About Future of Education Platform
Focused on reshaping educational strategies and policies, the ASCC R&D Platform on Future of Education addresses the changing needs of learners in the ASEAN region. It evaluates the integration of technology in education, pedagogical innovations, and policy adaptations necessary to equip ASEAN's youth for the future.
The ASCC Research and Development Platform on the Future of Education has identified the following key findings
Educational transformation
Education sector is going under transformation due to the advancement of digital technologies. To demonstrate a collective effort to harness this transformation, ASEAN Member States committed to the ASEAN Workplan on Education 2021-2025 to bridge the digital divide and enhance access to quality education for all individuals. To leverage new and emerging technologies for reaching different types of learners, including those with disabilities and children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, ASEAN needs to adopt new pedagogies and methodologies (such as assistive technologies) to facilitate deep learning and improve access to education.
Learning recovery
Learning recovery and educational transformation have been at the forefront of international, regional, and national policy agendas. While various technological options are available, not everyone has been able to harness the benefits they offer due to lack of access. To ensure full learning recovery and educational transformation, AMS should create an acceleration plan to address learning loss, address the barriers to learning recovery, prioritise the implementation of programmes, continue investing in teachers’ pedagogical skills training so they can manage students’ mental health and socioemotional needs, improve educational management governance, and support education decentralization to address local issues in the short to medium term.
Teacher professional development
Teachers are the so-called “heart of education.” Building a future-proof education system hinges on a skilled and adaptable teaching workforce. The rapid advancements of Industry 4.0 necessitate a change in teacher training to ensure teacher training programs are updated and equip educators with the tools to prepare students in the future. ASEAN must prioritise to invest in teacher training programs, including equipping educators with necessary digital skills and enhancing school connectivity to cultivate inclusive and innovative learning environments. Furthermore, integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into the curriculum and fostering regional collaboration towards achieving the SDGs are critical to equip students to address societal challenges and build resilience for the future.
