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<\/p>\nFirst Eduspec Inc. encourages institutions to be STEAM-STRONG for the future of learner<\/p>\n
The results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and other international standardized tests have brought attention to the poor performance of Filipino learners, underscoring the ongoing challenges in the quality of education in our country today. Filipino students are falling behind in critical areas, particularly math and science, ranking 77th among 81 countries in the 2022 PISA rankings released in December 2023.<\/p>\n
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For First Eduspec Inc. (FEI), this news presents a challenge and an opportunity to provide better support for learners by emphasizing their STEAM curriculum. With a purposive and well-designed STEAM curriculum, experiential tools to test and hone students\u2019 skills, assessments to measure performance, and continuous professional development programs for teachers, Filipino learners can fully realize their potential and become more equipped and STEAM-strong. All these are offered by FEI, a multinational organization known for its innovative, technology-based educational solutions and services, and a sister company of Rex Education, a leading academic publisher in the country.<\/p>\n
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On October 11, FEI and REX underscored their commitment in a special program to address the challenges of providing better support for Filipino learners in STEAM education as they prepare to become future-ready citizens of a digital, technology-driven world.<\/p>\n
Themed Armed and Equipped: Nurturing Future-Ready Citizens Through Leveled-Up STEAM Learning with First Eduspec Inc., the program featured keynotes from prominent STEAM stakeholders, including FEI General Manager Willard Paras and Dr. Alfons Jayson Pelgone of the Philippine Normal University. FEI and Rex Education also reaffirmed their commitment to actively support initiatives aimed at advancing the Philippine education system and further empowering Filipino learners.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAt FEI, we have made it our mission to come up with STEAM learning solutions that are relevant, needs-driven, and research- and evidence-based to respond to the ever-changing needs for innovative learning solutions,\u201d Paras said, as he discussed the four pillars of FEI\u2019s STEAM-STRONG programs:<\/p>\n
STEAM curriculum designed to develop 21st-century skills.<\/p>\n
Authentic assessment for evidence-based teaching, learning dynamics, and evaluation of students\u2019 skills achievement.<\/p>\n
Educational technology to help students and teachers familiarize themselves with the world of work.<\/p>\n
Capacity building and professional development for institutions, and especially teachers, to effectively deliver these programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe work closely with every partner and institution to ensure schools are ready to assist learners in their STEAM journey. We provide training and workshops to help empower teachers and instructors, enabling them to become competent STEAM enthusiasts who can, in turn, arm and equip our learners,\u201d Paras added.<\/p>\n
In his keynote, REX CEO Don Timothy Buhain reflected on the Philippines\u2019 low PISA ranking, calling it \u201ca challenge for all of us\u201d and prompting the audience to consider these vital questions: How are we teaching STEAM in our schools? Are we truly giving our learners all the tools and support they need to succeed in the real world?<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is a conversation we need to have, and I am happy we are here as part of the solution. We will do more,\u201d Buhain assured.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith FEI\u2019s guidance, our STEAM offerings have been significantly enhanced, enabling us to better meet the needs of our learners. For us at REX, FEI is family\u2014an integral contributor to the symphony of learning solutions we have developed over the years. This relationship grows stronger every day as we approach our 75th year of nurturing Filipino learners,\u201d Buhain said.<\/p>\n
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These needs have only increased in the 21st century, with the introduction of digital learning technologies fundamentally transforming how people learn and interact with information. This transformation underscores the importance of technology\u2014a core component of STEAM\u2014in ensuring young people\u2019s successful participation in all spheres of life.<\/p>\n
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In line with this, PISA has introduced in its ninth cycle a new, innovative domain: Learning in a Digital World, which assesses students\u2019 ability to learn and thrive in digital environments alongside its usual evaluations of core skills in math and science. FEI and Rex Education\u2019s STEAM-STRONG initiative aims to help improve Filipino learners\u2019 performance in PISA and prepare them for a digital, technology-driven future.<\/p>\n
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The special event also marked the launch of the Partnership Graduate Studies Program with First City Providential College, an institution granted autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education. The program will offer advanced learning opportunities in STEAM and robotics education to further empower educators. Additionally, the event included the soft launch of the Federation of Robotics Schools in the Philippines, an organization dedicated to advancing coding, robotics, and STEAM learning nationwide through various programs and activities.<\/p>\n
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A total of 55 schools have signed up for FEI\u2019s robotics program for SY 2024\u20132025, including St. Mary\u2019s College (Quezon City), which showcased an agricultural robot prototype designed to help Filipino farmers cultivate their fields. This demonstration highlights both the far-reaching impact of robotics in various aspects of life and the exceptional talent of Filipino students in this high-tech field.<\/p>\n
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