College of Education & Liberal Arts

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The Torch
The torch symbolizes the DCC vision of education. It represents truth and regenerative power of flame that rekindles the mind and heart of students to LIVE TO LOVE AND TO LIGHT.

The Pen
With every stroke of the pen, ideas are interwoven, creating networks of meanings as to how DISCIPLINE, COMPETENCE, COMPASSION and INTEGRITY are incorporated in the process of instruction.

The Book
The book encapsulates the TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN PERSONS. It enriches the experiences of students, sharpens their intellect and take them into a unique world of imagination.

The Colors
GREEN – denotes nature and natural world, freshness of ideas and tranquility in the midst of the contemporary world.
GOLD – denotes wisdom, radiates charism, making others relaxed and valued while facilitating learning.

Slogan
Competency Based Education and Value Laden Foundation Advocate.

The College of Education and Liberal Arts (CELA) is the pioneering academic department of this institution. The Liberal Arts Department where AB History and Political Science are lodged earned their government recognition in 1967 and the latter in 2004.

On the other hand, the College of Education offers Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) with specialization in English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies and Technical and Livelihood Education while the Bachelor of Elementary Education has Generalist and Special Needs Education (SNED) as field of concentration. Both were awarded a government recognition to operate in the Collegiate Year of 1996-1997. The College was granted a Level II RE-accredited status by the Accreditation of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities Accrediting Council Inc. (ACSCU-ACI).

The college takes pride of having the biggest population among the academic departments.

Program Outcomes

Articulate the rootedness of education in the philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological and political context.
Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline.
Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environments.
Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners.
Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices.
Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes.
Practice professional and ethical teaching standard sensitive to the local, national and global realities.
Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts Major in History | Download
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science |
Bachelor of Elementary Education – Generalist | Download
Bachelor of Special Needs Education | Download
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English | Download
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics | Download
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Science | Download
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies | Download
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education Major in Home Economics |

Faculty

Achievements

Consistently performing above the National Passing Rate in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).
Regularly supplying competent teachers in private and public schools in Davao and other Regions.
Continuously assisting employment of graduates in the local, national and international level.
Overwhelmingly vesting other Teacher Education Institutions in Davao City in both academics and socio cultural in the annual United Future Educator Festival (UFED).