Section 3June 30, 2009, Sec./Art. 3

National Center for Teacher Education. - This Act designates the Philippine Normal University (PNU) as the National Center for Teacher Education. As such, the PNU, in addition to the powers and functions provided for in its charter, shall perform the following:

(a) Provide technical support to the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in their programs and projects that chart policies and recommendations on teacher training, teacher education, continuing professional education of teachers and academic supervisors, and teacher education curricula;

(b) Build and develop a database of education policies to serve as a resource to the country's policymakers;

(c) Conduct researches, case studies, and other appropriate methodologies to enhance curriculum and training designs for teacher training, teacher education, and continuing professional education of teachers and academic supervisors; and

(d) As may be directed by Congress, provide assistance to legislators in the design and analysis of legislative proposals concerning teacher training, teacher education, continuing professional education of teachers and academic supervisors, teacher education curricula, and other issues affecting teacher education.