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Ocean Literacy for All: A Toolkit (IOC Manuals and Guides, 80) Year of publication: 2017 Author: Francesca Santoro | Selvaggia Santin | Gail Scowcroft | Géraldine Fauville | Peter Tuddenham Corporate author: UNESCO Venice Ocean literacy programs and projects, until now, have been mainly focusing on developing resources, lesson plans and activities targeting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. Currently, and in particular after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, we have assisted to a shift in the focus towards the inclusion of approaches closer to those developed under the UNESCO framework of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).ESD aims to improve access to quality education on sustainable development at all levels and in all social contexts, to transform society by reorienting education and help people develop knowledge, skills, values and behaviors needed for sustainable development. Individuals are encouraged to be responsible actors who resolve challenges, respect cultural diversity and contribute to creating a more sustainable world. This publication is made of two parts. The first part presents the history of ocean literacy, and describes its framework made of 7 essential principles, and connects them to international ocean science programs that contributes to enhancing ocean knowledge and observations. Moreover, marine scientists and educators were interviewed to share their professional experiences on ocean literacy as well as their views on its future. The last chapter of part 1 describes the existing challenges to marine education, as well as the path for the development of successful ocean literacy activities in the context of the 2030 Agenda. One of the most important factors identified is related to the creation of multi-sector partnerships among the education, government, and private sector that have jointly built ocean literacy programs for all formal educational levels from the primary school to the university level as well as for non-formal learners. Worldwide examples of such programs are presented. The second part, after introducing the methodological approach based on the multi-perspective framework for ESD developed by UNESCO, presents 14 activities that could provide tested examples and support for the implementation of marine education initiatives. The aim is not to provide a one size-fits-all ready to use collection, but rather to offer support and examples of what could be then adapted for different geographical and cultural contexts. The resources are designed to be relevant for all learners of all ages worldwide and to find their application in many learning settings, while in their concrete implementation they will, naturally, have to be adapted to the national or local context. 
School Friend of UNICEF Year of publication: 2006 Corporate author: UNICEF Spain This infographic presents the program in which each school establishes a personalized commitment to UNICEF in the form of a collaboration agreement by which they undertake, depending on their circumstances, interests and capacity, to carry out different awareness-raising and fundraising activities throughout the school year. The activities can be framed within the GOTAS UNICEF school campaign or directed to an emergency humanitarian action campaign proposed by UNICEF. 
Tracing the Integral Development of Girls and Boys in Early Childhood Education Year of publication: 2014 Author: Sonia Marcela Tellez Corporate author: Colombia. Ministry of National Education This series of pedagogical guidelines for initial education takes up elements of the base document for the construction of the pedagogical guideline for initial education of the Ministry of National Education of Colombia and presents the technical line to favor the development and implementation of initial education within the framework of the Comprehensive care in a pertinent, timely and quality manner, through technical references. 
Teachers and Migrant Families: Pressing Communication (Iberoamerican Journal of Education; vol. 89, no. 1) Year of publication: 2022 Author: Mohamed Chamseddine Habib Allah Corporate author: Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) This article presents the results of a study whose objective is to analyze the state of communication between migrant families and teachers in Early Childhood and Primary Education Centers in the Region of Murcia. Two questionnaires were chosen to develop a descriptive non-experimental quantitative research. The main results reveal that extracurricular activities are not part of the usual conversations between families and teachers. However, acceptable but improvable aspects are detected, such as delving into discipline issues, and student learning, etc. On the other hand, it is evident that the parents still do not go to visit the teachers on their own initiative to address the relevant elements of the teaching-learning process of their children. 
Scientific Education: New Methodologies for a Changing Society (Iberoamerican Journal of Education; vol. 87, no. 1) Year of publication: 2021 Author: F. Javier Perales | David Aguilera Corporate author: Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) A society as changing as ours needs changes (innovations) and adaptations in the educational field that allow academics to be combined with social demands. We believe that this first monograph is representative of the richness and diversity of the proposals received which, in turn, constitute a sample of the strength of the community of teachers and researchers in their desire to make science education an attractive and efficient for new generations. 
Games for Human Rights: A Human Rights Education Package for Children Year of publication: 2008 Corporate author: International Center for Human Rights Education This package helps to promote human rights, non-discrimination and peaceful conflict resolution in non-formal education programs for children. This package is aimed at children in the age group of 6-12 years. It promotes a set of values to help teachers integrate human rights into children's attitudes and behaviours. 
[Summary] Global Education Monitoring Report 2021/2: Non-state Actors in Education: Who Chooses? Who Loses? Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: UNESCO Non-state actors’ role extends beyond provision of schooling to interventions at various education levels and influence spheres. Alongside its review of progress towards SDG 4, including emerging evidence on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, the 2021/2 Global Education Monitoring Report urges governments to see all institutions, students and teachers as part of a single system. Standards, information, incentives and accountability should help governments protect, respect and fulfill the right to education of all, without turning their eyes away from privilege or exploitation. Publicly funded education does not have to be publicly provided but disparity in education processes, student outcomes and teacher working conditions must be addressed. Efficiency and innovation, rather than being commercial secrets, should be diffused and practiced by all. To that end, transparency and integrity in the public education policy process need to be maintained to block vested interests. The report’s rallying call – Who chooses? Who loses? – invites policymakers to question relationships with non-state actors in terms of fundamental choices: between equity and freedom of choice; between encouraging initiative and setting standards; between groups of varying means and needs; between immediate commitments under SDG 4 and those to be progressively realized (e.g. post-secondary education); and between education and other social sectors. 
Youth Report 2022: Non-state Actors in Education; Who Chooses? Who Loses? Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: UNESCO This report is written in partnership with the Global Student Forum to help you learn about the youth perspective on the different roles and impact of non-state actors in education. For many, a discussion on the role of non-state actors in education quickly boils down to a debate about whether private schools support or undermine good-quality education.But the role of non-state actors impacts many more corners of the education sector, from the textbooks you use, the food in your canteens, any additional tutorial support you get, the skills you might learn at work and much more.The report invites youth to join a call for governments to #RightTheRules which will ensure that non-state actor involvement does not compromise the promise of providing 1 year of pre-primary and 12 years of primary and secondary education free for all. 
1st International Conference on GCED (SangSaeng no. 47 winter 2016) Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: APCEIU The 47th issue of SangSaeng, a special edition dedicated to the successful hosting of the 1st International Conference on GCED, has been released. This winter edition introduces how the Conference served as a platform for sharing GCED ideas. This issue also covers the various sessions conducted at the Conference and highlights some of the important moments. 3 Director’s Message4 Introduction to the Conference5 Outside the Sessions6 Opening CeremonyThe Rise of GCED and APCEIU’s Role in Promoting GCED Worldwide10 Focus10. [Keynote Session] GCED for Sustainable and Peaceful Societies: What Practices and Pedagogies? 16 Panel Discussion] What Does It Mean to Be a Global Citizen22 [GCED Talks] Learning to Live Together28 Concurrent Session IActors of GCED32 Concurrent Session IIThematic Approaches to GCED36 Concurrent Session IIILearning Process and Assessment 40 After the Conference42 Best Practices42. Planting the Seeds of Bhutan’s Agricultural Progress46 Little Circle for Embracing Diversity, Bridging Differences50 LetterCJK Youths as Global Citizens: Sharing Perspectives, Extending Identities 
Harnessing the Era of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Primer for Higher Education Stakeholders Year of publication: 2023 Author: Bosen Lily Liu | Diana Morales | Jaime Roser-Chinchilla | Emma Sabzalieva | Arianna Valentini | Daniele Vieira do Nascimento | Clarisa Yerovi Corporate author: UNESCO | UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC) The International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO IESALC) is one of UNESCO’s key education-focused institutes and is the only institute in the United Nations with a specific mandate for higher education. Taking a holistic and integrated intersectoral and cross-sectoral approach to higher education, UNESCO IESALC provides support to Member States through policy-driven and action-oriented research and publications, capacity development, training, advocacy and networking. Following the release of a Quick Start Guide on using ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, UNESCO IESALC is pleased to offer to the wider community of higher education stakeholders worldwide this Primer on AI and higher education. Providing information and tips for developing further thinking and policies related to the use of AI processes and outcomes in higher education institutions, the Primer is a comprehensive and comprehensible introduction to AI. It also serves as a practical tool for guidance and reference with recommendations for its use in higher education.