Ayala Foundation organizes learning event for teachers

Over a thousand teachers from different parts of the Philippines took part in an inspiring and innovative learning event organized by Ayala Foundation, in celebration of National Teachers Month.

The whole day learning event featured talks and interactive sessions, covering the Department of Education’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) program. It was held at the Ayala Museum on October 1, and was livestreamed in 10 other sites in Luzon andVisayas.

The 1,011 teachers who participated in the learning event earned continuing professional development (CPD) points, since Ayala Foundation is a Professional Regulations Commission– accredited training provider for professional teachers.

A joint initiative of Ayala Foundation’s Education and Arts and Culture Divisions, particularly the CENTEX program and the Ayala Museum, the event served as a creative integration of the museum’s “Inspire Every Day” campaign and CENTEX’s continuing efforts to contribute to the improvement of teaching skills in public elementary schools nationwide.

The simultaneous learning sessions were also implemented with the active support and participation of the Enrique Zobel(ENZO) Foundation.

The event featured three main speakers—clinical psychologist Honey Carandang, who spoke about the role of mindfulness in education; Mind Museum curator Maria Isabel Garcia, who facilitated an interactive STEAM lecture; and award-winning educator Jesus Insilada, whodiscussed STEAM and its role and uses in the community./