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Developing Digital Citizens: Media Literacy Education for All Students Year of publication: 2020 Author: Jessica R. Wolff | Ann LoBue | Michael A. Rebell Corporate author: DemocracyReady NY Developing Digital Citizens: Media Literacy Education for All Students, a new report from DemocracyReady NY, calls for immediate and decisive steps to require media literacy education in schools throughout New York State. Stressing that “the internet has become the new public square,” it asserts that “to be democracy ready, all students must be media literate.”. The report defines what media literacy encompasses in an increasingly digital age, and establishes a clear framework to ensure that all students become media literate civic participants. This report includes recommendations for: Clear state standards for media literacy education Qualified personnel for teaching media literacy Suitable MLE curricula and course offerings Up-to-date facilities, instructional materials, and technology Transparent monitoring and reporting of MLE resources and results.
Global Media and Information Literacy Assessment Framework: Country Readiness and Competencies Year of publication: 2013 Corporate author: UNESCO The MIL Assessment Framework can foster lifelong learning initiatives by building on the relationship between information, media, digital, and ICT literacies, along with societal transformations, education, workforce, policy and decision making processes, economic growth and democracy. The overall goal of the publication is to guide UNESCO’s Member States throughout the assessment of country readiness and competencies regarding the media and information literacy of citizens, in particular teachers in service and in training. The document is particularly aimed at the following stakeholders: policy makers and decision makers; national officers responsible for statistical data collection and analysis; educational policy makers and planners working in formal and informal education settings; teacher training institutions and teachers. It is also of relevance to the professional information and communication community, and has wide applicability for civil society at large.
Speak Out – Be Protected!: Your Guide to Reporting All Forms of Violence Against Children Year of publication: 2016 Author: Raša Sekulović | Stephanie Delaney Corporate author: Plan International The Child-Sensitive Reporting Mechanisms toolkit “Speak Out –Be Protected!” identifies simple and user-friendly processes through which children and their peers (and families) can raise child protection concerns and report to the respective mandatory child protective agencies, services or trusted community groups/institutions.Violence can mean many different things. Physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse and neglect are the main types of violence covered in this manual.
Engaging Girls, Boys and Youth as Active Citizens: Plan International’s Position Paper Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Plan International This paper provides Plan International’s position on the right to participate in public life, as well as analysis of: the legal and political framework; the impact of social and gender norms on participation; and specific issues in relation to political empowerment and active citizenship. This paper supports 100 Million Reasons, Plan International’s 2017-2022 Global Strategy, in which supporting girls, boys and youth as active drivers of change is a main priority. It upholds our work in relation to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals – in particular Goals 5, 10 and 16. A number of high-level recommendations are included to guide advocacy.
Involucrar a niñas, niños y jóvenes como ciudadanos activos: Documento de Posición de Plan International Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Plan International En este documento se expone la posición de Plan International sobre el derecho a participar en la vida pública, así como el análisis del marco jurídico y político; las repercusiones de las normas sociales y de género en la participación; y aspectos específicos relacionados con el empoderamiento político y la ciudadanía activa. Este instrumento apunta a 100 Millones de Razones, la Estrategia Global de Plan International 2017-2022, que define como prioridad apoyar a las niñas, los niños y las/los jóvenes como motores del cambio. También apoya nuestra labor en relación con la Agenda 2030 y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, en particular los Objetivos 5, 10 y 16. Para orientar las actividades de incidencia se incluyen varias recomendaciones de alto nivel.
Impliquer les filles, garçons et jeunes en tant que citoyens actifs : Prise de position de Plan International Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Plan International Ce rapport expose la position de Plan International sur le droit à la participation à la vie publique, ainsi qu’une analyse : du cadre juridique et politique ; de l’impact des normes sociales et genrées sur la participation ; et des problèmes spécifiques relatifs à l’émancipation politique et à la citoyenneté active. Ce rapport appuie 100 Millions de Raisons, la Stratégie Mondiale 2017-2022 de Plan International, dont la priorité principale est le soutien des filles, des garçons et des jeunes en tant qu’acteurs actifs du changement. Il défend notre travail en relation avec l’Agenda 2030 et les Objectifs de Développement Durable – plus spécifiquement les objectifs 5, 10 et 16. Un certain nombre de recommandations importantes sont incluses afin de guider le plaidoyer.
EIU Best Practices Series No.37: Early Childhood and Elementary Education for Indigenous Learners Programme Year of publication: 2014 Corporate author: APCEIU This monograph is one of APCEIU's EIU Best Practices Series, which aims to encourage educators, scholars, and activists to implement and share local initiatives on EIU. The Series No.37 introduces the Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE) for Indigenous Learners Programme initiated in the Philippines. The indigenous peoples (IP) reside in the mountainous regions, away from basic social services and struggling with poverty, malnutrition, and lack of proper education. The aim of ECEE is to facilitate access to quality and culturally-relevant early childhood and elementary education for the Higaonon indigenous children. To achieve this, activities such as curriculum indigenization and teacher training are provided in collaboration with the community members. As the program creates learning process for all through openness, sharing, and collaboration, this is an exemplary case of EIU/GCED pedagogical approach.
EiE-GenKit: A Core Resource Package on Gender in Education in Emergencies Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) | Education Cannot Wait (ECW) | Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) When gender-responsive, quality education is available to all it has the potential to transform societies and build sustainable peace. A joint initiative from the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the UN Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI), the EiE-GenKit is a core resource package for gender in education in emergencies. The EiE-GenKit is the first resource of its kind, providing education practitioners with practical tools to promote gender-responsive programming from crisis to peace and sustainable development.The EiE-GenKit is based on extensive research and consultation with the latest resources, evidence, new tools and good practice available in one easy-to-use package. The EiE-GenKit builds on existing humanitarian processes for a streamlined approach to gender-responsive EiE. The EiE-GenKit offers tools for practical and immediate use including checklists, tipsheets and assessment templates supporting practitioners to ensure that each phase of an EiE intervention is gender-responsive. Bridging the gap between what we know about gender-responsive EiE and the tools we need to make it happen, the EiE-GenKit aims to promote improved gender and education outcomes of learners living in crises. 