Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project, Sri Lanka Read more about Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project, Sri Lanka Asian Development Bank’s Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project in Sri Lanka used the forum theater concept to conduct 30 street dramas in the capital city of Colombo. Street drama was used because of its potential to mirror people’s daily lives particularly on hygiene practices, use of water, and managing sewer assets—behaviors which the project wanted to influence.
Understanding Education Entertainment in Development Read more about Understanding Education Entertainment in Development Entertainment education, also called edutainment or enter-educate, is the use of entertainment genres to communicate development messages. Edutainment approaches are effective because social messages are set in more practical, day-to-day situations from which audiences can find meaning for everyday life.
Using Entertainment Education for Projects Read more about Using Entertainment Education for Projects Advertising professional Fernando Austria shared how projects can capitalize on the popularity of stories and storytelling to change behavior and shift mindsets about development issues. Entertainment education uses combinations of mass and folk media, animation, dance, theater, soap operas, street theater, and art to promote social messages.
Paul Teng Keywords 2019 skills forum 2019 skills forum speakers k-12 singapore education STEM STEM education STEM singapore Read more about Paul Teng Prof. Teng has held positions at the NIE, Singapore as Principal Officer, Dean for Graduate Studies and Professional Learning, and Head of Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group. He is a scientist and science educator who leads NIE’s education consulting and outreach activities in many ADB developing member countries. He has been active in teacher professional development research in Singapore and, in an advisory capacity, on science education to Singapore’s Ministry of Education and private groups.
Investment Assessment and Application of High-Level Technology for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Investment Assessment and Application of High-Level Technology for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific High-level technology for agriculture may be the key to food security in Asia. An ADB project is studying investment options and priorities.
Education for High Tech Agriculture Read more about Education for High Tech Agriculture Improving agriculture education, particularly the application of new ideas and technologies, is crucial in achieving food security in Asia.
Sustainable Pathways in the Vocationalization of Senior Schooling Read more about Sustainable Pathways in the Vocationalization of Senior Schooling Vocational and education training (VET) are delivered in schools to address the low-level qualifications of youth and rising long-term unemployment. The VET programs offered by Bendigo Senior Secondary College located in Australia’s State of Victoria embed workplace learning, form strategic partnerships, and respond to job market trends.
Implementing Vocational Courses in Secondary Schools in Himachal Pradesh India Read more about Implementing Vocational Courses in Secondary Schools in Himachal Pradesh India The vocational education program implemented in India’s State of Himachal Pradesh aims to link education to employability, make education relevant to stakeholders, and prepare students for the world of work. This presentation shares the strengths, benefits, and challenges of Himachal Pradesh’s model of vocational education.
Vocational Education in Secondary Schools: A Review of International Practices Read more about Vocational Education in Secondary Schools: A Review of International Practices Vocational education acts as a bridge between education and employment and provides a better match for the aptitudes and interests of some pupils, according to an OECD study in 2010. Any major reform of secondary school provision should give serious consideration to vocational education and its place in the curriculum.