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Transformative pedagogy for learning to live together in Southern Africa: a practical guide Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) IntroductionEducation is a powerful force for peacebuilding and transformation: it can contribute to changing individuals and communities, promoting a more just and equitable world fostering inclusion, social cohesion and ultimately contributing to creating peaceful societies. Teachers play a central role in the establishment of knowledge, attitudes and values among young people; they also empower them to propose alternative narratives, to engage with their communities and to contribute to building peaceful societies through their actions.This work can be done through subject areas, e.g., history, civic and moral education, art, music, sports etc., or through dedicated subjects. In any case, there is a need to equip teachers with specific skills and knowledge and this guide can also be used in science subjects.This work cannot begin or take place in the school environment only. It is important to establish a continuum between the school and its surrounding environment. This requires knowledge of the local context and mobilization of organizations and/or community stakeholders. All these aspects are building blocks of transformative pedagogy, which is the central element of this Guide. Chapter One provides concrete elements of analysis to help understand violence and its root causes in the SADC region and to identify prevention strategies. Chapter Two discusses the importance of education, highlighting key elements that contribute to education for peace building and transformation. Chapter Three focuses on the importance of fostering ethical reflections as spaces for dialogue and identity building to develop a sense of purpose and belonging. Chapter Four provides concrete approaches for teachers to adopt Transformative Pedagogy .Chapter Five highlights core competences for Learning to Live Together understood as the combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to promote mutual understanding and social cohesion (the core competencies presented do not constitute an exhaustive list). Chapter Six discusses learners empowerment and participation in community engagement, equipping teachers with concrete tools and approaches to support learners as active change-makers to transform their communities. Chapter seven focuses on assessment as a key component of the transformative learning process allowing both teachers and learners to self-reflect, make connections, understand where they are in the learning process, how they arrived there and what questions they may still have. Chapter Eight introduces concrete activities for learners that can inspire teachers, as well as provide some ideas of initiatives that can be organised. A table at the beginning of Chapter Eight connects the relevant contents of the Guide with each activity presented. 
Quality TVET for the Successful Training to Employment Transition of Africa’s Youth Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) | Agence luxembourgeoise pour la coopération au développement(LuxDev) | Institut de la Francophonie pour l'éducation et la formation(IFEF) This report constitutes the analytical synthesis of the 2nd Regional Workshop for Exchange between Vocational Training Actors in Africa and their Mutual Strengthening, held in Nairobi from 18-20 June 2019, on the theme of “Quality TVET for the successful training to employment transition of Africa’s youth”. 
Transformative Pedagogy for Peace-building: A Guide for Teachers Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) This publication is a guide for teachers and teacher trainers on transformative pedagogy so that they are able to empower youth with peace-building knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to develop into advocates and actors of peace.The guide particularly aims to introduce teachers to the foundation of conflict analysis and peace-building and to equip them with a learner-centered approach to peace education and community engagement.This guide is a resource for educators to engage and support youth in their journey to becoming active peace-builders and fostering transformation in the Horn of Africa and Surrounding Countries. 
[Draft Evaluation Report] External Evaluation of the UNESCO-IICBA Project on: “Teacher Training & Development for Peace-Building in the Horn of Africa and Surrounding Countries” Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) The project on “Teacher Training and Development for Peace-Building in the Horn of Africa and Surrounding Countries” was designed by UNESCO-IICBA and financed by the Government of Japan. The project benefitted six conflict-affected countries; Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan by building on the mandate and niche expertise of UNESCO-IICBA in teacher education, as well as benefiting from the empathetic insights and financing of the Government of Japan.This evaluation report analyses the design, implementation, and consolidation of the project to assess the likelihood that it can facilitate peace education as an effective and integral part of the national education systems. The project’s short timeframe and modest financing mean that the evaluation could not credibly deal with its outcomes and impact; but efforts are made to gauge the uptake and sustainability of this project as a vehicle for promoting peace education and so help to prevent violent conflict and cultivate a culture of peace in the countries concerned. 
Analytical Mapping of Life Skills and Citizenship Education in the Middle East and North Africa Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNICEF Middle East and North Africa The Analytical Mapping of the Life Skills and Citizenship Education in MENA provides a multi-stakeholder view of the status of life skills and citizenship education in MENA and the corresponding vision for the region. It aims to provide an analytical overview of Life Skills and Citizenship Education (LSCE) related intervention in the region. Through analyzation, it also attempts to highlight general challenges encountered in the programming of LSCE, as well as focus on opportunities for LSCE in MENA national education systems. 
Reimagining Life Skills and Citizenship Education in the Middle East and North Africa: A Four-Dimensional and Systems Approach to 21st Century Skills; Conceptual and Programmatic Framework Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNICEF Middle East and North Africa The MENA Life Skills and Citizenship Education (LSCE) Initiative represents a country and regional collaborative endeavour towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. It seeks to reformulate traditional understandings of life skills and citizenship education in the region, while recalling fundamental questions about the purpose and role of education in societal development that are relevant to the current context.The LSCE Initiative focuses on three inter-locking challenges:An elusive knowledge society, as a result of poor quality of education, low levels of learning outcomes, and limited equity and inclusion.Declining economic growth, as a result of a lack of employability skills, high youth unemployment rates, gender disparities in accessing the labour market, lack of job creation, and a weak business environment.Weak social cohesion, as a result of mounting violence and radicalization as well as weak civic engagement. 
South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Action Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO | UN. Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) This publication is UNESCO’s first dedicated report on South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation. It presents an overall picture of the progress achieved to support technical cooperation, capacity building and knowledge sharing through South-South and triangular cooperation in UNESCO’s areas of competence with highlights of specific examples. It paves the way for deepening future cooperation in this area. 
Cracking the Code: Empowering Rural Women and Girls through Digital Skills; Side Event during the 62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, 14 March 2018, United Nations Headquarters: Report Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO | Germany. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) UNESCO and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) co-organised the side event ‘Cracking the code: Empowering rural women and girls through digital skills’ on 14 March 2018, United Nations Headquarters in New York, on the margins of the 62nd session of the CSW. More than 500 participants participated in the event while a broad global audience followed the discussions through live webcast.This report provides an overview of the discussions and examples of government, civil society organizations, and private sector initiatives to close the gender digital gap and empower rural girls and women to be ICT users, creators and innovators through gender-responsive digital skills training as well as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education more broadly. 
Curriculum Development and Review for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO | Council of Europe | Organization of American States (OAS) | OSCE. Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Education for democratic citizenship and human rights education are vital for peaceful, sustainable and inclusive societies based on respect for the human rights of every person. Effective teaching and learning processes require well-trained teachers, positive learning environments and high-quality learning materials. This is underpinned by education policy, including curriculum development and review, which is the main focus of this book. The strengthening of education policies in the fields of education for democratic citizenship and human rights lies at the very heart of the efforts of the Council of Europe, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the Organization of American States. These organisations have jointly produced this publication in order to support states’ commitment to fostering citizenship and human rights education and improving access to quality education for all. 
UNESCO, UNFPA & UN Women Joint Programme: on Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women through Education Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) The Joint Programme on Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women through Education leverages the collective expertise, experience and networks of three United Nations agencies – UNESCO, UNFPA and UN Women.It aims to empower adolescent girls and young women aged 10 to 24 to make successful and healthy transitions into adulthood, in and through quality education.Taking a lifecycle perspective and a holistic approach, the Joint Programme strengthens the links between education, health and gender equality.