Transform.Ed Briefing #70
Transform.Ed Briefing #70
Inside the Briefing: From taking long, arduous journeys to evading ostracization in schools - prioritizing psychological safety and strengthening students' connections to school
Quick Update 🔔
✨ BECOME A CERTIFIED GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP SCHOOL
Have you explored the opportunity to deliver a rich Global Citizenship learning experience designed by UNESCO MGIEP for K-12 learners? We are excited to announce that the registrations for the Global Citizenship Schools Program are now open! An initiative by the Global Citizenship Foundation, it equips students to be active and engaged global citizens. Recommend your school or any others in your network today!
Big Ideas 💡
Social and Emotional Learning – An Antidote for Bullying in the Classroom
By Dr. Nandini Chatterjee Singh, Renuka Rautela, Dr. Neelima Chopra | .ed Magazine
How to Make Your School Psychologically Safe
By Nita Creekmore, Michael Creekmore | ASCD
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which of the following, according to you, holds the greatest sway in building psychological safety in classrooms?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
50% chose Promoting respect and inclusivity, 33% voted in favor of the Teacher-student relationship, and the remaining 17% opted for Modeling vulnerability.
Would you like to discuss these results in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Report » Safe to Learn: What do Teachers Think and Do About Violence in Schools?
By UNESCO
This report shares the teachers’ perspectives on violence in schools, their strategies to address it, and self-assessment of the requisite skills and support to prevent and respond to school violence. The aim is to foster a deeper understanding of teachers’ viewpoints and to inspire action among education policymakers, teacher training institutions, and school management to ensure teachers are well prepared to prevent and address school violence.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
May 22 | FREE ENTRY » How to Discover the Power of Solutions through Creative Thinking
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Jun 14 | FREE ENTRY » Enabling Mental Well-Being of Educators
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
May 21 | FREE ENTRY » Prioritizing Psychological Safety: Leadership Training
This is an Online Event hosted by Graham Diversity Consulting.
May 23 | FREE ENTRY » Strengthen Students’ Connections to School
This is an Online Event hosted by the Education Week.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » Wonder
The incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, born with a rare medical facial deformity, as he attends a mainstream school for the first time.
Documentary » On the Way to School
The narrative follows four children from Kenya, Argentina, Morocco, and India as they undertake long and frequently challenging journeys to school.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Wellbeing in Schools: Positive Education and Mindfulness
By the Europass Teacher Academy
Books 📚
K-12 Leadership Resource » Leadership for Safe Schools
By Philip J. Lazarus, Michael L. Sulkowski
Community Connect 💭
What strategies do you employ to promote a sense of belonging and acceptance for all students?
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 📥
🇺🇿 Teacher (Secondary Physics), Westminster International School, Tashkent (Deadline: 19 May 2024)
🇭🇰 Class Teacher (Year 1), Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong (SHK), Hong Kong (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
🇬🇧 Personalized learning assistant, Dove House Academy, Hampshire (Deadline: 03 June 2024)
🇦🇪 Business Studies Teacher, Reach British School, UAE (Deadline: 13 June 2024)
🇳🇱 Assistant Professor (AI-based Real-Time Transport Supply-Demand Management), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven (Deadline: 15 June 2024)
🇩🇪 Professorship (Finance), Universität zu Köln, Cologne (Deadline: 16 June 2024)
🇨🇳 Math Teacher (Upper, Primary School), BASIS International School Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
🇺🇸 Teacher (Elementary Dual Language / Bilingual/Bilingual K-2), Leander Independent School District, Texas (Deadline: 05 August 2024)
Disclaimer: The Global Citizenship Foundation does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, policies, or practices of external links, providers, or any third-party materials referenced in this newsletter. Please use your discretion when accessing external links or resources.
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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