BukSU recognizes Outstanding Flexible Learning System Teachers on World Teacher’s Day 2022

MALAYBALAY CITY – Bukidnon State University recognized and awarded exemplary faculty implementers of the flexible learning system as part of its World Teachers’ Day celebration on October 5, 2022.

Two years after the implementation of the flexible learning system in the university, the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) initiated the selection process of faculty leading in the areas of instructional material development (IMD), technology integration (TI) and flexible learning system (FLS) implementation in the past two years.

Faculty from the various colleges and satellite campus clusters were nominated by their deans and campus in-charge to participate in the Search for the most outstanding (1) instructional material developer, (2) technology integrator and (3) flexible learning system implementer.

Additionally, the performance and initiatives of different department and campus coordinators responsible for instructional material development and technology integration at the unit level were examined to determine the finalists of the search for the most outstanding (4) instructional material development coordinator and (5) technology integration coordinator.

The selection process for the five categories was culminated in the form of interviews paneled by university experts of the mentioned categories on September 27, 2022.

Clad in stunning Filipiniana and Barong attires, the awardees receive their certificates and plaques during the Flexible Learning System Teachers’ Awards ceremony held at the Bukidnon State University Mini Theatre. In attendance were the faculty-awardees’ chairpersons, deans and campus in-charge together with other university officials and dignitaries.

Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela, Vice President for Academic Affairs, described BukSU faculty as “agile and adaptable” in her welcome remarks during the awarding ceremony.

“While the pandemic has brought all forms of disruption, it has also become a catalyst for educational innovations and transformation,” she said.

Dr. Rizza R. Consad, CITL Director, also explained the significance of the event to the participants, along with how the selection was conducted.

“It is but fitting to recognize teachers, who with resilience, creativity and innovativeness executed the flexible learning in their own sphere of influence and responsibility. To the winners and finalists, congratulations. You are an inspiration. You are the future,” she said.

The awards and awardees are as follows:

Flexible Learning System Implementers

Outstanding Flexible Learning System Implementer (Main Campus) – Ms Ma. Angelica C. Mugot

Outstanding Flexible Learning System Implementer (Satellite Campuses) – Ms Jishanis Mae G. Becaro

Most Outstanding Flexible Learning System Implementer (Main Campus) – Mr. Exhan C. Bandas

Most Outstanding Flexible Learning System Implementer

(Satellite Campuses) – Ms Lovelyn M. Bagares

Technology Integrators

Outstanding Technology Integrator (Main Campus) – Mr. Noel B. Lacpao

Outstanding Technology Integrator (Satellite Campuses – Mr. Allan V. Beliganio

Most Outstanding Technology Integrator – (Main Campus) Giovanni N. Sanchez

Most Outstanding Technology Integrator – (Satellite Campuses)     Ms Kristel Kate T. Salva

Instructional Material Developers

Outstanding Instructional Material Developer (Main Campus) – Dr. Iris April L. Ramirez

Outstanding Instructional Material Developer (Satellite Campuses) – Ms Laarne Y. Aluba

Most Outstanding Instructional Material Developer (Main Campus)- Mr. Michael John Tagadiad

Most Outstanding Instructional Material Developer (Satellite Campuses) – Mr. Daryl M. De Asis

Technology Integration Coordinators

Outstanding Technology Integration Coordinator – Ms Kristel Kate T. Salva

Most Outstanding Technology Integration Coordinator – Giovanni N. Sanchez

Instructional Material Development Coordinators

Outstanding Instructional Material Development Coordinator        Mariz Rochelle C. Sedon

Most Outstanding Instructional Material Development Coordinator – Ms Ritchelee B. Alugar

Mr. Exhan C. Bandas of the IT Faculty and Most Outstanding Flexible Learning System Implementer awardee said in his acceptance speech that being in the academe as well as in the administration as a non-teaching personnel is very challenging.

“You have to balance your time for your family, for your work as an educator, and as a public servant serving various clients at Bukidnon State University. However, I was able to surpass those challenges because also of the support given to me by our institutions in terms of training and seminars for me to enhance my capabilities, skills, and knowledge that I may be able to share to my students and our clients with excellence and satisfaction,” he said.

He also added that as an IT instructor, he made use of technology to bring quality education to the students despite this pandemic situation.

“Everyone of us here is able to adapt and maximize the use of technology just to serve our constituents and be able to implement the mandate of our university, which is to provide advanced education,” he said.

Mr. Dante S. Victoria, Jr., Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development, commended the awardees for embodying excellence and resilience during the pandemic in his congratulatory remarks.

“Our FLS Teachers award winners exemplify what it means to be innovative, engaging, connected and excel-lient, because during the pandemic, we are still able to deliver excellence and resiliency despite what happened,” he stated.

Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, Vice President for Research, Extension and Innovations, also emphasized how the FLS teachers’ awards served as a manifestation of how BukSU teachers served as resilient educators in the 21st century.

The Flexible Learning System Teacher’s Awards is the first of two awarding ceremonies that serves to commend the efforts of individuals, departments, units and other stakeholders involved in the success of the flexible learning system implementation from the years 2020-2022. Another prestigious event aimed to recognize the different LGUs and delivery units involved in the module distribution and collection is slated before the end of the academic year. (Mr. John Dale S. Belderol/CITL)