Implementation of The Pre-Service Student Teachers Exchange in Southeast Asia and Southeast Asian Ministers of Educational Organization’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Exchange Program in Pangasinan State University

Abstract

Pangasinan State University started its partnership with high education institutions in different Southeast Asian countries through the exchange student program in 2017. From 2017 to 2019, there were four batches of inbound students received by PSU. These students were asked about the implementation of the Southeast Asia (SEA) Teachers and Southeast Asian Ministers of Educational Organization’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SEA TVET) exchange program particularly on pre, during and post training. the role of Linkages office and staff, availability and functionality of facilities, and the conduct of educational tour and cultural exchange. Very high ratings were provided by fourth batch of SEA Teachers and first batch of SEA TVET on these exchange programs. It is recommended to have tailor-fit curriculum, academic and cultural activities for the exchange students. Provide curriculum design that is engaging. For tour and cultural activities, these should be relevant to the course.