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Values Education for College Preparedness

CHASS
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only

About This Course

Values Education as a course aims to improve incoming college students’ knowledge and psychosocial skills through increased awareness of personal values and strengths that are helpful in making life decisions and actions. The course is divided into four modules: personality development, understanding values, self-regulated learning, and career planning. This course shall guide the students in getting to know themselves better by focusing on understanding personal values and self-regulated learning to guide them in career planning and goal-setting as they enter college.

This course shall make use of varied activities to facilitate value clarification and understanding thereby guiding them to effectively deal with the changes accompanying college education. The activities in each module are designed to allow students to engage in self-reflection and develop strategies for self-improvement. At the end of this course, students are expected to have a better grasp of their values and personal strengths and be prepared to start their college journey.

Instructional Materials Developers

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Kristyflor A. Fajarito

  • MA Guidance and Counseling - Father Saturnino Urios University
  • AB Psychology - Central Mindanao University

Kristyflor A. Fajarito is a faculty member of the Department of Psychology and a Registered Guidance Counselor. As a teacher and a professional counselor, she actively facilitates her students' exploration of their strengths and potential across career development, personal-social skills, academics, and values-driven decision-making.

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Loressa Joy D. Paguta

  • Ph.D in Clinical Psychology (CAR) - Ateneo de Davao University
  • MA in Psychology - Xavier University - Ateneo De Cagayan
  • BS Psychology - Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

Loressa Joy D. Paguta is a faculty member of the Department of Psychology and a Registered Psychometrician. Being in the academe has sparked her interest in nurturing mental health among the youth and promoting mental health awareness in the community. She desires students to have a deep sense of self-awareness, strong emotion regulation skills, and a healthy personality to handle the highs and lows of life.

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Jonne Pearl Q. Alas

  • MA in Guidance and Counseling (Ongoing) - Capitol University
  • BS Psychology - Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

Jonne Pearl Q. Alas is pursuing a Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling at Capitol University. She is a college instructor in the Psychology Department at Caraga State University and a Registered Psychometrician. She has a strong interest in studying the many coping mechanisms that students use to deal with the difficulties of college life and understanding human behavior. Jonne demonstrates a profound commitment to imparting her knowledge to students in academics, guidance, counseling skills, and other relevant college courses essential for the growth and achievement of undergraduate students and beyond.

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Esther Faith B. Montilla

  • MA in Psychology - Xavier University - Ateneo De Cagayan
  • BS Psychology - Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

Esther Faith B. Montilla, is a faculty member of the Department of Psychology. She is a registered Psychometrician and has attended various trainings and seminars on mental health awareness and the like to be updated on current trends and best practices in her field of psychology. As a values education facilitator, Esther believes that instilling core values and moral principles among students is significant to their overall development and success. Her approach to teaching is centered on creating an inclusive and respectful classroom environment where students can explore and understand the importance of upholding one's values in the different areas of life. She encourages critical thinking, empathy, and integrity among her students, preparing them to contribute positively to society.

Instructional Materials Facilitators

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Nizza L. Villahermosa

  • Doctor of Education in Educational Management (Ongoing) - Caraga State University
  • Master of Science in Teaching Social Science - North Eastern Mindanao State University
  • BS in Secondary Education major in Social Sciences - Philippine Normal University (Mindanao)

Nizza L. Villahermosa is a faculty member in the Department of Communication and Humanities. She is a Licensed Professional Teacher and is designated as the QuAMS Core Group Member and CHaSS Over-all Accreditation Coordinator. She teaches History subject and the Life and Works of Rizal. She believes that teaching history is not about facts alone but also the moral lessons of the events in the past.

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Rhea Lynne E. Fuentes

  • Master of Science in Social Work (Ongoing) - Lourdes College, Inc.
  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work - Caraga State University

Rhea Lynne E. Fuentes is a faculty member of the Department of Social Work and a Registered Social Worker. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) at Lourdes College, Inc., with a specialization in Clinical Social Work.

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