Filipino teachers in Bahrain hold first research conference for educators

It was attended by teachers, practitioners and researchers in Bahrain, and a virtual session with educators from the Philippines was also held. According to PTA-B president DrArthur Basbas, topics on diverse research disciplines were covered at the conference reflecting good practices during the new normal. “With such high caliber paper presenters, speakers and panel members, the assembly proved to be worthwhile,” he said.

The conference for education wrapped up the research areas on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, General Education, Leadership and Educational Management, Business, Humanities, Social Science and Communication, Health and Environment and Islamic Banking.

The organisers claimed that paper presentations truly made the event an exciting moment for teachers who actively collaborated and engaged in professional learning communities despite the challenges brought by the pandemic. The event will boost professional confidence that provide a broad gateway for opportunities, innovative ideas, and inspiring results.

“With solid purpose and aspiration for quality teaching and learning, PTA-B endeavours to continue its mission in providing support to all teachers in enhancing their professional development,” Dr Basbas said. Panel members of the conference included Dr. Carlo Domingo C. Casinto, Dr. Alina Raboshuk, Dr. Belen T. Lumeran, Dr. Ilene Valian A. Igana, Dr. Habis Ahmad Humoud Alathamin and Dr. Felicidad Benchie B. Fortunio.

PTA-B is a non-profit organisation established in 2018 under the auspices of the Philippine Embassy and under the umbrella of Philippine Professional Organizations (PPO) with a mandate of integrating teaching profession into one national aspiration for quality education and to work for the welfare of Filipino teachers and educators. It is also a member of Filipino Club Bahrain.