UIC profile

 

SCHOOL PROFILE

UIC is a private Catholic educational institution managed by the Religious Virgin Mary in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. The university started in 1905 as Escuela Catolica de San Pedro.

The University of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic School that is an instrumentality of the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary that aims to provide within its community of students and personnel Catholic values. Its goal is to provide an educational program and environment animated by Catholic doctrine, beliefs, teachings, traditions, and practices, the exercise of which is protected by, among others, Article III, Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Vision

A globally recognized Catholic university

that nurtures faith, builds passion for excellence and

develops lifelong learners with compassion for service

that impacts transformation in a fast-changing society.

Mission

We commit ourselves to:

1. provide an excellent educational experience to students to help them become globally competitive and adaptive to change;
2. inculcate among students the values of serving others with humility and love, working for justice, promoting peace, and preserving the integrity of creation;
3. engage in research activities in collaboration with local, regional, national and international partners;
4. uphold the dignity of the persons especially the poor;
5. promote and strengthen our Filipino culture and values; and
6. administer the university following Catholic doctrine.

After arriving in Davao for the first time, I was informed by Mr. Rene Barbiera that UIC is divided into three campuses. The first campus is used for university/college level education. The second campus, Bonifacio, is used for both high school and college education. The last campus is Bajada, which is used for playgroup, elementary school, junior high school, and senior high school levels.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Based on my observation, there are several academic support facilities that I have found in the subjects I teach, such as:

Gymnasium: A facility that supports physical education and sports activities. It provides space and equipment for students to engage in physical activities, promoting their overall well-being and potentially enhancing their academic performance.

Classrooms: These are dedicated spaces for teaching and learning. They are equipped with furniture, whiteboards, and other instructional materials to facilitate effective teaching and learning experiences.

Air conditioner: This facility helps maintain a comfortable learning environment by regulating the temperature and ensuring proper ventilation in the classrooms or other academic spaces.

LED TV/Projector: These multimedia tools are used to display visual content, such as educational videos, presentations, or interactive learning materials, to enhance the learning experience and engage students.

Speaker: A sound system or speaker system can be used to amplify the teacher's voice or play audio materials during lessons, ensuring clear communication and effective delivery of instructional content.

Comfy room/Toilet: These facilities provide a comfortable and hygienic environment for students, allowing them to take breaks or attend to personal needs during their academic activities.

Changing rooms: These rooms provide a private space for students to change clothes, which can be especially useful for physical education classes or extracurricular activities.

Other facilities that support academic activities include:

Library: A resource center that offers a wide range of books, references, and digital resources to support research, reading, and independent learning.

OLP Auditorium: An auditorium or large hall that can accommodate a significant number of people. It is often used for academic events, presentations, or performances.

Cafeteria: A dining area where students can have meals or snacks, providing them with the necessary nutrition and energy to support their academic activities.

Laboratory: A specialized facility equipped with scientific instruments and equipment for conducting experiments and practical learning in subjects like science, chemistry, or biology.

WiFi: A wireless internet connection that allows students to access online resources, conduct research, and collaborate on academic projects.

Prayer room: A designated space for students to engage in religious or spiritual practices, providing them with a peaceful environment for reflection and prayer.

TEACHING SYSTEMS

teaching system used at uic for high school based on my observations, they do learning for 5 days, namely Monday to Friday and apply a fullday system where they start entering from 7 and end until 15-16, usually on certain days in the morning they always do habituation such as morning prayers, singing school hymns, Philippine national anthems, Davao city songs, after that they start learning according to their respective subjects and schedules, they also have 2 breaks namely recess and lunch with 30 minutes for recess and 45 minutes for lunch. 

The subjects taught at this school : 

1. Science
2.  AP (Araling Panlipunan), 
3. TLE (Technology and Livelihood Education), 
4. English, 
5. CLVED, 
6. MAPEH, 
7. Filipino, 
8. Mathematics,
9.  Robotics.