Transform.Ed Briefing #33
Inside the briefing: From establishing education as the key to sustainable development to unveiling compelling pathways for inspiring global action - all for a thriving future!
With July 2023 being officially declared as the hottest month on record, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that “the era of global warming has ended” and “the era of global boiling has arrived.” To adapt to this alarming reality, IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 suggests transitioning towards low-carbon systems. However, such a transition would entail creating opportunities for upskilling, reskilling, and ensuring the integration of green skills in education for the future. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2023, the strongest net job-creation effect will be driven by investments that facilitate the green transition of businesses, the broader application of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, and supply chains becoming more localized.
In line with this, last week, we asked our readers about the skills they believe the education system is prioritizing for sustainable jobs in the future. 50% of respondents voted in favor of futuristic problem-solving, while the remaining were evenly split between developing leadership skills and becoming an accomplished motivator respectively.
As we prepare young people to address the challenges of today and tomorrow, how do you think we can best equip our students with the skills they need to tackle such crises? What are some of your effective strategies in this context? Share your thoughts and experiences with your global peers in the comments below or join the conversation on the Global Citizenship Foundation’s Educational Leadership Community, exclusively dedicated to educators worldwide. If you haven’t signed up yet, please get in touch with us here.
With this carefully-curated edition of Transform.Ed Briefing, you can explore featured articles, stay informed about latest education policies, participate in our weekly poll, discover global events, indulge in a recommended movie, enhance your skills with professional development opportunities, enrich your knowledge with our book recommendations and stay on top of finding exciting job opportunities!
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In service of education and visionary education leaders,
— Aaryan Salman
Director-General
Global Citizenship Foundation
📄 Big Ideas
Discover thought-provoking insights from the .ed Magazine and around the web!
High Impact Strategies to Mainstream Global Citizenship Education in Teacher Education
By Dr Linyuan Guo-Brennan | .ed Magazine
Disclaimer: Our website is temporarily unavailable due to ongoing maintenance. The article will be accessible from Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Education: The Key to Sustainable Development
By Martin Gustagsson | The Third Pole
🗳️Poll of the Week
Our weekly poll, designed to spark conversations on critical topics impacting you and education.
📜 The Policy Pulse
Stay informed about the latest developments in education policy with our curated selection of articles, policy briefs, or other valuable resources.
Education for Sustainable Development in Primary and Secondary Education
By Aaron Benavot | University at Albany, The State University of New York
🗓️ Global Events for Educators
Explore exciting upcoming events for educators worldwide.
Aug 25: Making Our First MOOC: From Script to Screen
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by EdTech Society
Aug 26: Global Citizenship through Leadership in Education
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event Hosted by World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI)
Aug 29: Reinventing Education Series: Education for Climate Change
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by School of Humanity
Aug 31: 8th EEA Meeting Webinar: Monitoring and Evaluation Towards Sustaining Equitable Education
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by UNESCO
🎬 Lights, camera, education!
Enjoy a thought-provoking film recommendation.
Critical Thinking
Based on a true story from 1998, five Latinx and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
💻 Courses & More
Enhance your skills and competencies with our handpicked courses and professional development opportunities.
Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion
By University of Cape Town (via FutureLearn)
📚 Must Read Book
Discover our featured book recommendation, carefully selected to inspire and empower education leaders.
The Age of Sustainable Development
By Jeffrey D. Sachs (Foreword by Ban Ki-Moon)
💼 Job Opportunities
Explore exciting career opportunities and openings in educational institutions and international organizations.
🇺🇸 Education Specialist, Global Policy, GPE, Washington DC (Deadline: 25 Aug 2023)
🇲🇩 National Consultant, Refugee Response, 6 Months, UNICEF, Moldova (Deadline: 29 Aug 2023)
🇬🇭 Research Manager at Education Sub-Saharan Africa, ESSA, Ghana (Deadline: 31 Aug 2023)
🇮🇪 Lecturer in Sustainability and Education for Sustainable Development, University of Galway, Ireland (Deadline: 31 Aug 2023)
🇮🇳 Head of Technology for Learning, The British School, New Delhi (Deadline: 31 Aug 2023)
🇦🇪 Year 1 Teacher, Jumeirah International Nurseries, UAE (Deadline: 13 Sep 2023)
🇦🇺 Literacy Leader, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School, Victoria (Deadline: 15 Sep 2023)
🇺🇸 Curriculum and Instruction Faculty, Jarvis Christian University, Texas (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
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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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