In line with its commitment to advancing teaching excellence and professional development, the University successfully concluded part 2 of the Summer Institute 2025: Training of Trainers on Effective Teaching Practices, held on July 7–8, 2025 at the University’s Information Research Center (IRC).
The two-day intensive training workshop brought together academic leaders, including deans, program chairs, program heads, academic coordinators, and selected faculty members for a focused learning experience on enhancing pedagogical effectiveness across programs.
The training was facilitated by Dr. Mardy Verano, Executive Director and Lead Coach of Edustudio Learning and Training Services, who led in-depth sessions on critical aspects of teaching and learning, including effective questioning techniques, innovative teaching strategies, rubric development, and lesson design.
Furthermore, the training enabled participants to develop and validate rubric systems tailored to measure student learning outcomes effectively. Through collaborative discussions and evaluative activities, attendees also explored various questioning frameworks and instructional strategies to create personalized and context-responsive pedagogical approaches.
The Summer Institute is an annual University’s strategic initiative to institutionalize quality and excellence in instruction. By equipping faculty leaders with practical tools and frameworks, the training fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in teaching practices across academic units.
(Dr. Marilou V. Fudalan)
