**Deadline expired** [Webinar] NISSEM Global Briefs Volume 4: Doing more with language teaching

Date: Monday 12 June.

Time: 14.00 – 15.30 GMT+2.

VVOB is hosting a webinar to celebrate the release of the fourth volume of NISSEM’s Global Briefs which looks at Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in a variety of global contexts.

This fourth volume entitled ‘Doing More with Language Teaching’ provides a rich contribution to the research literature on the relationship between language teaching and Social and Emotional Learning. It features 16 papers by 37 contributors highlighting the importance of Social and Emotional Learning for learners’ well-being and holistic development, and how language interventions can be strengthened to support SEL.

In this webinar, you’ll learn more about:

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[Podcast] Who cares? The global crisis in early years care

Sarah Brown, Justin Van Fleet, Peter Laugharn, and Sabrina Habib weigh in on the global crisis in early years care and outline what philanthropy and governments can – and should be – doing to fix it.

 “We know that across the world, less than 10 percent of budgets in health education are invested in the youngest children, and we want that amount to be at least 10 percent and more, and we want a UN decade for action on early childhood care, education and development to start this year.”’ ~ ‘Justin van Fleet, Theirword President.

Other campaign asks from Theirworld include: investment in a fully-trained, qualified and funded early years workforce; publishing of annual data on government spending on early childhood development; more family-friendly polices such as income support programmes, parental leave and affordable childcare for working parents; and the creation of a more integrated approach to early years interventions across sectors and government.

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[Resources] EENET has updated its shop – come and have a look!

EENET has simplified and relaunched our online shop!

Feel free to have a browse – you can order free printed copies of Enabling Education Review and many other inclusive education materials.  All you need to do is browse the list of materials, fill in a form, submit it online, and we’ll send you the requested materials

Don’t worry if you know someone who might want to order printed materials but they can’t order online, feel free to email us the list of what they want and we can post it to them free of charge.

EENET’s online library provides a huge selection of free digital materials but not everyone is able to download or print documents from the internet. That’s why we still prioritise the distribution of free hard copies.

Happy browsing!

[Resources] CBM inclusive education training guide now available in French and Spanish

In 2021 EENET helped CBM to develop an inclusive education training guide – for CBM staff, partners and other NGOs.

The training package is based around a number of frequently asked questions about inclusive education. Each question is followed by background information for the facilitator along with a number of activities which can be selected according to time available and participant level of knowledge / priorities. The aim is to have engaging participation and discussion to explore principles and share knowledge, understanding and promising practices.  There are handouts, additional case studies and references for further reading to support further self-study.

The guide is now available in French and Spanish!

 

 

 

[Report] Are you embedding gender into your education planning?

Take a look at the live webinar recording from 19 April 2023 which brought together young activists, Ministries of Education and Civil Society representatives to reflect on the study results, and identify actions needed to effectively advance gender-responsive education planning.

[Advocacy] How did you celebrate #GirlsinICT Day on 27 April 2023?

#GirlsInICT Day was celebrated globally on the 27th April 2023.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies, identified “Digital Skills for Life” as their theme for Girls in ICT 2023.

For girls and young women to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education goals and careers, they need to acquire skills to become both ICT users and creators in the digital world.  This year and every year, ITU and partners work together to inspire and encourage girls to pursue a future in ICTs and to empower them by ensuring they have the necessary skills, confidence and support to achieve their goals.

Check out their Facebook page for Girls In ICT day global events!

[Advocacy] INEE invites you to join their Community of Practice

The INEE Community of Practice (CoP) is an online platform that facilitates peer-to-peer communication and moderated discussions on the full range of education in emergencies topics in many languages. The platform intends to cultivate collaborative relationships and meaningful exchanges – both synchronous and asynchronous – for sharing knowledge and local wisdom, amplifying voices, developing resources, informing policy, building capacity, undertaking joint advocacy, and identifying content worthy of wider dissemination.

The list of thematic channels grows gradually as members express interest in specific topics or countries and currently include topics such as inclusive education, early childhood development, higher education, data and gender etc.

There are five generic public channels based on the five INEE languages – Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish – that act as first entry and common areas for all participants in their preferred language of communication.

The CoP is a service for INEE members.

If you are not yet a member, you can join the network for free by registering on the website.

Go and check it out!

 

 

[Policy] Highlighting the benefits of disability-inclusive early childhood development in emergencies

INEE have launched a new policy brief this month on “Opportunities and Challenges for Disability-Inclusive Early Childhood Development in Emergencies’.

The brief advocates for and highlights the benefits of disability-inclusive early childhood development in emergencies (ECDiE). It recognises the importance of early intervention in childhood development, and explores the barriers due to which young children with disabilities remain under-served in humanitarian settings. The brief highlights tools, frameworks, and promising practices to support disability-inclusive ECDiE, and offers recommendations for governments, donors, and programmers to bridge the gaps in the programming and delivery of ECDiE.

INEE specifically thanks the author of this brief, Juliette Myers for her collaborative, iterative, and thoughtful approach to developing the resource. We are proud to say Juliette is a close friend of EENET’s.

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العربيه!. 

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**Deadline expired** [Webinar] Embedding gender equality into education sector planning ~ 19 April 2023

Date:  Wednesday 19 April

Time: 10am EST / 2pm GMT

UNGEI and Cambridge Education undertook an analysis to better understand how Ministries of Education across the 8 GCI countries (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone) mainstream gender equality in their education systems.  The study identified examples of good practice and opportunities to progress in achieving gender transformative education systems.

This live webinar will bring together young activists, Ministries of Education and civil society representatives to reflect on the study results, and identify actions needed to effectively advance gender-responsive education planning.

Register on the website and to find out more information.

[Report] Civicus launches their 2023 State of Civil Society Report

Civicus, the global civil society alliance, have released their 2023 State of Civil Society Report.

The 12th annual report report of Civicus looks back on 2022 to explore trends in civil society action, at every level and in every arena, from struggles for democracy, inclusion and climate justice to demands for global governance reform.

Check out the website for more information on Civicus and their activities!