Higher Education in Ph promises Futures Thinking pedagogies

How can we prepare our students for the future?

The State Universities and Colleges Teacher Educators Association (SUCTEA) explored this question and more during the International Research Conference and Paper Presentation held at Bukidnon State University (BukSU) on November 21-23, 2024.

BukSU accommodated delegates of educators, researchers, and instructional design experts from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to share knowledge and discuss Futures Thinking pedagogies as solutions to the pressing challenges of education in the country.

This year’s theme, “Transcending Teaching and Learning Towards Futures Thinking,” aimed to push the boundaries of education and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

A diverse range of research paper presentations for the three-day conference covered topics on Pedagogies in various fields with implications for Teacher Education; Socio-Emotional Learning Practices; Technology integration in teaching and learning; and Perspectives of Futures Thinking in research and extension endeavors.

Experts took time for plenary talks including Dr. Roger Y. Chao, Jr., Dr. Custer C. Deocares, Dr. Raul F. Muyong, and Dr. Edizon A. Fermin shared their insights on education & sustainable development and technology integration.

The plenary sessions focused on Exploring the potential of technology, especially AI, to transform teaching and learning; discussing the challenges and opportunities in preparing teachers for the future, including faculty development and the evolving role of educators; and highlighting the importance of combining multiple skills and knowledge areas to enhance teaching and learning.

SUCTEA, a professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of teacher education, is committed to fostering collaboration and innovation among educators.

“At this conference, teacher-educators can embrace the challenge of transcending teaching practices and learning experiences by cultivating the values and skills of futures thinking ensuring that academic entities work together well,” said Dr. Ethel L. Abao, SUCTEA Executive Vice President.

“As Bukidnon State University celebrates a century of nurturing minds, we are honored to host the 2024 International Conference and Paper Presentation of the State Universities and Colleges Teachers Educators’ Association (SUCTEA). It is our pleasure to welcome educators from around the world to our campus,” SMART President Dr. Joy M. Mirasol expressed.

“This conference serves as a platform to share research, best practices, and creative ideas that will shape our classrooms, institutions, and communities for a future characterized by adaptability, creativity, and inclusivity,” said Dr. Derren N. Gaylo, Chairperson of SUCTEA Region 10. (BukSU-Information Unit)