PH NatCom graces the Forum on Teacher Exchange Towards Global Citizenship Education
Secretary General Shahani highlighted the need to mainstream multiculturalism in primary and secondary education curricula. She also posed inquiries about the efforts and gaps in the current Filipino educational system in terms of promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity of indigenous and international cultures. Furthermore, she commended the current efforts on GCED by local and international communities such as the APTE, emphasizing the integral role of governments in shaping civic consciousness. She said that, participating in an exchange program “is not just about going abroad, but preparing oneself to have the consciousness of being a global citizen.”
The forum was attended by approximately 200 participants with representatives from Korea-Philippines Teacher Exchange Program (KPTEP), Filipino teaachers, APCEIU, ASEAN +3 embassies, government stakeholders, DepEd, SEAMO, ASEAN Secretariat, and members from the PH NatCom.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]