Transformative Pedagogies | Transform.Ed Briefing #108
Inside the Briefing: From the pedagogy of the oppressed to the pedagogy of hope - changing priorities and practices reshaping learning.
Quick Updates 🔔
🌍✨ LEADERS IN EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
We are thrilled to announce a new initiative starting in March 2025! Keep an eye out for our exclusive Leaders in Education Spotlight, where we celebrate the remarkable impact of educators, education leaders, and thought leaders driving transformation in education. Do you have an inspiring story to share or know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate yourself or your inspiring colleague here.
Big Ideas 💡
Global Citizenship Education and Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of Hope
By Dr. Douglas Bourn | .ed Magazine
Transformative Pedagogy and Student Voice
By Sarbani Sen Vengadasalam | JETHE
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which aspect of transformative pedagogy inspires or engages you the most in an educational setting?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
60 percent of participants opted for ‘Encouraging critical thinking’, the other 20 percent of respondents voted for ‘Promoting inclusivity in education’, and the rest of 20 percent chose ‘Nurturing lifelong learning mindsets’.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Learning Briefing >> Transformative Education
By UNESCO
This policy brief promotes learner-centered education to build critical thinking, collaboration, and global citizenship skills to address global challenges and foster active citizenship. It supports SDG 4 through teacher training, curriculum reform, inclusivity, and technology to ensure equity and sustainability. The brief also outlines strategies for educators, including integrating real-world issues, promoting social-emotional learning, and encouraging participatory teaching methods.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Mar 11-25 | FREE ENTRY >> 28th Educational Leadership Forum: AI for Social Learning
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Feb 13 | FREE ENTRY >> Social Emotional Learning 2025: Examining Priorities and Practices
This is an Online Event hosted by Education Week.
April 25-27 | PAID ENTRY >> The Science of Learning
This is a Hybrid Event hosted by Learning and the Brain.
May 28 - 30 | FREE ENTRY >> Teaching and Learning with AI
This is an Online Event hosted by the University of Central Florida.
July 22-25| PAID ENTRY >> 2025 Model Schools Conference
This is an Online Event hosted by Gaylord National DC.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film >> Like Stars on Earth (Taare Zameen Par)
This is a heartwarming Bollywood film about a dyslexic child and his teacher who transforms his learning experience. The key themes of this movie are special education, student-centered learning, and embracing different abilities.
Documentary >> Most Likely to Succeed
This documentary explores how the traditional education system is failing students and showcases a high school that adopts project-based learning.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Global Education for Teachers
By University College London (via FutureLearn)
Books 📚
By Paulo Freire, Myra Bergman Ramos (Translator), Donaldo Macedo (Introduction)
Community Connect 💭
How do you adapt your teaching strategies to align with how the brain learns most effectively?
Share your ideas on our community post.
New to the community? Join the Global Education Union by the Global Citizenship Foundation! Get exclusive access to the latest updates, resources, and collaboration opportunities. Stay informed, connected, and equipped to shape the many futures of education.
Job Opportunities 📥
Academic and Research Positions (University Level)
🇩🇪 University Professorship (School Pedagogy), Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover (Deadline: 14 Feb 2025)
🇨🇦 Assistant Professor (Indigenous Teacher Education in Human Development, Learning, and Culture), The University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Deadline: 14 Feb 2025)
🇫🇮 University Lecturer (Education), Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki (Deadline: 19 Feb 2025)
🇧🇪 Tenure Track Lecturer (Primary Education), Free University of Brussel, Brussel (Deadline: 28 Feb 2025)
🇵🇱 Assistant Professor (Education), Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń (Deadline: 03 Mar 2025)
🇯🇵 Tenured Senior Lecturer, Center for Language Education, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu (Deadline: 18 Mar 2025)
🇬🇧 Research Assistant, Department of Education, University of Oxford, Oxford (Deadline: 14 Feb 2025)
🇦🇹 University Assistant (Post-Doctoral), Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck (Deadline: 19 Feb 2025)
🇳🇱 PhD Positions (Political Science), Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden (Deadline: 15 Mar 2025)
INGO/NGO Positions (Global Organizations)
🇦🇺 Education Specialist (National Adaptation Plan Global Network), Save the Children Australia (Deadline: 22 Feb 2025)
🇬🇧 School & College Careers Adviser, Education Development Trust, Dorset (Deadline: 28 Feb 2025)
K-12 Teaching Opportunities
🇨🇳 University Counsellor, ISA Wuhan International School, Wuhan (Deadline: 27 Feb 2025)
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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