be a catalyst for change

We hope to continue the work of the National Hero by promoting and practicing the Art of the Learning Organization and Schools that Learn of Dr. Peter M Senge, and the Theory U Innovation Lab process of Dr. C Otto Scharmer, authors, senior lecturers, and cohorts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Mass. USA. 

More than just knowledge and skills, TRAIL hopes to inspire the Filipino Teacher towards bringing out the best in themselves and their students. Referred to as Vertical Literacy , now, more than ever, our Youth need to have a strong foundation of what is true and good in the Filipino and be motivated to actualise their full potential. Sharing the story of how Dr. Rizal studied in earnest and later on shared his knowledge in service of the community in Dapitan would be a good example for this.

Thus, the Program for Teachers will use Dr. Rizal as the example of an Eco-system Leader during the last three and half years of his life in Dapitan. In this tiny island, Rizal taught the community new ways to farm, to fish, set up an irrigation system, set up street lighting. He put up a school and taught the Youth leadership that was courageous and respectful. He was also a researcher of plants and insects, showing care for the environment. During his free time, he would sculpt and draw developing his artistic talent. He was a doctor who charged the rich and gave his services for free to the poor. Surely, the country would benefit if there were more Teachers like Rizal*, and as a result, influence our Youth, the hope of our Motherland.