Wanying Zhang Social and emotional learning (SEL) has moved to the center of education policy. In 2014, OECD education ministers agreed that personal development includes cognitive and social emotional competence. In 2015, all UN member states endorsed inclusive, equitable and
Andy Smart This is the first in a short series of reflections on the language of education for development. [caption id="attachment_3243" align="alignleft" width="405"] Photo by David Geneugelijk on Unsplash[/caption] I was curious when I first heard of structured pedagogy. It
A personal note from Margaret Sinclair, co-founder/convener Since the launch of NISSEM at CIES on 25 March 2018, we have engaged in networking, research, publications, and events, to promote what is currently called transformative education, addressing societal and planetary challenges
By Adeel Abid (Author: Peacebuilding through Storytelling) In a world flooded with divisive narratives and misinformation, stories that promote empathy and understanding are more essential than ever. So, how do you equip someone with the skills to earn a
[caption id="attachment_3104" align="alignleft" width="216"] Photo: Jean Bernard[/caption] By Jean Bernard The Angel of Nagasaki, the only surviving fragment from a church reduced to rubble by the plutonium bomb dropped on the city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, watches silently
