As I researched through UNESCO's "Early Childhood Care and Education" wesbsite I found. I chose Europe and North America as the two countries to look at.
1). IBE: International Bureau of Education: to enhance curriculum development and educational content. Inclusive quality education is fundamental to achieving human, social and economic development, they agreed that governments as well as all the other social actors have an important role in providing a quality education for all and, in doing so, should recognize the importance of a broadened concept of inclusive education that addresses the diverse needs of all learners and that is relevant, equitable and effective.
2). UIL: The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning: To promote literacy, nonformal education, adult and lifelong learning. Their annual report in 2010 was published in English and French.
Advocacy for literacy, non-formal education and adult and lifelong learning is one of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning’s main areas of action. To advocate effectively, it generates and draws on research evidence; organises national, regional and international policy dialogues, forums and conferences; and produces and maintains knowledge and information systems including publications. UIL is developing advocacy measures for literacy and adult education policies for integration into national development and education plns with a lifelong learning perspective. Furthermore, UIL is promoting local languages and mother-tongue-based multilingual education, as well as the use of appropriate channels of communication to reach target audiences.
3). IIEP: International Institute for Educational Planning: To help countries design, plan, and manage their education systems. To strengthen the capacity of countries to plan and manage their education systems .A centre for training and research - specialized in educational planning and management.The International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) was created by UNESCO in 1963 in Paris, France. It is supported by grants from UNESCO and by voluntary contributions from Member States and others. IIEP is an integral part of UNESCO, yet it enjoys a large amount of autonomy. Meeting the needs of countries in the development of their education systems:Training planners and managers in skills to analyze and plan, manage and implement, monitor and evaluate.Supporting institutions and improving administrative routines, organization, leadership skills.Fostering an enabling environment through policy forums, international co-operation and networking.
The relationship that I found that connects this website and my professional goals, is to make early childhood education my number one priority and to participate in helping policymakers and advocates get the word out about the importance of high quality early childhood programs.
Reference
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/
I wasn't aware of all the great things UNESCO is doing for children nationally, but I am glad that they are to include providing trainings to international institutes to empower their educational systems. I can see how this site relates to my professional goals as well...it promotes avocation for the well being of children globally. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.
ReplyDeleteI, was also aware of the wonderful work the UNESCO does in supporting institutions and other educational systems not only in our country, but also around the world. I have not had the opportunity to hear or learn about the work that IBE does and how it values and supports the importance of expanding the concept of inclusive education understanding the uniqueness each child brings to the classroom.
ReplyDeleteUNESCO does seem to be involved in so many programs all over the world. I like that they are also promoting health initiatives as well in support of the holistic approach to education that factors this into the development.
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteThose are some wonderful websites, a couple of them I have never heard of before. Thank you for sharing. Like you, I realize now how important it is to make early childhood education a priority. I look forward to continuing to advocate for this very important cause.
Lori,
ReplyDeleteWho knew there was an International Bureau of Education? I will definetly be checking out this link to see what they are all about.
Thank you for you summary of the three links.
Jennifer
Lori,
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled with the resources you have provided us. I am glad to see that the IBE is dedicated to improving curricula and focusing on the topics of equality and inclusion. It is also wonderful to hear that the UIL is dedictated to promoting literacy and lifelong learner. If any of us want to be successful, we must also dedicate ourselved to being lifelong learners. There is still so much to learn about anything and everything!
Lori, UNESCO does do some outstanding work. I too had to look at their website this week.Their advocacy for literacy is outstanding.
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