John Arnold Siena

Deputy Director, Programme and Development Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat

John Arnold Siena served nearly seven years as Director IV of the National Educators Academy of the Philippines, which is tasked to ensure that the teaching and non-teaching personnel of the Philippine Department of Education receive relevant professional development to improve the delivery of basic education services. In this capacity, he led the implementation of the Learning Delivery Modalities Courses to safeguard learning continuity within the basic education system during the 2020 pandemic.

As the current Deputy Director for Programme and Development of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat, Mr. Siena oversees the development and implementation of initiatives to capacitate the SEAMEO Member Countries in promoting education, science, and culture.

Leadership Summit Sessions

Education for a sustainable future

The UN argues that education is a critical agent in addressing the issue of climate change and creating a better world for future generations. However, with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for most of the world’s new disaster and climate-related displacements – which poses significant barriers to the right to education - what role can educators and school communities play?

Drawing on insight into region-wide policy development and practices within schools, this panel discussion will explore solutions-led approaches to ensuring climate-resilience across school communities, considering the role of technology, and developing and implementing a climate change curriculum relevant to specific localities and cultures.

Thursday 05 October 09:05 - 09:35 K12 Stream

Sustainability

Add to calendar 10/05/2023 09:05 10/05/2023 09:35 Education for a sustainable future

K12 Stream Asia/Shanghai

Scaling Quality Teacher Professional Development: A case study of the Philippines

Drawing on key learnings from studies in the Philippines, discover what it takes to scale equitable, quality, and efficient teacher professional development.

Thursday 05 October 11:00 - 11:30 K12 Stream

Innovation

Add to calendar 10/05/2023 11:00 10/05/2023 11:30 Scaling Quality Teacher Professional Development: A case study of the Philippines

Drawing on key learnings from studies in the Philippines, discover what it takes to scale equitable, quality, and efficient teacher professional development.

K12 Stream Asia/Shanghai

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