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Are Teachers Valued in Education in Emergencies Settings? What we know and how we address the challenges
An online discussion will be held on 1 October to mark World Teachers’ Day 2024, co-organised by NORRAG and the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies. This 60-minute interactive event will explore UNESCO’s Global Report on Teachers, addressing the issue of teacher shortages in emergency settings. With increasing conflict, displacement, and climate-related crises, the discussion will focus on whether teachers are being prioritised, the challenges that arise, and potential solutions.
Experts from various organisations will present insights from their research and programs, examining the policies, politics, and practices influencing teachers' work and education outcomes in emergencies.
Key speakers:
- Carlos Vargas Tamez, Head of the Secretariat, International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030
- Danni Falk, Senior Researcher, ERICC / International Rescue Committee
- Nina Papadopoulos, Senior Advisor, UNHCR
Facilitators:
- Petra Heusser, Executive Director, Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies
- Chris Henderson, Education in Emergencies Specialist, NORRAG
To register your participation, click here.
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Norwegian launch of the Global Report on Teachers and the Recommendations from the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession
Teachers play a key role in ensuring students thrive and succeed in their learning journeys. However, a global teacher shortage poses a significant threat to the quality of education, with millions of children unable to acquire event basic skills. While teaching remains one of the most rewarding professions, currently challenges seem to be pushing qualified educators out of classrooms and discouraging young people from entering the teaching profession.
The International Task Force on Teachers, in collaboration with UNESCO and ILO, recently released the first Global Report on Teachers, addressing the critical issues that need to be tackled to reverse this worrying trend. Additionally, the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession published key recommendations to strengthen the profession.
We invite you to join us for a webinar hosted by Norad, where these pivotal reports will be presented, followed by insights from the President of the Union of Education Norway.
Tentative program:
- 13:00 Presentation of the Global Teacher Report. - Carlos Vargas, Head of the Teacher Section, UNESCO
- 13:30 Presentation of the report from the UNSG’s High Level Panel on the Teaching Profession. - Oliver Liang, Head of the Public and Private Services Unit, ILO
- 14:00 Reflection on the findings of the reports. - Geir Røsvoll, President, Union of Education Norway
- 14:15 Questions and answers
- 14:55 Key take-aways - Thomas Poulsen, Head of Education and Research, Norad
The session will be moderated by Gerd-Hanne Fosen, Education Policy Director, Norad
Click here to register for the webinar.
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Norwegian launch of the Global Report on Teachers and the Recommendations from the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession
Teachers play a key role in ensuring students thrive and succeed in their learning journeys. However, a global teacher shortage poses a significant threat to the quality of education, with millions of children unable to acquire event basic skills. While teaching remains one of the most rewarding professions, currently challenges seem to be pushing qualified educators out of classrooms and discouraging young people from entering the teaching profession.
The International Task Force on Teachers, in collaboration with UNESCO and ILO, recently released the first Global Report on Teachers, addressing the critical issues that need to be tackled to reverse this worrying trend. Additionally, the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession published key recommendations to strengthen the profession.
We invite you to join us for a webinar hosted by Norad, where these pivotal reports will be presented, followed by insights from the President of the Union of Education Norway.
Tentative program:
- 13:00 Presentation of the Global Teacher Report. - Carlos Vargas, Head of the Teacher Section, UNESCO
- 13:30 Presentation of the report from the UNSG’s High Level Panel on the Teaching Profession. - Oliver Liang, Head of the Public and Private Services Unit, ILO
- 14:00 Reflection on the findings of the reports. - Geir Røsvoll, President, Union of Education Norway
- 14:15 Questions and answers
- 14:55 Key take-aways - Thomas Poulsen, Head of Education and Research, Norad
The session will be moderated by Gerd-Hanne Fosen, Education Policy Director, Norad
Click here to register for the webinar.
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World Teachers' Day 2024: Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education
Replay:
- Teacher Voices video testimonies as part of the #TeachersMissing advocacy campaign
- Read about the leaureates
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions. The Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel was adopted in 1997 to complement the 1966 Recommendation by covering teaching personnel in higher education. World Teachers’ Day has been celebrated since 1994.
It is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to rethink the way ahead for the profession globally.
World Teachers’ Day is co-convened in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF and Education International (EI).
Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education
Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by nurturing students and driving educational progress. However, to fully harness their potential, it's crucial that their voices are heard and valued in the decision-making processes that affect their profession. This year’s World Teachers’ Day highlights the need to address the systemic challenges teachers face and to establish a more inclusive dialogue about their role in education.
The 2024 celebrations will focus on "Valuing teachers' voices: towards a new social contract for education." The event will emphasize the importance of integrating teachers' perspectives into educational policies and fostering a supportive environment for their professional development. This theme responds to the significant challenges highlighted by the UN Secretary General’s High-level panel on the Teaching Profession, and our recent Global Report on Teachers, including a growing shortage and declining working conditions., including a growing shortage and declining working conditions.
The day will feature an opening ceremony with high-level messages from UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and Education International. It will also include a keynote address on the necessity of a new social contract in education and a segment showcasing teachers’ voices from the room and around the world, sharing their insights on improving policies and practices. Additionally, the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development will be awarded, celebrating outstanding contributions to teacher development.
Teacher Task Force #TeachersMissing campaign
This year’s focus underscores the urgency of calling for and attending to teachers' voices to address their challenges but, most importantly, to acknowledge and benefit from the expert knowledge and input that they bring to education. As part of the Teacher Task Force #TeachersMissing campaign, the morning teacher voices session will be the occasion to give the floor to teachers in the room and to showcase the video testimonies of teachers from around the globe.
Event format
World Teachers' Day 2024 will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and virtual participation options. The event will take place in-person at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, Rooms I and IV. Interpretation in French, Spanish, English, Arabic, and Portuguese will be available. The public will be invited to actively participate and engage in the discussions.
More information
The programme, concept note and all the communications assets can be found on the official UNESCO World Teachers' Day webpage.
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ESD-NET 2030 learning webinar: Learning and assessing competencies in education for sustainable development
On 26 September 2024, UNESCO will host the ESD-Net 2030 Learning Webinar on Learning, Teaching, and Assessment for ESD Competencies. This virtual session will focus on how educators can effectively integrate ESD competencies into teaching practices, learning outcomes, and assessment methods.
The webinar will explore innovative pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies that support the development of sustainability competencies in education. Key topics will include:
- Integration of ESD competencies into learning content and pedagogy
- Methods for assessing sustainability competencies
- Challenges and opportunities in teaching and learning for sustainable development
Participants will learn from case studies and examples of good practices from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on holistic education that empowers learners to make informed decisions for sustainable futures.
Interpretation will be available in English and Russian.
Further details and registration can be found at this link.
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ESD-NET 2030 learning webinar: Learning and assessing competencies in education for sustainable development
On 26 September 2024, UNESCO will host the ESD-Net 2030 Learning Webinar on Learning, Teaching, and Assessment for ESD Competencies. This virtual session will focus on how educators can effectively integrate ESD competencies into teaching practices, learning outcomes, and assessment methods.
The webinar will explore innovative pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies that support the development of sustainability competencies in education. Key topics will include:
- Integration of ESD competencies into learning content and pedagogy
- Methods for assessing sustainability competencies
- Challenges and opportunities in teaching and learning for sustainable development
Participants will learn from case studies and examples of good practices from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on holistic education that empowers learners to make informed decisions for sustainable futures.
Interpretation will be available in English and Russian.
Further details and registration can be found at this link.
Image credit: Cat Act Art/Shutterstock.com
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Webinar: How to support educators and education systems’ capacities in non formal education?
The webinar "How to Support Educators and Education Systems’ Capacities in Non-Formal Education?" will take place on 10 September 2024 as part of the UNESCO-UNFCCC Webinar Series on Climate Change Education for Social Transformation.
This session, the fourth in the third season, focuses on Greening Teacher Training and Education Systems’ Capacities in preparation for COP29.
The webinar will explore the challenges and solutions specific to teachers in non-formal climate change education, focusing on the needs and gaps they face. An interactive panel discussion will address two key questions:
- What are the needs and gaps for educators teaching climate change in non-formal education?
- How can these needs and gaps be effectively addressed?
The discussion will feature insights from teachers, educators, young people, and policymakers, with interpretation available in English, French and Spanish.
Registration and further details can be found at this link.
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