UDD LEADERS ATTEND REACH STUDY PROGRAM IN SINGAPORE

To deepen pedagogical leadership and strengthen a culture of collaborative, child-centered learning, the Assistant Academic Director of ISUDD, Ms. Li Toni Dominique Arzadon Sua, and the Dean of the School of Teacher Education, Dr. Brylene Baquiran, represented Universidad de Dagupan (UDD) at the 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛) 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 held in Singapore from 25–27 February 2026.

The three-day immersive program gathered educators, leaders, and pedagogical coordinators seeking to enhance their practice and reimagine schools as environments where children are truly seen, heard, and empowered as future citizens. Designed as an intermediate-level course building on the foundations of the Reggio Emilia Approach, the study program provided meaningful opportunities for reflection and innovation. Throughout the training, Ms. Sua and Dr. Baquiran engaged in reflective dialogue and hands-on exploration focused on building a shared culture and vision, guiding professional growth among educators, and unlocking collaboration through intentional systems of time, space, and curriculum.

The program also emphasized the power of documentation as a tool for reflection, communication, and transformation, as well as strategies for leading change with clarity and care. Their participation underscores Universidad de Dagupan’s commitment to academic excellence and global engagement, ensuring that its teacher education programs remain innovative, reflective, and aligned with international best practices.