What's the purpose of education? How do we improve education systems world-wide? These are just some of the questions being explored by leading experts including at the three-day roundtable series, hosted by MGSE.
Follow
Click to Follow UNESCO_MGIEP
unesco_mgiep
@UNESCO_MGIEP
Education, Policy, Knowledge, Innovation & Youth Action for Peace, Sustainability, and Global Citizenship. RTs are not endorsements.
unesco_mgiep’s Tweets
It often leads to social isolation and discrimination often impacting the individual’s ability to finish school, find a job, get support, be a part of the community and recover from mental health-related concerns.
Read more here: mgiep.unesco.org/article/opinio (2/2)
1
Show this thread
The stigma associated with accepting mental health conditions prevents people from seeking professional help in times when they need a lot of support, encouragement, and love. (1/2)
mgiep.unesco.org/article/opinio
1
1
Show this thread
'Get Students Thinking and Learning through SEL-Based Conversations' by Kellie McClain and Nina Murphy shares some insights into building meaningful relationships with young learners through communication in this digital age. (2/2) mgiep.unesco.org/article/get-st
2
Show this thread
As educators and as parents, do you often feel you're missing out on forming real connections with children due to the amount of time being spent on social media platforms? (1/2)
1
1
Show this thread
In the first and second rounds of implementation, the Institute has trained teachers from over 400 JNVs across all eight regions of India. (2/2)
1
Show this thread
Dr Anantha Duraiappah (Director, UNESCO MGIEP) visited the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Mysuru (Karnataka, India) as a part of UNESCO MGIEP’s efforts to build capacity amongst teachers in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Digital Pedagogies.
(1/2)
1
1
4
Show this thread
Multilingual education based on the mother tongue during the earliest years of their schooling helps children learn better.
It’s time for countries to implement mother language-based education.
on.unesco.org/3Ee9cL7 #MotherLanguageDay
1
4
The post-pandemic world requires both teachers and parents to acquire skills that can help them manage a large range of emotions at school and at home.
Read more here:
mgiep.unesco.org/article/7-mind
1
1
3
Explore more in The Blue Dot 16 titled 'Designing a Healthy Ecosystem to Promote Mental Health' here: mgiep.unesco.org/article/opinio
1
Show this thread
While a number of studies have investigated the importance of children’s non-cognitive traits in predicting well-being in adulthood, are we still doing enough to cater to children's mental health through SEL programs in early childhood education? (1/2)
1
5
Show this thread
Watch Shombi Sharp (UN Resident Coordinator, India) and Anantha Duraiappah (Director, UNESCO MGIEP) discuss the mental health pandemic, integrating social and emotional skills in education and the need to mainstream conversation on mental wellness.
youtube.com/watch?v=OgQMBa (2/2)
2
2
Show this thread
According to WHO’s Mental Health Atlas 2020, governments worldwide spent on average just over 2% of their health budgets on mental health and many low-income countries reported having less than 1 mental health worker per 100 000 people (1/2)
1:30
188 views
1
3
7
Show this thread
M. Jean-Philippe Dequen, chef du pupitre, Inde a eu une rencontre captivante avec l’ où il a discuté de l’historique de la collaboration du Québec avec cette organisation internationale et a abordé des pistes de réflexion pour de futurs projets.
2
1
Carrying forward the noble pursuit of promise and harmony, Chitkara University and Chitkara International School signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development.
1
1
'What if our education was thought of and planned, so minutely with details yet so broadly with enough scope, that every learner in the classroom could learn, imbibe and find their place?'
Read this piece by Devangana Mishra from BrainBristle mgiep.unesco.org/article/all-ed
1
3
This International Day on the Prevention of Violent Extremism, we urge you to consider taking up the 'SEL for Youth Waging Peace Course' that will equip you to become an emotionally resilient peacebuilder.
More details here: lnkd.in/ddE7ZVUR
3
5
Be a part of a highly innovative and collaborative environment committed to changing the education landscape.
We're hiring for multiple positions at UNESCO MGIEP.
Know more here: lnkd.in/fdE5MbV
#Jobs #Hiring #developmentsector #unjobs #EducationJobs
1
7
Anantha Duraiappah (Director, UNESCO MGIEP) cites three compelling reasons for you to read The Blue Dot 16 titled 'Designing a Healthy Ecosystem to Promote Mental Health' in this video.
Read more here: mgiep.unesco.org/the-blue-dot-i
1:07
48 views
4
1
1
3
Last week, Jose-Luis Alvarez and Jai Kamal from UNESCO MGIEP visited (Japan) to discuss the impact of social and emotional learning on human capital and inclusive wealth. Here are some glimpses of their interaction at the university.
1
Hon'ble Chairman AICTE interacted with Director & team members from UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) on wide ranging aspects to explore future collaboration between both organizations.
7
17
Are socioemotional (SE) skills universal in their definition?
How do context, culture, norms and time, impact the way we look at socioemotional (SE) skills?
Read more here: mgiep.unesco.org/article/sel-is
1
6
9
Mathematics has often been termed as the 'killer subject'. What can we do to change that?
Read more on 'Rethinking Schooling' here: bit.ly/3wSyMRM
3
6
The road to mainstreaming Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools and education policy isn't an easy one.
Read more about the challenges in SEL implementation here: lnkd.in/d8UT7u7F
#SEL #socialemotionallearning #Education #EducationPolicy #Schools #teachers
2
7
*Hiring*
Join our team as the Senior National Project Officer.
More details here: careers.unesco.org/job/New-Delhi-
#Jobs #Hiring #unjobs #EducationJobs
5
5
The BlueDot by . Issue XVI: Designing a Healthy Ecosystem to promote Mental Health: bit.ly/3FMcKUK. Congrats, for a great article on #stigma around #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Prevention #SEL
3
10
Are you a digital creator building an online learning resource?
Do you upgrade by taking online courses?
If you're interacting with an online learning platform, you've got to read UNESCO MGIEP's draft titled 'Industry Guidelines on Digital Learning' d1c337161ud3pr.cloudfront.net/files%2F0b3aa4
4
6
With the International Day of Education approaching on the 24th of January, it begs the question: Is a child’s education limited only to certain subjects in school?
Read this article by Dr. , Director at to learn more..
1
2
Women's attendance in Afghanistan’s universities increased by almost 20-fold in 2 decades.
But today, they are not allowed to pursue higher education in the country.
This is unacceptable!
Let girls and women in Afghanistan learn! #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EducationDay
2
7
Almost zero.
That was the number of girls in primary school in Afghanistan in 2001.
Since then, there has been major progress in enrolment at all levels.
But today, girls' #RightToEducation in the country is at stake.
#EducationDay #LetAfghanGirlsLearn
1
8
The findings in this working paper suggest that students with learning disabilities are presented with many barriers to postsecondary education.
Read more here: d1c337161ud3pr.cloudfront.net/files%2Fdb4624
#Education #disabilityinclusion
1
2
As educators, policymakers and parents, we can all raise generations of resilient and peace-loving citizens by training and nurturing their social and emotional skills.
Get to know about the brain's ability to learn kindness here: d1c337161ud3pr.cloudfront.net/files%2Fb4de9b
3
If you can impact education policy at the national, board or even at your school level, spare a few minutes to go over our recommendations to implement Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) here: mgiep.unesco.org/article/unesco
1
2
Will you be willing to boycott brands or products that are known to exploit people?
Here's how over 1500 youth from across 126 countries responded to this question from one of our surveys conducted in 2014.
Read the complete survey findings here: d1c337161ud3pr.cloudfront.net/files%2F3ecbde
2
As educators, do you feel that a rigid curriculum often alienates students since subjects don't seem relatable?
How do you ensure engagement and an effective learning environment in such a scenario?
Read more here: d1c337161ud3pr.cloudfront.net/files%2F8f0863
3
1
'Obsessed with performance and material success, modern education has given less importance to cultivating qualities that are central to physical and mental well-being, and to accomplish a meaningful life.'
- Matthieu Ricard mgiep.unesco.org/article/forewo
2
In her article in The Blue Dot (), discusses the need to shift away from neoliberal paradigms & regenerate relations of reciprocity with the natural world. Register today for Online Group Coaching with Maria! Learn more at naturalcuriosity.ca/group-coaching
read image description
ALT
4
12
But it is possible through MBSEL to stop and reverse the detrimental effects of chronic stress. Read more here: mgiep.unesco.org/article/mindfu (2/2)
3
Show this thread
Chronic stress creates a biological chain reaction that blocks brain development and immune function, leads to mental and physical health disorders, and ultimately limits potential. (1/2)
1
2
2
Show this thread