Cathy Newman has over 20 years of experience teaching philosophy at the university and community college levels. She holds a Master's degree in Philosophy from the University of South Florida, where she also obtained her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy with a minor in Women's Studies. Her teaching experience includes courses in critical thinking, introduction to philosophy, ethics, logic, and leadership. She has presented her graduate research at philosophy conferences.
The SlideShare 101 is a quick start guide if you want to walk through the main features that the platform offers. This will keep getting updated as new features are launched.
The SlideShare 101 replaces the earlier "SlideShare Quick Tour".
The PYP Exhibition needs to demonstrate student learning throughout the PYP program. Planning should begin at the start of the year with activities to help students identify areas of interest. Students research topics, conduct interviews, and collaborate to develop a central idea. They apply transdisciplinary skills and concepts to inquire into the central idea and take action. The exhibition allows students to exhibit learner profile attributes and is assessed formatively and summatively.
This document provides a theoretical framework for a didactic unit that aims to teach students about different narrative text genres. It discusses several learning theories that influenced the unit's design, including constructivism, social constructivism, cognitivism, and the input hypothesis. The theories of Vygotsky, Bruner, Krashen, and Montessori are cited to explain how knowledge is constructed through social interaction and experience. The document also describes the communicative language teaching approach used in the unit, which focuses on developing communicative competence through meaningful, context-rich activities. Firth's views on language as social interaction are referenced to support this approach.
A Social Media Initiative: Building a Brand & Opening Up Student EngagementCONUL Teaching & Learning
This document discusses a social media initiative by Maynooth University Library to promote its Library Information Skills Tutorials (LIST) program and engage students. The library recruited student ambassadors to create social media content. Student ambassadors posted about upcoming LIST classes on platforms like Instagram and Facebook using tools like stories, posts, videos, hashtags and tagging. This helped increase attendance at LIST classes and grow the library's social media following to over 1,000 followers. The initiative helped open up library services, engage students, and continue expanding the library's online presence.
The Center for Women and Gender at Utah State University aims to increase its social media presence and engagement during the fall 2016 semester. The summary outlines goals to promote upcoming events, increase student awareness of the Center, and highlight issues of sexuality and politics. Key tactics include weekly blog posts, social media campaigns like "Feminist Fridays" and "Women Crush Wednesday", and using hashtags to engage target audiences. Metrics like numbers of posts, followers and engagement will help track progress towards the goals. Conflicts will be resolved through meetings with Center representatives and faculty.
Cathy Newman has over 20 years of experience teaching philosophy at the university and community college levels. She holds a Master's degree in Philosophy from the University of South Florida, where she also obtained her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy with a minor in Women's Studies. Her teaching experience includes courses in critical thinking, introduction to philosophy, ethics, logic, and leadership. She has presented her graduate research at philosophy conferences.
The SlideShare 101 is a quick start guide if you want to walk through the main features that the platform offers. This will keep getting updated as new features are launched.
The SlideShare 101 replaces the earlier "SlideShare Quick Tour".
The PYP Exhibition needs to demonstrate student learning throughout the PYP program. Planning should begin at the start of the year with activities to help students identify areas of interest. Students research topics, conduct interviews, and collaborate to develop a central idea. They apply transdisciplinary skills and concepts to inquire into the central idea and take action. The exhibition allows students to exhibit learner profile attributes and is assessed formatively and summatively.
This document provides a theoretical framework for a didactic unit that aims to teach students about different narrative text genres. It discusses several learning theories that influenced the unit's design, including constructivism, social constructivism, cognitivism, and the input hypothesis. The theories of Vygotsky, Bruner, Krashen, and Montessori are cited to explain how knowledge is constructed through social interaction and experience. The document also describes the communicative language teaching approach used in the unit, which focuses on developing communicative competence through meaningful, context-rich activities. Firth's views on language as social interaction are referenced to support this approach.
A Social Media Initiative: Building a Brand & Opening Up Student EngagementCONUL Teaching & Learning
This document discusses a social media initiative by Maynooth University Library to promote its Library Information Skills Tutorials (LIST) program and engage students. The library recruited student ambassadors to create social media content. Student ambassadors posted about upcoming LIST classes on platforms like Instagram and Facebook using tools like stories, posts, videos, hashtags and tagging. This helped increase attendance at LIST classes and grow the library's social media following to over 1,000 followers. The initiative helped open up library services, engage students, and continue expanding the library's online presence.
The Center for Women and Gender at Utah State University aims to increase its social media presence and engagement during the fall 2016 semester. The summary outlines goals to promote upcoming events, increase student awareness of the Center, and highlight issues of sexuality and politics. Key tactics include weekly blog posts, social media campaigns like "Feminist Fridays" and "Women Crush Wednesday", and using hashtags to engage target audiences. Metrics like numbers of posts, followers and engagement will help track progress towards the goals. Conflicts will be resolved through meetings with Center representatives and faculty.
The document summarizes a research project involving students from Stellenbosch University and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) that aimed to explore students' professional and social identities. It describes a course called "Community, Self and Identity" that brought students from psychology, social work, and occupational therapy together using workshops, online activities, and group projects. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the research team published numerous papers on the project's aims, processes, and outcomes. The project provided an innovative approach for students to engage with issues of diversity and difference across disciplinary and institutional boundaries.
COURSE OUTLINE - GEND 2013 - MEN AND MASCULINITIES - DR GABRIELLE HOSEIN - SI...Jake Wyatt
This document outlines the course details for GEND2013: Men and Masculinities in the Caribbean, including the course description, objectives, expectations, assignments, schedule and assessment criteria. The course aims to develop an awareness of issues involving the study of men and masculinities, as well as pro-feminist men's movement building, through an interdisciplinary lens. Key assignments include a press release on International Men's Day and a popular action project and report to raise awareness on an issue of choice in a public space on campus. Students will be evaluated based on their understanding and application of course concepts, use of readings, and effective communication through written work.
1. Teachers play an essential role in developing critical thinking skills in students. When teaching a subject, teachers should first allow students to think about and share their own ideas on the topic before providing input. They should encourage students to question their assumptions and think more deeply.
2. Critical thinking enables students to evaluate their own thinking, make reasonable decisions, and challenge social inequalities. It is recognized as the most important competence to develop in students. Teachers must support students, remain open to challenges, and use students' experiences to encourage inquiry.
3. The document then describes a project involving schools from multiple countries that aimed to develop critical thinking skills around topics of immigration, democracy, discrimination, and civic engagement. Students engaged
The document summarizes an annual event created by a university's undergraduate research office to connect underrepresented minority and first-generation students with faculty. The event features a keynote speech by a faculty member from an underrepresented background and a social for students to interact with faculty. It aims to introduce students to research opportunities and help them see themselves as emerging scholars. Evaluation found the event doubled student participation and extended the university's faculty and research networks.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the educational and professional background of David Eck. It indicates that he received his PhD from the University of South Florida in 2015, with a dissertation titled "The Encultured Mind: From Cognitive Science to Social Epistemology." His areas of specialization are Philosophy of Science, Social and Political Theory, and Philosophy of Mind. Currently he is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. The CV lists his publications, conference presentations, teaching experience, and references.
The document discusses raising cultural awareness in the EFL classroom. It defines cultural awareness and intercultural awareness. The presentation objectives are to provide theoretical knowledge about multicultural education, develop ideas for integrating migrant students, and highlight teaching practices that encompass innovation. Some challenges for teachers in culturally diverse classrooms include language barriers, different backgrounds, and lack of resources. The role of teachers is to demonstrate respect, collaboration, tolerance and understanding of different cultures. Suggested methods include engaging students, helping set classroom rules, using simplified language, authentic materials, and addressing conflicts wisely.
The document discusses the need for a new curriculum in Kerala based on the principles of NCF 2005 and KCF 2007. It emphasizes that education should empower students to think critically about social issues and work towards progressive social change. The vision is to develop a curriculum that promotes national values like democracy, secularism and social equality. It aims to build a society without discrimination where resources are used for sustainable development and welfare of all. The new curriculum adopts a constructivist approach where students actively participate in learning and critically analyze issues to contribute to a just, cooperative and culturally vibrant society.
This document outlines a program called "The Journey to the Emerald City" that will use dance and creative expression to teach 4th grade students at Kermit Roosevelt Booker Elementary School. Over three weeks, the students will replace their physical education class with dance instruction from the group Molodi Artists, learning styles inspired by "The Wiz". They will then perform with Molodi Artists at The Plaza and their own school. The program aims to build the students' self-esteem, appreciation for the arts, and education through creative expression. It incorporates elements of The Links, Inc.'s programming facets and has partnerships with organizations like The Smith Center, Let's Move, Nevada Arts Council, and Positively Arts Foundation.
Achieving Access with High Tech and High TouchWest Muse
Presenters:
Rebecca Bradley, Manager of Access Programs, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Cedith Copenhaver, Docent Program Manager, Oakland Museum of California
Keni Sturgeon, Director, Science and Education, Pacific Science Center
Moderator:
Lisa Eriksen, Principal, Lisa Eriksen Consulting
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While many museums are working to improve access for people with physical and cognitive disabilities, most are still struggling to offer opportunities for learning, social engagement, and creativity or worse doing nothing. How do we provide access for all on limited budgets? Presenters discuss how technology, collaborative strategies, and programs can be used and developed to serve visitors with physical-access challenges, memory loss, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The document discusses Pioneers of Change learning journeys, which are immersive experiences that enable participants to grow and develop their practice. It provides an overview of the defining characteristics of these journeys, including learning through immersion, open inquiry, multiple learning approaches, group learning, co-creation, and building a learning community. The document also gives a brief history of past Pioneers of Change learning journeys on various themes from 2001 to present. Finally, it outlines 12 steps to take when planning a new learning journey, such as deciding the theme, developing a concept paper, establishing dates and locations, communicating with partners, and developing an agenda.
Marie Trope-Podell conceived and developed numerous education programs at the Morgan Library & Museum from 1998-2016, growing annual student participation in the school program from 800 to over 8,000. Some of her major accomplishments include developing the docent and gallery talk programs, coordinating off-site programming during renovations, establishing a free curriculum-based school program called "Eastern Lights" focusing on the Silk Road, obtaining grants to expand outreach to underserved schools, and creating long-term partnerships with organizations like the Department of Education.
And Justice for All: Using Artificial Environments to Create Community and Te...AJ Kelton
Original presented by Leslie Wilson, Laura Nicosia, and AJ Kelton at the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) 2009 Annual Conference in Bellevue, Washingon, on October 16, 2009.
How electronic networks and artificial environments, including Twitter, Facebook, Ning, and Second Life, promote ideas of democracy for students, future teachers, and faculty. We will discuss how these tools foster democratic choices leading to the growth of future teachers in establishing societal rules in the classroom.
This document outlines a presentation on culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. instruction strategies. The objectives are to engage participants in culturally relevant activities that model powerful S.T.E.A.M. instruction and provide a conceptual framework for teaching underrepresented students. The presentation focuses on integrating science, technology, engineering, art, and math with culturally responsive techniques. It explores strategies that empower students intellectually and socially, use students' culture as a learning tool, and provide leadership opportunities through literature and social justice themes. Participants will experience sample culturally relevant activities and discuss how to apply these strategies in their own teaching.
Principles and Standards: Librarians as Learning SpecialistsJohan Koren
This document discusses the evolution of librarians as learning specialists. It traces how over time from the 1950s to the present, standards and research have increasingly recognized librarians' instructional role in collaborating with teachers to help students learn. Where librarians were once seen mainly as keepers of materials and study hall monitors, they are now understood as curriculum leaders and designers who coach teachers and model best practices in learning. Research shows the instructional responsibilities of librarians have clearly developed over the past decades as they utilize new technologies and help design instructional activities and assessments.
The PYP Exhibition is a culminating project for Grade 6 students where they collaboratively investigate a central idea over several months. It aims to demonstrate student understanding and independence. Students determine an area of inquiry, conduct research, analyze findings, draw conclusions, and share results. Teachers facilitate and assess the process. Parents support students by encouraging independent work and providing feedback. The exhibition takes place in June, with planning in April and May.
This document summarizes a pilot session on social exclusion that took place in Gdansk, Poland on January 28, 2015. The session involved 2 teachers and 12 young participants and aimed to test good practices, train trainers, and have youngsters develop 45-minute lesson plans about social exclusion. Various introduction, brainstorming, and planning methods were used during the session. The implementation of the lessons developed will take place in the fall of 2015. The session helped make the youngsters more open with instructors and teachers.
The document discusses the work of Hand in Hand Workshops, which is a team of social entrepreneurs that provides workshops and counseling sessions on various topics. Some key points:
- They aim to create a platform for anyone to come for help and receive updated information through regular workshops on a wide variety of topics.
- The workshops focus on grooming management and teachers to improve education quality and empowering individuals.
- The team has experience in teaching, conducting workshops, and helping people through challenges in their personal and professional lives.
- Hand in Hand Workshops seeks to be a solution provider through the workshops and counseling sessions they offer.
This document provides details about a pilot programme and action research study conducted at Concepcion National High School in Busuanga, Philippines from June to November 2014. The study examined the impact of a mindfulness-based and community rebuilding intervention on learners affected by Typhoon Yolanda. 252 students and 25 teachers participated in a week-long intervention and were asked to complete workbooks and surveys over the following months. The study aimed to understand the issues faced by students, evaluate how community members responded to student-led change projects, and determine if the intervention helped develop students' emotional resilience.
The document summarizes a research project involving students from Stellenbosch University and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) that aimed to explore students' professional and social identities. It describes a course called "Community, Self and Identity" that brought students from psychology, social work, and occupational therapy together using workshops, online activities, and group projects. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the research team published numerous papers on the project's aims, processes, and outcomes. The project provided an innovative approach for students to engage with issues of diversity and difference across disciplinary and institutional boundaries.
COURSE OUTLINE - GEND 2013 - MEN AND MASCULINITIES - DR GABRIELLE HOSEIN - SI...Jake Wyatt
This document outlines the course details for GEND2013: Men and Masculinities in the Caribbean, including the course description, objectives, expectations, assignments, schedule and assessment criteria. The course aims to develop an awareness of issues involving the study of men and masculinities, as well as pro-feminist men's movement building, through an interdisciplinary lens. Key assignments include a press release on International Men's Day and a popular action project and report to raise awareness on an issue of choice in a public space on campus. Students will be evaluated based on their understanding and application of course concepts, use of readings, and effective communication through written work.
1. Teachers play an essential role in developing critical thinking skills in students. When teaching a subject, teachers should first allow students to think about and share their own ideas on the topic before providing input. They should encourage students to question their assumptions and think more deeply.
2. Critical thinking enables students to evaluate their own thinking, make reasonable decisions, and challenge social inequalities. It is recognized as the most important competence to develop in students. Teachers must support students, remain open to challenges, and use students' experiences to encourage inquiry.
3. The document then describes a project involving schools from multiple countries that aimed to develop critical thinking skills around topics of immigration, democracy, discrimination, and civic engagement. Students engaged
The document summarizes an annual event created by a university's undergraduate research office to connect underrepresented minority and first-generation students with faculty. The event features a keynote speech by a faculty member from an underrepresented background and a social for students to interact with faculty. It aims to introduce students to research opportunities and help them see themselves as emerging scholars. Evaluation found the event doubled student participation and extended the university's faculty and research networks.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the educational and professional background of David Eck. It indicates that he received his PhD from the University of South Florida in 2015, with a dissertation titled "The Encultured Mind: From Cognitive Science to Social Epistemology." His areas of specialization are Philosophy of Science, Social and Political Theory, and Philosophy of Mind. Currently he is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. The CV lists his publications, conference presentations, teaching experience, and references.
The document discusses raising cultural awareness in the EFL classroom. It defines cultural awareness and intercultural awareness. The presentation objectives are to provide theoretical knowledge about multicultural education, develop ideas for integrating migrant students, and highlight teaching practices that encompass innovation. Some challenges for teachers in culturally diverse classrooms include language barriers, different backgrounds, and lack of resources. The role of teachers is to demonstrate respect, collaboration, tolerance and understanding of different cultures. Suggested methods include engaging students, helping set classroom rules, using simplified language, authentic materials, and addressing conflicts wisely.
The document discusses the need for a new curriculum in Kerala based on the principles of NCF 2005 and KCF 2007. It emphasizes that education should empower students to think critically about social issues and work towards progressive social change. The vision is to develop a curriculum that promotes national values like democracy, secularism and social equality. It aims to build a society without discrimination where resources are used for sustainable development and welfare of all. The new curriculum adopts a constructivist approach where students actively participate in learning and critically analyze issues to contribute to a just, cooperative and culturally vibrant society.
This document outlines a program called "The Journey to the Emerald City" that will use dance and creative expression to teach 4th grade students at Kermit Roosevelt Booker Elementary School. Over three weeks, the students will replace their physical education class with dance instruction from the group Molodi Artists, learning styles inspired by "The Wiz". They will then perform with Molodi Artists at The Plaza and their own school. The program aims to build the students' self-esteem, appreciation for the arts, and education through creative expression. It incorporates elements of The Links, Inc.'s programming facets and has partnerships with organizations like The Smith Center, Let's Move, Nevada Arts Council, and Positively Arts Foundation.
Achieving Access with High Tech and High TouchWest Muse
Presenters:
Rebecca Bradley, Manager of Access Programs, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Cedith Copenhaver, Docent Program Manager, Oakland Museum of California
Keni Sturgeon, Director, Science and Education, Pacific Science Center
Moderator:
Lisa Eriksen, Principal, Lisa Eriksen Consulting
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While many museums are working to improve access for people with physical and cognitive disabilities, most are still struggling to offer opportunities for learning, social engagement, and creativity or worse doing nothing. How do we provide access for all on limited budgets? Presenters discuss how technology, collaborative strategies, and programs can be used and developed to serve visitors with physical-access challenges, memory loss, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The document discusses Pioneers of Change learning journeys, which are immersive experiences that enable participants to grow and develop their practice. It provides an overview of the defining characteristics of these journeys, including learning through immersion, open inquiry, multiple learning approaches, group learning, co-creation, and building a learning community. The document also gives a brief history of past Pioneers of Change learning journeys on various themes from 2001 to present. Finally, it outlines 12 steps to take when planning a new learning journey, such as deciding the theme, developing a concept paper, establishing dates and locations, communicating with partners, and developing an agenda.
Marie Trope-Podell conceived and developed numerous education programs at the Morgan Library & Museum from 1998-2016, growing annual student participation in the school program from 800 to over 8,000. Some of her major accomplishments include developing the docent and gallery talk programs, coordinating off-site programming during renovations, establishing a free curriculum-based school program called "Eastern Lights" focusing on the Silk Road, obtaining grants to expand outreach to underserved schools, and creating long-term partnerships with organizations like the Department of Education.
And Justice for All: Using Artificial Environments to Create Community and Te...AJ Kelton
Original presented by Leslie Wilson, Laura Nicosia, and AJ Kelton at the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) 2009 Annual Conference in Bellevue, Washingon, on October 16, 2009.
How electronic networks and artificial environments, including Twitter, Facebook, Ning, and Second Life, promote ideas of democracy for students, future teachers, and faculty. We will discuss how these tools foster democratic choices leading to the growth of future teachers in establishing societal rules in the classroom.
This document outlines a presentation on culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. instruction strategies. The objectives are to engage participants in culturally relevant activities that model powerful S.T.E.A.M. instruction and provide a conceptual framework for teaching underrepresented students. The presentation focuses on integrating science, technology, engineering, art, and math with culturally responsive techniques. It explores strategies that empower students intellectually and socially, use students' culture as a learning tool, and provide leadership opportunities through literature and social justice themes. Participants will experience sample culturally relevant activities and discuss how to apply these strategies in their own teaching.
Principles and Standards: Librarians as Learning SpecialistsJohan Koren
This document discusses the evolution of librarians as learning specialists. It traces how over time from the 1950s to the present, standards and research have increasingly recognized librarians' instructional role in collaborating with teachers to help students learn. Where librarians were once seen mainly as keepers of materials and study hall monitors, they are now understood as curriculum leaders and designers who coach teachers and model best practices in learning. Research shows the instructional responsibilities of librarians have clearly developed over the past decades as they utilize new technologies and help design instructional activities and assessments.
The PYP Exhibition is a culminating project for Grade 6 students where they collaboratively investigate a central idea over several months. It aims to demonstrate student understanding and independence. Students determine an area of inquiry, conduct research, analyze findings, draw conclusions, and share results. Teachers facilitate and assess the process. Parents support students by encouraging independent work and providing feedback. The exhibition takes place in June, with planning in April and May.
This document summarizes a pilot session on social exclusion that took place in Gdansk, Poland on January 28, 2015. The session involved 2 teachers and 12 young participants and aimed to test good practices, train trainers, and have youngsters develop 45-minute lesson plans about social exclusion. Various introduction, brainstorming, and planning methods were used during the session. The implementation of the lessons developed will take place in the fall of 2015. The session helped make the youngsters more open with instructors and teachers.
The document discusses the work of Hand in Hand Workshops, which is a team of social entrepreneurs that provides workshops and counseling sessions on various topics. Some key points:
- They aim to create a platform for anyone to come for help and receive updated information through regular workshops on a wide variety of topics.
- The workshops focus on grooming management and teachers to improve education quality and empowering individuals.
- The team has experience in teaching, conducting workshops, and helping people through challenges in their personal and professional lives.
- Hand in Hand Workshops seeks to be a solution provider through the workshops and counseling sessions they offer.
This document provides details about a pilot programme and action research study conducted at Concepcion National High School in Busuanga, Philippines from June to November 2014. The study examined the impact of a mindfulness-based and community rebuilding intervention on learners affected by Typhoon Yolanda. 252 students and 25 teachers participated in a week-long intervention and were asked to complete workbooks and surveys over the following months. The study aimed to understand the issues faced by students, evaluate how community members responded to student-led change projects, and determine if the intervention helped develop students' emotional resilience.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
3. INTRODUCTION: THE START OF LIBERTY CLASSES
Liberty Classes started in the minds of young leaders in Ukraine during the winter of 2015. It
was created to deal with disappointment in the static public educational system and its
inability to present new forms of learning and teaching. An uncompromising need for change
was raised from the Euromaidan. Revolution built the confidence that students are key
figures in introducing new ideas in the rocky path to reshape Ukraine as a modern country
with libertarian values.
This movement was followed by student leaders in Lithuania. Local liberty activists decided
to take the same outlook to deal with the lack of academic approach in economical, social
and political issues. They found that the most suitable format to acknowledge Lithuanian
society was Liberty Classes.
So we encourage you to take this handbook as a simple but powerful tool to use your
abilities and imagination to implement new forms of activism on campus in the road to
freedom.
WHY TO START?
To raise awareness about individual liberty in different regions;
To introduce with libertarianism ideas;
Invite to join to the ESFL network in the Europe;
Educate students about philosophy and freedom ideas;
TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO MAKE
CHANGES IN THEIR STATES, RAISE
AWARENESS ABOUT THEIR OWN LIBERTY
AND TO ENGAGE THEM WITH LIBERTY IDEAS.
LIBERTY CLASSES MISSION
4. TAKE ACTION WITH LIBERTY CLASSES
Goalsetting;
Prepare scheduled plan for organizing event;
Launch marketing campaign;
Book venues in advance;
Launch fundraising campaign;
Prepare speakers list;
Facebook campaign schedule;
Divide responsibilties in team equally. Everyone should be ready to replace if
someone is absent;
Take care of moderator(s);
Prepare coffee-break(s);
Bring SWAG;
Books for the best question/answer;
Presents for lecturer/moderator;
Take photos & videos;
Publish photos in two days;
Attach follow-up report;
Reflection with the team members;
Feedback from attendees;
BEFORE THE EVENT
DURING THE EVENT
AFTER THE EVENT
5. TIPS AND TRICKS
Create a habit to have lecturer once a week;
Schedule – the same day and time;
To have all the lectureres confrimed before a start;
LIBERTY CLASSES IN FIGURES
6. SAMPLE SCHEDULE
For Ukraine
KHARKIV KYIV LVIV
March 15th, 2016 March 16th, 2016 March 17th, 2016
March 29th, 2016 March 30th, 2016 -
April 12th, 2016 April 13th, 2016 April 14th, 2016
April 25th, 2016 April 26th, 2016 April 27th, 2016
For Lithuania
Vilnius January 1st, 2016
Lentvaris January 23rd, 2016
Kaunas February 6th, 2016
Klaipeda February 13th, 2016
Taurage February 20th, 2016
Vilnius March 05th, 2016
Varena March 19th, 2016
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