NBSC-ITE HOLDS POST-APCCSID 2025 RE-ENTRY WORKSHOP ON NAVIGATING THE VUCAD² WORLD
The Institute of Teacher Education (ITE) of Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) conducted a half-day seminar-workshop titled “Navigating the VUCAD² World: Curriculum and Instruction Readiness for Future Teachers” on October 22, 2025, at the NBSC Student Welfare and Development Center (SWDC). The activity formed part of the Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP) following the participation of NBSC delegates in the Asia-Pacific Conference on Curriculum Studies and Instructional Design (APCCSID) 2025 International Conference.
The event aimed to cascade insights and research learnings gained from international platforms, strengthening pre-service teachers’ readiness to navigate a VUCAD² world—one characterized by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity, Diversity, and Disruption.
ITE Head Dr. Christine C. Royo was ably represented by Dr. Dulce Amor S. Loquias, ITE faculty and CID–QA (Curriculum and Instruction Division – Quality Audit) Coordinator, who formally opened the activity and underscored the importance of preparing NBSC’s future educators for the challenges and opportunities of 21st-century classrooms.
The seminar featured a lineup of engaging learning sessions led by NBSC faculty presenters. Dr. Mary Cris J. Go, CID Director, delivered the keynote input on “Teaching in a VUCAD² World,” highlighting that the future of education demands teachers who are adaptive, innovative, and guided by both human empathy and technological fluency. She emphasized, “We no longer teach in an era of change—we teach in a change of era.”
This was followed by Dr. Dulce Amor S. Loquias’s insightful lecture on “Curriculum Innovations,” where she encouraged pre-service teachers to view curriculum as a living, evolving process. “Innovation in education begins when teachers connect lessons to real-life situations that help students think critically, solve problems, and create meaning,” she shared.
Mr. Reynan S. Salo, faculty member of the Department of General Education and Curriculum (DGEC), discussed “Psychological Resilience of Teachers and Learners,” emphasizing that resilience allows teachers and students alike to thrive amid uncertainty and stress. “Resilience means being able to bounce back stronger and stay grounded in purpose,” he noted.
Completing the series of lectures, Ms. Leah Mae S. Cuyno, DGEC faculty, presented “Sustainability and Environmental Integration in the Curriculum.” She discussed how sustainability in education extends beyond environmental awareness, encompassing social and economic responsibility as interconnected goals of teaching.
Pre-service teachers actively participated in the discussions, interactive recitations, and reflective sharing sessions. Their insights revealed the impact of the seminar in shaping their perspectives as future educators. Among their key learnings were:
● “Resilience is important in a VUCAD² world—teachers must adapt and thrive amid change.”
● “Sustainability is not just about the environment; it includes social and economic dimensions.”
● “AI is an ally, not an enemy. It can enhance teaching when used ethically and creatively.”
● “Teachers in a VUCAD² world must be flexible, innovative, and learner-centered.”
● “To be a teacher is to never stop learning.”
The workshop concluded with a brief reflection and the awarding of certificates to the facilitators and participants. The success of the event was attributed to the collaborative efforts of the ITE pre-service teachers, officers, and the Curriculum and Instruction Division.
Through this re-entry seminar, NBSC continues to champion innovation, adaptability, and resilience in teacher education—ensuring that its future educators are not only ready to teach in a VUCAD² world but also empowered to lead and transform it.
