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College of Education. Level III ACCUP Accreditation Survey Visit July 2026.

[Audio] Welcome to the presentation of Area II – Instruction of the Bachelor of Secondary Education Program of Ifugao State University, Lagawe Campus. Guided by the University's vision of Excellence Amidst Cultural Heritage, the program remains committed to providing quality, relevant, and outcomes-based instruction that develops competent, ethical, culturally responsive, and globally competitive educators..

[Audio] This presentation highlights the program's compliance with the seven benchmarks of the AACCUP accreditation instrument and showcases the initiatives that sustain instructional excellence and continuous quality improvement..

Reasonable Budget. Provision of Materials and Other Resources.

[Audio] The Bachelor of Secondary Education Program is guided by clearly defined objectives that are aligned with the University's Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives, the College of Education's goals, and the policies and standards of the Commission on Higher Education. These objectives are regularly reviewed through curriculum enhancement, stakeholder consultations, and quality assurance activities to ensure their relevance to national educational priorities and the needs of the teaching profession. The program's objectives serve as the foundation of curriculum implementation, instruction, research, extension, and student development..

[Audio] To realize its objectives, the program implements various academic and co-curricular initiatives that promote instructional excellence and holistic student development. These include curriculum enhancement activities, faculty and student development programs, field study and practice teaching, research and extension engagements, seminars and trainings, spiritual and socio-cultural activities, and programs that celebrate the University's vision of Excellence Amidst Cultural Heritage. These initiatives ensure that graduates are academically prepared, professionally competent, and culturally responsive..

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[Audio] The program adopts systematic instructional procedures anchored on Outcomes-Based Education. Faculty members employ varied learner-centered teaching strategies supported by regular curriculum review, continuous assessment of student learning, and the development of contextualized instructional materials. Student performance is evaluated using the University's grading system approved through Board of Regents Resolution No. 08, Series of 2021, ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistency. Faculty competence is continuously strengthened through annual Individual Development Plans, professional development programs, and quality assurance initiatives..

[Audio] The implementation of the Bachelor of Secondary Education Program is supported through financial resources derived from the General Appropriations Act, Special Trust Funds, and external funding sources. Through participatory planning and prudent financial management, these resources are allocated to support instruction, faculty development, research, extension, student services, instructional resources, and quality assurance activities. This ensures that the needs of faculty, students, and stakeholders are adequately addressed in support of quality teacher education..

[Audio] The University provides adequate instructional resources, learning facilities, educational technologies, and institutional partnerships that enhance the delivery of instruction. Students benefit from well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, library resources, and information technology facilities, while partnerships with cooperating schools provide authentic learning experiences through Field Study and Practice Teaching. These resources create an enabling environment that supports outcomes-based learning and professional preparation..

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[Audio] Instructional excellence is strengthened through the active participation of faculty members, students, alumni, and community partners. Faculty members contribute to curriculum enhancement, research, extension, accreditation, and instructional innovation. Students actively participate in academic organizations, leadership programs, extension activities, and quality assurance initiatives. Likewise, partnerships with schools, government agencies, and community stakeholders enrich experiential learning and reinforce the program's commitment to responsive and collaborative teacher education..

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[Audio] While the program continues to build its portfolio of awards and externally funded grants, faculty members and students actively participate in professional development activities, research, extension, academic conferences, and institutional initiatives. These engagements strengthen professional competencies, expand collaborative networks, and reflect the program's commitment to continuous improvement and the pursuit of academic excellence..

[Audio] Beyond compliance with accreditation standards, the Bachelor of Secondary Education Program has developed several emerging best practices that enrich the preparation of future educators. These include the forty-hour Student Work Training under the IFSU OJT Operational Framework, the Blue Coating and Pinning Ceremony integrating the Ifugao Waga tradition, the LEPT Testimonial Ceremony featuring the Punhana and Waga prayers, the Catch-Up Plan for LEPT examinees, and the Structured Classroom Observation of third-year students. These initiatives reflect the College's commitment to holistic teacher preparation while preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Ifugao people..

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[Audio] The Bachelor of Secondary Education Program of Ifugao State University remains steadfast in its pursuit of excellence through quality instruction, innovative practices, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and continuous quality improvement. Guided by its vision of Excellence Amidst Cultural Heritage, the program continues to produce competent, ethical, and culturally grounded educators who are prepared to serve their communities and contribute to national development. We thank the AACCUP accreditors for your time and for the opportunity to present the instructional accomplishments and continuing aspirations of our program..