
Partnerships in Higher Education
This, the thirteenth issue of HESB, marks a new direction from this publication. Moving beyond higher education, we now feature insights and opinions from leading thinkers across the education ecosystem. This issue explores the valuable lessons learned during the pandemic and the changes made to ensure that lifelong learning is accessible and accessed. We discuss the role of education in sustainable development and the role of AI in education.
Covering a broad scope of education, we hope this soft relaunch of HESB inspires educators all over the region!
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ChatGPT: A tool kit for students and educators
In this issue:
- Sustaining gains in teacher education: Strengthening teacher quality in the Philippines
Bert J. Tuga, Jennie V. Jocson and Erhwin A. Clarin reflect on the impact of the pandemic on teacher education at the Philippines Normal University. Drawing from learning experiences during COVID-19, PNU has drawn a roadmap to ensure teacher support and quality education in the new normal.
- Lifelong learning: The role of the university in a crowded and diversified landscape
Robbie Goh discusses meeting the needs of lifelong learning, and the challenges traditional universities face. He introduces the Singapore University of Social Sciences as an example of an institution of higher education that provides targeted industry training effectively,while also providing upskilling opportunities.
- Embracing the challenge: Navigating the use of AI in education
Kritsachai Somsaman discusses how AI can enhance education but challenges relating to equity and access threaten to deepen existing inequalities. To ensure the ethical and effective use of these technologies, policies and support are needed to regulate its use and accessibility.
…and many more.
Sustaining gains in teacher education: Strengthening teacher quality in the Philippines
This article discusses the national impact of a global challenge in higher education, particularly in teacher education, from the institutional perspective of a country’s leader…
Re-thinking norms and practices in a changing learning space
On 18 March 2020 Malaysia went into full lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. At that time we were just about to enter the second…
Flexible learning pathways in higher education: Advancing equitable human resource development in Malaysia
Malaysia’s strategic goals for economic and social growth have incorporated the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) as the focus for the country’s development planning, guided by…
Lifelong learning: The role of the university in a crowded and diversified landscape
The need for lifelong learning and continual upskilling is well recognised in modern life. Most educators and policy makers would acknowledge that the older model…
Building an open architecture for learning and employment in the Asia-Pacific region
Throughout Asia and the Pacific there are growing concerns about the lack of progress in providing relevant education and training for life and work. The…
Education for sustainable development and the role of UNESCO associated schools: The case of Japan
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is one of the key themes of education in the international community today. Japan has been enthusiastic about the development…
Initiatives for promoting ESD in Japan and China: Through a comparative lens
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has been emerging as an essential approach for the global society to promote sustainable development since the United Nations Conference…
Educating for local sustainable development
Sustainable development (SD) refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.…
Embracing ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in higher education: The importance of fostering trust and responsible use in teaching and learning
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, is fast disrupting the landscape of education. A growing number of students are adopting…