| Name |
Melissa Alma R. Orencia |
| Rank |
Associate Professor IV |
| Address |
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| Email Address |
melissaalmao@yahoo.com |
| Contact Number |
3026755 |
| Home Dept. |
Professional Education |
| First day of Service in PNU |
June 1998 |
| Educational Background |
| Undergraduate Degree |
B.S. Psychology |
| School |
Xavier University |
| Masters Degree |
M.A in Education, Reading Specialization |
| School |
Philippine Normal University |
| Thesis Title |
“The Enhancement of Pupils’ Reading Comprehension Through a Whole Language- Inspired Literature- Based Reading Program” |
| Courses taught |
Foundations of Education; Theories of Learning; Guidance and Counseling; Principles and Strategies in Teaching Communication Arts; Principles and Methods of Teaching; Curriculum Development; Developmental Reading |
| Research Interests |
reading; teaching and learning; technology in education; curriculum development; Innovative Approaches in Teaching e.g. PBL; Intel teach to the Future etc. |
| Expertise |
Psychology; Reading; Teaching |
| Professional Works |
“Exploring Intel teach to the future’s impact on Pre-service Teachers’ Literacy and attitudes toward teaching and Learning”; “the impact of ITTFPP on Selected BEEd Students’ learning”; “defining and Refocusing the Professional education courses using FGD as a tool” |
Other Interests |
Playing the piano; sketching; painting; cooking; reading; writing; gardening; watching movies |
| Personal Statement |
A life lived well is a life of service to humanity. “Love your calling with passion, it is the meaning of your life.” |
