EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon finishing their years of formation, the ECEd students are expected to be:

1. Academically Proficient
• Efficient in communicative skills that include reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Able to exhibit fine and gross motor skills
• Initiated to ICT
2. Emotionally Mature
• Independent in going to school
• Cooperative by getting along with others (through sharing and taking turns)
• Curious to make the most out of the learning opportunities
• Persistent in learning to finish what he/she has started
• Sensitive to the feelings of others
• Equipped with proper toilet training and good grooming with minimum assistance
3. Morally Upright
• Appreciative of oneself along with his/her God-given talents
• Adaptive of early study habits
• Knowledgeable of the basic prayers; prays with love and reverence
• Mindful of his/her actions when dealing with others
4. Socially Responsible Citizens
• Attentive to the needs of others by having the initiative to work on assigned tasks
• Respectful of the belongings of others
• Sociable as he/she strives for the feeling of belongingness
• Friendly and courteous to other members of the OLCA community and even to those outside the campus
• Accustomed to the use of "po" and "opo"

The Lower Basic Education graduates are learners who are:

1. Academically proficient
• Competent in the English language
• Critical and analytical thinkers
• Resourceful and creative in learning endeavors
• Abreast and innovative with the modern technology
• Aware of relevant and social issues
• Endowed with necessary skills and competencies for the next level of formation
2. Emotionally-mature
• Anticipate achievement and achieve, rather than being "paralyzed" by feelings of inferiority
• Are open for correction and appreciative of affirmation
• Can cope with difficult situations
• Are self-disciplined
• Are able to work alone and with others
• Seek role models and gradually develop as leaders
• Express themselves responsibly
3. Morally upright
• Are God-fearing and devoted to Mary
• Practice the virtues of honesty, truthfulness and trustworthiness
• Demonstrate distinct characteristics worthy of emulation
• Prefer forgiveness than revenge
4. Socially responsible citizens
• Show love and concern to the less fortunate through reaching out and sharing their resources
• Use their talents and skills for the service of others
• Participate actively in community and religious services
• Evaluate consequences of their actions in terms of their relationship to others based on respect, gratitude and the "golden rule".
• Respect rules, laws and properly constituted authority
• Appreciate Filipino heritage and valuable tradition

The Lower Basic Education graduates are learners who are:

The Upper Basic Education graduates are learners who are:

1. Academically proficient
• Express themselves efficiently and confidently particularly in the English language
• Think logically and critically and evaluate reflectively
• Manipulate various modes of technology responsibly and effectively
• Are well-conversant about social concerns and issues locally and globally
• Are well-equipped with skills and competencies for college
• Are impelled by commitment to creative lifelong learning
2. Emotionally-mature
• Understand, accept and appreciate themselves and others as persons with potentials, abilities and limitations
• Show pliancy in dealing with conflicts and difficulties
• Live a disciplined and healthy affective life
• Know clearly what they believe in and why they believe so
• Are sincere, fair and straightforward with utmost tact in words and actions
• Manifest proactive outlook in life
3. Morally upright
• Are Christo-centric
• Model the Marian virtues of simplicity, humility, obedience and chastity
• Manifest respect for human dignity in their daily lives
• Live with integrity
4. Socially responsible citizens
• Commit themselves to the noble service for the common good
• Are cognizant, sensitive and responsive to the needs of time
• Possess leadership qualities
• Respect authorities
• Are responsible stewards of God's creations
• Appreciate and commit to the preservation of Filipino heritage and valuable traditions