Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.
[Blog] How to meaningfully measure learning outcomes of learners with disabilitiesThis blog discusses the question of “what is inclusion in assessment”. Sustainable Development Goal 4, providing learners with inclusive and equitable quality education, requires us to measure how learners are progressing towards learning. Inclusive assessment means giving all learners equitable access to learning assessments and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge. When learners with disabilities … Continue reading [Blog] How to meaningfully measure learning outcomes of learners with disabilities [Resource] An intersectional approach to disability inclusion, BOND
Bond has published a resource on an intersectional approach to disability inclusion. Pages 4-5 mention inclusive education. There is a case study from Rwanda: Implemented by Able Child Africa and Rwandan partner Uwezo Youth Empowerment (UWEZO). The project looked to innovatively utilise safe WASH to empower girls with disabilities to access mainstream education. Download: “An … Continue reading [Resource] An intersectional approach to disability inclusion, BOND [Articles] Connect magazine, Nasen (UK)
Nasen’s spring edition of their UK-focused Connect magazine includes articles on the use of digital technology to help bridge the accessibility gap for those with visual impairments. One school shares how they have developed the use of podcasts to help build and develop communication skills. Download: Connect spring edition. [Paper] Salamanca +30: “Every learner matters and matters equally”
UNESCO has published this paper to mark 30th anniversary of the Salamanca Statement. The discussion paper explains how the Salamanca Statement has influenced and still influences the development of policies and practices across the world. It also summarises important lessons from the last three decades. These experiences suggest pathways for future action as countries attempt … Continue reading [Paper] Salamanca +30: “Every learner matters and matters equally” [Webinar recording] Safe and inclusive learning environments for gender and sexually-diverse youth
In February, UNESCO held a webinar on safe and inclusive learning environments for gender and sexually-diverse youth. Watch the webinar recording on YouTube.