UPV Division of Professional Education

08/05/2026

Publication Alert!

Book chapter on Teachers and Quiet Quitting.

The UPV Division of Professional Education (ProfEd) is happy to announce a recent co-authored chapter in an edited book by one of its faculty members, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳, 𝐑𝐏𝐦, 𝐑𝐆𝐂 written in collaboration with her postgraduate peers and mentor in the Handbook of Teachers’ Voices in the Global South, part of the Springer International Handbooks of Education. Here is the link to the chapter:

Dela Cruz, C.M.B., Gomez, M.G.A., Fernandez, H.G.C.Q., Florece, M.E.A., Ferrer-Rafols, R., Villaruel, K.B. (2026). Silent Struggles: Psychological Safety, Well-Being, and Their Influence on Quiet Quitting Among Filipino Teachers. In: Amzat, I.H., Khalifa, M. (eds) Handbook of Teachers’ Voices in the Global South. Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Singapore. https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-981-95-2423-5_10

Here is an expert from the chapter’s abstract:

“A psychologically safe environment built on trust, respect, and open communication empowers teachers, positively impacting their growth and well-being. However, factors like heavy workloads, lack of support, and poor work–life balance can negatively impact teacher well-being, leading to burnout, stress, decreased job satisfaction, and, ultimately, attrition. Quiet quitting, characterized by intentional disengagement and reduced performance, is a concerning trend that may arise from these factors. To address these issues, it is essential to prioritize teacher well-being by creating supportive school environments, reducing workload, providing adequate resources, and fostering a culture of respect and appreciation.”

The UPV ProfEd community’s network of professional school personnel will find the study’s findings and recommendations relevant and meaningful in framing the conversation, policies, and prospects to address teacher well-being and professional work context.

28/04/2026

21/04/2026

Teaching English is more than grammar—it’s about empowering voices.

At the MEd ESL Program of UP Visayas Graduate School, you’ll explore innovative pedagogies, engage in impactful research, and grow as a leader in language education.

If you’re ready to rethink teaching, embrace multilingual realities, and make a difference in diverse classrooms, this program is for you.

Be part of something transformative. Enroll today!!!

21/04/2026

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20/04/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐝 𝐄𝐒𝐋 𝐈𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫- 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

Demonstrating their commitment to advancing language education, the Master of Education in English as a Second Language (MEd ESL) II students facilitated the seminar-workshop “𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬: 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀” on April 18, 2026, at the Multipurpose Building I of the University of the Philippines Visayas.

As part of their EDL 241 (Language Test Development in Bilingual Context) course, the graduate students facilitated sessions on Language Assessment and Testing, aiming to integrate theoretical foundations with practical classroom application. Selected speakers from the class led the discussions, guiding participants in exploring key principles of language assessment, examining common issues in testing practices, and engaging in hands-on activities such as crafting of Bilingual Education Implementation Plan (BEIP)and designing Language Tests in Bilingual Contexts.

Also present during the event were Prof. Joven Llabore and Prof. Martin Ryan Suamen, whose presence further enriched the learning experience.

Through these collaborative efforts, participants deepened their understanding of valid, reliable, and fair assessment practices, equipping them with essential skills for real teaching and learning contexts.

Written by Dionessa Grace Galimba, MEd ESL 2 student










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31/03/2026

Inihahandog ng National Committee on Literary Arts (NCLA) at ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), katuwang ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), ang National Book Development Board (NBDB), at ang Hubon Manunulat: West Visayan Writers—ang inaabangang Pagbasa sa Serye ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining (Reading the National Artists Series) kasabay ng ka.handa.an!

Tampok ang ating pinakamamahal na Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Panitikan, Virgilio S. Almario, sa isang makapangyarihang pagtatanghal ng salita at diwa.

Makakasama rin sa isang mapanuring panayam sina Dr. John E. Barrios at Elijah Jose C. Barrios

At para sa isang dramatikong pagbasa ng tula, tampok sina Gil S. Montinola, Early Sol A. Gadong, at Noel Galon de Leon

Bukás sa lahat. Walang bayad. Walang dahilan para hindi dumalo.

Isang libreng talakayan para sa publiko na magpapayanig sa inyong kamalayan at damdamin.

Ngayong 2026 National Literature Month sa Iloilo City, damhin, pakinggan, at ipagdiwang ang panitikan na buhay at nag-aalab!

Antabayanan ang mga detalye ng programa sa mga susunod na araw.

30/03/2026

The Division of Professional Education (ProfEd) is proud and happy to celebrate the achievement of one of its junior faculty members, Asst. Prof. Jamie Marie I. Nacabu-an for presenting her paper entitled, “Panakayon: Development of Contextualized 3H’s Game-based Learning Material for Highschool Students” and garnering the Best Presentation award in the Strategies for Enhancing Educational Access and Engagement session of the 12th International Conference on Education held in Bali, Indonesia last 26-28 March 2026.

More than 20 universities from Southeast Asia and beyond served as institutional co-partners in this conference that sought to “bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to discuss innovative pedagogies, digital transformation, equitable access to education, and evidence-based policymaking”.

Asst. Prof. Nacabu-an’s paper aligns with one of the ProfEd’s research and impact thrusts, partnering with local communities and drawing upon their complex realities and wealth of socio-cultural resources as resources and processes in the development and operationalization of contextualized teaching and learning materials to improve learning outcomes. Her previous experience as a basic education Mathematics teacher in private and public schools plus her new and current role as a teacher at UP High School in Iloilo, a laboratory high school and a junior faculty member co-teaching a course in the Master of Education (MEd) program where innovations in instruction and assessments are highlighted, foregrounds her current research area of interest on gamification, engagement, collaborative learning, and place-based education.

Panginbulahan, Asst. Prof. Jamie Marie I. Nacabu-an
Padayon!

27/03/2026

We successfully held our 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 last February 26, 2026, bringing together passionate educators and researchers for a meaningful exchange of ideas and insights.

The event featured insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions led by our esteemed guest speakers: Asst. Prof. Donne Jone P. Sodusta, Asst. Prof. Gerthrode Charlotte T. Mabilog, Asst. Prof. Joven S. Llabore, and Asst. Prof. Jamie Marie I. Nacabu-an. Their expertise and perspectives greatly contributed to deepening our understanding of education research.

17/03/2026

The Division of Professional Education (ProfEd) is happy to congratulate one of its faculty members, Ms. Jemaresa A. Talaman for garnering the Best Paper award during the Capacity-Building Workshop on Strengthening Research Publication: A Currency For Faculty Promotion and Research and Presentation on Education, Innovation and Community of the of the Asian Society of Researchers, Educators, and Inventors (ASREI) Inc held from 14-15 March 2026 in Iloilo City.

Her winning paper is entitled, Care for Creation Program and Solid Waste Management Awareness and Practices of School Stakeholders.

Ms. Talaman teaches Science at the UPHSI and also actively represents the ProfEd in the various in-service teacher training public service initiatives of the UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungod.

Panginbulahan! Padayon!

10/03/2026

The UPV Division of Professional Education (ProfEd) is happy to announce a recent co-authored publication by one of its faculty members, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳, 𝐑𝐏𝐦, 𝐑𝐆𝐂 written in collaboration with her postgraduate peers and mentor in 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟑𝟒, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 & 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

Their work offers vital insights into the well-being of students in rural Philippine universities. Drawing on data from 217 college students in the Bicol and Northern Mindanao regions, the study identifies academic buoyancy, academic self-efficacy, regular breakfast consumption, peer support, and life satisfaction as significant predictors of flourishing; predictors of social and psychological well-being. However, other factors such as exercise, sleep, family income, and family support were not significant, drawing attention to the unique dynamics of college student life in rural communities. The findings underscore the importance of fostering resilience, confidence, healthy habits, and peer connections through targeted student support services and program development. Actionable recommendations from the paper centers on urging educators, administrators, and policymakers to enhance student well-being and academic success in resource-limited settings.

The UPV ProfEd community’s network of professional school personnel will find the study’s methodology, key findings, and practical implications relevant to their practice and in designing their own practice-based inquiry projects.

Link to full-text article:
http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/.../14%20JSSH-9207-2024.pdf