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Now, I want to give you Information about my host School, University of San Jose-Recoletos. This school is the place where I get the best impression. I get more experiences, knowledge and the school that I did my practicum.

Let’s check it out!

University Of San Jose-Recoletos Basak Campus

1.1 School Profile

University of San Jose – Recoletos is one of the best and well-known Campus and school in Cebu, Philippines. USJ-R was found in 1947. USJ-R has three campus. They are located at Cebu South Road, Basak Pardo and Cebu City. I got chance for my practicum at USJ-R Basak Pardo. I still remember the Strategy of USJ-R. It’s “ Breaking Barriers Empowering Live” and the motto is “Adelante!” , which means move forward. USJ-R Basak Campus has education levels start from Kindergarten until Senior High School. I did my practicum for Junior High School Grade 7. We also met the Principle of Junior High School, Mrs. Ruby.

Not only that, we also met the president of USJ-R, Fr. Christopher Catamco Maspara at USJ-R Main Campus. He’s so nice and humble. He’s also known as Father of Chris.

The Left side is Sir Ionell Jay Terogo, Beside him it’s Fr. Christopher Catamco Maspara and the right side is Sir Dr. Jestonia P.Babia, Dean

We visited and took a picture at USJ-R Main Campus

·      University Of San Jose -  Recoletos has New Updated Vision and Mission,

VISION Of USJ-R

We envision the University of San Jose – Recoletos to be a premier Gospel and community-oriented educational institution committed to lead in instruction, research, community engagement, and innovation in order to transform Josenians into proactive and compassionate leaders, creators of communion, and dynamic partners of society in the 21^st Century.

MISSION STATEMENT Of USJ-R

We are a Catholic University imbued with the spirit of “Caritas et Scientia” , committed to providing the highest level of Quality Christian Community-Oriented Education and instilling a culture of continuous learning, Life sharing, multi-disciplinary orientation, pioneerism, discovery and innovation.

CORE VALUES : I.N.S.P.I.R.E

Interiority        - The enthusiasm to live out one’s life as an authentic witness of god, being makadiyos, makatao, makapamilya.

Nationalism     - The loyalty to one’s own country by developing a profound sense of national consciousness, appreciation of distinct culture, preservation of the environment, among other endeavors.

Service            - The willingness, availability, and readliness to share generously one’s time, resources, and expertise to the institution and to the community.

Pioneerism      - Being at the forefront in the pursuit of new ideas and better ways of doing things.

Integrity           - The living of virtuous Christian life worthy of emulation.

Reliability        - The ability to respond diligently to the expectations in relation to one’s role and tasks using sound judgments.

Excellence       - The desire to transcend oneself towards higher levels of achievement.

·       The High School Department aims :

1.      CHRISTIAN LIFE FORMATION AREA

To educate young Christians in the faith so that they will become dynamic and effective agents of social transformation, responding in love to the needs of the church and the Filipino society.

2.      ENGLISH AREA

To develop the students communicative interactive competence in English for Effective citizenship, leadership and community service.

3.      FILIPINO AREA

Nakapaglilinang sa kasanayang komunikatibo ng mga mag-aaral at mapaigting ang pagpapahalaga sa pagmamahal sa bayan, pamana n g ating lahi at kultura.

4.      TECHNOLOGY AND LIVEHOOD EDUCATION (TLE) AREA

To equip the students with the basic technical and practical knowledge and to develop their aesthetic skills thus making them productive and self-sufficient members of the growing society.

5.      MUSIC, ARTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH (MAPEH) AREA

To provide students with the basic concepts and activities for the development of sound mind and body and to develop their skills and love for the arts as dependable members and leaders of the society.

6.      SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AREA

To produce students equipped with the basic scientific principles, skills and attitudes to cope with technological advancement and environmental challenges and to act as catalysts for a better live.

7.      SOCIAL STUDIES AREA

To prepare students for responsible citizenship by exposing them to the different socio-economic and political concepts and environmental issues.

8.      MATHEMATICS AREA

To enable the students solve problems creatively and systematically through analysis and application of appropriate mathematical concepts and processes.

1.2 Academic Support System

University of San Jose – Recoletos has three programs of academic :

1.    Department Special Program

The curriculum described by the Department of Education (DepEd) is generally designed for the average learners.

2.    Enrichment Program

The program is geared towards the further development of particular skills and talents of the students to motivate the students to get the great intellectual, creative mind and more varied and challenges of their assignments are provided in the different subject areas.

3.    Remedial Program

This program aims to facilitate the learning of students found to be achieving below the expected learning competency level that acceptable in different subject areas.

1.3 Teaching System

            USJ-R Junior High School Class started at 7:45 Am until 05:10 Pm. But they also do Flag Ceremony at 7:35 Am then continue with the subjects. The subjects that they learn are Christian Life Hood, English, Philippines Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, MAPEH(Music, Art, Physical Education and Health) and also technology. Every subject spends time in One Hour in every teaching and learning process. But except the normal,  they also have 2 more schedules. These schedules are used when they have events or any activities. The Second schedules is Schedules F, which is spent about 50 minutes. The Third schedules is Schedules E, Which only spent 40 minutes. In some days, they also have another activities at 3 Pm. It’s like an extracurricular for them. There are Dancing, Sports ( Basketball, Soccer, Table tennis, Badminton), etc.

1.4 Materials and Other Learning Source

The teachers usually use Book, Laptop, Projector, Microphone and Powerpoint as the materials in teaching and learning process. There are also places which use to support their learning process :

• Two Speeches Laboratory ( It’s located in Second and Forth floor. They usually use this to do performance in Speaking ability)
• Four science laboratories ( Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth and space)
• Three computers laboratory
• Libraries ( They have special time to learn in Library )
• Aralink E-Learning room ( It's on the forth floor and they usually use this room to support their Learning Process especially in English)
• Emergency Medical Service Room

1.5 Measurement and Evaluation System

The Measurement and Evaluation System in Junior High School Department is divided into 4 parts. The first part is Knowledge and process, which is 15% of the students grade. This is including memorize. Then for the second is Understanding, which is 20% of the students grade. The third is for Performance task. This the highest percentage for them. It’s 30%. P.Task is divided into two : Performance output ( writing ) and Performance Oral ( Speaking ). The last is Test, which is 20% of the students grade. It’s from their examinations.