BukSU expands global mobility, teacher accreditation at 11th SEA Teacher Summit

Bukidnon State University (BukSU) strengthened its international footprint in pre-service teacher training and aligned its academic programs with global sustainability targets during a two-day regional summit on October 20-21, 2026, in Seda Bay, Manila.

University representatives Dr. Rozanne Tuesday G. Flores, Program Chair for Student Mobility and Internship Abroad, and Dr. Hannah T. Castillon, Early Childhood Education Department Head, joined educators, coordinators, and policymakers from across Southeast Asia for the 11th Cohort SEA Teacher Programme Evaluation Meeting and the Southeast Asia Conference on Pre-Service Teacher Education at Seda Manila Bay.

Co-hosted by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat, Philippine Normal University, the Teacher Education Council, and REX Education, the summit focused on evaluating student mobility outcomes, refining practicum standards, and addressing emerging trends in ASEAN teacher preparation.

During the policy sessions, Castillon engaged in discussions on teacher accreditation standards, while Flores spearheaded networking initiatives designed to expand cross-border teaching practicums for BukSU students.

BukSU’s involvement directly targets three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (SDG 4), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). University officials noted that these international partnerships aim to provide BukSU student-teachers with equitable access to global classrooms, AI integration, and digital literacy training.

The conference featured keynote addresses from SEAMEO Secretariat Director Datuk Dr. Habibah Abdul Rahim and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr. Shirley Agrupis. Proceedings concluded with a unified regional action strategy prioritizing policy reform, joint research, and sustainable funding models for pre-service teacher mobility across Southeast Asia. (Dr. Rozanne Tuesday Flores/ Head, Student Mobility IALU)