Educators are designers.
Quality Teacher welcomes you to the world of design thinking, an approach to solving complex problems by understanding human needs. Through articles crafted by educators, you will gain a fuller understanding of this method, and how it can be applied in teaching. This issue aims to help you adopt a designer’s mindset, so you can come up with solutions to pedagogical or administrative challenges that will benefit how you teach and how your students learn.
Furthermore, if your school plans to adopt an e-learning program soon, this issue has some tips for you. See how three innovative educators were able to overcome the challenges that come with rolling out an e-learning program with a solid action plan and the right attitude.
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Contributors
Christian Niel Casita
Christian is a teacher by profession, currently taking up a degree in Master of Science in Teaching major in Biology at De La Salle University-Manila. He earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biology from the Philippine Normal University. He is a member of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) and an advocate for science literacy in the Philippines. At present, he works as Development Editor at University Press of First Asia, the editorial arm of DIWA Learning Systems Inc.Gerson Abesamis
Gerson is an educator and designer, and leads our initiatives in design as the Executive Director. He works at the intersections of creativity, media & technology, learning, and teacher development. Currently he teaches Educational Technology at UP Diliman. Previous experience: Consultant for Materials Development and Teacher Training at the Commission on Higher Education, Computer Science Teacher at Philippine Science HS, UX Designer at Pearson, and Web Project Manager at Harvard. EdM in Technology, Innovation, and Education at Harvard University.Kaye Robles
Kaye’s background is in politics and international relations but since graduating from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in European Studies, she’s been a Social Studies teacher at Miriam College High School, an Editorial Assistant for Summit Media, and a consultant for Fundacion Santiago, doing research and developing narratives for community based heritage tourism efforts around Luzon. She is currently pursuing her Certificate in Professional Teaching at the University of the Philippines Open University.Anna Bettina Pangalangan
Anna graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in AB Journalism. She has worked for ABS-CBN Corp. and Affinity X, the creative BPO of Ayala. She has contributed to many online publications for articles tackling fashion and social causes. Currently, she is a PR writer for RubyComm-K.Austria Public Relations Consultancy. She has written in various publications for Diwa, including Quality Teacher and GNews. When she is not writing, she is reading and promoting her own accessory line.Editorial Board
The Editors
Executive Publisher: Saturnino G. BelenAssociate Publisher: Brian L. Belen, PhD
Associate Publisher: Elma L. Ropeta
Managing Editor: Armel M. Espiritu
Print Content Editor: Abel G. Riototar
Online Content Editor: Erinne D. Baniaga
Layout Artist: Bryan H. Villanueva
Website Developers: Mark Alvin M. Manucot
John Mark D. Panaguiton
Jhoana Marie F. Isidro
The Publishers
Diwa Learning Systems IncDiwa Learning Systems Inc (Diwa) is the leading provider of K-to-12 educational resources in the country. It is a multi-awarded and innovative provider of educational solutions with an extensive distribution network across the Philippines.
The company started when it acquired the rights to publish Bato Balani for Science and Technology, a supplementary magazine for high school students. Not long after, the company expanded its product offerings to magazines and textbooks for core subject areas in basic education.
As a response to the needs of the 21st century, Diwa integrates Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to their products. Today, Diwa develops all of its digital and printed products with the conscious effort to teach 21st century skills, moving from “learning how to use technology” to “using technology to learn”.
Diwa’s wide array of products allows the company to offer customizable solutions that make 21st century learning possible for every Philippine school.
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Established in 1991, Bato Balani Foundation Inc (BBFI) is a non-stock, non-profit organization engaged in the conceptualization and implementation of education development programs for its corporate benefactors. It was named after Bato Balani for Science and Technology, a publication of Diwa Learning Systems Inc. As a foundation dedicated in uplifting the quality of education in the Philippines, BBFI provides such programs as teacher training, school administration management development, school and library assistance and development, scholarships, disaster response, and environmental awareness.
In its continuing aim to enhance the programs and curriculum of public universities, vocational schools, community-based groups and cooperatives, BBFI added in its lineup a training module for Basic Economics and Business Management by becoming the official license holder of the WIWAG® Business Week in 2010.
BBFI serves as the social development arm of Afreight Asia Pacific Ltd, Diwa Learning Systems Inc, Fastech Synergy Ltd, First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities, Asset Growth Inc, Lima Park Hotel, Omni Asia Aviation, and First Asia Venture Capital Inc.
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