Pathways to Progress: Insights into Education, Gender, and Community Connections

Zandra  N. Maningas,; Joanna Marie  de Borja,

Pathways to Progress: Insights into Education, Gender, and Community Connections

Zandra N. Maningas | Joanna Marie de Borja

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

Education, gender equality, and community engagement are essential factors in driving sustainable development and societal progress. In the dynamic context of Cabuyao City, understanding and addressing the evolving demands of education, gender inclusion, and community involvement are critical. Education plays an important role in bridging academic knowledge and practical industrial skills (Reyes, 2022) which requires strong collaboration between universities and industries that will lead to future innovations and solutions for complex challenges (Biswas, 2023; World Economic Forum, 2018). It must promote a learning environment that encourages innovation and drives technological progress. Thus, Higher education institutions (HEIs) should produce research studies that strongly emphasize the importance of collaborations (P?unescu et al., 2022). Aside from research, HEIs must strengthen community-extension projects that involve students, educators, and other stakeholders working closely together to address local issues and contribute to community development (Rubin et al., 2024). These projects not only provide practical and relevant learning opportunities but instill social responsibility and civic engagement in students (Brende, 2015). Similarly, education must ensure equal opportunities for all students regardless of gender for them to learn and succeed (de Borja et al., 2023; UNESCO, 2023). Educational institutions should have policies and curricula that are gender-responsive pointing to healthier and more equitable societies (UNESCO, 2018).

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