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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.
Guía de eduentretenimiento – El poder de las historias como recurso didáctico en el aula de clase
El eduentretenimiento es una metodología de comunicación definida por la UNESCO que se basa en narraciones como medio de transmisión del conocimiento. El objetivo es cautivar la atención de la audiencia para generar empatía y emociones, reconocidas como marcadores de aprendizaje. Se trata de una guía para el docente sobre cómo movilizar este tipo de fuente con sus alumnos en el aula o en otros contextos. Contiene también una diversidad de recursos con enfoque en áreas STEM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, matemáticas).
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.
