Br. Andrew Gonzalez College of Education

Br. Andrew Gonzalez College of Education
Dalubhasaan ng Pagpapanuto ng Br. Andrew Gonzalez
Type	Private
Established	1936
Dean	Dr. John Addy Garcia
Associate Dean	Dr. Rochelle Irene Lucas
Academic staff	141
Undergraduates	464
Postgraduates	869
Location	Malate, Manila, Philippines
Website	www.dlsu.edu.ph/colleges/bagced/

The Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education (BAGCED) of De La Salle University is one of the oldest colleges in the university dating back to 1936 when De La Salle College was authorized to confer the degree of Master of Science in Education. It was in 1959 when the college started to offer undergraduate degrees in education. The College of Education seeks to train students to be holistic, interdisciplinary, innovative, and culture-sensitive mentors. While the College of Education (CED) of the De La Salle University is the smallest college in terms of the undergraduate student population, it is the one of the biggest college in terms of graduate student population.

In July 2006, all CED offices and departments were transferred to the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. The Gonzalez Hall, located between Fidel A. Reyes St. (Agno) and Taft Avenue, is where freshmen students attend their general education classes.^[1] BAGCED offers 7 undergraduate, 15 master's, and 7 doctoral degree programs, and a Teacher Certificate Program

Historical background edit

In 1963, the Graduate School of Education, Arts and Science (GSEAS) was established as a response to the need for updating secondary education in the country. GSEAS began to focus on tertiary education, and in 1976 it implemented a program for science teachers at the collegiate level. In 1980, GSEAS offered the first PhD program in Counseling Psychology in the country, and a PhD program in Science Education. By 1982, it also implemented a doctoral program in Educational Management, and later a Doctor of Arts in Language and Literature. When the GSEAS was dissolved, the La Salle Teacher Training Center was created to strengthen the existing education programs. In 1987, the Center became the La Salle School of Education, which was elevated to college status three years later.

On May 31, 2013, the college was named as Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education as an honor and tribute to the former DLSU President and DECS Secretary.

DLSU is ranked in Times Higher Education Subject Ranking (Education): 2022 (201-250), 2023 (301-400), 2024 (501-600).

Academic departments of BAGCED edit

Counseling and Educational Psychology edit

The Counseling and Educational Psychology Department aims to produce students who are proficient in teaching, research, counseling practice, career development, assessment, supervision, and consultation. Its graduates are envisioned to become outstanding professionals in the field of counseling and human development.

Dr. Leticia Asuzano, former Department Chair, spearheaded the establishment of the Philippine Association of Counselor-Educators-Researcher (PACER), now known as the Philippine Association for Counselor Education, Research, and Supervision (PACERS). PACERS also publishes the Philippine Journal of Counseling Psychology, which was founded by Dr. Rose Marie Salazar-Clemena, also a former Department Chair, University Fellow, and Professor Emeritus.

Its current chair is Dr. Aime T. Guarino, while Dr. Jerome Ouano serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator.

Educational Leadership and Management edit

The Educational Leadership and Management Department was established in June 2001 , under Dr. Roberto T. Borromeo, through the merger of the Educational Management Department and the Special Education Departments. Its academic programs aim to train and develop professional teachers (in early childhood education and special needs education) and educational leaders and managers in the country.

Among its former faculty members are noted figures in the academe, such as Dr. Judith D. Aldaba, former Director of De La Salle-Santiago Zobel School and former vice-president for Academics of De La Salle Araneta University; Dr. Adelaida Bago, former Vice-Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Arts, and Sciences; Dr. Oscar O. Bautista, former Executive Vice-president of De La Salle Araneta University; Dr. Roberto T. Borromeo, former President of the Fund for Assistance to Private Education, Consultant to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and former Registrar of the university; Br. Rolando R. Dizon FSC, former Commissioner of the CHED and former University President; Dr. Carmelita I. Quebengco, former University Chancellor; and Dr. Flordeliza C. Reyes, former Dean of the College of Saint Benilde.

The department is currently chaired by Dr. Kimberley MIgallos, and Dr. Ma. Lourdes Melegrito serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator.

English and Applied Linguistics edit

Prior to being a part of the College of Education, the Department of English and Applied Linguistics was part of the College of Liberal Arts as the Department of Languages. It then became a part of the College of Education as the English Language Department, finally becoming the Department of English and Applied Linguistics.

Its programs include offerings in the allied field of language education and applied linguistics. It has undergraduate courses, which are taken by all students of the university, regardless of college, that promote critical and technical reading and writing. It also runs the English Language Laboratory, which further develops and enhances the students' reading, writing, and oral communication skills.

Its current administrators are Dr. Shirley Dita (Chair), Dr. Philip Adrianne Rentillo (Vice-Chair), Dr. Aireen Arnuco (Graduate Program Coordinator), and Dr. Jennifer Tan-de Ramos (English Language Laboratory Coordinator). Its faculty have included the late Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC, former Secretary of Education, Culture, and Sports and former President of DLSU.

DEAL organizes the International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ICALLE). Its faculty members are serving in the editorial board of DLSU's Journal of English and Applied Linguistics.

Physical Education edit

The Physical Education Department offers Physical Education and Fitness classes to the undergraduate students of the university. It also assists the university's Office of Sports Development in providing support to its athletes as well as responsibility for recommendations as regards the upkeep of the university's sports facilities and equipment.

Its program offerings include classes on body conditioning, physical fitness, basic motor and movement skills, individual, dual, and team sports, social recreation games, dance and rhythmic activities.

It is currently headed by Dr. Janet Mariano (Chair) and Dr. Ma. Socorro Gigi Cordova (Vice-Chair) and its offices are located at the Enrique M. Razon Sports Center.

Science Education edit

The Science Education Department aims to produce competent educators and researchers of science and mathematics. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics Education.

Its current chair is Dr. Voltaire Mistades.

Lasallian Institute for Development and Educational Research edit

The Lasallian Institute for Development and Educational Research (LIDER) is tasked to undertake educational research to serve the needs of educational institutions, government, and non-governmental organizations. The institute also offers programs and services to improve the practice of teaching, to enhance the teaching-learning environment, and to influence education policy. It also affords training programs not only for the faculty of the university but also for other De La Salle University schools in the Philippines, external agencies, and organizations.

It is the organizer of the annual International Congress on Action Research, Action Learning (ARAL). LIDER is currently led by its Director, Dr. Frederick Talaue.

Center for International English for Speakers of Other Languages (CIESOL) edit

The CIESOL offers ESOL training and support services at various levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) for ASEAN+3 universities and partner institutions of the De La Salle University. The center is currently headed by Ms. Rosanna Luz Valerio.

Undergraduate degree programs edit

Graduate degree programs edit

Certificate programs edit

Teacher Certificate Program

References edit

^ "BAGCED Overview". De La Salle University. Retrieved August 9, 2021.

[overview-1] "BAGCED Overview". De La Salle University. Retrieved August 9, 2021.

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