CPRN 2025

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Keynote Speaker Presentations

Innovative Teaching That Ensures Quality Education for All Learners: The Importance of Metacognition and Learning Strategies

by Mr Tony McAleavy, Chief Education & Skills Officer, Education Development Trust (EDT), United Kingdom

The Role of Research in Shaping National Health Policies and Laws in the Philippines

by Dr Eva Maria C. Cutiongco-de La Paz, Executive Director, National Institutes of Health, Philippines

PISA 2022 – Evaluating Education to Improve Learning

by Mr Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) [Recorded]

Green Transition in ASEAN: Greening TVET as a Driver for Innovation and Community Engagement

by Dr Margarita Pavlova, Research Fellow, UNEVOC Centre, Hong Kong & Visiting Professor, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia

Plenary Session 1

Enhancing AI Literacy and Workforce Readiness: Policy Insights from the AI Workshop Initiatives by Dr Bala Murali Tanimale, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM), Malaysia

The impact of AI on the professionalisation of Adult Educators in Brunei Darussalam by Dr Adeline Goh Yuen Sze, Universiti Brunei Darussalam & Mr Sumardi Hj Abdul Hamid, Lifelong Learning Centre, Brunei Darussalam

Digital Natives and the AI Dilemma: Policy Pathways to overcome misconceptions and shape the Future of Learning by Dr Nor Haniza binti Abdul Hamid, SEAMEO Regional Centre for STEM Education (STEM-ED), Thailand

Design-Based Implementation of an Adaptive AI Platform for Functional Literacy Using Context-Aware NLP Tools by Mr John Roy V. Galvez, Camrines Sur National High School, Philippines

A Regional Policy Framework on AI in Education (AIEd) by Dr Majah-Leah V. Ravago, SEAMEO INNOTECH, Philippines

Plenary Session 2

Employment Study of Graduates in the Agri-Food Sector in ASEAN by Dr Paryono, SEAMEO VOCTECH & Dr Frank Feulner, SCOPE-HE Nuffic SEA, Indonesia

The Future of Learning: How AI is Transforming Education by Prof Dr Ramlee Mustapha, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

Lifelong Learning and Upskilling for the Ageing Workforce: Building an Inclusive and Sustainable Future by Dr Khadizah H. Abdul-Mumin, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

SciConnect: Empowering Primary Educators in Southeast Asia with Science Communication Strategies for Enhancing Science Education by Dr Nanthini Jayaram, SEAMEO RECSAM, Malaysia

Strengthening Quality Assurance in Postgraduate Training through Student Feedback: A Case Study from SEAMEO TROPMED Malaysia by Dr Ami Fazlin binti Syed Mohamed, SEAMEO TROPMED Malaysia, Malaysia

Plenary Session 3

Effectiveness of Gamification in Basic Life Support Competency among Nursing Students: A Quasi Experimental Study by Mr Alvin Zhan Quan, Institute of Technical Education, Singapore

TVET Teachers’ Readiness for Greening the Curriculum: A Regional Study of Southeast Asian SEAMEO Countries by Dr Margarita Pavlova, UNEVOC Centre, Hong Kong & Dr Paryono, SEAMEO VOCTECH, Brunei Darussalam

Applying the Pedagogy, Space and Technology (oPSTi) Framework in Interdisciplinary STEM Challenges: A Practical Implementation Approach by Ms Sanura Jaya, SEAMEO RECSAM, Malaysia

Development, Validation and Evaluation of an Online Video Module to educate Malaysia parents for Hearing Aid Management by Madam Jamilah Kadir, SEAMEO SEN, Malaysia

Current State of Climate Change Education in Myanmar: Policies, Practices and Challanges in Schools by Ms Lintang Ratri Prastika, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement for Teacher and Education Personnel in Science (SEAQIS), Indonesia

Science Panel Discussion

Dr Katrina Lawson Grants & Communications Manager, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam

Policy Dialogue Session between Researchers & Policymakers

Theme:

Bridging Research and Policy: Strengthening Evidence-Based Policymaking in Education, Science, and Culture in Southeast Asia

Dr Nor Saidatul Rajeah binti Zamzam Amin, Director of Educational Planning and Research Division, Ministry of Education, Malaysia

Dr Paryono, Deputy Director for Professional Affairs & Research Specialist, SEAMEO VOCTECH, Brunei Darussalam

Dr Sherlyne A. Almonte-Acosta, Senior Specialist, Head, Educational Research Unit, SEAMEO INNOTECH, Philippines

Ms Sanura binti Jaya, Specialist (Educational Technology), Training and Research Division, SEAMEO RECSAM, Malaysia

Parallel Session 1

The Regional Mapping of Gender-Related Policies and Programmes, with a Focus on Gender-Based Violence and Situational Analysis of Gender and Skills Development, Anchored in Regional, National and Global Commitments by Dr Hani Yulindrasari & Ms Chrisant Raisha, SEAMEO Secretariat, Thailand

Bridging Education and Employment: Evidence from Graduate Employment Study in Brunei Darussalam by Dr Sheikh Lukman bin Sheikh Abdul Hamid & Dr Juliet Hoh Chui Suan, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam

Stories to Experiments: Integrating STREAM into TESOL Classrooms by Ms Hjh Nor Nasriah Akmal binti Hj Kasim, Sekolah Rendah Orang Kaya Setia Bakti Kilanas, Brunei Darussalam

Balancing Autonomy and Accountability: Lessons from English Free Schools for Inclusive and Sustainable Educational Innovation in Southeast Asia by Dr Louise Pagden, CfBT Education Services, Brunei Darussalam

The Influence of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) and Social Aid on Urban Food Security in Indonesia and the Philippines amid COVID-19 by Dr Dwi N. Iswarawanti, SEAMEO RECFON, Indonesia

Adoption of Biodiversity Inclusion Study: Baseline Data for selected ASEAN countries and Japan by Ms Risa Rosita, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (BIOTROP), Indonesia

Parallel Session 2

Fostering Digital Citizenship Competencies (DCC): Lessons Learned from the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam by Dr Sherlyne A. Almonte-Acosta, SEAMEO INNOTECH, Philippines

Employability status for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Southeast Asia by Mr Mohd Faris Idham Zainurin, SEAMEO SEN, Malaysia

The innovation and practice of “Kung Fu Workshop” under “The Belt and Road Initiative” by Mr Guan Xue, Foshan Polytechnic, P.R China

Integrating Augmented Reality Cards in SPTVE Science Education: A Developmental Approach by Ms Nicole V. Valeros, Camarines Sur National High School, Philippines

Accelerating the Health Policy and Systems Research Capacity Building in the Western Pacific Region: A Collaborative Effort by Dr Zulkarnain Abdul Karim, SEAMEO TROPMED Malaysia, Malaysia

The Effectiveness of Online Course Models for Professional Development of Mathematics Teacher by Dr Sri Wulandari Danoebroto, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement for Teacher and Education Personnel in Mathematics (SEAQIM), Indonesia

Parallel Session 3

Traditional Architecture and Cultural Heritage Conservation in Kampong Ayer of Brunei Darussalam Through Tourism Development and Awareness Education by Dr Shafi Noor Islam, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

Nusainstara: A Character-Driven Storytelling in Scientific Education Approach for Intangible Cultural Heritage Education by Ms Definda Putri Arisna (University of Monash), Ms Nadya Demita Camila (University of Malaya) & Ms Naura Olif Mazaya (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Fostering STEM Integration in TVET across Southeast Asia: Insights and Policy Recommendations by Dr Orawan Sriboonruang, SEAMEO STEM-ED, Thailand

Sustain an Aging Nation: A Significant Contribution from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam by Dr Hajah Asmah binti Haji Husaini & Dr Khadizah binti Haji Abdul Mumin, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

Understanding Adolescent Awareness of Ecological Footprint and Associated Eco-Psychological Consequences by Ms Jamie Castro, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Philippine

Innovative practices of National-level Digital Artisans by Mr Zhou Mingxing, Chongqing Telecommunication Polytechnic College, P.R China

Discussions on Way Forwards

Education Cluster

Science Cluster

Culture Cluster

Speech by Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim. Director, SEAMEO Secretariat, Thailand

Synthesis of SEAMEO CPRN Summit 2025 by Centre Director Hosting CPRN 2026 & 2027

by Prof. Dr Vina Adriany, Centre Director, SEAMEO CECCEP, Indonesia