The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to highlight best learning practices in the country amid COVID-19 in celebration of International Day of Education (IDE) this year at the “Stories of Revitalization and Excellence: 2021 IDE Virtual Forum” on Jan. 25.
Initiated by DepEd’s International Cooperation Office, the activity, featuring efforts and initiatives of various education stakeholders amid the pandemic, will also highlight inspiring stories of Filipino students and teachers who excelled internationally in line with the international theme, “Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation.”
In the forum, outstanding teachers will share their efforts and sacrifices in ensuring that quality, inclusive, and relevant education will be delivered to the students amid the pandemic.
Undersecretary Jesus Mateo will open the program to discuss engagement with Association of Southeast Asian Nation countries and other international partners.
Education Secretary Leonor Briones together with Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Nepomuceno Malaluan will spearhead the webinar. They are expected to impart the plans and actions of the department for this year.
The program aims to provide a platform for the participants to raise awareness on the IDE proclaimed by the United Nations and celebrated every Jan. 24. The forum will also be an avenue for discussion and collaboration in utilizing the Information and Communications Technology in teaching the students for years to come as the education system progresses.
Educators representing various schools, organizations, and education systems from different parts of the world will participate in the virtual webinar.
tefania Giannini, the Assistant Director General for Education of UNESCO; Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela, Director of the SEAMEO Secretariat; and Rajitsinh Disale, the 2020 Global Teacher Prize Winner of India, are part of the pool of speakers in the program.
Nadia Lopez, the Founding Principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy from the USA; Efren Peñaflorida, the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year; and Barbara Ana Zielonka, the 2018 Global Teacher Prize Top 10 Finalist from Norway will discuss topics related to education.