WEEKLY WHITEBOARD 📝
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How many hours a week do you engage your students in life skills education? 🤔
In last week's Weekly Whiteboard, we discussed PISA report highlights and concerning statistics. This week, while many schools are in the process of wrapping up, we are here to keep you strong on the final stretch and discuss—life skills!
81% of recent college grads wish they were taught more life skills before graduation.
Citizenship and life skills education is included in the national curriculum for secondary schools in England and forms part of a non-statutory framework in primary schools.
However, recently, there have been several parliamentary calls to strengthen citizenship and life skills education in schools.
Welcome to your weekly dose of all things education, student careers, and a tiny bit of deserving fun.
Today, we'll cover:
- Life skills: A joint effort at home and in school.
- Updates That Matter:
- 💡A new report criticises the 11-16 curriculum in the UK.
- 💡The UAE Pavilion Programmes emphasise commitment to Innovation and Education.
- 💡In the UK, experts call for more school funding.
POV: 16 days until the end of the year, but many of your students still haven't secured work experience. 😐😓
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: CHAMPIONING LIFE SKILLS
Imagine children graduating with excellent scores but lacking the A-Zs of coping with reality, managing time and money, and thinking critically.
The consequences are real. 😓
But, these critical skills cannot be learned at home or in school alone.
Both parents and teachers need to play an active role in preparing kids for the future.
This video, straight from our hearts to yours, is just about that. 💚
A little Christmas reminder for a significant outcome for our children’s futures.
And there's a free resource! 😍
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UPDATES THAT MATTER: THURSDAY TOP THREE 💡
The latest news:
1️⃣ Overloaded curriculum: In the UK, a House of Lords report has criticised the 11-16 curriculum, calling it overloaded and stifling students' engagement. The report recommends scrapping the EBacc and reducing assessments to allow for a broader curriculum and core skill development.
Why it matters: This adds to the chorus calling for a reduction in assessments to foster a broader curriculum and core skill development. (Via Ted)
2️⃣ UAE Pavilion Programmes: The UAE Pavilion at COP28 focused on the 'Youth, Children, Education and Skills' thematic day, stressing the significance of innovation and knowledge sharing for the next generations. Participants, including students, climate experts, and academia, addressed the need for global education systems to integrate sustainability across all levels, considering UNESCO's data indicating that only 53% of national curricula currently reference climate change.
Why it matters: It underscores the global imperative to incorporate sustainability into education systems, preparing students for a future focused on climate change and environmental challenges. (Via Yahoo Finance)
3️⃣ Teacher pay: Still in the UK, an expert insists that teacher pay must increase by more than 3.3% next year due to rising average UK salaries, emphasising the need for additional funding in schools. This call for higher pay aligns with concerns over recruitment and retention issues.
Why it matters: This is prompting warnings that the current lack of funding may hinder efforts to improve the situation. (Via Tes)
8billionideas Tales! 🌍
#COP28 recently took place in Dubai.
2023 is officially the hottest year on record. 🌡️
There is an urgent need to start caring for our Earth, and that means equipping the next generation with the right set of tools.
For that reason, together with Farms for City Children, we have created Grow24, a FREE sustainable competition for primary students all over the world.
Join the challenge to get 6 videos and activity materials to help your students create their own sustainable projects!
It's a free drop-down day all about sustainability and responsible stewardship of our planet. 🌎
✅ Explore sustainability in a fun and engaging way
✅ Get 6 free video workshops and lesson plans
✅ Help your students create a winning project
Lastly, need a quick laugh? Check out these hilarious winter break teacher memes that will make you go 😆.
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