15th SEAMEO INNOTECH International Conference
06-08 March 2018
SEAMEO INNOTECH, Quezon City, Philippines
SEAMEO INNOTECH convenes its International Conference every two years in response to the emerging education needs of the region. The Conference, first held in 1986, continues to serve as a platform for education stakeholders to discuss education concerns and collaborate for possible solutions.
In line with the Center’s vision to provide a better future for every learner in Southeast Asia, the conference focused on the theme of inclusive quality education. This year’s conference is one of the many programs and initiatives undertaken by the Center to modestly contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on Inclusive Quality Education and the SEAMEO Priority Area 2 on addressing barriers to inclusion and access to basic learning opportunities through innovations in education delivery and management. The conference adopted the title, “Thriving in the Margins: Inclusive Education Re-imagined.”
This year’s conference used the power of stories to explore inclusive education from the perspective of learners who are traditionally unseen, unheard, and underserved. Selected compelling stories of people thriving in the fringes of mainstream society were gathered and presented during the event. Said stories served as triggers for the participants to re-think and reflect on the current and good practices in implementing inclusive teaching and learning strategies in their individual contexts and realities. Discussions about the Four Pillars of Balanced and Inclusive Education by the Education Relief Foundation (ERF) provided framework for concurrent learning conversations which were facilitated using modified Open Space Technology (OST). Participants were encouraged to share and exchange ideas on education-related issues and concerns, to answer the big question: “How can we grow a learning community that welcomes everyone?”
- Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam
- Hon. Leonor Magtolis Briones
- Ms. Shilpa Anthony Raj
- Mr. Kaloy Manlupig
- Dr. Rex Bernardo
- Ms. Prescilla Tulipat
- Mr. Ben Abadiano
- Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman
- Dr. Jesus Insilada
- Fr. Bobby dela Cruz
- Lynette Dela Cruz-Tupas
DAY 1: 6 March 2018
- Opening Program
- Welcome Remarks – Dr. Ramon C. Bacani, Director, SEAMEO INNOTECH
- Keynote Speech – Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam, President, Education Relief Foundation (ERF)
- Message – Hon. Leonor Magtolis Briones, Secretary, Philippine Department of Education
- Giving of Tokens and Group Photo
- Opening the Circle – Ms. Michelle Sarabillo, Senior Associate, Learning
Management Office, SEAMEO INNOTECH - Stories on Inclusive Education
- THE ELEPHANT CHASER’S DAUGHTER – Ms. Shilpa Anthony Raj
- THE HOME WHERE PEACE BEGINS – Mr. Kaloy Manlupig
- LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES BEYOND MY PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS – Dr. Rex Bernardo
- Agenda-Setting
- Learning Conversations
- Story Weaving
- Evening News
DAY 2: 7 March 2018
- Morning News
- Stories on Inclusive Education
- HEALING AND ADVOCACY THROUGH EDUCATION – Ms. Prescilla Tulipat
- TILLING THE SEEDBED: CO-CREATING PATHWAYS TO IP EDUCATION – Mr. Ben Abadiano
- PRINCESS WARRIOR FOR PEACE – Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman
- Learning conversation
- Story Weaving
- Evening News
DAY 3: 8 March 2018
- Morning News
- Stories on Inclusive Education
- THE IGTAMAN, IGNITING PRIDE AMONG PANAY BUKIDNON – Dr. Jesus Insilada
- GETTING HIGH ON GOD AND LIFE – Fr. Bobby dela Cruz
- MOTHERS MAKE THE BEST TEACHERS – Lynette Dela Cruz-Tupas
- Priority-Setting and Personal Synthesis
- Story Weaving
- Closing the Circle
This conference is co-organized by the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Education Relief Foundation, and Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education. It is sponsored by Resorts World Manila, the Local Government of Quezon City, Private Education Assistance Committee, the HEAD Foundation, Government Service Insurance System, Lopez Group Foundation, and Servicio Filipino Incorporated.
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