BSED-Filipino

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN FILIPINO

A. Basic Program Information

Official name of the academic program
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino
Degree/Qualification
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
Program Level
- Level I Accredited
  
  October 16, 2023 – October 15, 2026
  
  Applied for Level II on October 5-9, 2026
College/academic unit offering the program
- College of Education
Campus where the program is offered
- Estancia Campus (Main)
  
  Estancia, Iloilo
Program Duration
- 4 Years
Mode of Delivery
- fOnsite & Online (Blended)
Language(s) of instruction
- Filipino, English, and Hiligaynon
Brief program description

The BSEd Filipino is an undergraduate teacher education program designed to equip learners with adequate and relevant competencies to teach in their chosen area of specialization/major in the secondary level. The BSEd degree program aims to develop highly motivated and competent teachers specializing in the content and pedagogy for secondary education. After successful completion of all academic requirements for the degree/program, graduates of BSEd should be able to practice the teaching profession in the secondary level.

B. Program Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

In consonance with the mission statement of the Teacher Education Department, its Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) programs are designed to:

provide quality instruction to produce teachers with sufficient knowledge and skills necessary for immediate and gainful employment and to make them competent professionals;
expose students to varied learning activities and experiences that will enhance their critical thinking so that they will be able to do their work well;
involve students in research, extension, and production activities that will make them knowledgeable, useful and productive citizens;
instill in students values to make them better persons.

Program Outcomes

The graduates of BSED programs are teachers who are able to:

manifest basic and higher-level literacy, communication, numeracy, critical thinking, and other learning skills needed for higher learning as well as competence in the field of work.
demonstrate a deep and principled understanding of the learning processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in order to constantly improve their teaching knowledge, skills and practices.
engage in scholarly research and extension and production activities that would benefit not only the institution where they are connected with but of the community as a whole.
practice and demonstrate professional and ethical requirements of the teaching profession.

Specific to a sub-discipline and major

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino

Nagpapamalas ng mataas na antas ng kaalaman sa pagtuturo ng wika at panitikang Filipino.
Nagpapakita ng malawak at malalim na pag-unawa at kaalaman sa ugnayan ng wika, kultura, at lipunan.
Nakagagamit ng iba’t ibang kasanayan at kaalaman sa proseso ng pagtuturo-pagkatuto.
Nagtataglay ng kaalaman hinggil sa usapin ng kultural at lingguwistikong dibersidad ng bansa.
Nakapagdidisenyo ng malikhain, inobatibo, at integratibong mga alternatibong dulog sa pagtuturo at pagkatuto.
Nakagagawa ng pananaliksik ukol sa ikauunlad ng wikang Filipino bilang wikang panturo.

C. Curriculum

Current approved curriculum	New Curriculum BSEd Filipino Curriculum AY 2024-2025 (Date of Effectivity: AY 2024-2025) Old Curriculum BSEd Filipino Curriculum AY 2022-2023 (Date of Effectivity: August 2022)
Course/subject structure
Curriculum by year and semester, where applicable	BSEd Filipino Curriculum AY 2024-2025 & BSEd Filipino Curriculum AY 2022-2023
Link or downloadable copy of the official curriculum/prospectus	BSED FILIPINO REVISED CURRICULUM 2024-2025 BSED FILIPINO REVISED CURRICULUM 2022

D. Admission Information

E. Fees, Scholarships, and Financial Assistance

Applicable fees, where appropriate:
Scholarships:	· RA No. 10931 (Free Tuition Law) · Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) · Tulong Dunong Program (TDP)
Grants:
Student financial assistance; and
Other available forms of support.

F. Faculty Profile

Full name	Academic Rank/Position	Highest Educational Attainment	Field of Specialization	Professional Qualifications and certifications	Research Interests	Relevant Professional or Academic affiliations
Bernardez, Marieth Flor M.	Assoc. Prof. I	EdD Filipino Language Teaching (CAR)	Filipino	Licensed Professional Teacher	Language, Literature, and Educational Technology	Kapisanan ng mga Pilipinong Awtor at Manunulat sa Pilipinas, Inc.
Espora, Shiela Mae H.	Assoc. Prof. I	EdD Filipino Language Teaching	Filipino	Licensed Professional Teacher	Language, Literature, and Educational Technology	Kapisanan ng mga Pilipinong Awtor at Manunulat sa Pilipinas, Inc.
Nobleta, Vincent G.	Asst. Prof. III	EdD Filipino Language Teaching	Filipino	Licensed Professional Teacher	Language, Literature, and Educational Technology	Kapisanan ng mga Pilipinong Awtor at Manunulat sa Pilipinas, Inc.
Tolentino, Aizel A.	Asst. Prof. II	EdD Filipino Language Teaching	Filipino	Licensed Professional Teacher	Language and Literature	Kapisanan ng mga Pilipinong Awtor at Manunulat sa Pilipinas, Inc.

G. Research and Innovation

Research areas and priority research themes	Language, Literature, Educational Technology
Research projects
Publications	ESPORA, SHIELA MAE H. iRead: A Reading Enhancement Platform with Integrated Small-Vocabulary Speech Recognition for English, Filipino, and Hiligaynon Enhancing Reading Proficiency through Augmented Reality for Word Recognition Advancement Electronic differentiated instruction as a remedial strategy to enhance the reading skills of frustration-level readers Culturally Relevant Supplemental e-Learning Materials in Teaching Purposive Communication BERNARDEZ, MARIETH FLOR M. iRead: A Reading Enhancement Platform with Integrated Small-Vocabulary Speech Recognition for English, Filipino, and Hiligaynon Enhancing Reading Proficiency through Augmented Reality for Word Recognition Advancement Electronic differentiated instruction as a remedial strategy to enhance the reading skills of frustration-level readers Culturally Relevant Supplemental e-Learning Materials in Teaching Purposive Communication NOBLETA, VINCENT G. Enhancing Reading Proficiency through Augmented Reality for Word Recognition Advancement Ang mga morpolohikal na proseso ng mga salitang GenZ
Innovations and inventions
Patents/intellectual property
Research presentations;	International Research Presentation by Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta at the 5th ICAS Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta represented the institution on the international academic stage by successfully presenting his research study titled "Mga Salitang Generation Z ng mga Mag-aaral sa Filipino ng Junior High-School" at the 5th International Conference of the Arts and Sciences hosted by Cebu Normal University on September 20–21, 2023. Anchored on the conference theme "Emphasizing the Role of the Arts and Sciences in Building a Sustainable Future," his presentation highlighted modern sociolinguistic trends, language evolution, and the impact of Gen Z vocabulary on Filipino language instruction among secondary learners.
Research awards and recognitions
Research collaborations and partnership

H. Internationalization

International partner institutions	Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI)
International academic collaborations	Fostering Cross-Cultural Connections: Three-Day International Lecture Series From October 22 to 24, 2025, Associate Professor Shiela Mae H. Espora served as a featured lecturer for a three-day international engagement with student-teachers from Universitas Kristen Indonesia. Throughout the sessions, she shared the beauty and richness of the Filipino language through interactive lessons on basic greetings, self-introductions, and polite expressions. Her contribution fostered meaningful cross-cultural learning, promoted global collaboration, and strengthened international understanding through language education.
Faculty & Student mobility	BSED Filipino Faculty and Students Join the SEA Teacher Exchange Program at Universitas Kristen Indonesia Northern Iloilo State University-College of Education has designated faculty and student representatives to participate in the international SEA Teacher Exchange Program hosted by Universitas Kristen Indonesia. The institutional delegation comprises Assoc. Prof. Marieth Flor M. Bernardez from the Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Filipino program, serving as a Faculty Exchange Participant, alongside student participants John Paul A. Panagsagan and Angela Ghrace L. Pimentel. Scheduled from April 15 to May 15, 2026, this month-long academic exchange facilitates global cross-cultural teaching practices, pedagogical collaboration, and professional development between the participating Southeast Asian higher education institutions.
International conferences and activities	UKI and NISU Partner for International Filipino Language Workshop JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI), in collaboration with Northern Iloilo State University (NISU), Philippines, successfully hosted a Filipino Language Workshop on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the AB Building Seminar Room, UKI. Organized by UKI's Faculty of Letters and Languages (Fakultas Sastra dan Bahasa), the Master of Educational Administration Program (Program Magister Administrasi Pendidikan), and the Language Service Center (Pusat Pelayanan Bahasa), the joint initiative brought students together for an interactive cross-cultural exchange. Led by guest speakers, the session highlighted the fundamentals of the Filipino language and fostered deeper academic and cultural ties between the two Southeast Asian institutions. Associate Professor Marieth Flor M. Bernardez represented the BSEd Filipino faculty internationally by serving as a speaker and resource person at Universitas Kristen Indonesia. This international engagement was made possible thru the efforts of Dr. Fernan P. Tupas and support of the Northern Iloilo State University’s administration.
International research collaborations
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiatives
Virtual exchange activities
Other internationalization initiatives

I. Industry and Community Engagement

Industry Partners	2026-2027 List Host Training Establishment (HTE's) and Student Internship Participating in the Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP) 2025-2026 List Host Training Establishment (HTE's) and Student Internship Participating in the Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP)
Internship/OJT/Practicum Arrangements	COPY OF NOTARIZED MOA
Professional Partnerships
Community Engagement and Extension Activities	Transforming Literacy Through Technology: Extension Initiatives and Contributions of NISU BSEd Filipino Faculty Assoc. Prof. Marieth Flor M. Bernardez, Assoc. Prof. Shiela Mae H. Espora, and Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta spearheaded and contributed to the program, projects, and activities of the College of Education of Northern Iloilo State University aimed at improving community reading literacy through technology. In Pabasa sa Isla (Phases 1 and 2), conducted at Granada National High School – Ballesteros Campus from 2024 to 2025, Assoc. Prof. Bernardez and Assoc. Prof. Espora served as main proponents leading the teacher workshops on technology-integrated reading instruction, while Dr. Nobleta served as a resource speaker specializing in gamified comprehension strategies. Together, they developed specialized digital Filipino reading materials, trained educators, and established evidence-based remediation strategies aligned with SDG 4 and national learning recovery goals. Building on these literacy initiatives, Assoc. Prof. Bernardez and Assoc. Prof. Espora extended their expertise to Revolutionizing Community Literacy through iRead in 2026 across multiple island schools in Carles, Iloilo. As project content developers, both faculty members designed and validated the Filipino language learning modules integrated into the iRead mobile application—a culturally responsive, multilingual tool featuring speech recognition technology. Their combined accomplishments across these programs empowered local educators, provided interactive learning resources to the struggling readers, and established sustainable, community-driven literacy support systems.
Institutional partnerships
Other relevant external linkages

J. Facilities and Learning Resources

Laboratories:
Specialized facilities:
Workshops and studios;
Classrooms;	Classrooms
Equipment;	Sports and Recreational
Libraries and learning resources;
Specialized software and technology; and
Other facilities supporting program delivery.	University Gymnasium and Cafeteria

K. Student Development and Activities

Student organizations;	Kapisanang Filipino Facebook Page
Student competitions;	Students' Competitions
Conferences and seminars:	BSEd Filipino Conferences and Seminars
Student research and innovation	BSEd Filipino Researches (2024, 2025, 2026) Participation of students in the College of Education Research Colloquium (Pagpalapnag) The research project titled "Pagbuo at Pagtataya ng Kontekstwalisadong Awdyo-Biswal na Kagamitang Pampagtuturo ng Aralin sa Alamat" conducted by Benedicto, Lunie Boy D., Diongson, Jelina M., Ignacio, Jon Jun F., Pancho, Al Marie B., Posia, Maybelyn R., and Vergara, Shela Mae M. received the first-place award for Best Research Paper and second place for Best Research Poster Presentation.
Community engagement;	Community Engagement
Awards and achievements; and	Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) proudly recognizes the exemplary achievements of its top graduates as part of the Ten Outstanding Graduating Students of NISU. Leading the College of Education are Charlie Jun B. Docejo and John Paul A. Panagsagan, both of whom earned the distinction of Magna Cum Laude while pursuing their Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Filipino. Through their unwavering dedication, academic vigor, and passion for education, these students embody the spirit of excellence and serve as an inspiration to the entire university community. BSEd Filipino Program Number of Dean’s Listers 2025-2026 - 32 2024-2025 - 56 2023-2024 - 60 Number of Latin Honors 2025-2026 - 31 2024-2025 - 19 2023-2024 - 18
Other relevant student activities.
student organizations;

L. Accreditation, Recognition, and Professional Outcomes

Accreditation status:	Level I Accredited October 16, 2023 – October 15, 2026 Applied for Level II on October 5-9, 2026
CHED recognition/ authority;	COPC No. 17 s. 2015 BOT Resolution No. 23, S. 2013 BT No. 51-87
Professional certifications:
Licensure examination information and performance;	BSEd Filipino LEPT Performance
Program awards and recognitions; and
Other relevant quality assurance information.

M. Career and Graduate opportunities

Potential career opportunities
Industries and sectors where graduates may be employed	· Basic Education Sector · Higher Education Institutions · Media, Publishing, and Communications · Non-Government and Civil Society
Professional Opportunities	· Licensed Professional Teacher · Filipino Language Expert · Translator · Interpreter · Editor · Instructional Material Developer · Module Writer · Creative Writer · Literary Coach
Further study opportunities; and	· Master of Arts in Education major in Filipino · Master of Arts in Teaching major in Filipino · Doctor of Education major in Filipino Language Teaching · Doctor of Philosophy in Filipino Language and Literature BSEd_Filipino_Graduates with Units in Masters
Graduate employment outcomes, where official and verified data are available	Batch 2024-70.27% Employed Batch 2023-64.29% Employed GRADUATE TRACER STUDY-BSED FILIPINO-FROM CLASSROOM TO WORKPLACE BSED-FILIPINO-COE-2024-Summary-Sheet-Template-for-Employed-Graduates BSED-FILIPINO-COE-2023-Summary-Sheet-Template-for-Employed-Graduates

N. Program Highlight and Achievements

Awards

Recognitions

Faculty Accomplishments

Commitment to Higher Learning: BSEd Filipino Faculty

Strengthening the program’s academic foundation, Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta, Program Chairperson of BSEd Filipino, earned his Doctor of Education in Filipino Language Teaching from Negros Oriental State University in Dumaguete City in 2023. Dr. Shiela Mae H. Espora and Dr. Aizel A. Tolentino completed their Doctor of Education in Filipino Language Teaching at the same institution in 2026.

Student Achievements

Research Accomplishments

Advancing Lexicography: Dr. Shiela Mae H. Espora Served as Panelist at UP Cebu’s Leksikonperensiya

Dr. Shiela Mae H. Espora, Associate Professor I of the College of Education - Filipino Department, served as a panelist at Leksikonperensiya: Inobasyon at Pananaliksik Panleksikograpiya on July 4, 2026, held via Zoom. Organized by the Master of Education Program (M.Ed. Social Studies and M.Ed. Filipino) under the College of Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines Cebu, the virtual conference featured research presentations by graduate students.

Community Engagement

Pabasa sa Isla' Initiative Launched to Enhance Reading Proficiency with Technology-Based Strategies

The NISU-College of Education and Granada National High School (GNHS) launched the "Pabasa sa Isla" initiative on December 9–11, 2024, led by project head Dr. Bon Eric A. Besonia alongside English and Filipino teachers. Supported by extensionists Prof. Marieth Flor M. Bernardez, Prof. Shiela Mae H. Espora, and Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta, as well as the Principal, Mrs. Fralyn Leones, the program aims to boost students’ reading proficiency through modern technology and sustainable teaching practices.

The three-day event featured interactive sessions and hands-on workshops led by key resource speakers:

· Dr. Allemar Jhone P. Delima: Exploring Digital Reading Apps and Platforms.

· Dr. Jan Carlo T. Arroyo: Implementing Interactive Tech Strategies in Classroom Instruction.

· Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta: Enhancing Reading Comprehension using Gamification and Game-based activity designs.

· Dr. Bon Eric A. Besonia: Constructing Targeted Reading Interventions and Collaborative, Technology-Integrated Lesson Plans.

The initiative concluded with output presentations equipping educators with innovative digital strategies to address literacy challenges.

International Activities

Faculty Spotlight: International Academic Engagement

The BSEd Filipino faculty continues to demonstrate academic excellence and international engagement. Associate Professor Marieth Flor M. Bernardez represented the BSED Filipino faculty internationally by serving as a speaker and resource person at Universitas Kristen Indonesia. On April 21, 2026, she contributed as a resource person for the international seminar “Trends in Teacher Education in the Global Era.”

Celebrating Literary Excellence: International Gawad Pamana ng Pluma

Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta was awarded the prestigious International Gawad Pamana ng Pluma - Platinum Award as Katangi-tanging Manunulat. He was recognized for his exceptional literary excellence and craftsmanship during the awarding ceremony held on December 6, 2025, at 456 Hotel in Baguio City. This milestone underscores his remarkable dedication to the written word and brought honors to the entire academic community.

Industry Collaborations

Other significant program milestones

DepEd Regular Teachers:

September 2025 & March 2026 LEPT Passers:

March 2025 LEPT Passers:

Other BSEd Filipino LEPT Passers

O. Program Statistics

Student enrollment:	2026-2027 – 143 (1^st Year 46; 2^nd Year 36; 3^rd Year 26; 4^th Year 35) 2025-2026 – 138 (1^st Year 33; 2^nd Year 27; 3^rd Year 35; 4^th Year 43) 2024-2025 – 157 (1^st Year 31; 2^nd Year 33; 3^rd Year 48; 4^th Year 45) 2023-2024 – 168 (1^st Year 34; 2^nd Year 50; 3^rd Year 47; 4^th Year 37) 2022-2023 – 173 (1^st Year 46; 2^nd Year 46; 3^rd Year 39; 4^th Year 42)
Number of graduates:	2025-2026 - 43 2024-2025 - 45 2023-2024 - 37 2022-2023 - 42 2021-2022 – 50
Graduation rate:	Academic Original Number of Graduation Year Cohort Graduates Rate 2026 46 43 93.48 % 2025 47 45 95 74 % 2024 51 37 72.55 % 2023 45 42 93.33 % 2022 43 50 116.28 % 1. Graduation rates remained consistently high across four of the five evaluated academic years, maintaining rates well above 93%. 2. The highest graduation rate was recorded in 2022 at 116.28%, reflecting an influx of non-traditional or delayed graduates completing requirements alongside the regular cohort. 3. A notable drop occurred in 2024, where the graduation rate fell to 72.55% (37 graduates out of an original cohort of 51). 4. The metric rebounded sharply in 2025 at 95.74% and remained robust in 2026 at 93.48%.
Licensure examination performance:	BSEd Filipino LEPT Performance
Graduate employment outcomes:	Batch 2024- 70.27% employed Batch 2023- 64.29% employed GRADUATE TRACER STUDY-BSED FILIPINO-FROM CLASSROOM TO WORKPLACE BSED-FILIPINO-COE-2024-Summary-Sheet-Template-for-Employed-Graduates BSED-FILIPINO-COE-2023-Summary-Sheet-Template-for-Employed-Graduates
Faculty-student ratio; and	1:35-50
Other relevant academic indicators.

P. Contact Information

Name and Designation of the Program Chair/Coordinator
- Dr. Vincent G. Nobleta
College/Academic Unit
- College of Education
Campus
- Estancia Campus (Main)
Official NISU email address
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Official contact number
Office location
- NISU Main Campus, V. Cudilla Sr. Avenue., Administration Building, Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines