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CTE Students Advance Global Teacher Preparation Through LIYAG I-ACE Program

Kidapawan City, Philippines — The College of Teacher Education through the Center for International Affairs and Linkages successfully conducted its International Education Trip from February 12 to 16, 2026 across Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macau. The activity was implemented under the LIYAG Banner Program through the I-ACE International Academic and Cultural Exchange Program, the institutional platform for structured cross border academic mobility aligned with CMC and Beyond.

The Fourth Year education students participated in a carefully designed academic immersion intended to broaden their understanding of diverse educational systems, cultural contexts, and innovative learning environments. As part of the I-ACE Program’s mobility and professional exposure component, the trip provided experiential learning opportunities consistent with CMC’s internationalization framework and national guidelines on international educational trips. The initiative also reflects CMC’s strategic positioning toward impact driven global engagement aligned with the World’s Universities with Real Impact framework, particularly in the areas of student mobility, innovative education, and social responsibility.

In Hong Kong, students observed how creativity, culture, and learning intersect in dynamic environments. A notable experience was the visit to Hong Kong Disneyland, where storytelling, innovation, and experiential design illustrated how engagement and imagination can enhance instructional strategies. The exposure offered meaningful insights into learner centered approaches and immersive educational practices that future educators can integrate into their own classrooms.

The delegation’s visit to Shenzhen introduced students to an innovation driven and sustainability oriented setting that emphasized environmental responsibility, discipline, and modern development. The experience reinforced the importance of integrating sustainability, global awareness, and civic responsibility into teaching practice.

The academic highlight of the trip was the university visit to the University of Macau, where students explored world class facilities and were introduced to international standards of teaching and research. The engagement allowed them to benchmark institutional excellence and envision higher levels of professionalism, competence, and lifelong learning.

The students were accompanied by Dean Dr. Beatriz D. Gosadan and BPEd Program Head Ranel C. Mamon, ensuring that the activity remained academically anchored and reflective in nature. The trip functioned as a structured academic mobility initiative under the I-ACE Program, contributing directly to the objectives of CIAL in mobility facilitation, global exposure, and partnership development.

This international learning experience contributes to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals. Through structured intercultural engagement and impact driven mobility, CMC strengthens its commitment to globally relevant and socially responsive education.

The International Education Trip 2026 stands as a testament to the College of Teacher Education’s dedication to producing globally competent and culturally responsive educators. More than a journey across borders, it reflects the institutional direction of CMC and Beyond and the continued pursuit of Excellence Without Boarders.

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