KCFI’s Edric C. Calma: Advocates a Resilient Future through Education at the STARBOOKS Stakeholder’s Convention
By: Jemarica T. Quizzagan
BAGUIO CITY – The Saint Luis University, Navy Base Campus was abuzz with enthusiasm as esteemed education advocate, Mr. Edric C. Calma, the Director of Operations of Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI), graced the STARBOOKS Stakeholders’ Convention in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on August 2, 2023.
Mr. Calma’s keynote address, titled “Education, Resiliency with Growth Mindset and Knowledge Channel Resources,” struck a chord with the 280 stakeholders including the representatives of public and private schools within CAR and Region 3.
At the heart of his talk, Mr. Calma promoted the importance of educators adopting the growth mindset instead of the fixed mindset. “Embrace challenges, learn from criticism, and exercise your free will,” he exclaimed, inspiring the crowd to embrace a transformative outlook on education.
He stressed the significance of acknowledging the power of effort and of believing that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness. With that, he encouraged the attendees to “...always ask questions and be open to answering questions.”
Drawing attention to the glaring assessments on the nation’s educational situation, Mr. Calma also passionately highlighted KCFI’s initiative to tackle the learning crisis in the country head-on. Among the groundbreaking tools presented in KCFI’s arsenal are the engaging videos and interactive games designed to ignite the spark of curiosity and foster the love for learning in young minds. He further underscored the significance of quality education and how KCFI’s curriculum-based contents align with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) standards.
These valuable resources are made accessible through a hard drive priced or via the Knowledge TV. Demonstrating KCFI’s commitment to accessibility of education and to assisting educators, Mr. Calma encouraged everyone to explore the KCFI website at https://www.knowledgechannel.org or to reach out to Ms. Liberty Reyes via email at liberty.reyes@knowledgechannel.org for more information.
At the end of his talk, the convention resonated with energy as Mr. Calma’s words found their mark, advocating for a sustainable and resilient educational landscape in CAR and beyond.
With KCFI continuing its mission to revolutionize education, the said convention marked a crucial step forward in empowering educators and learners alike. Through its innovative resources, KCFI envisions a brighter future for Philippine education, working with stakeholders even from various regions for their commitment to a more resilient educational foundation for the generations to come.