The UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education, held in Suwon, South Korea, from Dec. 2 to 4, echoed Pope Francis’ 2022 call for a Global Compact on Education.
Over 1,800 participants, including policymakers, educators, and leaders from across the globe, gathered to discuss strategies for reimagining education to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
In an interview with LiCAS News, Fr. Paul Ekarat Homprathum, Secretary General of the Catholic Education Council of Thailand (CECT), emphasized the synergy between Pope Francis’ vision and the forum’s objectives.
Fr. Paul Ekarat highlighted the traditional yet evolving practices of Catholic schools in Thailand, where knowledge transmission has historically been teacher-centered.
Dr. Steven Chana Kitikiattisak, director of Maryvit School, a private Catholic institution in Thailand, shared his reflections on the forum’s discussions. He noted the alignment between the forum’s themes and Pope Francis’ call for inclusive and transformative education.
