Economic and environmental changes occurring around the world today, has the potential to and is already affecting many aspects of education landscape. These have raised serious concerns that these changes will adversely affect education. Therefore, teachers should continue the momentum of transforming education to ensure schools, teachers and students are well-prepared for any eventuality. Speaking during the Teachers’ Day Conference 2022 in conjunction with the 32nd Teachers’ Day Celebration, Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd. Salleh, the Minister of Education emphasized that teachers also need to be resilient and stay committed for the future of students and youths.
Yang Berhormat added, the transformation and innovation are mutually inclusive; they need to go hand in hand and be evident at every level. While schools are putting more emphasis on blended teaching and learning these recent years, the ministry, among many others, has developed and successfully administered the Student Learning Survey.
The highlight of the conference was the presentation of a Keynote Address entitled: “Why Formative Assessment Should Be a Priority for Every Teacher and Every School” by Professor Emeritus Dylan Wiliam from University College London, United Kingdom. With the theme, “Building a Resilient Education Ecosystem”, the conference is joined by some 500 teachers and educators from various levels of education. The conference acts as a platform for academics and researchers to discuss research findings as well as best practices in all aspects to build the capacity of the education system.
Source: Radio Television Brunei