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COVID-19 Crisis and Curriculum: Sustaining Quality Outcomes in the Context of Remote Learning (Issue Note no. 4.2 – April 2020) Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of large numbers of learners, teachers and parents around the world, with millions now teaching and learning from home. While this is first and foremost a health crisis, it will likely have significant long-term effects on education, including on curriculum and learning. The situation, however, could become an opportunity to rethink curriculum, teaching-learning-assessment processes and the development of learners’ competencies with a view to strengthening their learning skills and sustaining their motivation.This crisis will likely provide an opportunity for schools to strengthen their ties with families, and for teachers to communicate and cooperate better with parents in the interest of learners. In the same vein, the crisis means teachers and parents may become more involved in decisions regarding curriculum appropriateness. This can support the development of a learner-centred, participative and inclusive learning paradigm that takes into account the interests of learners, as well as their environments and aspirations. 
Research on National Curriculum Standards and Framework Year of publication: 2001 Author: Cui Yunkuo This article is devoted to explaining the nature and framework of the national curriculum standards and the presentation techniques of the curriculum objectives. First, this article discusses the nature of the curriculum standard, describing the prescriptiveness of the curriculum standards, and then discussed the normative presentation of the curriculum standard framework. It also provides the framework of the first national curriculum standards in China and finally explains the presentation techniques of the course objectives, as well as the level of learning and behavioral verbs. 
Strengthening Social and Emotional Learning in Hybrid Modes of Education: Building Support for Students, Teachers, Schools and Families; A UNESCO-IBE Discussion Paper Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) The COVID-19 pandemic intensified existing educational disparities globally, prompting a reevaluation of school curricula to include Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). This shift recognized the holistic needs of learners, teachers, and families, emphasizing competencies beyond traditional knowledge acquisition. Despite SEL's increasing global recognition, it is often absent from formal curricula, prompting the UNESCO-IBE to address this gap. This Discussion Paper explores the crucial role of SEL in the broader transformation of global education, particularly in the post-COVID-19 era. It highlights six key topics, presenting diverse experiences in integrating SEL into education. Experts from various fields contribute insights, focusing on socio-emotional and hybrid learning advancements worldwide. The report aims to inspire global change-makers, advocating for robust policies aligned with UNESCO's Futures of Education framework. This call to action aligns with the UNESCO-IBE's HELA initiative, promoting flexible hybrid learning models for crisis response and sustainable educational strategies in line with the UN Transforming Education Summit's vision. 
Training Tools for Curriculum Development: A Resource Pack for Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) | APCEIU The overarching objective of ‘A Resource Pack for Global Citizenship Education (GCED)’ is to share a broader understanding of GCED theory and practice, in order to support its effective development and implementation at the policy, school and classroom levels. The Resource Pack provides comprehensive guidance for national policymakers, curriculum specialists and developers, teacher educators, teachers, school leaders and district level administrators.The key topics covered are:Module 1: IntroductionModule 2: National PoliciesModule 3: CurriculumModule 4: Teaching, Learning and AssessmentModule 5: Teaching and Learning ResourcesModule 6: Whole School ApproachModule 7: Teacher Education and Professional Development