Partido State University College of Education (CED), in partnership with Vongchavalitkul Universityโs Faculty of Education, ASIACALL, and Goa Community College, hosted the 4th International Conference on Education on December 12, 2025, to respond to the the urgent need for dynamic, research-informed, and future-forward approaches to teacher professional development. This yearโs gathering aimed to transform how professional development is designed, delivered, and sustained for 21st-century educators.
In his message, ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo highlighted the evolving role of educators, emphasizing that teachers must move beyond traditional functions and embrace their roles as innovators and designers of dynamic learning ecosystems.ย โEducators can no longer remain passive conduits of knowledge โ they must become architects of innovation and co-creators of futures shaped by creativity, data, and compassion,โ he said.
With the theme โFrom Educators to Innovators: Rethinking Professional Development,โ the conference invited educators, researchers, and scholars to explore new perspectives on empowering continuous professional growth. This yearโs discussions were anchored on five thematic areas: Innovative Teaching and Emerging Technologies; Gender and Development in Education, Social Welfare, and Community Development; Linguistics and Applied Language Studies; Reflective Practices in Education; and Early Career Research Perspective. Together, these strands fostered rich and meaningful discourseย across education and research communities.ย
Hosted in a hybrid setup at ParSU, the conference created an accessible and collaborative platform for global dialogue. Esteemed keynote speakers further elevated the discussions, offering forward-looking insights that framed the event's vision and direction.
Prof. Dr. Andrew Lian, President of ASIACALL, explored how emerging technologies are reshaping professional development and expanding opportunities for educators to personalize instruction especially with the digital transformation and AI-driven learning systems at pose.ย Dr. Isabel Martin, Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Management at Ateneo de Manila University, also underscored the responsibility of educators as architects of inclusive innovation, stressing the need to design learning environments that respond to diverse learners' needs and uphold equity in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. Dr. Loy Lising, Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, discussed howย evidence-based professional development empowers teachers to reimagine classroom practice, highlighting the role of reflective teaching, peer collaboration, and continuous upskilling in driving educational innovation.
The conference brought together presenters and participants from institutions including St. Louis University, Benguet State University, Vongchavalitkul University, Lincoln University College Malaysia, Allama Iqbal Open University, Bahria University, University of the Philippines, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Technological University of the Philippines, Capiz State University โ Dayao Satellite College, Davao de Oro State College, Laguna University, Southern Leyte State University, Pirminggan Elementary School, and ParSU. Participants were also invited to breakout sessions that deepened the dayโs conversations, offering hands-on learning spaces where they exchanged best practices, explored emerging frameworks, and translated keynote insights into actionable strategies.
By leading this global exchange of ideas, ParSU strengthens its role in shaping innovative, resilient, and inclusive education systems, advancing SDG 4 :Quality Education and SDG 17 :Partnerships for the Goals and reaffirming its commitment to developing educators who can thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
