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The Intersection of gender equality and education in South-East Europe: a regional situation analysis of the Nexus between SDG4 (Quality Education) and SDG5 (Gender Equality) Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO Venice This report focuses on highlighting both progress and persistent challenges.It does so by analyzing the current situation of gender equality in education, including gender parity in participation, education quality, and outcomes, aswell as issues related to gender equality in which education plays an important role, suchas policies that disproportionately affect women, early and unintended pregnancy, child marriage, and human trafficking. It relies on the most recent available data from the UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS), as well as supplemental data including from UNICEF, UN Women, and theOrganization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD), to descriptively analyze the rates for females and males, considering also progress over the last decade, and to identify where progress in gender equality has been made and whereactions are needed to ensure gender equality in and through education. 
Research Report: A Comparative Study on Hybrid Learning in Schools Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) During the COVID-19 lockdown, policymakers and educators faced an unprecedented challenge disrupting all levels of education. The initial optimism about replacing physical classes with virtual lessons diminished as complex interconnected issues emerged. To address the need for continuous and sustainable learning, school systems implemented variations of hybrid learning during the pandemic, seeking to integrate physical and virtual classes. These approaches prompted this comparative study led by UNESCO-IBE. The initial phase of this study involved collecting and analysing data on hybrid strategies from six countries. The research aimed to examine factors influencing hybrid learning implementation during the lockdown, with a subsequent focus on developing and validating a practical Hybrid Learning Framework for Schools. The cross-case analysis was designed not to rank or compare, but to understand and connect different scenarios and contexts. Phase I focuses on current hybrid learning practices and influencing factors, while Phases II and III will concentrate on using the information gathered to create and validate a Hybrid Learning Framework for Schools. Hybrid learning is not just a response to pandemics but also serves as a viable solution for other scenarios where full school attendance is difficult. Aligned with UNESCO-IBE’s overarching vision of a comprehensive, personalized, and democratized curriculum accessible to all, hybrid learning facilitates inclusive education across diverse regions, overcoming geographical and temporal limitations. The approach aims to unlock the unique potential of every learner, fostering a more flexible educational environment.Published in February 2024 by the UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) with support from the European Union. 
Learning to live together: have we failed? A summary of the ideas and contributions arising from the forty-sixth session of UNESCO's International Conference on Education, Geneva, 5-8 September 2001 Year of publication: 2003 Corporate author: UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) | UNESCO Brasilia The present book is based mainly on the work of the forty-sixth session of the International Conference on Education (ICE), organized by UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education (IBE) and held in Geneva from 5 to 8 September 2001. The theme of the conference was ‘Education for All for Learning to Live Together: Contents and Learning Strategies - Problems and Solutions’. Unless stated otherwise, the numerous quotations chosen to illustrate the points made in this book are from ICE documents and contributions. The Conclusions and Proposals for Action adopted by the 2001 ICE are provided in Chapter V.The ICE is the only regularly occurring event during which Ministers of Education from all over the world can meet. It therefore serves as a unique and highly appreciated international forum for high-level dialogue on educational issues and their policy implications.The 2001 ICE brought together over 600 participants from 127 countries, including in particular 80 Ministers and 10 Vice-Ministers of Education, as well as representatives of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. The themes of the 2001 ICE were, and still are, very relevant all over the world: those in charge of education have become well aware of the necessity and complexity of living together, as well as of the role and limits of education in this respect.The ICE was inspired by abundant literature dealing with the principle issues that participants debated, including: Preparatory reports; National reports presented by the Member States; Examples of initiatives and good practice (including those presented at the conference as video case studies); Messages from Ministers of Education attending the Conference; And contributions from the numerous researchers, experts, educationists and decision makers at all levels of education who also participated in the Netforum between April and August 2001. More information and opinions on the vast issue of Education for All for Learning to Live Together were added during the Conference itself, in the form of keynote addresses, presentations and debates during the two plenary sessions, six thematic workshops and the special session devoted to partnerships with civil society.The present book draws on this wealth of experience, research, opinions, ideas and visions of the future. It seeks to contribute to bringing the debate on Education for All for Learning to Live Together closer to actors of the global educational community. By setting out ins concise way the key issues and proposed actions, and illustrating them with concrete examples, numerous quotations and a number of questions, this book is intended particularly for teacher trainers, teachers themselves and their professional organizations, as well as for all actors in civil society who endeavour to improve the quality of education, to encourage dialogue and to foster in this way the capacity for living together.Neither a ‘conference report’ nor a scientific or academic work, this book is intended to be a sort of ‘gallery of photographs’ of the forty-sixth session of the ICE – its atmosphere of dialogue, the themes of its debates, and the first-hand descriptions and experiences exchanged. Far from prescribing norms or standards, it intends to share information, ideas and practices, rather like the ICE itself, in a spirit of exchange and dialogue. 
UNESCO IICBA: strategic plan Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) UNESCO IICBA’s Strategic Plan for 2018-2021 is guided by its mandate and mission to strengthen the capacity of Member States in Africa in teacher policy and development. This work is vital to realizing its vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa where everyone has access to qualified, motivated and professionally supported teachers. This plan is supported by a vision for Strategic Partnerships, because UNESCO IICBA recognizes their value in promoting regional and national cooperation in teacher-related issues, and in fostering dialogue on teachers and education. Strategic partnerships have three objectives:Successfully implement UNESCO IICBA’s Strategic Plan 2018-2021 Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of resource mobilizationStrengthen advocacy, cooperation and coordination mechanisms The Strategic Plan is also supported by a Communication Strategy that covers all of UNESCO IICBA’s programme areas and will support collaboration, coordination and institutional operations. The strategy aims to contribute to effective communication that will:Help to fulfill UNESCO IICBA’s strategic goals and objectivesAmplify the visibility of UNESCO IICBA to its stakeholdersInform partners and donors on implementation progress, and demonstrate UNESCO IICBA’s accountabilityEnsure people understand what UNESCO IICBA represents and doesImprove teachers’ professional image and raise awareness to address teachers’ issues in AfricaKeep UNESCO IICBA team members proud, motivated, innovative and accountable in their tasks 
Youth Guide on Education for Peacebuilding and the Prevention of Violence Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) This publication is a training guide for the youth in both formal or non-formal education. It is a resource to work with children and young people in various settings, including schools, non-formal educational program, community activities and other settings. The goal of the training guide is therefore the youth to become a facilitator with the disposition, knowledge, skills and commitment to support other youth in developing their full potential as peace-builders. It provides a foundation of conflict analysis, peacebuilding and describes a learner centered approach to peace education and community engagement. 
Training Tools for Curriculum Development: A Resource Pack for Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) | APCEIU The overarching objective of ‘A Resource Pack for Global Citizenship Education (GCED)’ is to share a broader understanding of GCED theory and practice, in order to support its effective development and implementation at the policy, school and classroom levels. The Resource Pack provides comprehensive guidance for national policymakers, curriculum specialists and developers, teacher educators, teachers, school leaders and district level administrators.The key topics covered are:Module 1: IntroductionModule 2: National PoliciesModule 3: CurriculumModule 4: Teaching, Learning and AssessmentModule 5: Teaching and Learning ResourcesModule 6: Whole School ApproachModule 7: Teacher Education and Professional Development 
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. 
Play & Resilience: A toolkit for teachers, caregivers, and other stakeholders Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) This publication is a toolkit for teachers, caregivers, community members and other stakeholders in the Early Childhood Care and Education Landscape.This toolkit is aimed at fostering Resilience in children through playbased strategies. 
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. 
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.