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University of the Philippines Diliman | College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

CSSP Extramural Training Seminar for Social Science Teachers: Community of Inquiry and AI Ethics

August 31 – September 1 2023

By Gavin Nigel ChuacucoUP Diliman Department of Philosophy

The seminar entitled “Community of Inquiry and AI Ethics” aimed to provide participants with an opportunity to discuss and learn, by manner of community of inquiry, some of the most pressing ethical issues on AI use in Philippine education.

The first day started with an introduction from the participants and a lecture from Assoc. Prof. Lumberto Mendoza. In the lecture, the community of inquiry framework was introduced alongside discussion of several ethical issues in the use of AI in Education. Despite strong opinions on the use of AI, an initial survey and conversation with the participants showed that all of them had no previous immersion with ChatGPT. In the afternoon, the seminar was conducted in the computer lab where participants had hands-on activities regarding ChatGPT uses and relevant plagiarism detectors. The day concluded with a community of inquiry session to reflect and share insights among everyone.

The second day started with a lecture and activity by Asst. Prof. Symel De Guzman-Daulat on other AI tools that could be used by students and teachers. These consisted of easily accessible website applications such as WePik, Sharly, Canva, and OpenArt, among others. The afternoon involved a lecture by Instr. Gavin Chuacuco on AI policies/ethical guidelines by institutions such as UNESCO and UP Diliman. The lecture served as points for discussion for the community of inquiry session that followed. This final community of inquiry session also served as an overall synthesis and conclusion to the seminar. The concluding insights were mainly about: 1) the digital divide that restricts access to these technologies, 2) the need for more workshops and training on the topic, and 3) the need for teachers to adopt measures that can prevent students from cheating. The program ended with high hopes as both facilitators and participants expressed optimism in making ethical use of AI towards a more innovative, integrative, and reflective education.

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Peter Sy and Department of Philosophy Alumni

The UP Diliman Department of Philosophy proudly congratulates Assoc. Prof. Peter A. Sy, together with a team of alumni of the department for their work Data Privacy Protection and Research Involving Human Participants: A Primer, which has been selected by the United States Library of Congress to be included in the Library’s collection of foreign digital materials.

For more information about the Library of Congress’ digital collections, visit their website (https://www.loc.gov/collections/)
Sy, P.A., Navera, J.C., Tan, K., & Nicolas, F. (2021). Data Privacy Protection and Research Involving Human Participants: A Primer. Social Sciences and Philosophy Research Foundation, Inc. DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14479353
Congratulations Sir Peter and team! The Department is proud of you!

Applications for MA & PhD in Philosophy programs for A.Y. 2023-2024 are Now Open

Are you searching for meaning? For purpose? For knowledge? For reason? Or are you simply looking for an adventure? Join us at the UP Diliman Department of Philosophy! Applications for MA & PhD in Philosophy programs for A.Y. 2023-2024 are NOW OPEN!

The application period spans from April 14, 2023 (Friday) to  June 28, 2023 (Wednesday)

Requirements:

  • Application letter addressed to the Dean
  • Application Form (see link below)
  • 2 ID pictures
  • Certified General Weighted Average
  • Authenticated PSA Birth Certificate
  • 3 Recommendation Letters (see link below)
  • 2-3 page research/thesis proposal*

* The research/thesis proposal must follow the following specified format: Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1.0 in margin

All submitted documents must be in PDF format.

Download the Graduate Program Application Form here and download the Recommendation Letter Form here.

For inquiries, please e-mail gradprogram_philo.upd@upd.edu.ph

Prof. Ma. Liza Ruth A. Ocampo, PhD is the New Chair of the UP Diliman Department of Philosophy

The UP Diliman Department of Philosophy welcomes its new chair! Prof. Ma. Liza Ruth A. Ocampo, PhD assumes position effective on 𝟭 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.
Prof. Ocampo obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) and her Master of Arts degrees in Philosophy from the same institution where she teaches Ethics, Metaphysics, Philosophical Analysis, and the History of Ideas with a particular stress on Medieval Philosophy: Themes on the Philosophical Anthropology of Thomas Aquinas. She was awarded the UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chair in 2008 and 2010 respectively for the following works: The Dignity of the Thinking Person: A Philosophical Reflection on Human Nature (UST Publishing House, 2006) and the article-essay, “Man’s Definition in Thomas Aquinas’s De Unitate Intellectus Contra Averroistas: Some Doctrinal and Historical Considerations” (2008). View more of Prof. Ocampo’s publications and research interests by clicking this link: https://philosophy.upd.edu.ph/…/ma-liza-ruth-a-ocampo-phd/
According to Prof. Ocampo, her leadership aims, among many others, “[to engage] in the duties and tasks of teaching, research, and extension work in service of the country’s youth- all in the spirit of honor, excellence, and friendship.”
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As the department welcomes its new chair, we also send our deepest and warmest thanks to our outgoing chair, Assoc. Prof. KC Abalos-Orendain, PhD, who took on the tasks and challenges of leading us with grace and wisdom. Once again, thank you for your efforts, service, and friendship.
Padayon!

Call For Faculty Applications (First Sem AY 2022-2023)

The Department of Philosophy, University of the Philippines, Diliman invites applications for teaching positions (AY 2022-2023).

A Master’s Degree and/or a PhD in Philosophy, Ethics, or other related fields are preferred. Applicants with teaching experience & a research portfolio will have an advantage.

Deadline of Applications: October 23, 2022, Sunday

Requirements:

● Application Letter*

● Curriculum Vitae

● Diplomas/certificates for PhD, MA, and BA degrees

● List of publications with full copy of each publication or samples of written work

● Other requirements might be asked after initial assessment

*Address your letter to:

The Chair, Department of Philosophy,

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

Send your complete requirements to philosophy.upd@up.edu.ph.

Only shortlisted applicants will be scheduled for an online interview and/or lecture demo.