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A Policy Review: Building Digital Citizenship in Asia-Pacific through Safe, Effective and Responsible Use of ICT Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO Bangkok This report is a major output of the project. The policy review described in this report took stock of national policies in 22 Member States in the Asia-Pacific region and assessed the capacity of their education sectors to foster digital citizenship among children aged 0-18.It is encouraging to note from the study that surveyed Member States’ policies to promote ICT opportunities mature alongside policies that address potential risks, at varying levels of policy maturity. However, while the surveyed Member States recognize the importance of equipping children with ICT skills and providing basic infrastructure, the findings indicate that there is much to be done for young learners (e.g. early childhood education and lower primary education) in introducing the concept of safe, effective and responsible use of ICT to their national curriculum as well as to their teacher professional development programmes. 
Education and Crisis (The Blue Dot Issue 3, 2016) Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) In this third issue of The Blue Dot, we have chosen to focus on the often forgotten aspect of education in the context of crises. While relief efforts tend to focus on emergency responses such as providing food and shelter, more often than not rebuilding schools and ensuring that students continue to attend their classes are not considered priorities. At UNESCO MGIEP, we believe that when education is relegated to the side-lines, there is little hope for a country and its citizens to recover.In this issue, we have brought together expert contributors from academia and the field—from countries such as Afghanistan, Nepal and South Sudan—and have dedicated a large section to the ongoing civil conflict in Syria, which will soon enter its fifth year. With almost half of Syria’s population living as refugees or as internally displaced persons, an entire generation of young people risks losing out on stability and a better future. Our Syria Section explores how these young people, with a particular focus on those who have sought refuge in Germany, are faring and what their hopes are for the future.In other parts of the magazine, we focus on technology and on how modern information and communications technologies (ICTs) can help students access a better education. From impoverished communities in Calcutta using Skype to connect with teachers around the world, to new interactive platforms built for young people to discuss global issues, we hope the stories and experiences we have collected for our readers will give a new and fresh perspective on what it means for education when a crisis hits. We also hope that you enjoy our photo contest, which drew more than 100 entries from young people around the world on what “education and crisis” means to them. 
Education & Extremism: Waging Peace in the Classroom (The Blue Dot Issue 4, 2016) Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) In this fourth issue of The Blue Dot, we have decided to focus on education as a tool for both preventing violent extremism and—sometimes—even propagating extremist ideologies. This issue reflects UNESCO MGIEP’s commitment to advancing the fundamental role of education as a means to changing mindsets and, ultimately, bringing about more peaceful societies.From an interview with award-winning social entrepreneur Prof. Sugata Mitra on the role of technology in revolutionizing education, to a foreword by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the UN’s response to violent extremism, our contributors come from a host of different countries and backgrounds. What brings them together, however, is a call for changing current education systems. This is espoused even more clearly in a piece by Prof. K.P. Mohanan, who uses inquiry-driven approaches to prompt youth to question blind faith in any form of ideology or indoctrination.In this issue we also discuss UNESCO MGIEP’s activities in raising awareness of the strong link between education and radicalization and violent extremism, including our flagship Talking Across Generations (TAG) event which brought together policymakers and young people in an open discussion in Delhi this February. The outcome was a statement calling for greater inclusiveness and more space for young people to shape the policies that ultimately affect them.Just like our events, The Blue Dot is a platform for individuals from different backgrounds and walks of life who might have divergent ideologies, beliefs, and values, all of which may have prevented them from coming together to debate some of the most pressing issues of our time—including the global concern surrounding the rise in violent extremism. When individuals feel free to discuss, share ideas and question their beliefs, they can begin to think creatively and critically about the world and their surrounding environment. The challenge is to avoid lecturing or preaching to young people, but to provide youth with a safe space to discuss contentious issues in an open, inclusive and transparent manner.An open dialogue on violent extremism is a step towards providing young people with opportunities to ask questions and to reflect on their own beliefs, assumptions, and values, including animosities, prejudices, hatred and intolerance. At UNESCO MGIEP we believe that individuals who feel connected to others across political, religious or cultural divides also share a sense of responsibility for the world in which they live. 
The Seen Unseen: Improving Education for the Invisible Billion Difference Learners (The Blue Dot Issue 5, 2017) Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) MGIEP believes that addressing the needs of children with difference learning offers a unique opportunity to build the competency of understanding, respect and appreciation between the children and the rest of their peers in school.It provides the Institute favorable conditions to put in practice how inclusive education is a necessary condition for building peaceful and sustainable societies. Many of the Information Technology pedagogical tools developed by the Institute lend themselves to children with difference learning.Transforming the education system in such a manner will allow mainstream schools to provide a learning platform that breaks down barriers across learning types and provide the equitable access to education that is a fundamental Sustainable Development Goal.We are, in this issue of The Blue Dot, privileged to read from some of the world’s best experts on the subject describing the challenges at hand and suggesting ways and means of addressing the lacuna present in curricula and policy. As always, we dedicate a special section to reflecting the voices of young people in our discussion. I am especially honoured and delighted to present a foreword from a young entrepreneur who has not allowed his neurobiological dyslexic condition to prevent him from pursuing his dreams to help others. 
Медийная и информационная грамотность: программа обучения педагогов Year of publication: 2011 Author: Carolyn Wilson | Alton Grizzle | Ramon Tuazon | Kwame Akyempong | Chi Kim Cheung Corporate author: UNESCO Данная программа обучения педагогов медийной и информационной грамотности — важный источник информации для государств-членов ЮНЕСКО, призванный содействовать их усилиям по достижению целей, сформулированных в Грюнвальдской декларации (1982 г.), Александрийской декларации (2005 г.) и Парижской повесткой дня (2007 г.), имеющих прямое отношение к медийной и информационной грамотности (МИГ). Данное издание состоит из двух частей. Часть 1 содержит описание программы обучения и системы компетенций МИГ. В ней описываются логика, структура и основные темы програм-мы. Она дополняет «Структуру ИКТ-компетентности учителей» (ICTs Competency Framework for Teachers), подготовленную ЮНЕСКО в 2008 г. Часть 2 включает в себя подробное описание базовых и дополнительных модулей учебной программы. Программа обучения учителей медийной и информационной грамотности переведена на арабский, французский, русский и испанский языки. 
Child Rights Education Toolkit: Rooting Child Rights in Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary Schools Year of publication: 2014 Corporate author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) This toolkit, developed by UNICEF, defines what is meant by child rights education and the child rights approach. It explains the relevance of child rights education to UNICEF’s mission and the ways in which education can take place in a range of contexts--including with professionals, caregivers, the corporate sector, the media, and children’s groups. The audience of this toolkit is therefore intended to be UNICEF National Committees, UNICEF country offices, UN agencies working on child rights education (CRE), governments, and other civil society organisations, NGOs, and academic institutions.Although this Toolkit focuses on child rights education in the formal learning environment (early childhood education settings, primary and secondary schools), it is hoped that it will also be useful for those working to promote child rights education through other channels, such as in the media, with children’s organizations and through children’s involvement in advocacy.For more information check the UNICEF webpage. Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers Year of publication: 2011 Author: Carolyn Wilson | Alton Grizzle | Ramon Tuazon | Kwame Akyempong | Chi Kim Cheung Corporate author: UNESCO We live in a world where the quality of information we receive largely determines our choices and actions, including our capacity to enjoy fundamental freedoms and the ability for self-determination and development. This Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers is an important resource for UNESCO Member States and a pioneering publication.First, it is forward looking, drawing on present trends toward the convergence of radio, television, Internet, newspapers, books, digital archives and libraries into one platform. Second, it is specifically designed for integration into the formal teacher education system.UNESCO believes that, ultimately, this curriculum will contribute to innovation and improvement in all levels of education. Education aux médias et à l'information: programme de formation pour les enseignants Year of publication: 2011 Author: Carolyn Wilson | Alton Grizzle | Ramon Tuazon | Kwame Akyempong | Chi Kim Cheung Corporate author: UNESCO Nous vivons dans un monde où la qualité de l’information que nous recevons détermine largement nos choix et nos actions et en particulier, notre capacité à pro ter des libertés fondamentales et notre possibilité d’autodétermination et de développement. Ce programme d’éducation aux médias et à l’information pour les enseignants est une ressource importante pour les États membres de l’UNESCO et une publication expérimentale. Elle est prospective et s’efforce de réaliser la convergence de la radio, la télévision, l’Internet, les journaux, les livres, les archives numériques et les bibliothèques sur une même plate-forme. Elle est aussi spécialement conçue pour permettre l’intégration de ce programme dans le système formel de formation des enseignants. L’UNESCO croit que ce programme sera une étape importante d’innovation et de progrès pour tous les niveaux d’éducation. 
Преподавание и обучение: Обеспечение качества для всех Year of publication: 2014 Corporate author: UNESCO Настоящий доклад представляет собой независимую публикацию, подготовленную по заказу ЮНЕСКО для международного сообщества. Он является результатом совместной работы, в которой участвовали члены Группы по подготовке Всемирного доклада по мониторингу "Образование для всех" (ОДВ), а также многие другие специалисты, учреждения, институты и правительства.Настоящий 11-й Всемирный доклад по мониторингу ОДВ представляет обновленную информацию о прогрессе стран на пути к достижению глобальных целей в области образования, согласованных в 2000 г. В докладе также приводятся серьезные доводы в пользу обеспечения приоритетного внимания вопросам образования в рамках глобальной повестки дня в области развития на период после 2015 г.Система образования напрямую зависит от учителей. Раскрытие их потенциала играет ключевую роль для повышения качества обучения. Факты говорят о том, что качество образования повышается при оказании поддержки учителям и понижается при ее отсутствии, что влияет на шокирующий уровень неграмотности молодежи, отраженный в настоящем докладе.В данном докладе представлены четыре стратегии по обеспечению школ лучшими учителями в целях предоставления всем детям качественного образования. В докладе также отмечается, что учителя могут действительно добиваться успеха только в благоприятных условиях при использовании хорошо разработанных стратегий в области учебных программ и процедур оценки, направленных на повышение уровня преподавания и обучения. В настоящем докладе представлены четкие доказательства того, что образование обеспечивает устойчивые условия для достижения всех целей в области развития. Просвещение матерей позволяет не только расширить права и возможности женщин, но и сохранить жизни детей. Просвещение общин способствует преобразованию обществ и развитию экономики. В этом и заключается главная идея настоящего Всемирного доклада по мониторингу ОДВ. Teaching and Learning: Achieving Quality for All (EFA Global Monitoring Report, 2013-2014; Summary) Year of publication: 2014 Corporate author: UNESCO This Report is an independent publication commissioned by UNESCO on behalf of the international community. It is the product of a collaborative effort involving members of the Report Team and many other people, agencies, institutions and governments. This 11th EFA Global Monitoring Report provides a timely update on progress that countries are making towards the global education goals that were agreed in 2000. It also makes a powerful case for placing education at the heart of the global development agenda after 2015.An education system is only as good as its teachers. Unlocking their potential is essential to enhancing the quality of learning. Evidence shows that education quality improves when teachers are supported – it deteriorates if they are not, contributing to the shocking levels of youth illiteracy captured in this Report. This Report identifies four strategies to provide the best teachers to reach all children with a good quality education. The Report shows also that teachers can only shine in the right context, with well-designed curricula and assessment strategies to improve teaching and learning. This Report’s evidence clearly shows that education provides sustainability to progress against all development goals. Educate mothers, and you empower women and save children’s lives. Educate communities, and you transform societies and grow economies. This is the message of this EFA Global Monitoring Report.