The Ateneo Research Institute for the Futures of Education (RIFE), a center under the Gokongwei Brothers School of Education and Learning Design (GBSEALD), is envisioned to be the Ateneo de Manila University’s educational policy research center and futures think tank. The center hopes to engage the country’s education ecosystem—from learners to educators and administrators, both public and private sector partners—to inform and influence policy that will contribute to the improvement of systems of learning and teaching in Philippine schools.
RIFE aims to make a contribution to innovative, future-shaping policies and programs that address systemic issues related to education quality, access, equitability, and efficiency, informed by emerging trends, technologies, and education and learning scenarios. It will leverage knowledge from the emerging field and practice of Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight.
Futures Design Labs
Our Futures Design Labs are immersive, participatory workshops that empower students, educators, and future educators to envision the future of Philippine education. Through hands-on activities and guided foresight exercises, participants explore emerging trends, imagine possible futures, and generate bold, actionable ideas for transforming learning and teaching.
Bring the conversation to your community. Let’s shape the future of education together.
Radar
The Philippine Education Futures Radar is an open-source platform designed to track and explore emerging forces shaping the future of education in the Philippines. By capturing signals of change—from trends and innovations to societal shifts—the Radar helps educators, policymakers, and stakeholders stay informed about the forces influencing learning and teaching.
The Radar empowers users to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and respond proactively to the evolving education landscape. It is a resource for anyone seeking to shape future-ready policies and programs through data-driven insights.
Stay ahead of change. Explore the forces shaping the future of education.
Futures Research on the Futures of Learning initiative
Our Futures Research on the Futures of Learning initiative applies a “Futures Lens” to educational research—analyzing trends and exploring possible scenarios to inform future-shaping policies. By framing and auditing research through a forward-looking perspective, we aim to generate insights that help policymakers and educators address challenges and shape the future of learning in the Philippines.
