In the nurturing embrace of the University of Malaya (UM) in Kuala Lumpur, the International Conference on Sustainable Education Development unfolded its intellectual wings, igniting a beacon for a sustainable future in education.
The ceremonial genesis transpired within the hallowed halls of the Auditorium, where a symphony of scholarly voices painted a canvas of educational revolution.
One resounding note emerged from the presentation titled “Enhancing High School Students’ Knowledge and Awareness of Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction through Interactive Anime-Inspired Computer Simulation,” sculpted by the collaborative minds of Inst. Cecilia Raquel C. Alvaran, Inst. Noel A. Digma, Asst Prof. Kenneth A. Cualbar, Inst. Lodelio Millo and Dr. Ernesto Bastida Jr. Their pioneering fusion of education and technology captured the audience’s imagination.
Equally riveting was the discourse on “Community Engagement and Citizenship Competence of Tertiary Students in a Public Higher Educational Institution,” spearheaded by the esteemed Dr. Ernesto L. Bastida, Assoc Prof. Luchel Gloriani, and Inst. Rona Liezl Hernandez, lauded for its depth and insight into civic pedagogy.
Amid the proceedings, a pivotal meeting set the stage for a multifaceted collaboration and partnership between KLD and UM, marking the commencement of a promising alliance. The discussions hinted at an expansive collaboration spanning various educational domains, marking the dawn of a holistic partnership between the institutions. This union seeks to intertwine its expertise across diverse facets of academia, promising a comprehensive collaborative effort toward a progressive educational horizon.
Continuing the scholarly Odyssey, the conference resonated with the discourse on “Participation, Promotion, and Practices of the IPEd-Implementing Schools in Localizing Sustainable Development Goals towards Development-Oriented Inclusive Education Governance.” This groundbreaking exposition, authored by Inst. Rudy Bhonne De Lara, Inst. Jerbert Abargos, Asst. Prof. Catherine Oliquino, Assoc. Prof. Robbie Jan Vincent Buelo, Inst. Fatima Tabia, and Dr. Ernesto Bastida, Jr., illuminated a transformative path for inclusive educational governance.
Dr. Bastida, a beacon in the academic realm, not only contributed as an author but also graced the panel, representing the Philippines and delineating the country’s strides in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His discourse lent a global perspective, enriching the dialogue with multifaceted insights.
The apex of the event crowned the research on “Community Engagement and Citizenship Competence of Tertiary Students,” bestowed with the esteemed Best Paper (Platinum Award), celebrating its unparalleled contributions to the academic sphere.
This global congregation boasted luminaries from diverse nations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Philippines, New Zealand, and Pakistan, fostering a rich mosaic of perspectives, and enriching the symposium’s intellectual landscape.
The International Conference on Sustainable Education Development at UM emerged as a crucible for visionary thought, paving a path towards a sustainable and enlightened future in education, and resonating a harmonious symphony of global pedagogical evolution.
