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Education is a social equalizer and the driving force for sustainable development. The 2024 Global Education Meeting, convened by UNESCO, starts today to foster multilateral, cross-sectoral and multi-stakeholder dialogue on transforming education. GPE is taking an active role in discussions on critical cross-cutting issues to accelerate system transformation in education. Have a look at the sessions that GPE will participate in: http://g.pe/XO6F50TWrVG #FundEducation #TransformingEducation

The editorial to a special issue about global governance in education and the role of the SDG's is now out; such a pleasure to write it with William C. Smith and Sotiria Grek. International Review of Education https://lnkd.in/e94ahmTT I've learned a great deal about global stakeholder arena's and how these operate in getting specific indicators (e.g. around girls' education, the move from indicators on access and participation to quality and learning) on the agenda. But that's only a glimpse of what is discussed in the included papers. Check out the entire issue!

A big CSR investment and collaboration opportunity is in front of us as the UNESCO report indicates a need of 44 million additional teachers by 2030 for primary-secondary education.

Second Visionary Session: Learning to Make a Change Education holds the key to a sustainable future, and it’s time to rethink how we prepare young minds for the challenges ahead. Green Schools Ireland is part of an Erasmus+ project: BCORE21. It includes looking at how we can transform education by integrating sustainability, innovation, and youth empowerment   The expert visionaries from the second session: ✨ Niko Vegt (Netherlands) – Co-creation with Youth, Erasmus University Rotterdam ✨ Mirjana Senić Ružičić (Serbia) – Digital Pedagogies and Literacy, Faculty of Philosophy ✨ Emer Beamer (Global) – Design Thinking with Children, Co-founder of Designathon Works ✨ Olivier Brechard (France) – Collaborative Learning, LearningPlanet Alliance ✨ Burcu Güngör Cabbar (Turkey) – Creative Drama and Cooperative Education, Balıkesir University ✨ Nomfundo Ndlovu (South Africa) – Environmental Education, WESSA ✨ Paidi O'Reilly (Ireland) - Adjunct Professor, University College Cork |(Speaker, Trainer, Facilitator) Interdisciplinary learning The third and final Visionary Session is on Intercultural Sensitivity More info: https://lnkd.in/e7MaxhSv #BCORE21 #LearningToMakeAChange #SustainableEducation #EnvironmentalEducation #CreativeEducation #GlobalEducation

According to UNESCO, 44 million additional primary and secondary teachers are needed globally to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 — the attainment of quality education for all by 2030. Teacher shortages affect both developed and developing countries. Most of these teachers (7 out of 10) are required at the secondary level, and over half of those needed are required to replace existing teachers leaving the workforce. The new Global Report on Teachers calls for international cooperation and increased education investment to ensure every learner is taught by a qualified, motivated and well-supported teacher. 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Now, more than ever, collaboration among governments, educational institutions, NGOs, and the private sector is imperative. By working together, we can create sustainable solutions to attract, train, and retain passionate educators. 💡 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: Embracing technology, implementing mentorship programs, and offering competitive incentives are just a few strategies to address teacher shortages creatively. 🌱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Governments and organizations must prioritize education funding to ensure adequate resources for teacher training, professional development, and competitive salaries. Investing in education is an investment in the future of our societies. Read the full report here - https://lnkd.in/eJyGt9ub #sdgs #education #impact #collaboration

November has been the month for all things #climateeducation. I have been able to attend some amazing conferences this month, including #NSTA and #NCTE which are hubs for passionate educators. It was great to be back at the The National Science Teacher Association conference for the second year in a row. Having a booth and a presentation with #subjecttoclimate offered two ways to engage educators from all over the globe. A big takeaway from meeting 700+ educators, was that educators are true leaders in every sense of the word: innovative, flexible, and passionate about teaching the next generation, especially with climate change topics. Being my first National Council of Teachers of English, I was excited and a little nervous how a science based organization, would be perceived at a convention for english educators ... I was surprised in the best way. During our time we showcased how literature is a way to teach #climateeducation; offering a variety of texts that could be used to teach climate change topics K-12. Ultimately, the interdisciplinary nature of climate education was taken positively and enthusiastically by so many educators. One of the biggest highlights was attending the session offered by Rochelle Strauss, Lindsey Carmichael and Chris Carlton, who are passionate educators who strongly support literature as a tool for teaching about real world issues, such as climate change. I left the conference feeling fulfilled and more passionate about advocating for comprehensive climate education for all. There is such an opportunity for organizations to support and amplify the needs of educators everywhere. #climateeducation #climatechange #climateliteracy #climatesolutions #climatechangecurriculum #K12 #education #nsta #ncte #teachers #teachingclimatechange

Last week, I had the privilege to attend the 4th International Quality Education Conference (IQEC) organized by Tanzania Education Network (TENMET). It was an incredible platform to showcase the impactful work of our CO-CREATE program, which explores how climate action can serve as both a pedagogy tool and a pathway to achieving youth development outcomes. During the conference, I emphasized the importance of: 1. Adapting curricula to keep pace with technological advancements. 2. Inclusivity, ensuring no one is left behind in our education systems. 3. Flexibility and adaptability as essential leadership skills for shaping the future of education. Together, we can reimagine education for a more sustainable and equitable world! 🌱 #QualityEducation #ClimateAction #YouthDevelopment

Savo Heleta and I have just presented on the topic of "Curriculum decolonisation and internationalisation: Challenges, possibilities and practical way(s) forward for teacher education". Thank you very much to Prof Zayd Waghid for the invitation to participate in the webinar series of the Global Institute for Teacher Education and Society at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. We appreciate this opportunity to share our work and engage with your students and staff to explore what it might mean in the context of teacher education. Based on our recently published paper (find it at https://lnkd.in/df39zHHf) we propose the following questions to assist with curriculum decolonisation and internationalisation processes: - Whose knowledges, perspectives and worldviews are centered, dominant, valued, recognized and legitimized in the curriculum, and why? - Whose knowledges, perspectives and worldviews are neglected, marginalized and/or erased in the curriculum, and why? - How does the curriculum relate to the students, and does it speak to their lived experiences and realities? - How can we foster plurality of knowledges and help students learn about historical and contemporary realities, inequalities and injustices in the world? - How can we ensure that international perspectives in the curriculum are truly international, encompassing diverse knowledges, worldviews, perspectives and ideas from around the globe, based on epistemic pluralism? #highereducation #teachereducation #internationalisation #decolonisation #southafrica

Progress towards #SDG4 is off track, with global education systems facing intense pressures & profound changes. 🙌 Happening now at UNESCO: Ministerial discussion, sharing concrete actions to ensure continuity of learning & teaching in times of crisis. #LeadingSDG4 #EducationCrisis https://lnkd.in/eTjrF5Zj

We're proud to be ranked among the best in the world in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings! We are thrilled to announce that we've been recognised globally for our impact in creating a more sustainable and just future. In the Times Higher Education, based on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we've achieved outstanding results in two fundamental areas: 🏅 SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 🌟 Ranked 11th in the world (out of 1,037 institutions) 🌟 3rd in the UK (out of 53 institutions) 🏅 SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals 🌟 Ranked 12th in the world (out of 2,031 institutions) 🌟 2nd in the UK (out of 69 institutions) SDG 17 measures our progress against all other SDGs, so is one of the most important measures in this ranking. Learn more about these rankings: https://lnkd.in/eBVFJtXq #SustainableFuture #GlobalImpact #THEImpactRankings #UniversityOfHull #SDGs #PeaceAndJustice #PartnershipForTheGoals #UN #UnitedNations