What Does It Mean to Thrive in Today’s World?
Within the education sphere and beyond a new global conversation is emerging. In a year which has dramatically exposed the fragility of our world – of our human, societal, and planetary systems – questions recur that cut to the core of our common humanity and interdependence. What does it mean to thrive, to flourish, and to […]
Developing Student Agency in South Australia Seeing Our Learners Anew—’Don’t Waste A Crisis’
“Don’t waste a crisis”. I’ve heard this statement many times during the COVID-19 months. To me, this means thinking about how we work with new worldviews about teaching and learning, having had the rug pulled out from under us. If deep learning requires an emotional shock/trigger, then having our daily behavioral patterns, habits and routines […]
“Una Vez Iluminada la Mente no Puede Volver a Ser Oscura”
“Los jóvenes, las niñas en particular, deben entender que cualquiera puede volverse doctor o científico, no importa cuánto dinero tiene tu familia, de donde vienes, si eres hombre o mujer- y ese mensaje es más importante que nunca hoy en día” (Michelle Obama, 2016) ¡Genial! ¡Verdadero! Sin embargo, más fácil dicho que hecho, Michelle. Podría escuchar a […]
Educating the Public
If you’re like me, you probably grew up thinking that serious learning only happened in school, college and university. The consequence of this belief is that it devalues, denies, and discriminates against how most of the world actually learns, which is outside of formal education. If we’re serious about achieving education for all, then we […]
A Musical Route to Student Empowerment
Darcy Radcliffe, director of a high school orchestra, took her music students on a journey from West Texas to Beijing. Musical performance was their passport across cultural borders. For her students, it was an empowering experience in which they explored their potential and gained an understanding of cultural and social diversity. Darcy shares her insights […]
Promoting Youth Well-Being Through Health and Education: Insight and Opportunities
Well-being is increasingly a focus of national and local strategy, as interest moves beyond a sole focus on economic outcomes to capture a more holistic representation of human potential and social productivity. This is particularly true for the child and youth population, where early investments can have profound benefits across the lifespan. The well-being of […]
Promoting Youth Well-Being Through Health and Education: Insights and Opportunities
Putting well-being at the heart of planning, policy making, and resource allocation is emerging as critical to the development of thriving communities and nations. We examined the academic and grey literature to identify theoretical frameworks that integrate health and education. We identified and described policies and programs supporting well-being around the world, and interviewed experts […]
Branching Out: Analyzing the Study Abroad Program Experiences of QF’s Students
This was originally published in Qatar Foundation Universities have started to play a greater role in equipping students with the mindset needed to thrive in a global economy. These efforts include promoting values associated with globalization, such as global citizenship and intercultural understanding. One of the primary methods for this approach is the study abroad […]
High Hopes and Empty Debates
It is often said that we live in declining societies, that there is concern for their future. It therefore comes as no surprise that we, particularly we here in France, love to debate and argue about education, whose role is precisely to prepare our children for the world of tomorrow. The matters in dispute are […]
The Case for the Online Mentorship Movement
In 2017, Mehedi Hasan moved from Bangladesh to Germany to study at a university there. After two semesters, juggling work and school became almost impossible. He left and enrolled in a front-end developer program with an online learning platform. When Mehedi’s father got sick, he rushed back home to Bangladesh and set his program aside. […]