instruction

Instructional projects and activities that develop the skills of the students are the primary concern of the program. The curricula were designed in such a way that they would be congruent with the vision and mission of the institution. For instance, the university makes sure that most of the educational practices and activities of the program are primarily based and inline with the present VMGO of the university as well as the Academic Goals. Teaching Internship Program, Technology Olympics, and Fashion Runway during the CITTE Culmination Program are a sample of activities that align with the Teacher Education Program objectives where the graduates should be competent facilitators of the different learning processes for the different types of learners and creative, innovative and principled professionals in the field of education and industry. The purpose of the abovementioned activities is to showcase the skills and competencies developed by each student in their respective fields of specialization. Contests such as Demonstration Teaching, Chef wars, Painting, International Parking, Project runway, Electrical Wiring, Amplifier Assembly, etc. are good evaluation tools of how far each student has developed their skills and competencies. We also monitor and evaluate the progress of their skills and competencies development by participating in contests outside the school like for example the Culinary Show contest sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro City Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) and we are very proud to say that almost every year we come out as the overall champion.

The conduct of research and the student's participation in the research congress and also their active participation in the extension programs of the university are absolute manifestations that the College of Industrial Technology and Teacher Education wants to adhere to one of the Teacher Education objectives which is that the graduates of this program should be research-oriented promoters of education. The conduct of the Teaching Internship, the In-house National Competency Assessment Review by the CITTE Faculty, and their encouragement for the students to take the NC II assessment from TESDA are also clear pieces of evidence of the commitment of the college to achieve its goal of producing skilled, innovative, competitive and upright teachers and technologists in this part of the country.

The conduct of Intramural meets and other sporting activities, the college culmination activities, and other extra-curricular activities especially those activities that promote an eco-friendly environment is a clear adherence of the program to one of its objectives that the graduates are concerned partners in the promotion of an eco-friendly and healthy environment.

Due to its commitment to continually innovate and improve its systems and services, the Caraga State University Cabadbaran Campus is recently ISO 9001:2015 recertified by the SOCOTEC ISO certification body. This is the third straight time CSU Cabadbaran was given recognition by the British-based certifying body which also operates here in the Philippines.

The College of Industrial Technology and Teacher Education (CITTE) has given priority to the enhancement of the Technology and Teacher laboratory facilities and equipment. As one of the best practices of the university, the college is given a share of the yearly income from the tuition fees and laboratory fees and is also given the freedom to budget the said money to improve the instructional facilities. We also received external funding from our partner agencies like DTI and CHED which was also used to improve the facilities.

Education as an investment can be considered the largest enterprise in the Philippines. It is the principal instrument for academic progress, social mobilization, political survival, and effective national development of any country. Investment in education is a necessary condition for the promotion of economic growth and national development. Educational institutions including schools are established and managed essentially to achieve certain stated goals and objectives. There is no way the goal and objectives of an educational institution can be achieved without putting in place certain mechanisms towards ensuring the success of such institutions. In the school system, part of the integral pre-requisites to be put in place towards the actualization of the educational goal and objectives requires the adequate provision of resources, maximum utilization, and appropriate management of educational resources to avoid wastages and improve the quality of the teaching-learning process in the academic environment.

Faculty

One of the most vital commitments of the faculty promised in their Individual Performance Commitment Review (IPCR) is their participation in all major projects and activities of the college/university. It is one of the performance key indicators being evaluated every rating period. This is to ensure that all of them are committed to participating and being involved in all major activities and projects that we undertake. As a result, almost all of the faculty actively participate in all activities or projects be they major or minor that the program, the college, and the university implement.

Students

Encouraging participation in school activities starts with making connections with students. Making connections is about building relationships. When we build a relationship with a student, we find something they are passionate about in their lives. We take this passion and build upon it, knowing that this will strengthen the relationship between the student and mentor or coach. This is the baseline for actively engaging a student in an activity. Joining an activity is just the first part. Once the student is engaged in the activity, it’s vital to keep them active and involved. This is where the mentor or coach will evaluate their skill set and how it matches up with the activity to determine how best to provide support. Once the student believes in their skills and feels confident, the activity becomes more attainable and other involvement can take place. As educators and leaders within our community, it is vital to make building relationships and encouraging involvement within our schools a priority. By building relationships with students and encouraging their involvement in school activities, we build more well-rounded students. This, in turn, builds future leaders who can assist in the growth of others.

Community

Oftentimes, the onus for providing a well-rounded educational experience for every student falls directly on the shoulders of the school administrators, teachers, faculty, and staff. However, this limited perspective overlooks the fact that much of a child’s life and education occurs outside the classroom. What happens before the school day starts and after it ends can be just as important and impactful in the lives of our students as what happens during the traditional school day. This is why community engagement and involvement in school activities are such an important facet of the educational process. Although there is less research on the effects of community involvement, it also suggests benefits for schools, families, and students, including improved achievement and behavior. This is the very reason why the college always sees to it that there is maximum community participation in any major activities or projects of the college. For instance, during the implementation of the program’s extension projects such as Light vehicle driving, Dressmaking and tailoring, and other skills training projects that we undertake, we always seek the involvement of the Local Barangay Officials, and the people in the adopted barangay to actively participate by conducting orientation explaining all the benefits that they can get from the projects. Tools, equipment, and other needed materials for the training are also provided by the college in partnership with the Local Government Units and other stakeholders who want to provide financial assistance.

The Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education program has already secured a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) from the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) in the year 2020. The Program is also recognized for its high turnover rate of National Competency (NC II) passers and its exemplary performance in internationalization by sending its student interns to the United States of America for their Work and Travel Abroad and Internship program.

Distinctions, Achievements and Grants Received by Faculty