EDUCATION
First thing's first
Before you begin your exploration of Education, please navigate to Education to view a mind map for this section.
On this mind map, you will find contributions already created by your classmates.
Reflecting on what you already know about various educational issues, please contribute at least one of your own thoughts/ideas to each of the three sections of the mind map and/or build on things that have been added by your classmates. Think about possible solutions for issues or about how these issues impact the world. Remember, there are no 'wrong' answers in this activity, we are all brainstorming ideas together as a group to get us thinking about education issues.
On this mind map, you will find contributions already created by your classmates.
Reflecting on what you already know about various educational issues, please contribute at least one of your own thoughts/ideas to each of the three sections of the mind map and/or build on things that have been added by your classmates. Think about possible solutions for issues or about how these issues impact the world. Remember, there are no 'wrong' answers in this activity, we are all brainstorming ideas together as a group to get us thinking about education issues.
Exploring the Goals
Where are we now? How will we reach our goals?
Explore the elements of this section to learn more about each of the goals related to education. How would you go about reaching these goals? What steps would you take? Who should pay for making these changes happen?
As you explore each goal and reflect on them, please add to the conversations in the 'discussion forum' located at the bottom of this page.
Explore the elements of this section to learn more about each of the goals related to education. How would you go about reaching these goals? What steps would you take? Who should pay for making these changes happen?
As you explore each goal and reflect on them, please add to the conversations in the 'discussion forum' located at the bottom of this page.
Goal #2: ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION This info-graphic shows the progress we have made since 1990 in achieving Millennium Development Goal #2. It also shows the need that still exist in our world. Why are there still so many out of school? As you learn about this goal, reflect on how and why child primary education is so important? To find out more please read:
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To find out more please watch the following video. As you watch, think about other ways we can increase the importance of education being a human right.
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Goal # 3: PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN
This info-graphic shows the progress we have made since 1990 in achieving Millennium Development Goal #3. It also shows the need that exists for further change in this area, why do you think that is? As you explore this goal, consider the impact of gender inequality and the consequences it can. What impacts can this have on a community/nation? To find out more please read:
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To find out more please watch the following videos. As you watch, think about other ways we can promote equality and empowerment for women.
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Share Your Ideas on Improving Education for all:
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to Improving Education to the padlet for this goal section, located here
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to Improving Education to the padlet for this goal section, located here
Girl Rising.....
Girl Rising is a documentary that has been created to explore the lives of brave girls who fought the battle and placed in getting an education. Please click on the following link Girl Rising
View the trailer, and read the background information of the girls presented in the film. Ask yourself, does it influence you to watch the film? Please answer the following poll. |
Reflect : how would you persuade your community to watch this documentary and show your support for girls education. Please add your answer to the discussion forum labeled Girl Rising Reflection
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Education-related games
In this section, you can play the following game which allows for you to match various educational terms with their matching definition.
It allows you to understand fully the importance of education being a right for all. Please click on the following link: Education For All.
It allows you to understand fully the importance of education being a right for all. Please click on the following link: Education For All.
Additional 'Education' Resources to Explore
United Nations Education and Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO) page on MDG #2 and 3 -EDUCATION FOR ALL
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) page on MDG #2 -ACHIEVE PRIMARY EDUCATION
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) page on MDG #3 - PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN
United Nations Education and Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO) page on MDG #2 and 3 -EDUCATION FOR ALL
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) page on MDG #2 -ACHIEVE PRIMARY EDUCATION
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) page on MDG #3 - PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN
Discussion and Personal Reflection
Building on what you have learned/seen/heard/reflected on/discussed (etc.) in your exploration of Education MDG goals, please contribute to any of the discussions started by the MOOC facilitator and your peers in the forums below.
You are encouraged to start your own conversations about the topics/ideas you have discovered on this page, add any questions you may have about anything explored on this page and respond to questions/conversations posted by the MOOC facilitator and others in the course.
Additionally, please contribute a personal reflection in the "Discussion" forum in the section called "Education Reflection" and create a response to at least one reflection made by a classmate in this section.
You are encouraged to start your own conversations about the topics/ideas you have discovered on this page, add any questions you may have about anything explored on this page and respond to questions/conversations posted by the MOOC facilitator and others in the course.
Additionally, please contribute a personal reflection in the "Discussion" forum in the section called "Education Reflection" and create a response to at least one reflection made by a classmate in this section.
Consolidation
If you have decided to select a MDG that falls under "Education" as the topic you wish to debate in the final assignment, please begin to formulate your arguments. Once you have formulated your rationale for why this issue is the most important one, please post them here: DEBATE NOW
Additionally, please provide rebuttals to arguments made by other students in the class and attempt to defend your own position. Please refer back to the debate once every two days for at least a two week period, and try to contribute something meaningful each time you participate.
Don't forget to vote on arguments/rebuttals made by your peers.
Additionally, please provide rebuttals to arguments made by other students in the class and attempt to defend your own position. Please refer back to the debate once every two days for at least a two week period, and try to contribute something meaningful each time you participate.
Don't forget to vote on arguments/rebuttals made by your peers.