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