“Becoming BEACONs of Quality Education: Empowering Future Teachers through Cognitive Growth and Reflective Practice”

UB STELA

The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) through the BSED Program held the seminar ‘Piaget’s Insights: Cultivating Smarter Study Habits for Stronger BEACONs’ on October 18, 2025, at the Centennial Library. With guest speaker Mr. Ian R. Alangdeo, RPm, CHRA, the event guided first-year pre-service teachers in connecting Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development with effective study habits that promote self-regulated learning and academic well-being. The activity strengthened STELA’s commitment to shaping reflective, competent, and compassionate educators, true BEACONs of Quality Education.