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Reimagining Education: Beyond the Rhetoric (The Blue Dot; No.13, 2021) Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) The events of the year 2020, driven predominantly by the COVID-19 pandemic, have forced governments, policymakers, educators and organisations to rethink the purpose, structure and modality of existing education systems. Even while the world is struggling with climate change, decreased empathy, violent extremism, xenophobia and an increase in mental health issues in children, with a recent report by WHO highlighting that 800,000 people between the ages of 15-29 are dying by suicide ever year, globally1 , the COVID-19 virus singlehandedly shut down access to face-to-face school education for roughly half of the world’s student population. These ongoing and unexpected challenges bring to light the urgent need for education systems to be more adaptable, responsive, and resilient to future shocks and disasters. We can work to transform education in many ways, such as by translating our understanding of how the brain learns from the research laboratory to the classroom and leveraging the power of technology to ensure that learning can reach every child who hungers to learn. It is time we reimagine education to ensure learning continues with minimal disruption but also empowers students as compassionate human beings, prepared for an unpredictable future, but also as global citizens seeking a peaceful and kinder world. The purpose of education needs to change from being instrumental (based on human capital) to one that is constitutive (human-flourishing), accessible to all and structured such that learning can happen anytime and anywhere and always.
Pacific education for sustainable development framework; endorsed by the Pacific Ministers of Education, 27 September 2006, Nadi Fiji Year of publication: 2006 Corporate author: UNESCO Apia This paper presents a Pacific developed and driven Framework as a mechanism to assist in the implementation of the Pacific Plan and the basis for a regional approach to coordinating actions to achieve its vision of a prosperous region where “all people can lead free and worthwhile lives.” It further recognises the commitment made by Pacific countries in adopting the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. The Framework can be adapted for national policy as well as regional strategy documents. The Framework can also be used by both national and regional organisations to identify priority initiatives for implementation in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within the Pacific.
L'éducation du Pacifique pour cadre de développement durable; approuvé par les ministres de L'éducation du Pacifique, le 27 Septembre 2006, Nadi Fiji Year of publication: 2006 Corporate author: UNESCO Apia Cet article présente un Pacifique développé et entraîné cadre comme un mécanisme pour aider à la mise en œuvre du Plan Pacifique et la base d'une approche régionale pour la coordination des actions pour réaliser sa vision d'une région prospère où «toutes les personnes peuvent mener une vie libre et valables. "Il reconnaît en outre l'engagement pris par les pays du Pacifique en adoptant la Décennie de l'éducation pour le développement durable des Nations Unies. Le cadre peut être adapté à la politique nationale, ainsi que les documents de stratégie régionale. Le cadre peut également être utilisé par les organisations nationales et régionales pour identifier les initiatives prioritaires pour la mise en œuvre de l'éducation pour le développement durable (EDD) dans le Pacifique.
Sub-Regional Study on Transforming TVET in Ensuring Learning and Skills to Support School-to Work Transitions in Southeast Asian Countries Year of publication: 2023 Author: Jann Hidajat Tjakraatmadja | Hary Febriansyah | Yorga Permana | Lala Nurfitria | Farenza Fadil Corporate author: UNESCO Jakarta Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the transition from school to work are critical for young individuals to be prepared for entering the job market. The school-to-work transition signifies the transition from education to professional work and involves stages such as finding a job, applying theoretical knowledge and adapting to work expectations. In line with SDG-4, there is a need to improve the relevance of TVET systems, equipping individuals with the necessary skills for employment, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. Three strategic priorities include promoting lifelong learning opportunities, fostering skills for an inclusive and sustainable economy, and ensuring inclusive and resilient communities. UNESCO supports Member States to address current and future challenges in the field of TVET, including the transition from school to work. Recognising the significant role of TVET in achieving SDG-4, UNESCO works closely with countries like Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of their TVET systems. These countries have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the quality of education and equipping individuals with the necessary skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. In the discussion of innovations and trends in TVET systems, there is a need to respond to rapidly changing labour markets through leveraging labour market data, tracer studies, and employer insights, expanding work-based learning to support the transition from school to work, modernising TVET curricula with new skills and competencies, strengthening TVET through private sector and community engagement. TVET is important for the transition from school to work in the sub-region of Southeast Asia, in line with SDG-4. Standardised practices are needed for better employability and mobility. Challenges include labour market mismatches and negative perceptions, but there are opportunities to partner with industry, update curricula, promote inclusivity and gender equality, and adapt to changing labour markets. Using labour market data, expanding work-based learning, and engaging the private sector and local communities are critical. TVET can transform individuals and contribute to sustainable development in the subregion of South-East Asia, creating prosperous and inclusive societies.
Educating for global competence: preparing our youth to engage the world Year of publication: 2011 Author: Veronica Boix Mansilla | Anthony Jackson Corporate author: Asia Society | Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Contemporary societies are marked by new global trends - economic, cultural, technological, and environmental shifts that are part of a rapid and uneven wave of globalization. The growing global interdependence that characterizes our time calls for a generation of individuals who can engage in effective global problem solving and participate simultaneously in local, national, and global civic life. Put simply, preparing our students to participate fully in today's and tomorrow's world demands that we nurture their global competence.This document introduces a definition of global competence developed by the Global Competence Task Force - a group of state education agency leaders, education scholars, and practitioners - under the auspices of the Council of Chief State School Officers EdSteps initiative (CCSSO-EdSteps) and the Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning (see page (iv) for task force participants). The definition builds on seminal work within the states and a broad range of organizations working to advance global knowledge and critical thinking skills. A process of careful articulation and vetting yielded the definition of global competence here proposed:Global competence is the capacity and disposition to understand and act on issues of global significance.Globally competent individuals are aware, curious, and interested in learning about the world and how it works. They can use the big ideas, tools, methods, and languages that are central to any discipline (mathematics, literature, history, science, and the arts) to engage the pressing issues of our time. They deploy and develop this expertise as they investigate such issues, recognize multiple perspectives, communicating their views effectively, and taking action to improve conditions.Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Youth to Engage the World is intended for classroom teachers, administrators, informal educators, policymakers, community leaders, researchers, parents, students, and all other stakeholders interested in preparing our youth for the 21st century. Becoming better at education for global competence involves rethinking practices and recognizing that there are no simple recipes for success. As such, this book is meant to be used flexibly - browse, make connections, and concentrate on the chapters that you find most pertinent to your work. Experiment with ideas, challenge concepts, and share with colleagues. Ultimately this book must work for you. It is meant to be read in the way that best meets your needs, inspires your curiosity, and proves fruitful in the classroom.Chapter one offers a rational for global education in our nation and worldwide. Chapter two introduces a conceptual framework for global competence and explains the key role of disciplinary and interdisciplinary foundations in student learning. Chapter three, four, five and six focus, respectively, on four core capacities associated with global competence: investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action. Chapter seven considers core principles of instruction for teaching global competence. Chapter eight looks at what students and education institutions can do to promote global competence - and how they might create a culture of global competence for youth and adults. Finally, chapter nine places global competence in the larger framework of public education systems in and beyond the United States.
Eduquer pour compétence globale: préparer nos jeunes à engager le monde Year of publication: 2011 Author: Veronica Boix Mansilla | Anthony Jackson Corporate author: Asia Society | Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Les sociétés contemporaines sont marquées par de nouvelles tendances mondiales - changements économiques, culturels, technologiques et environnementaux qui font partie d'une vague rapide et inégal de la mondialisation. L'interdépendance mondiale croissante qui caractérise notre temps appelle à une génération de personnes qui peuvent se livrer à la résolution de problème mondial efficace et participer simultanément à la vie civique locale, nationale et mondiale. Simplement, la préparation de nos étudiants de participer pleinement au monde les exigences d'aujourd'hui et de demain que nous entretenons leur compétence mondiale. Ce document présente une définition de la compétence globale développée par le Groupe de travail mondial Compétence - un groupe de chefs d'Etat de l'agence de l'éducation, spécialistes de l'éducation, et les praticiens - sous les auspices du Conseil de l'école Chief State initiative des officiers de EdSteps (CCSSO-EdSteps) et la Asia Partnership Society for global Learning (voir page (iv) pour les participants du groupe de travail). La définition se fonde sur le travail séminal dans les états et un large éventail d'organisations de travail pour faire avancer les connaissances mondiales et de la pensée critique. Un processus d'articulation minutieuse et vetting a abouti à la définition de la compétence globale proposée ici: la compétence globale est la capacité et la disposition pour comprendre et agir sur les questions d'importance mondiale. Globalement les personnes compétentes sont au courant, curieux et intéressés à en apprendre sur le monde et comment il fonctionne. Ils peuvent utiliser les grandes idées, des outils, des méthodes et des langues qui sont au cœur de toutes les disciplines (mathématiques, la littérature, l'histoire, la science et les arts) pour engager les questions pressantes de notre temps. Ils déploient et développer cette expertise comme ils enquêtent sur ces questions, reconnaissent de multiples points de vue, de communiquer leurs points de vue de manière efficace, et prendre des mesures pour améliorer les conditions. Eduquer pour Global Competence: Préparer les jeunes d'engager le monde est destiné aux enseignants, administrateurs, éducateurs informels, les décideurs, les leaders communautaires, les chercheurs, les parents, les étudiants et toutes les autres parties intéressées à préparer nos jeunes pour le 21e siècle. Devenir meilleur à l'éducation pour la compétence globale implique de repenser les pratiques et en reconnaissant qu'il n'y a pas de recettes simples pour le succès. En tant que tel, ce livre est destiné à être utilisé avec souplesse - parcourir, faire des liens, et de se concentrer sur les chapitres que vous trouverez les plus pertinents pour votre travail. Expérience avec des idées, des concepts de défi, et de partager avec des collègues. En fin de compte ce livre doit travailler pour vous. Il est destiné à être lu de la manière qui répond le mieux à vos besoins, inspire votre curiosité, et prouve fructueuse dans la salle de classe. Le premier chapitre offre un rationnel pour l'éducation mondiale dans notre pays et dans le monde. Le deuxième chapitre présente un cadre conceptuel pour la compétence globale et explique le rôle clé des fondations disciplinaires et interdisciplinaires dans l'apprentissage des élèves. Chapitre trois, quatre, cinq et six focus, respectivement, sur quatre capacités essentielles associées à la compétence mondiale: enquête dans le monde, reconnaissant les perspectives, communiquer des idées, et de prendre des mesures. Le chapitre sept considère les principes de base de l'enseignement pour l'enseignement de la compétence globale. Chapitre huit examine ce que les étudiants et les établissements d'enseignement peuvent faire pour promouvoir la compétence globale - et comment ils pourraient créer une culture de compétence globale pour les jeunes et les adultes. Enfin, le chapitre neuf places compétence globale dans le cadre plus large des systèmes d'éducation du public dans et au-delà des États-Unis. 