Jenilyn de la Cruz—Teacher Jen—is in her ninth year as a multigrade teacher at Lopero Elementary School. The job is demanding and requires multi-tasking skills, flexibility, and improvisation.
Every day, Jenilyn de la Cruz gets up at 3:30 a.m. to make her 7:30 a.m. class at the Lopero Elementary School, in a remote village in Zamboanga del Norte, Southern Philippines. It is a gruelling 65-kilometre motorcycle ride to the school, one of over 7,000 multigrade schools in the country. Teacher Jen is one … The Promise of Multigrade Education in Southeast Asia
“In education, we cannot afford a simple goal,” Najelaa Shihab told The ASEAN in an interview in Jakarta.
Inclusive education for all students, including those with disabilities, is high-quality education that not only teaches students valuable skills but also fosters a sense of belonging. Inclusive education is necessary at preschool, primary, secondary, and post-secondary school; technical and vocational training; lifelong learning; and extracurricular and social activities.
The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Policy Brief is a publication of the ASCC Department at the ASEAN Secretariat. It identifies trends and challenges that will impact ASEAN and ASCC sectors and propose policy-relevant solutions and recommendations to uplift the quality of lives of ASEAN people.
In 2023, UNESCO released the Guidance for Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Education and Research as a response to the intensified discussions surrounding the social and ethical implications of AI. UNESCO emphasises the importance of adopting a human-centred perspective when developing policies and regulations regarding the application of GenAI in education and research. Below are … UNESCO Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research
Teacher education supports the development of quality teachers, education leaders, and research that influences teaching practice and policies. It directly impacts student learning outcomes, professional practices, and educational standards. Vital regional teacher education initiatives can contribute to developing evidence-based and innovative pedagogies and solutions to diverse educational challenges. In ASEAN, teacher education can be essential … In Pursuit of Quality Teacher Education in ASEAN
SEAMEO VOCTECH is a Regional Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, established on 28 August 1990 from a Memorandum of Agreement between the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) and the Government of Brunei Darussalam. It is one of 26 centres under SEAMEO. in line with its Five Year Development Plan, SEAMEO … Shaping TVET for a Green and Digital Future