Revisiting the UP GE Program
Construction of a Progressive, Comprehensive GE:
“Heightening, Deepening, Broadening, Quickening GE”
Gisela P. Concepcion, Ph.D.
OVPAA
BALANCE…
• COMPETITION VS. COOPERATION
(BIOLOGY VS. ECOLOGY)
• SELF and NON-SELF INTERESTS
(SURVIVAL AND PROGRESS –> SUCCESS)
• NATIONALISM VS. INTERNATIONALISM
(PRIDE VS. HUMILITY)
THE UP GRADUATE IN
PHILIPPINE AND GLOBAL SOCIETY
• A PERSONAL LIFE OF COMMITMENT TO
HONOR AND EXCELLENCE
• LIFE LONG LEARNER
WITH ZEST FOR LIVING, KNOWING,
BECOMING, CREATING, CONSTRUCTING, PROGRESSING,
AND HIGHER ORDER/LEVEL THINKING
• FEARLESS OF CHANGE – OF IMPERFECT PERTURBATION
AND EXPERIMENTATION, AND OF SELF-CORRECTION
• STRIVING FOR BALANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE,
AIMING FOR THE GREATER HIGHER GOOD
A UP “Signature” GE
CORE KNOWLEDGE, VALUES AND SKILLS (KVS)
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pervasive life-long learning; constant self-improvement to attain competencies
and innovativeness
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ethics, civics and public mindedness (guiding philosophy, balance and
continuity of personal, family, community, national, regional and global good),
national pride and global orientation, (also GMRC, global civics, etiquette)
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research and creativity (curiosity/sense of wonder complemented with critical,
inquiring, investigative, quantitative, abstractive, integrative mind, and
innovation, construction, language and other communication skills) – higher
order thinking
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progressive, constructive leadership (expert/specialist with broad
foundational knowledge who can work with experts in other fields)
• multi-, inter-, trans-disciplinary approach to creating holistic goods, products,
services, systems, lifestyles and providing holistic solutions to complex
problems in society (art, culture and science are one)
•
entrepreneurship (value chain/network of innovations/creative output
translated to sustainable, productive use/applications for society )
LOGARITHMIC GROWTH OF KNOWLEDGE (K)
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K
WORLD
NATION
SOCIETY
COMMUNITY
FAMILY
HUMAN
UNIVERSE
EARTH
NATURE
ENVIRONMENT
LIFE FORMS
log SPACE*
log TIME*
* physical dimensions
** metaphysical dimensions
A UP GE PROGRAM
that develops the SKILLS and COMPETENCIES of students
Scientific, Innovative, Creative:
Experiential
Intuitive/Sensitive
Inquisitive
Empirical/Observational
Experimental
Rational
Investigative
Critical
Analytical
Relational
Directional
Organizational
Balancing
Integrative
Iterative
Predictive
Communication:
Language:
Reading
Written
Oral
Electronic
Beyond language:
Multi-media Graphics
“Body language”
Visual Art, Music
Total Performance
Quantitative
Mathematical
Computational
Statistical
Probabilistic
Interventional
Creative
Constructive
Innovative
Social Context:
Spiritual
Cultural
Historical
Social
Political
Economic
Personal
Development:
of
“Mind”
“Heart”
“Hands, Limbs”
Substance
(Multi-,
Inter-disciplinary
Content)
Form
(Blended
learning)
Above Implies MULTI-, INTER-TEACHER COURSE
E-learning (pervasive, liberating 24/7 student
learning)
Traditional didactics (lectures) and evaluation tools
complemented with
Modern blended learning methods
(teacher inputs balanced with student learning
outcomes) “FLIP” classroom
Blended learning methods
(teacher inputs balanced with student learning outcomes)
ACTIVE/INTERACTIVE
• Small discussion groups (face-to-face and e-groups ) to
hone argumentation and oral communication skills to build
student’s self-confidence and leadership (groups of students w different
majors/backgrounds)
• Reading assignments and oral reports to foster love of reading and inquiry
and search for new knowledge with guide questions from teacher (FLIP)
• Research and creative project proposals to develop inventive, constructive,
innovative, creative and discovery skills
• Problem sets and case studies to develop analytical and critical thinking
• Tutorials for essay/precis writing to develop integrative thinking and selfexpression
• Field/extension work, laboratory visits, and constructive projects to
promote relevant thinking and action, civics and public mindedness
(volunteerism, NSTP)
• Exams and quizzes to instil discipline of learning and test mastery of
knowledge
• Creative, innovative inter-disciplinary proposals developed by individual or
groups of students on basic, fundamental unasnwered questions, solutions
to problems in society.
PASSIVE/IMMERSIVE
• Live lectures of outstanding
professors, scientists, artists,
professionals, leaders, innovators,
creators
• Outstanding MOOCS (massive open
online courses) and e-materials
EXAMPLE:
INTERDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE
IN AN ADVANCED UP GE COURSE
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Learn Biology
Learn Biology, Symbiosis and Ecology
Learn Evolution
Learn Biological Structures
Learn Biomolecular Strategies
Learn Principles of Specificity, Switching, Catalysis,
Product Turnover
Learn Cooperativity and Sigmoidal Kinetics
Learn Signal Processing, Network Signaling,
Amplification Signaling
AND DRAW COMPARISONS AND INSIGHTS FOR
SOCIAL, DYNAMIC, PROGRESSIVE CHANGE
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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EXTERNAL SUPPORT - ALUMNI, GOV’T, PRIVATE SECTOR, LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL
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GOOD GOVERNANCE & 17ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
U.P.
ACADEMICS
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1STUDENTS
for
PUBLIC SERVICE
6RESEARCH &
CREATIVE WORK
2 FACULTY
6a
3RESEARCHERS/
5TEACHING
CREATORS
6d
6c
9A
6b
7EXTENSION
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4COLLABORATORS
11RECOGNITION,
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COMPETITIONS & AWARDS
UP
Community/
other comm.
OUTPUT
13Graduates BS/BA/MS/MA/PhD
Publications
Academic output
14Public good for
Nation/
Provinces
MAN & NATURE
Private good
Technology transfer
10PUBLIC
Commercialization
SEA Region
World
SYMPOSIA ,
“e-UP” COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC DISSEMINATION AND SHOWCASE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1 STUDENTS
7 EXTENSION
13 UP’s PRODUCTS: GRADUATES
2 FACULTY
8 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES
14 PUBLIC GOOD
9 ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT/ACCREDITATION
15 PUBLIC ISSUES
10 PUBLIC SYMPOSIA/e-COMMUNICATION
16 GOOD GOVERNANCE
11 RECOGNITION,COMPETITIONS & AWARDS
17 ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
12PUBLIC DISSEMINATION & SHOWCASE OF
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
18 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - ALUMNI, GOV’T., PRIVATE
SECTOR, LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL
3 RESEARCHERS/CREATORS
4 COLLABORATORS
5 TEACHING
6 RESEARCH & CREATIVE WORK
Transparent,
accountable,
and
participatory
governance
Rapid,
inclusive, and
sustained
economic
growth
Just and lasting
peace and the
rule of law
Higher
Education
and R&D
Poverty
reduction and
empowerment
of the poor and
vulnerable
Integrity of the
environment
and climate
change
adaptation and
mitigation
K to 12 Implementation Schedule
junior high senior high
college/university
2012-2013
1st yr
freshmen (17)
sophomore (18)
junior (19)
senior (20)
2013-2014
2nd yr
freshmen (17)
sophomore (18)
junior (19)
senior (20)
2014-2015
3rd yr
freshmen (17)
sophomore (18)
junior (19)
senior (20)
2015-2016
4th yr
freshmen (17)
sophomore (18)
junior (19)
senior (20)
sophomore (18)
junior (19)
senior (20)
junior (19)
senior (20)
2016-2017
5th yr (17)
2017-2018
6th yr (18)
2018-2019
freshmen (19)
senior (20)
2019-2020
freshmen (19)
sophomore (20)
2020-2021
freshmen (19)
sophomore (20)
junior (21)
2021-2022
freshmen (19)
sophomore (20)
junior (21)
senior (22)
Propose to:
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Continue GE mini conferences
Identify GE teachers as fellows of a GE Center
Hold system wide GE conference
Create UP GE website
Share GE materials across CUs
Arrange summer months in another CU to
teach GE courses
• Offer to train teachers handling K11 and K12
GE courses
2001 CDD Awardee
Caesar A. Saloma
Professor of Physics
College of Science
Chancellor
UP Diliman
2007 CDD Awardee
Eduardo A. Padlan
Adjunct Professor
Marine Science Institute
College of Science
UP Diliman
2002 CDD Awardee
Romulo G. Davide
2012 R Magsaysay Awardee
Professor Emeritus of Plant
Pathology
College of Agriculture
UP Los Baños
2008 CDD Awardee
Ameurfina D. Santos
National Institute of Molecular
Biology and Biotechnology
College of Science
UP Diliman
2003 CDD Awardee
2004 CDD Awardee
Edgardo D. Gomez
Glecy C. Atienza
University ProfessorEmeritus
Departamento ng
Marine Science Institute
Filipino at
College of Science
Panitikang Filipino
UP Diliman
Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
UP Diliman
2009 CDD Awardee
Priscelina P. Legasto
Professor of Comparative
Literature
Department of English &
Comparative Literature
College of Arts and Letters
UP Diliman
2005 CDD Awardee
Martesio C. Perez
Professor of Neurosciences
College of Medicine
UP Manila
2010 CDD Awardee
Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture
UP Los Baños
2006 CDD Awardee
Jose Y. Dalisay Jr.
Professor of English
Department of English &
Comparative Literature
College of Arts and Letters
UP Diliman
2011 CDD Awardee
Carmencita D. Padilla
Department of Pediatrics
College of Medicine
UP Manila
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OVPAA
former AVPAA Marilou Nicolas
former AVPAA Antoinette Hernandez
AVPAA Alyssa Peleo-Alampay
AVPAA Rhodora Azanza
OVPAA Staff
PAEP Team
UP System GE Council
OVPAA PDAs for GE in 2011-2012
Dr. Alleli Domingo, Dr. Miguel Fortes, Dr. Helen Yap,
Dr. Rolando Panopio, Dr. Gilda Uy, Dr. Nes Rañeses,
Dr. Merle Tan
Dr. Perry Ong
Fireflies
Fresh from being cats we walk
The dimming pavement. The air
is hung with softly purring rain.
Lightning falls to earth only midway,
or perhaps it is simply waiting
for us to meet it with pointy rods,
our bodies stretching out
from eyes raised skyward. Ah,
we have become too small even
for that, like lizards slinking past
the gaze and feet of lovelorn people.
We like the ground and keep close
to it, our hearts beating among the rocks.
We fear our shadows casting themselves
Against the woodwork flanking us, weaving in
and out of the spindly selves of bamboo.
But tonight promises we may not be known,
and we feel strangely, if temporarily, at peace.
We hug the darkness like a happy thought.
But it may not so easily be had,
this nothingness that warms on a night
that looks like rain. The lesson here
is meridian: halfway into the wooden road
we make our own, a dot of airborne light.
A tunnel's end flinging itself at us?
Suddenly no path stretches darkly
beyond our pussyfooting steps.
has opened to us a misty corridor of stars.
(Or have we stumbled into it by chance?)
I say I no longer will tease my Death
you can't get me, sticking out my tongue.
ou say nothing, which doesn't go to show
someone is telling the truth. Oh, why
talk about truth that blinds with its dazzling
cloak of sun, or darkness lying through
its blackened teeth! To think of them
is pure folly, my friend,
when fireflies show us love
is so much of both, just before the rains
come to wash our fragile twinkling stars away
- J. Neil C. Garcia.
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Parable of Stones
by Gemino H. Abad
Every time I go into
lthe world’s morning, my pockets
lare full of stones.
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You cannot see them
where my hands are hid,
lsometimes bruised by their edge.
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And a quick and deadly aim
I have, and ask no questions.
lMy hands are cold.
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And few stones left I have
lat each day’s end,
land groan as my hands bleed.
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My state — who can endure?
lAs morning breaks, I know again
lI have more stones to cast.
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You cannot see them
lwhere my hands close
land all my days bleed.
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Who will close my morning?
O, who will empty
lmy pockets of my stones?
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Parable of Stones, published in his book In Ordinary Time in 2004, won the Premio
Feronia Citta de Fiano in 2009, which is Italy's most prestigious literary prize.
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