Nurturing Future-Ready Teachers and Education Leaders: The PNU Way

Greetings from the Philippine Normal University!

At this defining moment in education, the Philippine Normal University reaffirms its unwavering commitment to nurture a new generation of future-ready teachers and education leaders who are equipped not only with content mastery and pedagogical expertise but also with purpose, vision, and a strong sense of nation-building.

Guided by its new vision and mission, PNU continues to chart new paths in teacher education through programs and innovations that anticipate the future of learning and align with national and global development goals. As the country’s recognized National Center for Teacher Education, we carry the responsibility of shaping policies, designing research-informed curricula, and spearheading lifelong learning programs that advance the professional growth of both pre-service and in-service teachers.

In line with PNU’s renewed vision and mission, we have introduced the innovative TEdPaths curriculum—our purposeful approach to cultivating future-ready teachers and education leaders who exemplify the values of the 5 Ds: Digitally Literate and Data-Driven, Deeply Rooted Global Citizen, Design Thinker and Innovator, Dynamic Lifelong Learner and Leader, and Discerning and Compassionate Person. Through TEdPaths, we are shaping individuals who are equipped to lead with relevance, respond with innovation, and serve with integrity.

In nurturing future-ready educators, we act with a clear sense of purpose and a forward-looking vision. Each initiative we undertake and every partnership we build are steps toward shaping the future of education. Through this, we strengthen PNU’s role as a trailblazer in reimagining teacher education for a more resilient and empowered tomorrow. Let us continue to lead with courage, transform with compassion, and inspire with conviction—making PNU ever greater, and our country ever stronger.

Mabuhay ang gurong Filipino! Mabuhay ang Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas!

Sincerely,

Bert J. Tuga, PhD 

President