The Normal Lights, Vol. 20 No. 1. This issue features research on RA 10612 scholar graduates’ competencies in teaching life sciences in Ilocos Norte, teacher happiness during COVID-19 in the NCR, a policy-enactment perspective on integrated STEM in the Philippines, and lived experiences of lifelong STEAM learning in higher education. Read evidence-based insights for better teacher preparation, well‑being, and STEM policy.
The article titled, “Development and Validation of Instructional Modules on Rational Expressions and Variations,” authored by Evelyn C. Torrefranca received the highest number of citations, with 88 citations, in the second quarter of 2026.
This quarter, we feature “Case Study of Scholar Graduates' Competencies and Challenges in Teaching Life Sciences in Ilocos Norte.” The study highlights the strong teaching competencies of RA 10612 scholar graduates while examining the challenges they face in the classroom and the need for continued professional development and support. .
The Normal Lights (TNL) is a peer-reviewed education and educational innovation and development journal. TNL aims to publish original research papers in the domain of education, which may be, but is not limited to, the following areas: teacher education, theories of education, sociology of education, curriculum, assessment, technology, innovatio
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The Normal Lights officially welcomes its first batch of International Advisory Board!
On October 9, 2026, the journal held its inaugural meeting and orientation with esteemed scholars from across the Asia-Pacific:
Our fifth Thesis Thursday webinar, “Altmetric and Scholarly Impact: Strategies for Increasing Research Visibility,” was conducted by Assoc. Prof. Ramsie Ferrer, who shared valuable insights on how researchers can increase the visibility, reach, and impact of their scholarly work.
Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026): The Normal Lights
