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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Schools Series - Ethiopia Teacher Manual
This manual equips teachers with practical knowledge and tools to support the mental health and psychosocial well-being of learners, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Afar, Amhara, and Tigray. It includes a case management toolkit and aims to create a safe, healing classroom environment. The manual raises awareness of MHPSS, provides techniques for identifying and managing mental health issues, and promotes emotional safety and resilience. By integrating MHPSS into teaching, it helps teachers foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment, enhancing professional development through trauma-informed pedagogy.
Comment enseigner à des enfants handicapés dans les écoles ordinaires
Ce kit de ressource a été développé dans le cadre du programme Apprendre mis en œuvre par l’Agence française de développement et l’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie. Ce document est conçu pour être utilisé dans des contextes éducatifs en Afrique de l’Ouest. Il fournit à l’enseignant des outils afin de comprendre les besoins des enfants en situation de handicap ainsi que des ressources pédagogiques sur lesquelles l’enseignant pourra s’appuyer pour répondre au mieux aux besoins de tous et toutes.
Cognitive load theory: Research that teachers really need to understand
To improve student performance, teachers need to understand the evidence base that informs and helps improve their practice. An area of research with significant implications for teaching practice is cognitive load theory.
This paper describes the research on cognitive load theory and what it means for more effective teaching practice. The first part of the paper explains how human brains learn according to cognitive load theory, and outlines the evidence base for the theory. The second part of the paper examines the implications of cognitive load theory for teaching practice, and describes some recommendations that are directly transferable to the classroom.
