The latest issue of Connections highlights a new series of reflections from COL Specialists and Advisers, each offering insight into the seven Collective Actions of the Gaborone Statement.
The blog series translates PCF11 dialogue into practical pathways for action and covers the topics of ethical AI, authentic assessment, resilient TVET systems, women’s empowerment, teacher development, and inclusive schooling.
Find the complete blog series in our latest issue of Connections or on COL’s website here: pcf11.org/pcf11-blogs/
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Happy 42nd Independence Day, Brunei Darussalam! 🎉
COL's work in Brunei Darussalam is primarily focused on higher education through programmes facilitated by COL’s Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (Cemca Col) and the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSCC) network.
In recent years, working closely with the Ministry of Education Brunei Darussalam, COL has delivered an online training programme on bamboo product innovation for entrepreneurs, service providers, researchers, and policy makers, and actively engaged the country’s focal points in shaping priorities for the region.
We look forward to supporting the country’s educational policies and strategies in the years to come.
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Happy 64th Independence Day, Samoa!
Samoa continues to demonstrate strong leadership in the areas of skills for work, technology-enabled learning, and tertiary education. Samoa is part of the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSCC) network and participates in programmes offered by the Pacific Partnership for Open, Distance, and Flexible Learning (PACFOLD).
Through deep collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture in Samoa, The National University of Samoa, the Samoa Qualifications Authority - SQA , University of the South Pacific Alafua Campus (USP, Alafua Campus), Matuaileoo Environment Trust, and partners in COL’s Pacific Partnership Project, we are implementing gender-responsive open and distance learning (ODL) policies, strengthening education systems, advancing climate resiliency, and expanding learning opportunities across the country.
Recent highlights include:
- Training over 365 teachers in ODL, supporting effective learner engagement and building skills for digital and blended education delivery.
- Developing key teacher resources, including the ODL Course Catalogue, Samoa’s National OER Collection Site, and the Online Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Toolkit, expanding access to high-quality, adaptable materials.
- Building the capacity of TVET practitioners through national coordinators.
- Partnering with the National University of Samoa, supporting the capacity building of youth.
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