Michael Arthus “Mike” Muega, Ph.D., history and philosophy and values education professor at the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Education, is joining as a new columnist for the top integrated media community, Simpol.ph.
He holds doctoral degrees in educational history and philosophy of education and in special education, a master’s degree in philosophy, and a bachelor’s degree in communication, majoring in journalism. He led the crafting of the Bachelor of Secondary Education in Values Education program at the UP Diliman.
His recent co-authored international book chapter publications include “The Role of Philosophy in Democratic Education,” “Integrating Dialogic Inquiry in Philippine Textbooks and Lesson Plans: A Proposal,” and “Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines Through the Lens of CRT: An Imperative for Inclusive Education.” He was a course director and designer for the Law Educators Certification Program of the National Legal Education Advancement Program at the University of the Philippines Law Complex. He was also a consultant on implementing the Transnational Higher Education Law in the Philippines.
Dr. Mike was first trained and educated in the tradition of analytic philosophy, but his pedagogical views extend beyond linguistic analysis in education. His ideas and beliefs in education are informed by knowledge and wisdom from philosophy, sociology, psychology, and other sciences. His philosophy of education is inspired by pluralistic social reconstructionism. He believes that the best aspects of education and life can be found through different modes of thinking.
While he learns from his students, he also teaches to broaden their intellectual horizons. He enjoys discussing big questions with students seeking something new and enduringly important in their learning experiences. Dr. Mike aims to create a community of inquiry with his students, where they feel comfortable expressing their thoughts. Collegiality, critical inquiry, democracy, and open-mindedness are central to his teaching philosophy.
Dr. Mike has published in peer-reviewed local and international journals of education. He has traveled overseas with colleagues and students to present research findings in education.
He is married to Dr. Maricris Bandiola Acido-Muega, professor of philosophy of education at UP. They have two children. Dr. Mike is also a basketball player, amateur visual artist, vlogger, long-time boxing student, coin collector, and watch enthusiast.
Don’t miss Dr. Mike’s “Learning Threads for All” every Saturday on Simpol.ph.
