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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is a
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and
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and distance education institution headquartered in the town of Los Baños,
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, with satellite offices in
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,
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. It is the fifth constituent university of the
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. Established in 1995 as the UP Distance Education Program. UPOU offers both graduate and
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degrees as well as diploma courses and Professional Teaching Certificates (PTC) to Filipino students in more than 70 countries. It also offers
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on various subjects through its official platform, Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL), and hosts its degree programs through its official student portal, MyPortal, both learning platforms were developed using a
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called
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. As of 2019, UPOU had 4,086 students enrolled in various programs representing 7.3% of the student population of the entire university system. This makes it the 4th largest constituent university by student population after UP Manila, and just slightly more than
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, which had 7.2%, while having the smallest budget of any constituent university. UPOU is a member of the
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(ICDE).


History

University of the Philippines Open University was established on February 23, 1995, as the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. It is mandated by Republic Act No. 10650, also known as th
Open and Distance Learning Act of 2014
to assist the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA ; fil, Pangasiwaan sa Edukasyong Teknikal at Pagpapaunlad ng Kasanayan) serves as the Philippines' Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) authority. As a government a ...
(TESDA) in their open
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functions.


Academics

The U.P. Open University delivers its programs and courses through
distance education Distance education, also known as distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school, or where the learner and the teacher are separated in both time and distance. Traditionally, this usually in ...
(DE). Learners study in an independent self-learning style using specially designed learning materials and resources. Teaching and learning is mediated through the use of technology like print, audio, video and the internet. Students interact with their instructors and each other through virtual classrooms, email and
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. UP Open University also uses short-messaging system (SMS) for distance learning which in has become a subject of study by the
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. Almost all courses are offered through
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mode.


Faculties

* Faculty of Education (FEd) covers the following range of areas of study: general education, alternative education, language and literacy education, science and mathematics teaching, social studies education, and distance education. * Faculty of Information & Communication Studies (FICS) offers degree programs in communication, information systems, computer science, and multimedia studies. * Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) offers a range of postgraduate programs in R&D management, environment and natural resources management, land valuation and management, public management, social work, nursing, hospital administration, and public health as well as non-formal programs in entrepreneurship, health, and land valuation.


Research

U.P. Open University conducts research in distance education (DE) and the disciplines it currently offers. The university has spearheaded research in open and
distance learning Distance education, also known as distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school, or where the learner and the teacher are separated in both time and distance. Traditionally, this usually in ...
in the country. Its research in this area has delved into the following topics: DE learner profile, learning styles, and learner performance; online teaching and learning; virtual learning environments; computer-mediated collaborative learning; gender and distance education; pedagogical approaches in distance education; DE program evaluation; and management of DE. In addition, the university has also pursued research in the following discipline-based areas: education, information and communication technology; multimedia, communication, organization and management; public policy, environment, health, and development studies. Many of these discipline-based studies have been externally funded.


Headquarters

The U.P. Open University Headquarters is located in
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, close to the
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. Set against the picturesque view of Mount Makiling, its main administrative and annex buildings house the main offices, including the Office of the Chancellor (OC), the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA), and the Faculties of Studies Offices. The Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium is also in this complex. A major landmark in the UPOU Headquarters is the U.P. Open University
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sculpture that stands in the Oblation Plaza in front of the main building. It is a replica of
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Guillermo Tolentino's U.P. Oblation, which depicts a man facing upward with arms outstretched, symbolizing the selfless offering of oneself to the country. UPOU's Oblation stands on a pedestal with a ribbon-like flag swirling around the pedestal and the Oblation.This gives the effect of the flag lifting the Oblation into greater heights and gives it the boundless reach that is symbolic of UPOU's prime objective of widening access to UP quality education. It was designed and executed by University Artist and UPOU Chancellor Dr. Grace J. Alfonso in 2005. The UPOU Oblation statue also provides a stately background to the Oblation Plaza where the annual commencement exercises are held. The university also maintains a satellite office at the National Computer Center Building in
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.


Learning Centers

The U.P. Open University has several Learning Centers in strategic locations in the country. These Centers are the venues where students can conduct and seek advice on transactions, activities and procedures regarding application for admission, registration, student orientation, distribution of course materials, dropping of subjects, filing leave of absence, examinations, accessing library materials, face-to-face tutorials (if available) and tutorials on basic computer and internet literacy. Learning Centers are mostly located in other U.P. campuses and state universities in selected regions of the country. To serve the student support needs of offshore students, the university has created the Virtual Learning Center, where all transactions and procedures are conducted and communicated online.


Academic affiliation

UPOU maintains membership in the follow local and international academic associations:


Local

* Philippine Society for Distance Learning (PSDL)


International

*
International Council for Open and Distance Education The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) is a membership-led global organization in the field of online, open, flexible and technology enhanced education. It consists of more than 200 higher education institutions and or ...
(ICDE) * Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) *
Association of Pacific Rim Universities APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) is a consortium of 61 leading research universities in 19 economies of the Pacific Rim. Formed in 1997,
(APRU)


Notable alumni

*
Jejomar Binay Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay Sr. (born Jesus Jose Cabauatan Binay; November 11, 1942) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 13th vice president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016, under President Benigno Aquino III. A hu ...
- Diploma in Environment and Natural Resource Management graduate. Former Makati Mayor and Former Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines *
Juan Miguel Zubiri Juan Miguel "Migz" Fernandez Zubiri (; born April 13, 1969) is a Filipino businessman and politician serving as the President of the Senate of the Philippines, Senate President of the Philippines since July 25, 2022. Since 2016, he has been on ...
- Graduate, Master in Environment and Natural Resources Management. Senator of the Republic of the Philippines and former Bukidnon 3rd district Representative *
Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Ley ...
- Graduate, Associate in Arts. Leyte 4th district Representative and former Mayor of Ormoc


See also

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List of open universities This is a list of schools worldwide that identify as open universities, either as part of their titles or as an explicit tenet of their educational philosophy and methods. Open education is a core value for these institutions; they are not just ...
*
Virtual university A virtual university (or online university) provides higher education programs through electronic media, typically the Internet. Some are bricks-and-mortar institutions that provide online learning as part of their extended university courses while ...
*
Open learning Open learning is an innovative movement in education that emerged in the 1970s and evolved into fields of practice and study. The term refers generally to activities that either enhance learning opportunities within formal education systems or b ...
*
Distance education Distance education, also known as distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school, or where the learner and the teacher are separated in both time and distance. Traditionally, this usually in ...


Notes


UPOU MODeLMyPortal (student portal)


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:University Of The Philippines Open University University of the Philippines Universities and colleges in Laguna (province) Research universities in the Philippines Distance education institutions based in the Philippines Graduate schools in the Philippines Education in Los Baños, Laguna