University of the Philippines Open University

Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of the Internship Program and Its Contribution to Program Learning Outcomes

Background: Teaching Internship (EDUC 401) provides pre-service teachers with experiential learning opportunities intended to support the attainment of program learning outcomes (PLOs). Examining students’ perceptions after completing their practicum provides evidence of the inte...

The Masturbatory Ivory Tower: A Polemical Refutation of Semiotic Rhetoric and the Sanitisation of Material Oppression

This paper takes a direct swipe at the idea that we can solve real-world oppression through clever language games and high-minded theory. Focusing on the debates surrounding pornography and harmful speech, it challenges writers like Angela Carter, Frédéric Regard, and Judith Butl...

Investigating the role of multisensory virtual reality in inclusive tourism for travelers with mobility impairments

Travelers with mobility impairments often face unique challenges in experiencing destinations compared to able-bodied travelers. Inclusive tourism offers a new perspective on understanding these travelers' needs and improving destination accessibility by providing facilities tail...