Ma. Mercedes E. Arzadon
Profile
MARIA MERCEDES "CHED" ARZADON
Faculty Member
College of Education, University of the Philippines-Diliman
mearzadon@up.edu.ph
http://educ.upd.edu.ph/educational-foundations/
https://up-diliman.academia.edu/chedarzadon/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria_Mercedes_Arzadon
https://mothertongue-based.blogspot.com/
EDUCATION
- PhD Anthropology/Sociology of Education
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
- M. A. Nonformal Education
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1999-2006
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Major: Special Education)
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City (1979-83)
- Certificate in Multilingual Education for Minority Language Contexts. European Training Program, Wycliffe Center, UK (2010)
- Diploma in Human Resource Planning and Acquisition. Mirriam College (2007)
Courses taught
1. EDUC 101 - Alternative Learning Delivery Systems
2. EDNFE 221 - Theory and Practice in Nonformal Education
3. EDNFE 222 - Instructional Materials & Strategies in Nonformal Education
4. EDR 255 - Alternative Literacies
5. EDFD 221 - Sociocultural Foundations of Education
6. EDFD 121 Introduction to Socio-cultural Foundation
7. EDUC 100 - Philippine Educational System
8. EDS 106 (UPOU) - Language Culture and Education
9. EDS 130 (UPOU) Introduction to Alternative Education Systems
10. EDS 102 (UPOU) Social Foundations of Education
PAPERS/BOOK CHAPTERS/ARTICLES
Arzadon, M. Awasthi, L., Bang, K., Bista, M., Ghimire, L.,Bianco, JL., Tienmee, W. (2020). Tools for planning and monitoring programmes of multilingual education in Asia. K. Kosonen (ed). UNESCO-Bangkok. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000372870
Arzadon, M. (2018). Navotas stages a different graduation celebration. Business Mirror, April 15, 2018. https://businessmirror.com.ph/navotas-stages-a-different-graduation-celebration/
Arzadon, M. (2017). Where Machines Rant, Recite Poems, and Take Outrageous Selfies: An Ethnography of a Secret Teachers Facebook Group in New directions in Educational Ethnography: Shifts, problems, and reconstruction. [Studies in Educational Ethnography, Vol. 13.] Bingley, UK: Emerald. Publisher: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/S1529-210X20150000013003. UPEduc:http://educ.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Arzadon-Ethnography-of-Teachers-Emerald.pdf
Arzadon, M. (2017). Killing for the Grades. Silliman Journal. Silliman University Press. https://www.academia.edu/40242548/Killing_for_the_Grade https://su.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SJ-2017-58-1-complete-with-cover.pdf
Arzadon, M., Romerosa, P. and Zarate, J. (2017). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking. Vibal Group Inc.
Arzadon, M. (2017). Possibilities of Recognition of Prior Learning in Open Education in Conversations on Openness: An Engagement in Discourse Capture. Lumanta, M. & Flor, A. (eds). University of the Philippines OPEN UNIVERSITY online version: http://networks.upou.edu.ph/conversations-on-openness/
Arzadon, M. (2016). The Mambunong and the School Knowledge Systems: Parallel and Interconnected. The Cordillera Review. University of the Philippines - Baguio. Vol 6 Issue 2. July, 2016 pages 67-95 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335583382_The_Mambunong_Indigenous_LeaderPriest_and_the_School_Knowledge_System
Abaya, E. & Arzadon, M. (2016). Where the Children Are. Research on Children Not in School and Alternative Learning Opportunities. Save the Children. http://bit.do/OOSCfishport
Arzadon, M. & Nato, R. (2015). The Philippine Alternative Learning System: Expanding the Educational Future of the Deprived, Depressed, and Underserved. the 9th International Conference on Researching Work and Learning (RWL9) on 9 – 12 December 2015 Singapore: Institute for Adult Learning .http://bit.do/ALSPaper
Arzadon, M. (2015). Mainstreaming Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education in the Philippines. LANGUAGE ISSUES SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP Quarterly Newsletter. Comparative & International Education Society. Fall 2015 https://www.academia.edu/31118885/15-09-03_FallNewsletter_Final.pdf
Arzadon, M. (2013). Teacher recalls mother in poverty, education link. Business Mirror-Education Page. Oct 20, 2013
Arzadon, M, Bacquial, C., & Ealdama, S (2013). Embedding New Identities: Equipping Parents of Reading at Risk Pupils; ASIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES. Vol. 2, No. 2 May, 2013. Leena-Luna Co, Japan. http://www.ajssh.leena-luna.co.jp/AJSSHPDFs/Vol.2(2)/AJSSH2013(2.2-52).pdf
Arzadon, M. (2010). Teacher-Intellectuals and their Counterdiscourses on Environmental Care. Alipato Journal, 2010 vol. 4 issue, pages 21-35. Office of Research, Development and Publication, University of the Philippines Integrated School, University of the Philippine, Diliman, Quezon City. http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1763/1679
Arzadon, M. (2010). Dedicated to a Cause Greater than Themselves. In Starting where the Children are: A Collection of Essays on Mother Tongue- Based Multilingual Education and Language Issues in the Philippines. Nolasco, R., Datar, F. & Azurin, A. (eds). 170+Talaytayan MLE Inc, 2010 http://mothertongue-based.blogspot.com/2013/06/dedicated-to-cause-greater-than.html
Arzadon, M. (2006). The Greening of a Local Community: Dynamics of Environmental Discourses in Community Learning (unpublished thesis). April 2006. College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman (most outstanding thesis award) https://www.academia.edu/10919741/THE_GREENING_OF_A_LOCAL_COMMUNITY_DYNAMICS_OF_ENVIRONMENTAL_CARE_DISCOURSES_IN_COMMUNITY_LEARNING
Recent Training
•Researching Learning Through Work: Approaches and Procedures. December 8, 2015. Singapore: Institute for Adult Learning
•Site visit and Orientation of Programs and Services at Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore. www.lli.sg. December 8, 2015. Singapore: Institute for Adult Learning
•Monitoring and Evaluation (Language and Education Programs). LEAD-Asia Community of Practice, SIL International. March 25-27, 2014. Bangkok, Thailand
•Course on Assessment and Reporting Practices that Support Inclusive Education for Students with Additional Needs (SWANs) Assessment Curriculum and Technology Research Center (ACTRC) October 21-24, 2013
•Workshop on Public-Private Partnership in EDUCATION December 3- 5, 2012, Sponsored by UPCED, E-Net and Universite Autonoma de Barcelona
•Active Teaching Learning Strategies. University Teaching Seminar Workshop. ODI. UP, Diliman. January 9, 2010
•Seminar Workshop on Rapid Instructional Design. May 3, 2011. UPOU
•Introduction to Dialogue Education. Alliance of Christian Development Agencies. Global Learning Partners. October 10-14, 2011
•Crisis Management (Fleishman-Hillard, 2007)
•Coaching (The Navigators-Malaysia, 2007)
•Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Debriefing (Full Life Counseling and Trng Center, 2007)
Membership:
UGAT (Anthropological Society of the Philippines) - Past Member
SOCIETY FOR STRATEGIC EDUCATION STUDIES (S4SES) - Founding Member
Comparative International Education Society - Past Member
Philippine Studies Association - Past Member
Nakem Conferences - Philippines - Past Member
170+ Talaytayan MLE – Founding Member; Board of Trustees Secretary
Homeschooling Association of the Philippines - Member
Community Hope Alternatives Inc. - Former Member of Board of Directors
The Navigator Ministries - Member