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Merciales, Loren P.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY AND BICOL UNIVERSITY- COLLEGE OF EDUCATION’S PHILOSOPHY, VISION AND MISSION

Philippine Normal University

Philosophy
The Philippine Normal University upholds the dignity of man which is the foundation of human rights, brotherhood, freedom and democracy. It is committed to the development of Filipino Educators, specialists and managers who are exemplars of academic excellence in leadership education.
Vision
PNU shall become internationally recognized and nationally responsive teacher Education University. As the established producers of knowledge workers in the field of education, it shall be the primary source of high-quality teachers and education managers that can directly inspire and shape quality Filipino students and graduates in the country of the world.
Mission
PNU is dedicated to nurturing innovative teachers and education leaders.

Bicol University – College of Education Vision
Revolving around the theme "Productive Scholarship towards Attainment of Regional and National Goals", Bicol University envisions.
A UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF EXCELLENCE dedicated to the generation, enhancement and transfer of knowledge and technology, employing state-of-the-art facilities and learning approaches through competent management, and teaching and non-teaching personnel committed to the development of productive scholars imbued with moral and social conscience to sustain regional and national development.
Mission
Abiding by the constitutional provision that the "State protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all" and the declared policy of the State "to establish and support a complete and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society" (Republic Act 8292), Bicol University, created by Republic Act No. 5521 continues to pursue its mission of:
...primarily giving professional and technical training and providing advanced education and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy, sciences and arts, besides providing for the promotion of scientific and technological researchers.

Comparative Analysis
As the National Center for Teacher Education, the PNU aims to extend or share also its philosophy, vision and mission to its national college linkages in which Bicol University is included. The PNU will serve as the model university in initiating strategic partnerships and collaborative projects and programs and in participating in national conference and forum. It should be the primary source of high-quality education teachers that will later on inspire other schools to also nurture their own.
On the other hand, the Bicol University- College of Education, as one of the national linkages of PNU, should follow what would the National Center for Teacher Education would do. In order to nurture an innovative teachers and education leaders, BUCE should set first what is an effective teacher for them; which is, as mentioned in the philosophy of PNU, an effective teacher should uphold the dignity of man which is the foundation of human rights, brotherhood, freedom and democracy”. Both universities abide to the constitutional provision that the "State protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all” and therefore take actions to the need of the society for a proper education. Both universities should be united as one and help each other to meet what they are envisioning. Personal Reflection After reading the Philosophy, vision and mission of both universities, I realized that a good school comes when they know what they are aiming for; what are their goals. Schools especially schools focusing on education course, should not be established just because the State is obligated to let their children be educated but rather aims to mold teachers and leaders to educate the next generation. Schools should not compete with each other rather unite to uphold a proper education for all. Schools should not just stop from envisioning rather take actions to achieve what their vision is.
As a future educator, I should also know what my school aims for. This would be connected to what I aim for personally. I should not just study to graduate and have a job but rather study for the betterment of the Filipino children and the country.