TSU and DHU Delegate Visit Elementary Schools in Tarlac City to Observe Early Childhood Education Practices

Tarlac State University (TSU) officials and delegates from Daegu Haany University (DHU) visited public and private elementary schools in Tarlac City to observe best practices in Early Childhood Education (ECE) on January 23, 2025.

The visit was part of the collaboration between TSU and DHU, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by both institutions that includes Faculty and Student Mobility, the Language Proficiency Program, and Cultural Exchange. The agreement also outlines joint activities, such as school visits, to enhance understanding and exchange knowledge on ECE practices.

Leading the delegation were Dr. Joanne Marie I. Escalona, Chairperson of the Early Childhood Education Department under TSU's College of Education; Dr. Gabjung Yoon, Dean of the Department of Child Welfare & Counselling at DHU; and Dr. Ji Young Lee, Visiting Professor. The group visited Tarlac West Central Elementary School, Creston Academy, and Academia de Santiago of Tarlac, Inc., where they observed innovative teaching approaches in early childhood education.

South Korean students from DHU had the opportunity to experience firsthand how early childhood education is implemented in the Philippines. Together with TSU Early Childhood Education students, they engaged with various teaching materials used in local classrooms.

The visit not only strengthened the partnership between TSU and DHU but also fostered the exchange of ideas and best practices in early childhood education, enriching the academic experiences of both institutions.