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On the EPALE platform, you can learn more about your National Support Services, who's involved, their work plans etc. For EPALE Ireland check out: https://lnkd.in/eReVjj9M The Irish National Support Service for EPALE aims to inform the adult learning community about EPALE's purpose and functionality. We also aim to engage wide participation in EPALE among adult education practitioners in Ireland. Among our priorities are: - Implementing the communication strategy to reach identified target groups - Sourcing and providing quality content for EPALE and actively encouraging contributions from stakeholders - Developing synergies with Erasmus + and the National Coordinator for the New European Agenda for Adult Learning

📢 The Coffee House chats are back!🎉 These chats are an incredible platform for #GlobalSchoolProgram Alumni to network and collaborate. We have held two Coffee House sessions already! Read more and how to get involved 👉 https://buff.ly/3ymrJp3 #ESDExcellence #SDG4

Looking forward to participating this week in the 15th Biennial International Transformative Learning Conference (ITLC) https://lnkd.in/ewuDrFak. I will present with my colleagues Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Spain on  Creative Discomfort: Brave Spaces for Transformative Learning. Our presentation will center on how Creative Discomfort can use arts-based learning and creative community engagement to introduce intentional disruptions or navigate disorienting dilemmas in adult learning spaces. These disruptions, such as embodied artistic activities or discussions of positionality, often provoke discomfort, challenging participants to confront privilege, oppression, or power dynamics. While discomfort can feel overwhelming, it can also serve as a catalyst for transformative learning. We echo the reframing of discomfort as "good trouble," using it as a constructive force for growth and deeper engagement in both personal and collective learning experiences.

🌟 Explore the Updated European School Education Platform! 🌟 It is now easier than ever to Discover, Teach, Learn, and Connect with #eTwinning! Dive into the new sections and access a wealth of resources at your fingertips on ESEP: 🔍 Discover: Stay updated with news, videos, and articles on European school education policy and projects. 📚 Learn: Access online and onsite courses, webinars, and events tailored for teachers and school staff. ✏️ Teach: Utilize ready-to-use teaching materials and #projectkits for your classroom. 🌐 Connect: Find partners and projects with registered eTwinning schools and organizations. Since its launch in 2022, the platform has continually expanded its services. Our latest update simplifies navigation to enhance your experience. 💡 New for eTwinners: 👉 New visitors can learn about eTwinning and explore the latest projects and articles. 👉 Registered users can easily access community services and activities in ‘My eTwinning’ (formerly ‘eTwinning Live’). Stay tuned for more improvements in the coming months to make your journey even smoother. Explore the revamped platform and let's learn, teach, and grow together! 😎 Check out the new look here 👉

Interested in learning more about learning ecosystems? This event is one to put on your calendar. Rights-Centric Education, EUDEC - European Democratic Education Community, Alternative Education Resource Organization - AERO, Progressive Education, Sifaan Zavahir, Je'anna L Clements

🌍 Global Cities Brings Together Educators to Celebrate a Decade of Impact, Look Ahead 🌎 136 educators. 42 cities. 18 countries. One shared goal. For three days, teachers and education leaders from around the world came together in Washington, DC to celebrate the Global Cities Decade of Impact and their shared work to help young people engage in global learning and prepare them to solve our world’s biggest problems. The participating educators represented a total of 528 teachers worldwide who lead Global Cities’ signature virtual exchange program, Global Scholars. Through the Global Scholars Program, more than 116,000 students from 117 cities in 39 countries have engaged with their peers around the world in e-classroom discussion boards. That’s more than 116,000 students who are solving global problems together while acquiring cultural understanding and an appreciation of different perspectives. Global Cities, Inc., a program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, hosted the convening, and OECD Education and Skills and AFS Intercultural Programs served as co-sponsors. In addition to being a celebration, the convening was an interactive forum for participants to learn and reflect. Educators emerged from three action-packed days of panels, workshops, speakers, and socializing, having forged strong connections and feeling energized to bring global competency to more classrooms. “It's very important to have global competency education in my country,” said Isabel Cristina Mora Salazar from Medellín, Colombia. “Right now, I'm the only one teaching [Global Scholars] in Colombia. I'm excited to go home, take what I’ve learned, and invite more teachers to participate." As Global Scholars begins its second decade, attendees learned about fresh insights, research, and innovation related to the program and global competency education. And they were introduced to new tools and resources that will help scale out global competency learning. Read more about the event: https://lnkd.in/ei5dyRyS. #GlobalCitiesDecade

The power of experiential learning lies not just in its application but in its accessibility. How do we ensure that every student, regardless of background or ability, benefits from these invaluable learning opportunities? My article “The Power of Experiential Learning and Strategies for Inclusivity", now published on Medium, discusses the transformative potential of experiential learning and explores actionable strategies to make it accessible for every student. It focuses on: - The essence of experiential learning and its profound impact on education. - The indispensable principles of inclusive education and how they align with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). - Practical strategies for educators and institutions to foster an inclusive experiential learning environment. And concludes with a shameless plug for Ontario Tech Engineering highlighting our experiential learning and cooperative education models. Happy reading! #ExperientialLearning #workintegratedlearning #InclusiveEducation #LifelongLearning #EngineeringEducation #EducationInnovation #UniversalDesign #LearningAndDevelopment

“When I conduct research and consult with hundreds and hundreds of schools all around the world, there’s one thing that really characterises successful teaching in today’s learning for tomorrow’s world: great teachers deliberately confront the complexity of our world by designing intentional learning relationships and personalising (both individually and collectively) how they are teaching our students the character, competency and wellness to thrive in it. This is happening despite the increasing imposition of seductively reductive and patently impersonal one-size-fits-all approaches, especially those which emphasise pedagogies of coercion and control which are masked as evidence-based scientific approaches to learning when, in fact, they’re anything but that. A playbook to scaffold science-informed and evidence-based approaches that support teacher professional judgment and the growth of adaptive expertise and self-efficacy? Yes! A scripted list of mandated rules based on “The Science of Whatever” that is imposed inflexibly with a combination of evangelical zeal and narrow-minded judgmentalism which produces, at best, knowledge-rich but submissive compliance? No. This is not today’s learning for tomorrow’s world. Instead, great teachers around the world are using evidence and emerging understandings about a wide range of sciences judiciously and in context. They’re co-creating learning processes that help students to develop the character, competency and wellness they will need to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s world. This is exemplified in teaching and learning that amplifies the voice, agency and advocacy of every student. That’s an education that’s truly personal.” This is an extract from the notes I put together to prepare for my panel appearance at DEi 2024. You can read the rest here: https://hubs.la/Q02xlcML0 Thank you to fellow panellists Nicole Dyson, Susan Dalton & Zan Branford It was also great to listen to and catch up with #gamechangers Pasi Sahlberg Jeanette Cheah 💁🏻♀️ and Scott Millar, as well as the well-travelled Louka Parry. Thank you especially to panel facilitator Susan Brook who also led a great team of conference organisers. #alifeofpurpose #letsgo

"We don’t know if what we do will last a hundreds years later, but we can imagine and make it." It’s been 3 months since I came back to Vietnam, and it’s been a journey rediscovering myself and the land. Sam Lien Nguyen once shared that if one chooses to return to Vietnam, it is not because that choice is easier, but because that person is truly seriously committed to the decision. This idea has been stuck in my mind since the day I read it in 2022 until now. Fast forward to this year 2024, I find myself committed to the inaugural UWC Short Course: Doing Good in Vietnam. The camp aims to bring together eager high school students from across the world to Binh Dinh, Vietnam to answer the question: “What is good work and how do we do it?” 💡UWC Short Course: Doing Good aims to be a touchpoint where students can reflect, express, and learn in a safe environment alongside their peers from different parts of the globe and Vietnam while having fun and making meaningful memories. 🌱 We aim to inspire and equip high school students with the tools to "do good" in the real world. Students will engage and learn from a team of highly dedicated Facilitators, local organizations and social enterprises to help apply their learnings into a specific context. By the end of the course, students will walk away developing their agency in implementing Good Work in their daily lives and will acquire the tools for Doing Good in their own communities. We hope to continue our impact beyond this year. These are our first steps, and we need your help. Support us by: 👉 spreading the word to students between 15 - 17 years old, who might be interested in this fun and meaningful learning activity over the summer 👉 sponsoring students with need-based scholarships so that we can improve the accessibility to our program for the students in need. If you are interested or have any leads, please don’t hesitate to let me know directly! -- Stay updated on UWC Short Course: Doing Good Stay tuned for our Website! 📰 More information in the comments!

Celebrate our 25th year anniversary by donating this year during UConn Gives Days! Donating to First Year Programs, the Academic Achievement Center, Learning Communities, and the Innovation Zone makerspace during UConn Gives on April 17 & 18th is paramount for fostering holistic student success. These programs collectively provide a comprehensive support system that addresses various aspects of student development. First Year Programs offer vital resources to ease the transition into university life, helping students adapt academically and socially. The Academic Achievement Center complements this by providing strategic counseling, study skills workshops, supplemental instruction and academic coaching, ensuring that students have the necessary tools to excel in their coursework. Additionally, Learning Communities create tight-knit networks where students can engage with peers who share similar academic interests, fostering collaboration and a sense of belonging. Meanwhile, the Innovation Zone makerspace serves as a hub for creativity and experimentation, empowering students to turn their ideas into tangible innovations through access to cutting-edge technology and collaborative spaces. Investing in these programs is investing in the future success of UConn students. By supporting FYP, LC,AAC & IZ donors play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience of students, equipping them with the skills, resources, and support networks they need to thrive both academically and personally. These initiatives not only enhance the academic journey of students but also cultivate a culture of innovation and collaboration that prepares them to become leaders in their respective fields. Your contribution to UConn Gives Day directly impacts the lives of students, empowering them to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond. #SuccessStartsHere Jordan Ochs Melissa Foreman Leo Lachut Cody Ryan Faith Watson Tara O'Reilly Lily Cayangyang Alexandria Silva Elizabeth Scott