Transform.Ed Briefing #86
Inside the Briefing: From recognizing the various learning barriers that hinder literacy development to implementing new strategies that improve literacy comprehension among young learners.
Quick Updates 🔔
🌏✨ GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP SCHOOLS COHORT 6: Applications Opening Now!
In less than a month (October 01), the new cohort begins its journey to shape future global citizens. Don’t miss this chance to deliver an enriching learning experience designed by UNESCO MGIEP. Recommend your school or any others in your network today!
Big Ideas 💡
By Mr. Aaryan Salman | .ed Magazine
Enhancing Literacy Skills: Reading Programs and Literacy Initiatives
By BTS Chandigarh | Banyan Tree School
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which of the following strategies is the most effective for making literacy instruction engaging and addressing different learning paces of each learner?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
100% chose Interactive storytelling.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
By UNESCO
The UNESCO report "Promoting Literacy for a World in Transition" outlines the findings of the Global Conference, which emphasized on literacy as a basis for sustainable and peaceful societies. It highlights the importance of literacy in tackling global issues such as social inequality and environmental sustainability. The report signifies the importance of progressive collaborations and policies to improve literacy in a rapidly changing world to ensure that all individuals have the necessary skills to contribute to sustainable development.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Sep 09-10 | FREE ENTRY » International Literacy Day 2024
This is a Hybrid Event hosted by UNESCO
Sep 27 | PAID ENTRY » Literacy Equity for Every Student: Building Bridges to Brighter Futures
This is an Online Event hosted by Joyful Literacy.
Oct 01 | FREE ENTRY » Using the performing arts to extend vocabulary & support language development
This is an Online Event hosted by Artis Foundation.
Nov 06-07 | PAID ENTRY » Literacy Conference 2024: Reclaim Reading: Strengthen Literacy Practice
This is an Onsite Event hosted by Bellavista S.H.A.R.E. in Sandton, South Africa.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » The First Grader
This film tells the remarkable true and uplifting story of a proud old Mau Mau veteran who is determined to seize his last chance to learn to read and write and joins a class alongside six-year-olds.
Documentary » The Truth About Reading
This documentary looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies
By the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera).
Books 📚
Climate Change Education » Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Reading
By G. Kylene Beers, Robert E. Probst
Community Connect 💭
How important is family and community involvement in literacy development, and how do you encourage this involvement?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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