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Education and Society: Listening to Learners

Debates

Date: Tue November 13, 2012

Schedule: 10.45 - 12.15 (UTC+3h)

Location: Auditorium 1

Moderated by: Mr. Tony MACKAY


Young people are increasingly vocal in their societies, notably through social media and online communities. Even in traditional, pre-digital communities, student voices are rising, yet in most schools learners still have very little input into their learning or how their schools are governed. Does the potential of social media to instigate change heighten the responsibility to teach citizenship skills? If we are to encourage learners to act as responsible citizens, should we also treat them as such in their school communities?

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Speakers

  • Mr. Tony MACKAY

    Organization: 
    Centre for Strategic Education
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  • Ms. Ayo OBE

    Organization: 
    Gorée Institute
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  • Ms. Martha Kimweri

    Organization: 
    Radar Recruitment Company
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  • Dr. Jacek Strzemieczny

    Organization: 
    Center for Citizenship Education
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Mark RUSH
We cannot have "governance" without "accountability." Otherwise, we would have unaccountable governance. In the context of the panel discussion, how, then, do we balance the desire for input with the need to maintain accountability?
The 11 Nov 2012 at 11:19
Fatoumata SIGNATE Chef de Division - MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION Senegal
La vraie connaissance c'est celle à laquelle on a contribué, il en est de même de la vraie gouvernance. C'est pourquoi l'apprenant doit s'impliquer dans la gestion de son espace d'études. Au Sénégal avec le fonctionnement des Comités de gestion des établissements,(réunissant des réprésentants des parents d'élèves, des éléves de l'administration, de tous les intervenants au sein de l'établissement) l'élève prend directement part à la vie scolaire. L'instauration des gouvernements d'école (surtout dans l'élémentaire et le moyen) a également contribué à responsabiliser les élèves devenus acteurs de leur propre apprentissage, s'exerçant au leadership et à la citoyenneté.
The 11 Nov 2012 at 10:51
Maria Adelaida LÓPEZ Pedagogical Director - AEIOTU (FUNDACIÓN CARULLA) Colombia
By listening and taking into consideration the voice of the children, we start inviting the children into being active learners and then leaders of their own learning
The 11 Nov 2012 at 01:55
Rawda EADA Owner - LIFELONG LEARNING Jordan
I think some modifications shold be done concerning the way we use technology in education. Same as teaching little kids to cross the road, regulations for using technology should be taught to students. Case studies concerning the abuse of technology should be incorporated in the curricula, so students bemoce more aware of what it means to be online.
The 09 Nov 2012 at 08:41
Uma GUPTA Fulbright Scholar - UNIVERSITY OF MALTA Malta
The goal of many US institutions is to develop and educate global citizenship. The concept and role of citizens varies significantly from one country to another. Hence the real focus should be how can we initiate the power and resilence to create grass roots movements that advance the quality of life for all.
The 06 Nov 2012 at 16:49
Ghadnana AL-BINALI Professor, Department of Educational Sciences - QATAR UNIVERSITY Qatar
What kinds of school activities that develop students' skills and attitudes that will make them good citizens and are influential in their communities?
The 06 Nov 2012 at 16:26
Bettina REVEYRON Project Manager - AUDITOIRE France
How can more pupils be encouraged to collaborate with teachers in school management?
The 02 Nov 2012 at 17:06
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