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Global Lessons from a Local Reform: An Opinion on Teacher-Centric Implementation of National Curricula Mazhar Sa’adi H. Sana; Katrina S. Salih; Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul
Buletin Edukasi Indonesia Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Buletin Edukasi Indonesia
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/IISTR.bei.002009

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In an era of global educational reform, the success of national curriculum overhauls hinges on frontline teacher perception and capacity. This opinion article examines the Philippine MATATAG Curriculum implementation through a qualitative case study of elementary teachers, framing it as a microcosm of universal challenges in educational change. Utilizing a descriptive-qualitative design with semi-structured interviews, the study explores teacher perceptions, identified challenges, and emergent opportunities. The conceptual framework centralizes teacher perception as the lens through which implementation dynamics, challenges, and opportunities are filtered and understood. Findings reveal a significant pedagogical shift towards learner-centeredness and foundational skills, warmly received yet hampered by systemic barriers including ambiguous objectives, insufficient resources, and inadequate training. However, teachers concurrently identify potent opportunities for creative pedagogy, localization, and workload efficiency. The discussion argues that curriculum reforms globally must pivot from a top-down policy dissemination model to a teacher-empowering, support-oriented ecosystem. Successful implementation is less about curricular content perfection and more about structured, respectful engagement with the professional wisdom and practical realities of teachers. This article concludes that investing in robust, continuous support systems and honoring teacher agency are non-negotiable prerequisites for translating ambitious curricular blueprints into enhanced learning competencies worldwide.
Influence of Extracurricular Involvement on Stress Levels and Academic Achievement of College Students Wasidin I. Mansul; Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul; Julasmin S. Kassim; Luz A. Jovera-Bation; Sajid Giring; Oksana Y. Tahil
Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Development Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Development
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/hesmed.v5i02.2521

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Higher education institutions are responsible not only for delivering academic instruction but also for fostering students’ holistic development. In the Philippines, this responsibility is reinforced by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through policies supporting student engagement beyond the classroom. This study examined the influence of extracurricular involvement on stress levels and academic achievement among college students at Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO). Specifically, it assessed students’ participation in sports, arts, and academic clubs, measured their stress levels and academic performance, and investigated the relationships among these variables. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was employed involving 30 college students selected as respondents. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank-order correlation. The findings indicated a high level of extracurricular involvement, with academic clubs recording the highest participation, followed by sports and arts activities. Students participating in sports reported low stress levels, whereas those engaged in arts and academic clubs experienced moderate stress. Overall, the respondents demonstrated good academic performance. Correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant relationship between extracurricular involvement and stress levels, nor between extracurricular involvement and academic achievement. These findings suggest that participation in extracurricular activities supports students’ leadership development, social interaction, creativity, and personal growth without compromising academic outcomes. The study concludes that extracurricular engagement remains an essential component of student development and recommends that higher education institutions continue strengthening extracurricular programs while providing comprehensive student support services that promote psychological well-being, balanced participation, academic success, and lifelong personal development.