Transform.Ed Briefing #84
Inside the Briefing: From recognising the challenges faced by refugee children through trauma-informed education to offering targeted support for educators to effectively address children’s SEL needs.
Quick Update 🔔
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Big Ideas 💡
ASPIRE to Safe and Effective Social-Emotional Learning
By Dr. Sue Roffey | .ed Magazine
5 Trauma-Informed Strategies for Supporting Refugee Students
By Mr. Jorge Valenzuela | Edutopia
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which of the following aspects from trauma-informed educational approaches is the most effective in helping students to learn better?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
60% chose Foster a safe space for expression, 20% opted for Build resilience through SEL, and the remaining 20% voted in favor of Facilitate peer relationship.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Policy Brief » Inclusion Beyond Borders: What is Needed to Recognize, Validate and Accredit the Prior Learning of Migrants and Refugees?
By UNESCO
The policy brief highlights the critical need for comprehensive frameworks to recognize and validate the prior learning of migrants and refugees. Emphasizing such measures is vital for fostering inclusion and maximizing their contributions to host societies. To achieve this, language and cultural support should be provided, along with legal and policy backing to protect the rights of individuals. With these recommendations, it emphasizes the importance of engaging with migrant and refugee communities, the need for training assessors, and fostering collaboration between educational institutions and policy-makers.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Aug 23 | FREE ENTRY » Special Book Feature | 27th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by The Global Citizenship Foundation.
Sep 05 | FREE ENTRY » Trauma-Informed Schools & Communities Info Briefing
This is an Online Event hosted by Trauma Informed Schools UK.
Sep 18 | FREE ENTRY » Campus Engagement with Refugees: Why and How?
This is an Online Event hosted by The Supporting Higher Education in Refugee Resettlement (SHERR) Program.
Oct 31- Nov 2 | PAID ENTRY » Addressing the Life Impacts of Trauma
This is an Onsite Event hosted by Trauma-Aware Education in Brisbane, Australia.
Dec 10-11 | PAID ENTRY » International Conference on Refugee Studies and Human Rights
This is an Onsite Event hosted by Scholars Forum in London, UK.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » First They Killed My Father
This film shows a four-year reign of terror and genocide in Cambodia, which provides an insights on the importance of reflecting on the value of human life, the impact of war and violence, and the need to stand up against injustices.
Documentary » Born in Syria
This documentary follows personal stories of Syrian refugee children who have been forced to flee their homes due to the devastating conflict in their homeland, highlighting the critical role of education in their lives as they navigate displacement, cultural adjustment, and the pursuit of a hopeful future.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » The Trauma Aware Educator
By Dr. Kay Ayre | TTAC Online
Books 📚
Evidence-Based Teaching Resource » Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
By Zaretta Lynn Hammond, Yvette Jackson
Community Connect 💭
How can educators balance between academic expectations and the SEL needs of refugee students?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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