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📢 Being a teacher with disabilities: perspectives, practices, and opportunities 📚.  We are delighted to release this publication in partnership with the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Network for Disability and Education Research (CaNDER). This research discusses the experiences of teachers with disabilities working in mainstream schools in 🌍 Brazil, Jordan, Rwanda, Spain and Sri Lanka, as well as featuring a literature and policy review. It provides comprehensive insights into what teachers with disabilities experience within education systems: • Challenges • Opportunities • Policies • Current practices • Support networks 🔗 Download your free copy via: https://lnkd.in/ekVUSyA9 #GAAD #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #TeachersWithDisabilities

#SouthAsia is the focus of many of the case studies in the BEI Education Report and we are delighted to start to share those case studies over the next week.   These showcase the work delivered by BEI members and local partners in South Asia including in #Bangladesh, #Nepal, and #India. The real-life case studies highlight the impact of partnerships and offer best practice examples of how to tackle key issues in a range of different contexts. We are delighted to share the next case study from our Education Report, from the British Council. The British Council delivered the EU-funded (€14.1M) #TVET Practical Partnership programme, #Dakchyata from 2017-2022 in Nepal. The programme aimed to improve government systems in support of TVET reform.   The British Council supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries, through education, arts and culture, and the English language. The British Council works with a diverse set of international actors across the globe, including corporations, #governments and #multilaterals, trusts and foundations. Together they fund, facilitate and deliver award-winning programmes, projects and initiatives that are sustainable and impact-led.   To read the British Council’s full case study in the Education Report, please click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dUkqx9nu   #Education #SystemsStrengthening #BritishCouncil #BritishExpertise

🌍 New study release: Widening participation in marginalised communities We are thrilled to share the insights from our study, focusing on how young people aged 13-15 from marginalised communities in #Bangladesh, #Nepal, #Senegal, and #Sudan are accessing technology and learning English. This research is crucial for understanding and addressing the barriers to equitable education and skill development in under-resourced regions. 🔹 #English Language: The study highlights the critical role of English in education and employment. It is seen as a gateway to better job opportunities and global connectivity. However, limited English proficiency can restrict the effective use of technology, creating a barrier that needs to be addressed. 🔹 #Technology: Students view technology positively, seeing it as a powerful tool for learning and job searching. Despite challenges like power outages, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of mobile phones for educational purposes. Access to devices varies significantly, with some students borrowing from family members or friends to support their education. 🔹 #Gender: Gender differences significantly impact access to technology. Girls often face stricter household rules and more monitoring of their technology use. Despite these challenges, girls show a keen interest in learning English, driven by ambitious future goals, and are often more focused on research and content sharing compared to boys. The findings of this study underscore the interconnectedness of technology and English learning. To promote #InclusiveEducation and skill development, it is essential to ensure equal access to both technology and English learning opportunities, regardless of background or gender. Authors: Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Saraswati Dawadi, Ram Ashish Giri, Mark Gaved, Rubina Khan, Amna Bedri, Kamal Raj Devkota and Abdou Niane 👉 Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/9uBA50Sx1ok #WideningParticipation #SDG10 #EdTech #ELT TAG IN IMAGE: @theopenuniversity @BritishCouncilBangladesh @BritishCouncilNepal @BritishCouncilSenegal @BritishCouncilSudan @Agnes Kukulska-Hulme @Saraswati Dawadi @Ram Ashish Giri @Mark Gaved @Amna Bedri

#Decentwork for #refugees and #displacedpeople is super important. If refugees work, they can support themselves and their families and contribute to the wider community. BUT things like legislation, context, education and qualifications and a host of other things make it really challenging to provide. One possible solution to this problem is remote work, using technology to allow refugees to be in one place and work (and be paid) in another. Though its also difficult a number of innovative, agile organisations are finding ways to do this, and in #refugeeweek, as part of the amazing #migrationsummit they came together to talk about it for 90 minutes. Their insight is absolute 100 carat gold, from connectivity, to payment and recruitment, these people are building best practice in an area which could be - hopefully WILL be - transformative. Listen and find out all about it, there's a link to the recording in the comments. Letitia Zwickert, Elana Wong, Hajara Sani, Laura Jardine Paterson Mohamad Salem Yousif Yahya SAVANNAH Innovation Labs Salem Group CONCAT Tech UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency British Council English MIT ReACT (an initiative of Emerging Talent) MENTEE Lorraine Charles

🔍 Our study in Uruguay reveals that learners in remote English classes perform just as well as those in traditional face-to-face settings. This success was a highlight of our project, Ceibal en Inglés, where learners were taught via video conferencing. The lesson plans featured specially designed activities such as games, songs, videos, and digital materials to engage learners. 📝Access our report below to discover the impact of Ceibal en Inglés: https://lnkd.in/dfEgQM-5  British Council The World Bank Graham Stanley #CeibalenIngles #VideoConferencing #EducationResearch

Our English Together programme helps teachers create inclusive classrooms and contributes to the professional development of 80,000 state school teachers across Turkey.  For Buket Durmus, the programme allowed her to collaborate with fellow teachers, learn new teaching techniques, and enhance her students’ learning experience. As a disabled teacher, the programme’s focus on inclusion encouraged her to advocate for equality and seek solutions to common challenges. You can read more of Buket's story here: https://lnkd.in/eBAr6fsw #BritishCouncil #Turkey #EnglishTogether #SparkSuccess

‘Knowledge is power. When you know, when you learn, when you have better control of the classroom, you perform better,’ says Aurora Reyes Gómez, a public school teacher in Chiapas, Mexico, for whom the British Council’s Low-Tech CPD Chiapas programme has been a game-changer. Chiapas has a large number of rural and relatively isolated schools. Our Low-Tech CPD Chiapas programme, created in partnership with the Secretariat of Education of the State of Chiapas, has benefitted more than 356 teachers, helping them find innovative strategies for teaching effectively with limited resources. Read how a simple, low-tech solution can #SparkSuccess in the classroom: https://bit.ly/3KSCRMQ

NEW BLOG: The impact of the language of instruction on foundational literacy and transitions 4th blog in our language series! Challenges & examples of transitioning to a language of instruction in different contexts. This blog is a call to action: - Acknowledge the complexity of implementing the LoI policy in any education system. - Recognise the importance of local engagement & community-based solutions to developing foundational literacies & ensuring transitions from one language of instruction to another are effective. - We need optimism & solutions-focused research & dialogue around foundational literacy & language of instruction transitions. - More academics & practitioners alike must share a collective responsibility in promoting effective multilingual education in international settings. By Pui Ki Patricia Kwok Nisha Thomas Catherine Young Ann Veitch British Council English https://lnkd.in/e_wdMh4t

🌍 Exploring Multilingual Education in Cameroon 📚 Our extensive research, conducted in collaboration with the University of Bath, delves into the experiences of francophone children in English Medium Education. Despite access to various resources, the language barrier hinders critical engagement with learning. 🔍 The research calls for a policy change supported through teacher training, which recognises the multilingual repertoires of learners and their value in facilitating learning. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/djGhzNZ3 British Council Harry Kuchah #EnglishMediumEducation #Multilingualism #EducationResearch

👩🏫 Through Ceibal en Inglés teachers from Argentina, Uruguay, the Philippines, and the UK conduct 3,000 English lessons weekly via videoconferencing for 80,000 underprivileged primary school children in Uruguay. 💻 This innovative programme showcases the effective use of technology in education, connecting teachers and students to achieve our teaching goals. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dfEgQM-5  British Council The World Bank Graham Stanley #CeibalenIngles #VideoConferencing #EducationResearch