The Filipino History Curriculum project has just been launched in June 2024. Read the story below.
The Center for Philippine Studies just started a maiden project in 2024, the Filipino Curriculum Project. and the Sistan Alhambra Filipino American Education Institute. This project has been initiated by its Co-Director, Dr. Patricia E. Halagao. CPS proudly introduces the nation’s first high school Filipino social studies course adopted by a state, CHR 2300 Filipino History Culture. Spearheaded by the Filipino Curriculum Project, this three-year effort was spurred by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature unanimously passing Resolution HCR56, requesting the implementation of the course. Focused on six units including identity, Philippine and Filipino American studies, culture and connections, and civic action, the course will debut in the 2024-2025 academic year at Farrington, Waipahu, Dreamhouse Charter, and Maryknoll Schools. To ensure its success, a Professional Development Series led by University of Hawai‘i professors and community members will be conducted through the Sistan C. Alhambra Filipino American Education Institute, empowering educators with an “Inquiry Design Model in Teaching Filipino History Culture” from June 3-6, 2024.
Congratulations to the teacher participants of the Filipino Curriculum Project, June 2024!
The 2024 Filipino Curriculum Project launched this training on June 3-6, 2024. At least 25 teacher participants from different schools in the islands attended the training. Four IDMs (Inquiry Design Model) were infused in the curriculum project at the following training sites:
a. UH Mānoa College of Education, June 3, 2024
b. FilCom Center, June 4, 2024
c. Hawaiʻi Plantation Village, June 5, 2024, and
d. Waipahu High School, June 6, 2024
Resource persons from UH provided lectures highlighting topics on Filipino language, culture and values, including food and Philippine history. The sessions began at 8:00am and ended at 4:00pm.
Dr. Patricia E. Halagao directed this project, with the assistance of CPS staff.