9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal Read more about 9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal The International Skills Forum is ADB’s flagship event in education that is held every two years. In 2021, the 9th International Skills Forum highlighted approaches to: Improving learning for all at scale; Preparing learners with better employability and 21st-century skills; and
Southeast Asia Perspective - Trends and Future Prospects in Education Read more about Southeast Asia Perspective - Trends and Future Prospects in Education
K–12 Education Transformation Framework for a ‘New Normal’ Summit Read more about K–12 Education Transformation Framework for a ‘New Normal’ Summit ADB, through Southeast Asia Human and Social Development Division (SEHS) and Sector Advisory Service Cluster-Education, collaborated with Microsoft to organize the K-12 Education Transformation Framework for a “New Normal” Summit for 21 DMC participants from Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
Seventh Tokyo Fiscal Forum Read more about Seventh Tokyo Fiscal Forum Post-COVID-19 limitations on fiscal space continue to affect Asia’s economic recovery and development agenda. The region’s sustainable growth challenges are compounded by spiking energy and food prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, exacerbating pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions. Many countries now face a difficult trade-off between retaining safeguards for affected people and firms and rebuilding fiscal buffers to reduce vulnerability and move toward a new normal.
TPD@Scale in Indonesia: A Case Study of Teacher Learning Centers Read more about TPD@Scale in Indonesia: A Case Study of Teacher Learning Centers
Juliana Keywords education skills forum international skills forum ADB k-12 new normal Read more about Juliana Juliana is the Head of Development & Program of Putera Sampoerna Foundation-School Development Outreach. Prior to that, she served as a teacher and Head of Curriculum in some schools in Indonesia for 10 years. She engaged with a hundred of teachers and schools in outreach areas, providing consultancy and workshops at all levels of education and in the community, including local governments, for improved learning for all students. She led the development of three flagship programs: Lighthouse School Program, Teacher Learning Centre, and Guru Binar (teachers career development platform).
Freda Wolfenden Keywords education skills forum international skills forum ADB k-12 new normal Read more about Freda Wolfenden Freda is Professor of Education and International Development at the Open University, the UK where she has held a number of management positions including Associate Dean for the Faculty of Education and Language Studies.
Reimagining Teacher Professional Development for Scalable, Sustainable and Equitable Outcomes - Using EdTech Research Evidence Read more about Reimagining Teacher Professional Development for Scalable, Sustainable and Equitable Outcomes - Using EdTech Research Evidence
Saalim Koomar Keywords education skills forum international skills forum ADB k-12 new normal Read more about Saalim Koomar Saalim Koomar is involved in both research and engagement work at the Hub. He supports the building and uptake of evidence to support effective decision-making. He has recently been involved in projects concerning teacher professional development, country scoping studies, and various Helpdesk requests.
Sara Hennessy Keywords education skills forum international skills forum ADB k-12 new normal Read more about Sara Hennessy Dr. Sara Hennessy is a Reader in Teacher Development and Pedagogical Innovation in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. She is a Research Director of EdTech Hub, a multi-million-pound 8-year program funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Hub investigates the potential for using educational technology to raise outcomes for marginalized learners in low- and middle-income countries.