CAPSUNIAN ECHO

 PEDAGOGY THROUGH COMPETITIVE RIVALRY

by Rona Joy L. Labto

On the second day, the COE Got Talent showcase the talents of COE students in between the Search for Mr. and Ms. COE 2023 portions.

Emerging from the two-year hiatus of face-to-face learning and other affairs, the College of Education (COE) of Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus celebrated its Education Week 2023 with the theme "Empowering COEmazing Learners through Inclusive Education".

Joyful screams and laughter echoed in the Campus Gymnasium for three days, accompanied by the beats and vibrations of the drums, as well as the bright, rattling sound of xylophones throughout the parade and the opening program.

Ecstatic and delighted, the three-day occasion that spanned from Mar. 15 until Mar. 17 empowered the dynamic and brilliant Education students from 1^st year to 4^th year, dubbed as the Green Tree Pythons, Yellow Ravens, Red Vipers and the Blue Phoenixes, respectively.

The event started off with a parade, followed by the formal opening of the Education Fair, plenary session led by Dr. Gerard Lee L. Atienza who talked about gender sensitivity, and the search for COE Bahaghari Superstar, which included the street dance, and comedy skit competitions. Mr. Ohmel Villasis garnered the first-ever COE Bahaghari Superstar title and expressed commitment to promote equality and inclusive education.

The second day opened another plenary session by Dr. Rogelio C. Flores who talked about the ways to be amazing. 

Exciting academic contests, such as quiz bee, tour guiding, and powerpoint presentation were likewise carried out, showcasing the diverse talents of the COE students. 

The search for Mr. and Ms. COE, on the other hand, gave Mr. Gemar de Pedro and Ms. Shiela Mae Baranda their titles as this year's Mr. and Ms. Education, respectively.

            The COE Got Talent also brought new talents to the spotlight as they amazed the audience with various presentations that added colors to the celebration.

The celebration’s third day opened with the plenary session, featuring a talk by Prof. Irene Sequito, which highlighted the coping mechanisms in an ever changing world.

 Palaro ng Bayan, induction of classroom officers, and the awarding ceremony happened during the afternoon of Mar. 17.

             As the event closes, one participant shared that: “Another set of memories has been created. This will be a reminder to each Education student that despite the adversaries in our lives as students, we still have the right to enjoy and experience the best of life.”