innotech newsletter Newsletter of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) Vol. 41 No. 03 2017 January-March ISSN 0115-7469 EXPANDING INCLUSION 3 INNOTECH Celebrates 47th Year 9 Alliance-building for youth development in areas of conflict 16 INNOTECH conducts workshop on ECCE teacher competencies 1
INNOTECH Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) is dedicated to identifying common and unique education problems and needs of Southeast Asian countries and developing innovative and technology-based solutions to address these needs. The Center aids in educational development within and outside the region through its service areas: training and human resource development, research and development, knowledge management and special programs focusing on key areas of concern in the Southeast Asian education community. INSIDE 3 INNOTECH Celebrates 47th Year 4 5 9 INNOTECH conducts workshop for education in emergencies INNOTECH co-convenes UE conference Alliance-building for youth development in areas of conflict 10 GALLERY 12 Lao PDR, SEAMEO INNOTECH, and GIZ sign MOU for Fit for School innotech newsletter 13 SEAMEO INNOTECH and AiTECH sign MOU Jelico Angelo v. Arriesgado Editor & Senior Officer, Jesse M. Tuason guillermo Cruz 14 INNOTECH conducts knowledge management benchmarking Information Management Unit Mark John Antido Ermann Montealto 16 INNOTECH conducts workshop on ECCE teacher competencies Alecsa Joy Ann l. geronimo Nicole M. Asedillo Editorial Assistants Jason f. Parafiña Contributor Photographers Benito E. Benoza Adviser & Manager, Knowledge Management and Networking Office 17 18 19 INNOTECH and URS seal agreement for credit units Second batch of TEACHeXCELS orientation for Region IV-A TEACHeXCELS and GURO21 conclude in 2 regions ramon C. Bacani Adviser & Director, SEAMEO INNOTECH ON THE COVER Bylined articles reflect the opinions of the author and not necessarily of SEAMEO INNOTECH. Editorial office: Information Management Unit, SEAMEO INNOTECH, UPPO Box 207, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines Tel. (+632) 924 7681 to 84 Fax (+632) 921 0224 Email: info@seameo-innotech.org seameoinnotech Published quarterly by SEAMEO INNOTECH. www.seameo-innotech.org ISO 9001 & 29990 Certified The out-of-school youth in Mindanao find hope in education and employment programs offered through the MYDev Program by USAID, in collaboration with INNOTECH. 2
forty-seven COlOrful years. Staff and partners celebrate the 47th year of the Center in developing innovative and technology-based solutions to education problems in Southeast Asia. INNOTECH CElEBrATES 47TH year SEAMEO INNOTECH celebrated its 47th year in full colors as staff and partners recognized another successful year with the theme Color My World, last 27 January 2017. The Center sees the contribution of staff members and partners as different colors; each contributing in different ways, but collectively making the world and lives of learners better, brighter, and more colorful. Staff and partners efforts were acknowledged through a video highlighting the accomplishment of the Center throughout the year, as well as through a group activity. Three staff members were specially recognized during the anniversary celebration for their service to the Center. Ms.Salve Molejon, from the International House, and Ms. Evangeline Labagnoy, from the Finance Management Office, were recognized for being with the organization for 20 years, while Mr. Lino Ocampo, from the Administrative Management Office, was given the SEAMEO Service Award for his outstanding work. The SEAMEO Service Award is given every two years by the SEAMEO Council to a staff member of a SEAMEO Unit who demonstrate exceptionally high level of achievement in work performance, innovation and creativity, professionalism and commitment that contribute to the success of the Organization s mission and goals. For 47 years, SEAMEO INNOTECH stays true to its vision and mission, providing programs and projects for a better future of every learner in the region and beyond. 3
learning ANd CAlAMITIES. Mr. Firth McEachern from the Solutions Development Unit orients DepEd representatives on the development of the ADM guidebook for education in emergencies. INNOTECH CONduCTS WOrKSHOP for EduCATION IN EMErgENCIES INNOTECH, through its Solutions Development Unit, conducted a workshop in Leyte to develop the Guidebook on Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) for Education in Emergencies (EiE), 30 January to 4 February 2017. The 6-day workshop aims to develop key sections of the guidebook. The workshop focused on developing key sections on ways of sustaining learning after a calamity, may it be man-made or natural, by implementing ADMs. The participants consist of representative staff from the Department of Education Central Office, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Leyte, Region 8 office, particularly those on ALS (Alternative Learning System), DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction), SPED (Special Education), and CLMD (Curriculum and Learning Management Division), and UNICEF, the project s partner organization. The participants mainly represent sectors which utilize or implement ADMs such as IMPACT (Instructional Management by Parents, Community and Teachers), MISOSA (Modified In-School Off-School Approach), and OHS (Open High School). Alternative delivery mode (AdM) refers to a learning system used to provide basic education different from how the formal system of education is traditionally being provided in schools. SEAMEO INNOTECH, Impact Guidebook 4
INNOTECH CO- CONvENES ue CONfErENCE SEAMEO INNOTECH partnered with the University of the East College of Arts and Sciences- Caloocan CAMANAVA Studies for its International Conference on Emerging Discourses and Issues in Sustainable Development (ICEDISD), held 3-5 February at the University of the East Caloocan Campus. Dr. Ramon C. Bacani, SEAMEO INNOTECH Director, participated as a plenary speaker in the conference. He talked about SEAMEO INNOTECH s role in the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Center also participated through an exhibit of Center products and services. The International Conference on Emerging Discourses and Issues in Sustainable Development (ICEDISD) aims to help advance sustainable development by providing a venue for the exchange of ideas and findings of research on the emerging discourses and issues in such development. The conference covers topics such as Agricultural Science and Technology, Business and Hospitality Management, Environmental Science and Management, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Communication, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. CAMANAVA Studies is a development-oriented forum for scholars, researchers and academicians in the different academic disciplines and allied fields, serves as a venue for the exchange of ideas and promotion of collaborative researches and projects. Our role IN SuSTAINABlE development. Director Ramon C. Bacani briefs the conference participants on the role of the Center in the attainment of the UN Sustainable Developnment Goals. Representatives from the Knowledge Management and Networking Office also showcased some of the knowledge products and collaterals of the Center. 5
TECHVOC IN THE PH. The Bangladeshi officials were able to observe the TVET programs and facilities in the Don Bosco Technical Institute, a TESDA-accredited Catholic educational institution. SEAMEO INNOTECH facilitates study visit for Bangladeshi officials The Skills Employment Investment Program (SEIP) officials under the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh engaged the service of SEAMEO INNOTECH to facilitate a study visit in the Philippines, 15-17 February 2017. This study visit aims to provide better understanding of the Philippines technical and vocational education programs. 6 In the past four decades, Bangladesh has experienced a rapid increase of young population and labor force participation. However, this population is said to have inadequate skills. The country had identified skills development as one of the strategies to address this situation. This leads to the issuance of the National Skill Development Policy (NSDP) where SEIP is one of its major programs. To further improve the said program, the officials of SEIP find the need to benchmark from neighboring countries one of which is the Philippines. Throughout this 3-day visit, the nine (9) SEIP officials were introduced to the Philippines Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) the government agency tasked to manage and supervise technical education and skills development. They were introduced to TESDA s mandate and direction, as well as to its program innovations on competency-based skills development, assessment, and certification. This has helped the officials identify the best practices in building partnerships with the business and industry sector, as well as in addressing the job-skill mismatch. Aside from TESDA s programs, the officials were also oriented on the Senior High School program of the Department of Education.
The study visit ends with a tour to the Don Bosco Technical Institute, a private Catholic educational institution accredited by TESDA that offers technical and vocational education and training program. They were able to observe its TVET programs and facilities, as well as interact with the school officials. The Skills Employment Investment Program (SEIP) of Bangladesh is co-funded by the Asian Development Bank and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. This supports the high growth priority sector of the country. SEIP also establish partnerships with training authorities of various countries. regional SElM focuses ON MANAgErIAl leadership Another set of school leaders from SEAMEO member countries participated in this year s offering of the Regional Scholarship for Education Leaders and Managers (Regional SELM). Phase 2 of the program, which is the face-to-face learning interaction, happened this 1-8 March 2017 in Quezon City, Philippines. BETTEr SCHOOl leaders. School leaders from across the region strengthened their leadership and management capacities through the various learning sessions in the program. Regional SELM aims to strengthen the leadership and management capacities of educators in Southeast Asia. Programs offered under SELM address the priority areas of the validated 2014 Competency Framework for Southeast Asian School Heads. For this year s offering, the program focuses on the competency Managerial Leadership. The week-long program consists of learning sessions on managing schools, staff, resources, and systems. Topics include opportunities and challenges in managing schools, current practices in managing school resources and systems, potentials of teacher leadership, and school-community partnership for sustainable programs and projects. The participants were able to reflect on these learning as they visit Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science, Valenzuela Special Education Center, and Malinta Elementary School. To conclude this phase of the program, the participants were asked to develop action plans for school improvement which they will try to implement in their respective schools. Third phase of the program, through online interactions, involves follow through activities where they share lessons and insights as they apply their action plans. Phase 3 is set to happen on 3-7 April. 7
EMPOWERING OSYs. Members of the Out-of-School Youth Development Alliances share their experiences, insights, and learning in OSY development. Also invited are the people behind the success of OSY development in Mindanao: respresentatives from the local government agencies, private sector, and non-government organizations. 8
AllIANCE-BuIldINg for youth development IN ArEAS Of CONflICT SEAMEO INNOTECH, USAID, and EDC teamed up for a one-day learning seminar last 23 February 2017 on Alliance-building for Youth Development in Areas of Conflict. As part of the Mindanao Youth for Development (MYDev) Program, the event offered a unique platform for members of its Out-of-School Youth Development Alliances (OSYDAs) to share and discuss good practices including innovative initiatives to support positive youth development. The one-day program consisted of two panel sharing sessions where members of the OSYDA shared their experiences in support of the OSYs development. Participants also had the chance to share their insights and learning with each other through group discussions. I am happy that I was able to represent the OSYs...I became the voice of the youth in our community and I was able to empower other OSYs. Princess Jamellah Baulo, Youth Leader from Parang, Maguindano. The first panel sharing, led by Dr. Miriam Pahm, Deputy Chief of Party of the MYDev Program, tackled the alliance members experiences as drivers of OSY development. Panel consisted of Mayor Ibrahim Ibay, Mayor of Parang, Maguindanao; Dr. Pedro Melchor Natividad, Assistant Regional Director of the Department of Education Region IX; Ms. Nida Dans, CEO of Mothers for Peace Social Enterprises, Inc.; Ms. Princess Jamellah Baulo, Youth Leader of Parang, Maguindanao; and Mr. Alvasam Ahadain, Youth Leader of Jolo, Sulu. The panelists highlighted the importance of each sector s representation in the alliance. They also emphasized that political will and enabling policies are essential to get things going and sustained. The second panel sharing discussed the private sector s engagement to support the OSY development. The panel composed of Ms. Bai Sandra Siang, President of the Cotabato City Muslim Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Christian Olasiman, City Government Representative of Zamboanga City; Mr. Alsharif Saiden, Store Manager of Centro Department Store in Cotabato City; Mr. Jonald Macrohon, owner of Chowtime Cuisine in Zamboanga City; Ms. Annie Rose Remoto, Youth Leader of Zamboanga City; and Mr. Alvin Quinn Lu, Youth Leader of Cotabato City. The discussion was led by Dr. Maria Theresa Mokamad and Mr. Robinson Wee, Youth Development Specialists of the MYDev Program. They highlighted the private sector s support in making this program sustainable. With the active engagement of the private sector, the OSYs had better chances of getting employed. Also, through the one-day event, Ms. Nancy Wallace, Chief of Party of the MYDev Program, presented the accomplishments of the program throughout its four-year implementation. According to Ms. Wallace, 93% of the target has already been achieved; more than half of the OSYs in MYDev sites have better perception of the government as well as improved life skills, work readiness, and leadership. More details on the MYDev accomplishment on their website. The Mindanao Youth for Development (MYDev) is a five-year USAID program in the Philippines that addresses key constraints to peace and stability in selected conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. The Outof-School Youth Development Alliances (OSYDA) is the key local group that helps shape MYDev programming. 9
GALLERY COLOR ME HAPPY. Staff and partners have a colorful celebration of the Center s 47th anniversary last 27 January! The loyalty and service awardees were also royally treated in the Center s special day. 10
LET S GET MOVING. As part of HRMU s campaign towards workplace wellness, staff and partners have a fun-filled sportsfest! The proceeds of the activity went to the organizer, the National Floorball Team. 11
CONTINuINg PrOgrESS. With the MOU signed, Fit for School will proceed to its second phase and will now focus on supporting the establishment of a water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools. lao Pdr, SEAMEO INNOTECH, ANd giz SIgN MOu for fit for SCHOOl SEAMEO INNOTECH and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) sealed its partnership with the Ministry of Education of Lao PDR, 24 February 2017 in Vientiane, for the second phase of the Fit for School program in the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Dr. Mithong Souvanvixay, Director General of the Department of Pre- School and Primary Education (DPPE) of the Ministry of Education and Sports, Ms. Nicole Siegmund, Principal Advisor of the Regional Fit for School Program of GIZ, and Dr. Ramon C. Bacani, Director of SEAMEO INNOTECH. The Regional Fit for School Program has been implemented in Lao PDR since 2011, starting with 22 public primary schools in the Vientiane Capital. Now, this has increased to over 400 schools nationwide, benefitting over 42,000 children in the country. The program s model schools have been established in all provinces of Lao PDR and serve as good practice examples for other primary schools in their district and province. With the MOU signed, Fit for School s implementation in the country will continue until November 2018. The second phase of the joint program now focuses on supporting the establishment of a water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools. The Fit for School program, jointly conducted by GIZ and SEAMEO INNOTECH, originated in the Philippines and is currently being implemented in Cambodia, Indonesia, and Lao PDR. The program aims to support the Ministries of Education in their efforts to develop schools as healthy and enabling learning environments for children. Know more about the Fit for School Program at www. fitforschool.international. 12
first MOu WITH lgu. (L) The Memorandum of Understanding signed with AiTECH is the first to be established with a local government unit. AiTECH is an educational institution owned and managed by the City Government of Antipolo. (R) Dr. Erlinda C. Pefianco, the current President of AiTECH, served as the Director of INNOTECH from 1998 to 2010. SEAMEO INNOTECH ANd AITECH SIgN MOu On 28 February, SEAMEO INNOTECH and the Antipolo Institute of Technology (AiTECH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in sharing solutions, knowledge and services between the institutions. On the part of SEAMEO INNOTECH, it is the first MOU established with a Local Government Unit. The MOU was signed by Hon. Ronald R. Barcena, City Councilor District 1, Antipolo City; Dr. Ramon C. Bacani, Center Director, SEAMEO INNOTECH; and Dr. Erlinda C. Pefianco, President, AiTECH. Also present as witnesses in the MOU signing were Mr. Benito Benoza, Knowledge Management and Networking Office Manager, and Ms. Carolyn Rodriguez, Quality and Systems Management Office Manager, of SEAMEO INNOTECH; Ms. Rowena Zapanta, of the City Planning and Development Office-City of Antipolo; Atty. Marivic Furuelo, Acting AiTECH Board Sectary; and Atty. Eduardo Torres of AiTECH. Dr. Ramon C. Bacani expressed hopes for an even more vibrant cooperation between INNOTECH and AiTECH, having noted that cooperative activities have been initiated ahead of signing a formal document. Dr. Erlinda C. Pefianco, former SEAMEO INNOTECH Center Director and the current President of AiTECH, pointed out that significant actions and development initiatives happen at the local level, thus making a case for down-up planning as advocated by the Center. Antipolo City Councilor, Hon. Ronald Barcena, underlined that in the local government setting, networking and adopting an open door policy are key to developing productive partnerships and alliances. AiTECH s primary mission is to contribute to nation-building by developing a new breed of professionals who are able to blend knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for construction engineering. The emerging partnership is in line with the INNOTECH vision of ensuring a better life for every learner in Southeast Asia and beyond. 13
INNOTECH conducts Knowledge Management Benchmarking In line with the implementation of the Center s 9th Five-year Development Plan (9FYDP), as well as its transition to ISO 9001: 2015 version, SEAMEO INNOTECH, through its Knowledge Management and Networking Office (KMNO), conducts initial steps to scale up its existing Knowledge Management system. Knowledge Management (KM) is one of SEAMEO INNOTECH s core programmatic responses for its 9FYDP along with Capacity Building and Learning Services and Educational Research and Innovation. The Center sees KM s valuable contribution in achieving its goals and objectives, making sure that knowledge produced by the Center reaches its desired stakeholders. In order to strengthen the Center s KM system, selected KMNO staff and partners benchmarked with notable development organizations known for their KM systems and practices. the practices, systems, and tools used in their knowledge management. They generously shared their KM journey and its contribution to their core business processes. The KSSC also demonstrated the organization s existing KM tools and infrastructures for knowledge sharing and capture. A week after, 28 March 2017, another set of KMNO staff members visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEAMEO SEARCA) for the same purpose. SEARCA s Knowledge Management is (...) a conscious strategy of getting the right knowledge to the right people at the right time and helping people share and put information into action in ways that strive to improvie organizational performance. Thomas H. Davenport and Laurence Prusak, Working knowledge : how organizations manage what they know (Boston, Mass: Harvard Business School Press, 1998) On 23 March 2017, KMNO staff members visited the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a knowledge sharing session. ADB s Knowledge Sharing and Services Center (KSSC), led by Ms. Carolyn D. Cabrera, shared 14
WOrKINg KNOWlEdgE. Representatives from the Knowledge Management and Networking Office, led by Manager Benito E. Benoza, visit institutions to benchmark on their knowledge management practices and processes. Knowledge Management Department, led by Dr. Maria Celeste H. Cadiz, shared their KM programs, operations and knowledge products. They also shared about their knowledge portals for their information centers dedicated to specific topics like biotechnology, climate change and food and nutrition security. Apart from these benchmarking activities, the Office has reintroduced KM internally through a Lots of Learning session in February. The session was facilitated by Prof. Garry Jay S. Montemayor, Chair of the Department of Science Communication in the College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Los Baños. These activities are expected to contribute to the Center s KM system currently being enhanced. With the improved KM system, wider audience is expected to be reached and knowledge sharing, internally and externally, is hoped to advance further. 15
TurNINg CONvErSATIONS INTO COllABOrATION. Experts come together to work on a draft framework for early childhood care and education. INNOTECH CONduCTS WOrKSHOP ON ECCE TEACHEr COMPETENCIES SEAMEO INNOTECH conducts a two-day workshop to develop a draft Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Teacher Competency Framework for Southeast Asia and the Pacific Small Islands Developing States, on 21-22 March 2017 in Quezon City, Philippines. This is part of UNESCO Bangkok s project on ECCE Teacher Development in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Small Island Developing States, under the Malaysia Fund-In-Trust project. 16 Early childhood, defined as the period from birth to eight years old, is tagged as the crucial years for nurturing the child s mind and body. With this period recognized as the bedrock of lifelong learning and development, ECCE has been identified as a priority by numerous development organizations, including SEAMEO. An important driver for successful ECCE programs is the teachers and practitioners behind it. To ensure that they competent on the job, an ECCE Teacher Competency Framework is seen as necessary. During the two-day workshop, a small group of participantexperts from academe, government, and from a pre-school in the Philippines provided valuable inputs toward the development of a draft competency framework. SEAMEO INNOTECH made use of the developing a curriculum (DACUM) approach to surface occupational definitions of ECCE teachers, and to come up with general and enabling competencies of ECCE teachers. The draft competency framework developed during the workshop, will be validated through a questionnaire which will be sent to ECCE teachers and education ministries in 11 SEAMEO member countries in Southeast Asia and 15 Pacific Small Island Developing States. The results of the survey will be analyzed and presented during a series of consultation workshops prior to finalizing the ECCE teacher competency framework.
SEAlEd PArTNErSHIP. Dr. Ramon C. Bacani and Dr. Marita R. Canapi representing respectively SEAMEO INNOTECH and University of Rizal System (URS) as they seal a new partnership for the implementation of the Center s programs. INNOTECH ANd urs SEAl AgrEEMENT for CrEdIT units On 30 March 2017, SEAMEO INNOTECH sealed its partnership with the University of Rizal System (URS) for the implementation of excels (Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia) and GURO21 (Gearing Up Responsible and Outstanding Teachers in Southeast Asia for the 21st Century) flexible learning courses. Through the partnership with URS, completers of the flexible courses will be granted 6 to 9 academic units in as soon as they enroll and be accepted in the graduate and post graduate programs of the University. As part of the agreement, selected URS faculty/experts will be engaged by INNOTECH as Flexible Learning Tutors (FLT) or resource persons. INNOTECH Director. Also present in the event who signed as witnesses were Dr. Flordeliza R. Peñaranda, URS Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Nancy T. Pascual, URS Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Sharon Joy B. Chao, SEAMEO INNOTECH Learning Management Office Manager, and Mr. Benito E. Benoza, SEAMEO INNOTECH Knowledge Management and Networking Office Manager. The Memorandum of Agreement between SEAMEO INNOTECH and URS is signed by Dr. Marita R. Canapi, URS President, and Dr. Ramon C. Bacani, SEAMEO 17
CulTIvATINg TEACHEr SKIllS. The Center throroughly briefs school heads on the three-month course on managing teaching and learning processes in the 21st-century classroom. SECONd BATCH Of TEACHEXCElS OrIENTATION for region Iv-A Almost 200 public school heads from Region IV-A were given orientation on SEAMEO INNOTECH s flexible learning course, Teaching and Learning Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia (TEACHeXCELS), 3 March 2017 at the SEAMEO INNOTECH campus. 18 Learners were introduced to the course, as well as to its lessons and learning activities. Along with the orientation, a learning needs analysis was also conducted to level out the learners competency needs and expectations from the program. These learners will undergo three (3) months of flexible learning course and a revalida at the end to measure their learning. Teaching and Learning Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia (TEACHeXCELS) is one of SEAMEO INNOTECH s flexible learning courses which addresses the need to strengthen school heads capacity to manage the teaching and learning processes in the 21st-century classroom. The course features updates on facilitative teaching, active learning, and differentiated instruction, among others.
21st-CENTury ready. The TEACHeXCELS and GURO21 participants shared their experiences and insights throughout the three-month course. learning of the participants is measured through sharing of their experiences and insights. As a Flexible Learning Tutor for TEACHeXCELS, I am given the chance to exchange ideas with the school heads from our division, and learn about your situation in your schools. Said Dr. Ma. Luisa Servando, School Division Superintendent of the Department of Education Region IV-B, Division of Oriental Mindoro. TEACHeXCELS (Teaching and Learning Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia) is a two-module flexible short course designed for supervisors and school principals. It addresses the need to develop TEACHEXCElS ANd guro21 CONCludE IN 2 regions Over a hundred teachers and school heads from Region VII and Region IV-B successfully completed their flexible courses this month of March. A revalida and graduation for and strengthen the capacity to manage the teaching and learning processes in the school. TEACHeXCELS and GURO21 happened last 9 March 2017 for the learners from Region VII, and on 14 March 2017 for the learners from Region IV-B. Revalida is the last step each flexible learner must take before graduating from their specific courses. This is part of the evaluation process where GURO21 (Gearing Up Responsible and Outstanding Teachers in Southeast Asia for the 21st Century) is a menu of flexible learning courses designed to enhance the capabilities of Southeast Asian teachers in addressing the teaching-learning requirements of the 21st century. 19
WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES IN RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH TO EDUCATION? i Duty bearers are not aware or sufficiently informed about the right to education Lack of infrastructure and facilities $ Investment in education is either insufficient or improperly utilized to realize everyone s right to education Geographic distance Stringent school admission policies Poverty iiiii-ii Insufficient number of qualified teachers Health and malnutrition problems Insufficient learning resources Unsafe learning environment About the publication In alignment to SEAMEO INNOTECH s vision, A Better Future for Every Learner in Southeast Asia, the Center spearheaded a regional research on the state of Rights-Based Education (RBE) in Southeast Asia. The study focused on tha national laws, policies and guidelines that enable the application of RBE in Southeast Asia. The full research report can be downloaded through our website: www.seameo-innotech.org 20