Transform.Ed Briefing #38
Inside the Briefing: From education missing out on its purpose to creating creative curriculums and rethinking assessments - on the path to many futures of education
Citing the recent statistics that there are now 250 million out-of-school children and youth, Audrey Azoulay described education as being in a state of emergency, highlighting the grave denial of the right to education and the repercussions that go well beyond mere economic deprivation.
Though financial stability is one of the vital functions of education, it has a much greater role to play. With the rise of hate speech, conflicts, epidemics, and climate emergencies, it is evident that education is falling short. Whether it is the inequitable access or the declining quality or maybe, a disconnect from its purpose, education must evolve to meet the pressing challenges of the 21st century.
In 2021, UNESCO unveiled the Futures of Education report, a blueprint for the future of global education. It advocated for a new social contract for education underpinned by equity, inclusion, and sustainability principles. In line with this, last week, we asked our readers what they think represents the central element in reshaping the futures of education. 50% of respondents voted for emphasis on experiential learning, while the remaining half believed access and inclusivity are crucial.
As we look into the emerging landscape of education, do you think reimagining education involves rethinking our teaching and learning practices? How would our role as educators evolve in keeping abreast of the possible futures of education? Do you think data collection, evidence-keeping, and consistent feedback from students and parents can help us reshape our teaching practices, to that effect?
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.
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— Aaryan Salman
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Global Citizenship Foundation
The Futures of Higher-Ed: Towards a Values-Based University Curriculum?
By Dr. Emiliano Bosio | .ed Magazine
An Expansive Vision for the Future of Teaching and Learning
By John S. Rosenberg | Harvard Magazine
By UNESCO MGIEP
Oct 04: Learnings from Research and Practice to Increase Student Engagement
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by The Research on Education Strategies to Advance Recovery and Turnaround (RESTART)
Oct 12: Creative Curriculum
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by Yale University
Oct 19: Leading Student Excellence - School Leaders Supporting High Ability
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by the University of New England
Nov 08: Symposium on the Future of Educational Planning, IIEP-UNESCO’s 60th Anniversary
(Free Entry) This is a Hybrid Event hosted by UNESCO
The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as an integrated unit.
By University of London (via Coursera)
The Fourth Way: The Inspiring Future for Educational Change
By Andy Hargreaves, Dennis Shirley (Editor)
🇲🇺 Senior Teacher (Adults), British Council, Rose Hill (Deadline: 30 Sep 2023)
🇦🇺 Deputy Principal Lutheran School, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales (Deadline: 03 Oct 2023)
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🇰🇿 Education Officer, UNICEF Astana (Deadline: 04 Oct 2023)
🇺🇸 Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Education), World Bank, Washington DC (Deadline: 06 Oct 2023)
🇧🇷 Project Officer (Education), UNESCO, Brasilia (Deadline: 08 Oct 2023)
🇺🇸 Youth ESOL Teacher, International Rescue Committee, New York City (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇰🇪 Grade 2 Apprentice Teacher, Athi River School, Athi River (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇵🇭 Career and Guidance Counselling Specialist (Supporting Innovation of the Philippine TVET System), Plan International, Makati City (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇪🇬 Adjunct Faculty - Sociology, The American University in Cairo (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
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