Dr. Mariano Lao Excellence Awards in Online Teaching/ Learning launched during SU’s 120th Founders Day

Dr. Mariano Lao Excellence Awards in Online Teaching/ Learning launched during SU’s 120th Founders Day

The search for the Dr. Mariano Lao Excellence in Online Teaching and the Dr. Mariano Lao Excellence in Learning Awards commenced on August 28, 2021 during Silliman University’s (SU) 120th Founders Day.

The Dr. Mariano Lao Excellence in Online Teaching Award recognizes SU teachers who exemplify high standard of online teaching in the university. The award gives the opportunity to full-time faculty of any rank to be recognized for their passion and strong commitment to quality online teaching.

The Dr. Mariano Lao Excellence in Online Learning, meantime, recognizes SU students who exemplify high standard of online learning in the University. This award aims to recognize regular students of any program for their resiliency, hard work, and commitment to online distance learning.

The winners for both awards will be awarded next school year, August 28, 2022. However, nominations will be accepted starting September 28, 2021 until May 30, 2022. Evaluation and validation of the nominations is set on June to July next year.

The Teaching Online Award is divided into the following categories: a) College or SHS Teacher, and b) Early Childhood, Elementary, or Junior High School Teacher, while the Student Online Award is divided into the following: college student; senior high student; and junior high school, elementary and kindergarten student.

The awardees will receive cash incentives from the Dr. Mariano Lao Innovation, Creation, and Invention Laboratory.

For more information, contact Dr. Dave Marcial (Telephone +63 4201901 local 417; Email [email protected])