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Education and the Working Class: Is there hope for an inclusive approach? is a book by Sigamoney Manicka Naicker that argues for a more inclusive education system: Central argument: The book argues that education is centered on a middle-class narrative that ignores the realities of the poor and marginalized. Proposed solutions: The book proposes a new social justice model for education planning that would: Rework the foundation phase around socio-emotional development Embrace contextual realities Compensate for the lack of social/cultural capital Insights from theorists: The book includes insights from theorists like Bernstein and Bourdieu #inclusiveeducation

🌍📏 What should we value in education? Join the discussion on the importance of values in measuring educational institutions. Find out why philosophers of education should be part of the conversation in our latest blog post! #EducationValues #PhilosophyMatters #Measurement https://lnkd.in/gsre6CpH

Absolutely spot-on! 🌟 One of the major obstacles to advancing Inclusive Education globally is the deep-rooted dominance of traditional special education practices. To make real progress, we need to move beyond mere rhetoric and focus on developing practical, inclusive education strategies and tools. This involves not only equipping educators with the necessary intellectual tools but also addressing the inconsistencies that arise when integrating inclusive education with other policies. Let's work towards a more cohesive and effective approach to ensure every learner receives the support they need! 🌍📚 #InclusiveEducation #EducationalReform #EdTech #EquityInEducation

Looking to understand how internal funding can transform teaching and collaboration in higher education? My latest #OpenAccess paper (Taylor & Francis Group) explores how it enhances pedagogical skills, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and engages students as partners. If you're interested in innovative teaching strategies and practical improvements for funding processes, this research offers actionable insights. 📄 Read the full paper here for free: https://lnkd.in/ey-zuC5t TL;DR: internal funding significantly bolsters pedagogical capabilities, facilitating the adoption of innovative teaching strategies and nurturing broader academic collaborations. #HigherEducation #PedagogicalDevelopment #Collaboration #InternalFunding #TeachingExcellence #StudentEngagement #EducationalInnovation #AcademicDevelopment #InterdisciplinaryLearning #TeachingCollaboration #ScholarshipOfTeaching #HigherEdResearch #FacultyDevelopment #InclusiveEducation

ARE YOU AN ADMIN OR A TEACHER AT AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL? PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS... Integrating a rich history of LOCAL literature and history into the curriculum of post-colonial countries is essential for preserving cultural identity, empowering individuals, fostering critical thinking, and promoting global understanding. It challenges the remnants of colonial control and arrogance, dismantles the White Savior Complex, and supports the empowerment of local educators. This approach is a fundamental step towards healing from the past and building a more inclusive, dignified, and equitable future. "Challenging the White Savior Complex" The White Savior Complex, where white individuals see themselves as rescuing or enlightening people of color, can be deeply patronizing and counterproductive. A curriculum that prioritizes indigenous literature and perspectives helps dismantle this complex by showing that indigenous peoples have their own rich histories, knowledge systems, and solutions. It fosters an environment of mutual respect and learning, rather than one of condescension and imposed superiority. "Empowering Local Educators" Supporting local educators in teaching their own literary traditions can help counteract the negative impacts of control and arrogance by outside influences. Empowering local voices and perspectives ensures that education is relevant and resonant for students, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in their cultural heritage. Integrating a rich history of literature into the curriculum of post-colonial countries is essential for preserving cultural identity, empowering individuals, fostering critical thinking, and promoting global understanding. It challenges the remnants of colonial control and arrogance, dismantles the White Savior Complex, and supports the empowerment of local educators. This approach is a fundamental step towards healing from the past and building a more inclusive, dignified, and equitable future. #SustainableEducation #EduTech #GreenSchools #EcoLearning #FutureOfEducation #TechForGood #ClimateEducation #STEMEducation #InnovativeEducation #DigitalLearning #EducationForAll #LearningForSustainability

🌟 Enhancing Professionalism in Future Teachers Through Innovative Pedagogical Approaches 🌟 Competence in research methods is essential for the professional development of future teachers. Our recent article introduces a novel pedagogical approach known as the Teaching Clinic, which integrates service-learning and design-based research to create impactful learning experiences. Through two illustrative cases, we delve into the objectives, processes, and outcomes of these service-learning projects. Our reflections cover key aspects such as: Enhanced motivation and engagement among participants Effective transfer of training principles Broader implications for school-university partnerships We believe this approach has significant potential to enrich teacher education and foster stronger connections between academic theory and practical application. 📚 Dive deeper into our findings and explore how the Teaching Clinic is shaping the future of teacher education. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d_dsD_Rc #TeacherEducation #ServiceLearning #ResearchMethods #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeachingClinic

🌟 Congratulations, Professor Clinton David van der Merwe! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share the incredible achievement of Professor Clinton David van der Merwe from the Department of Humanities Education, Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria, who has co-authored an insightful article on critical disciplinary literacies (CDL) in (teacher) education. Co-authored with Navan Govender (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Strathclyde) and Saima Salehjee (School of Social and Environmental Sustainability, University of Glasgow), this article delves into the transformative potential of CDL by revisiting and adapting Luke and Freebody’s four resources model. The research highlights the critical questions educators should ask about knowledge, practice, and text/representation within different disciplines. The study features two illustrative cases—one from science education and one from geography education—demonstrating how the CDL model can be applied across the curriculum. These examples showcase how CDL can relate disciplines to students' lives and demystify the process of producing disciplinary texts. The article concludes with a powerful call to action for educators to explore the pedagogical utility of the CDL model, encouraging them to identify and interrogate dominant texts and redesign text and practice using diverse sources and approaches. This contribution significantly builds on existing scholarship in critical literacies, disciplinary literacies, and teacher education, offering valuable insights for pedagogy in both school and higher education contexts. 📚 Full Text Available: https://lnkd.in/daT4-wtD #Education #TeacherEducation #CriticalLiteracies #Humanities #Pedagogy #Congratulations #AcademicAchievement

Commitment to academic excellence and holistic development is crucial in education today. In this interview, Ms. Punam Gupta, Principal of BGS International Public School, shares strategies for maintaining high academic standards, implementing innovative pedagogical practices, and nurturing holistic student development. https://lnkd.in/gRbwTKZV #BrainfeedMagazine #Highereducationplus #AcademicExcellence #communityservice #HolisticDevelopment #studentsupport #teachingstrategies #CurriculumDesign

At the centre of all teaching activities are resources. From the time a teacher makes up their mind to be teach, they start interacting with materials, social and human resources. With the digital era comes unlimited access to the internet which provides vast resources for teachers. My research focuses on science teacher development and the resources that gets them through their micro and macro activities as professionals. During one of my courses in the 2022/2023 session, I conceived an idea to explore how preservice early childhood educators teach science with online resources and if they find this resources diversified enough for their student populations. This research was sponsored by the Kent State University Graduate Student Senate and it was accepted by Journal of Multicultural Education. After iterations of revisions, it is published online by Emerald Publishing https://lnkd.in/geRC5BAy My appreciation goes to my professors and colleagues who walked me through the process of qualitative research and added the needed rigor for this study. Kindly read the abstract and tell me what you think. #teaching #scienceeducation #multicultural #onlineresources