This document discusses literacy education in fragile environments and provides guiding principles and real examples. It introduces FHI 360 and outlines the fragility/development continuum. It then describes some key characteristics of students, teachers, governments/systems, and families/communities in fragile contexts. The document also discusses considerations for literacy programming, such as policy/governance, teachers, and communities. It provides examples from programs in the DRC, South Sudan, and Nigeria that have responded to challenges through strategies like teacher workshops, materials development, and community engagement.
London’s migrant families: integration and education - Overview of current ch...Renaisi
Presentation given by Alessio D’Angelo, Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences, Social Policy Research Centre (Middlesex University), at Renaisi's 2014 London schools conference
National strategies - engagement and success in teacher educationMATSITI
The Engagement and Success Project has provided sustained and targeted support to Faculties and Schools of Education across Australia to continue to focus on and engage with the goals of the MATSITI proiect within the recommendations of the Behrendt Report. The specific aims of the project are to:
• improve the engagement and success of Aboriginal and Tones Strait lslander students undertaking initial teacher education programs; and
• close the gap in retention/graduation rates for lndigenous and non-lndigenous students.
David Templeman, Chief Executive, Australian Council of Deans of Education
MATSITI #OurMobTeach Conference, 30 September 2015
London’s migrant families: integration and education - Overview of current ch...Renaisi
Presentation given by Alessio D’Angelo, Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences, Social Policy Research Centre (Middlesex University), at Renaisi's 2014 London schools conference
National strategies - engagement and success in teacher educationMATSITI
The Engagement and Success Project has provided sustained and targeted support to Faculties and Schools of Education across Australia to continue to focus on and engage with the goals of the MATSITI proiect within the recommendations of the Behrendt Report. The specific aims of the project are to:
• improve the engagement and success of Aboriginal and Tones Strait lslander students undertaking initial teacher education programs; and
• close the gap in retention/graduation rates for lndigenous and non-lndigenous students.
David Templeman, Chief Executive, Australian Council of Deans of Education
MATSITI #OurMobTeach Conference, 30 September 2015
Helicopters or Helpers: Using social media for parent engagement and fundrais...Susan T. Evans
Parents of college students continue to hover as much as they did when their children were high school students. They want to be involved, they need to be involved, they WILL be involved. We also know that parent giving to higher education is on the rise and, interestingly, parents often feel more connected to the institutions their children attend than they do to their own alma maters. Social channels offer a powerful engine for driving communication and engagement with parents, especially when integrated with your website content. We'll talk about what works and how to get more bang—and maybe more bucks—from parents on social. Whether or not you have a formal parent program at your institution, you'll benefit from this discussion about this important stakeholder group. This presentation was part of the program for the 2013 CASE Social Media and Community Conference.
This presentation by Selina McCoy and Emer Smyth was delivered on 29 November 2016 at a conference to mark 50 years of social research at the ESRI.
Find out more about the conference here: http://www.esri.ie/news/informing-social-progress-since-1966-esri-conference-marks-50-years-of-social-research/
Public schools stand at the threshold of a system that has behind them a history of over five decades of testing for identification and accountability since ESEA was first enacted. In front of them is a landscape that is shaped by dramatic changes in demographics: ever changing technology; significant generational differences; and, policy changes at both the federal and state level that could deliver long sought after changes to top down accountability concepts. As educators, we can stand in the threshold, teaching and leading based on our past, or we can step through the door and facilitate learning in this new and constantly shifting environment.
51% of school children attending public schools in America live in poverty based on the federal definition. We have disaggregated student demographic data as it relates to achievement for many years to determine improvement initiatives. In recent years we have experienced significant increases in the costs associated with remedial instruction and special education; both while overall student enrollment in most rural schools is decreasing. The percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch has reached all-time highs in many rural, suburban, and urban public schools. What are the implications of all this in the schoolhouse when it comes to learning, teaching and leading?
A White Paper on Education Reform. Taking the most innovative and comprehensive look. Full of ideas for brands to create new content and enhance education / stop poverty. A Must Read for Account Planners.
Helicopters or Helpers: Using social media for parent engagement and fundrais...Susan T. Evans
Parents of college students continue to hover as much as they did when their children were high school students. They want to be involved, they need to be involved, they WILL be involved. We also know that parent giving to higher education is on the rise and, interestingly, parents often feel more connected to the institutions their children attend than they do to their own alma maters. Social channels offer a powerful engine for driving communication and engagement with parents, especially when integrated with your website content. We'll talk about what works and how to get more bang—and maybe more bucks—from parents on social. Whether or not you have a formal parent program at your institution, you'll benefit from this discussion about this important stakeholder group. This presentation was part of the program for the 2013 CASE Social Media and Community Conference.
This presentation by Selina McCoy and Emer Smyth was delivered on 29 November 2016 at a conference to mark 50 years of social research at the ESRI.
Find out more about the conference here: http://www.esri.ie/news/informing-social-progress-since-1966-esri-conference-marks-50-years-of-social-research/
Public schools stand at the threshold of a system that has behind them a history of over five decades of testing for identification and accountability since ESEA was first enacted. In front of them is a landscape that is shaped by dramatic changes in demographics: ever changing technology; significant generational differences; and, policy changes at both the federal and state level that could deliver long sought after changes to top down accountability concepts. As educators, we can stand in the threshold, teaching and leading based on our past, or we can step through the door and facilitate learning in this new and constantly shifting environment.
51% of school children attending public schools in America live in poverty based on the federal definition. We have disaggregated student demographic data as it relates to achievement for many years to determine improvement initiatives. In recent years we have experienced significant increases in the costs associated with remedial instruction and special education; both while overall student enrollment in most rural schools is decreasing. The percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch has reached all-time highs in many rural, suburban, and urban public schools. What are the implications of all this in the schoolhouse when it comes to learning, teaching and leading?
A White Paper on Education Reform. Taking the most innovative and comprehensive look. Full of ideas for brands to create new content and enhance education / stop poverty. A Must Read for Account Planners.
POVERTY PROOFING THE SCHOOL DAY –bottom up reform and a potential for real change
BERA 2016
Laura Mazzoli Smith and Liz Todd
Research Centre for Learning and Teaching, School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Newcastle University
POVERTY PROOFING THE SCHOOL DAY –the role of schools in compensating for poverty: should they have a role and if so what?
Laura Mazzoli Smith and Liz Todd
Research Centre for Learning and Teaching, School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Newcastle University
Promising Practices in Transitions Programming:
-Academic Considerations
-Developmental Considerations
-Systemic and Institutional Considerations
-Promising Practices within a Social Justice Framework
2019 AASA Disrupting Poverty a Moral ImperativeRobert Mackey
As the number of students experiencing poverty increases in our public schools the need for how educators approach guaranteeing ALL students learn at high levels needs to be examined. Districts need develop a comprehensive approach to reach students struggling with poverty and other adverse childhood experiences. This includes family and caregiver programs, staff understanding of the research, and implementing programs that focus on disruption, intervention, and advocacy.
This session will set the addressing of poverty as a moral imperative for achievement of district visions. Participants will also investigate the possibilities districts may have based on early childhood research around the Abecedarian Project to develop preventative programs for families and students. The impact school culture based on the work of Eric Jensen, Mike Mattos, and the late Richard DuFour on student learning will be a central focus of the presentation. Finally, advocacy will be discussed as a tool to sustain district work.
L1 3-tier intervention model and IEP Rational.pptxvlpchin2
different types of tier support to aid SEN children. Using these tiers to implement and design IEP for different student's abilities in various learning domains.
Systematic School-based Disability Screening: A Comparative Analysis of Forma...FHI 360
To investigate how schools and education systems are making efforts to screen and identify students with disabilities, the working group builds upon its previous inclusive education policy landscape analysis to examine and compare various approaches used in Cambodia, Ghana, India, Malawi, and South Africa. The aim of this work is to better understand (a) what forms of screening are used and what disability domains are screened for (e.g., vision, hearing, intellectual, socio-emotional, behavioral), (b) what happens once students are screened and how are teachers and caregivers informed and involved to ensure appropriate follow-up and targeted support, (c) what approaches are taken to ensure screening data is used to inform the services provided to children with disabilities?
Systematic School-based Disability Screening: A Comparative Analysis of Forma...FHI 360
To investigate how schools and education systems are making efforts to screen and identify students with disabilities, the working group builds upon its previous inclusive education policy landscape analysis to examine and compare various approaches used in Cambodia, Ghana, India, Malawi, and South Africa. The aim of this work is to better understand (a) what forms of screening are used and what disability domains are screened for (e.g., vision, hearing, intellectual, socio-emotional, behavioral), (b) what happens once students are screened and how are teachers and caregivers informed and involved to ensure appropriate follow-up and targeted support, (c) what approaches are taken to ensure screening data is used to inform the services provided to children with disabilities?
Disability-responsive inclusive education policy and systems mappingFHI 360
Presented at CIES 2018, Mexico City.
The objective of the Education Equity Research Initiative’s Disability Task Team is to improve the availability and quality of data on the prevalence, access, and achievement of children with disabilities. To better understand how education systems are serving students with disabilities and what the impacts of those efforts are, the Task Team identified inclusive education approaches and outcomes as an important research priority, and established a dedicated working group pursuing research in this area. This paper presents the results of activities undertaken by this working group.
To investigate how education systems are including—and could better include—students with disabilities, the working group has undertaken a review of the disability-sensitive inclusive education policies and support systems available in a set of countries across both the global North and global South. The aims of these explorations are to better understand (a) what types of policies or systems features are common across selected countries and (b) how comprehensive policies (or a set of policies and systems) are in supporting inclusive education for children with disabilities within countries.
For each targeted country, members of the working group have conducted a review of available policy and systems information and, when possible, conducted interviews with country experts about existing policies. Using this information, members of the working group have mapped relevant policies and system structures, such as resource availability and inclusion of disability in data collection for school-age children, against a framework of policy and system characteristics, ultimately producing (a) a policy and systems mapping in Excel for focus countries and (b) a policy brief synthesizing findings from the mapping.
Empowering Communities to Transform and Modernize Schools: Kosovo Basic Educa...FHI 360
Now 15 years since its war with Serbia, Kosovo continues to rely on significant international aid to rebuild and modernize its infrastructure. As part of these efforts, USAID has funded FHI 360 to strengthen the Government of Kosovo’s institutional capacity in the education sector. At the inception of the Basic Education Program (BEP) in 2010, a majority of Kosovo schools were under-resourced and most classrooms consisted of little more than student desks arranged in rows. BEP’s Classroom Makeovers initiative involves a structured, school director-led process which emphasizes community participation and fosters the creation of classroom spaces designed to promote the use of learner-center pedagogical strategies focused on developing 21st century skills and competencies.
To prime a makeover, BEP provides schools with basic, low cost materials and supplies as well as a guide for parents and teachers to follow. Communities have provided, on average, through the contribution of labor and additional materials, over 70% of the value of classroom renovations. In complement to these newly designed classrooms, BEP provides a professional development course for teachers so they learn pedagogical techniques appropriate to these new classrooms.
As a means to promote and scale this initiative, BEP has established an innovative partnership with national television broadcaster RTK to design a series of Classroom Makeover television programs aired weekly across Kosovo. With each episode a new school classroom is transformed and unique student-centered learning activities are introduced across a range of subject areas. These activities, together with additional promotion through BEP’s active social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr), have led to significant school and community engagement in municipalities throughout the country. While BEP has directly supported the transformation of 126 classrooms, an additional 235 classrooms have been transformed entirely by local communities. In notable reflection of community self-reliance and ownership, over 70% of classroom renovation costs have come directly from local schools and communities, leading former U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Christopher Dell, to describe this approach to community empowerment as a “model for development.”
In addition to collecting evidence of cost-share contributions, BEP monitors and documents the impact of the Classroom Makeover initiative BEP by collecting survey information on attitudes of teachers, students, and parents. At one school in Prizren for example, teachers have reported that not only were students in the renovated classroom were more engaged with their lessons, but their parents demonstrated greater interest in their children’s education.
BEP's approach to Classroom Makeovers and corresponding pedagogical training is a low-cost and scalable approach to modernizing schools and engaging communities that can easily be replicated in schools acros
Web-based Resources for Learning and TeachingFHI 360
Part of a workshop developed for the USAID-funded Kosovo Basic Education Program designed for teachers interested in developing 21st century skills for teaching & learning.
Video in the Classroom: Developing 21st Century Skills for Teaching & LearningFHI 360
Part of a workshop developed for the USAID-funded Kosovo Basic Education Program designed for teachers interested in developing 21st century skills for teaching & learning.
Companion to Using Facebook for Dissemination slideshow: http://www.slideshare.net/DrNICHCY/making-friends-with-facebook-for-project-dissemination
Developed by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Analytics to Help You Assess Quality, Relevance, & Usefulness FHI 360
Strategic use of analytics and monitoring can help you make better sense of your web and social media efforts. By leveraging a range of freely available tools organizations can also gather important information about the quality, relevance, and usefulness of the information and resources they provide.
Accessing Professional Development Opportunities from OSEP’s TA&D Network FHI 360
A selection of professional development offerings from OSEP's Technical Assistance & Dissemination Network related to improving outcomes for children with disabilities. Appropriate for parents, families, educators, and administrators.
Making Friends with Facebook for Project DisseminationFHI 360
- Why Should Your Organization Use Facebook?
- How to set up a Facebook Fanpage for Your Organization
- Examples of Effective Use
- Establishing Boundaries/Policies
- Analytics: Measuring Results
See companion User Guide at:
http://www.slideshare.net/DrNICHCY/a-guidetousingfacebookindissemination
Special Education in the US: A History & Systems of SupportFHI 360
Presented at the Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange, October 2009.
- Brief historical overview of societal attitudes towards disability and special education.
- 10 Basic Steps in the special education process
- Effective practices
- Resources (OSEP TA&D Network; NDC/NICHCY)
Leveraging New Technology Tools To Better Support Families & EducatorsFHI 360
Presented at the State of Virginia's Parent Resource Center Conference:
CONNECT FOR SUCCESS
Promoting Collaborative Connections between Families and Schools
to Improve Student Outcomes
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
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Literacy in Fragile Environments: Guiding Principles and Real Examples
1. Literacy in Fragile Environments:
Guiding Principles and Real Examples
Stephen Luke, EdD | sluke@fhi360.org
Julia Frazier, PhD | jfrazier@fhi360.org
CIES
2017
9. GOVERNMENTS
• Not fully resourced or
staffed
• Poor school infrastructure
• Curriculum may be in flux
• Assessment and data are difficult
WHAT MAKES FRAGILITY DIFFERENT?
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STUDENTS
• Late start or disrupted schooling
• Experienced trauma or stress
• Difficulty concentrating
• Language of instruction
may change
TEACHERS
• Often underqualified
• Trauma or loss
• Language of instruction
may change
• Linguistic, social, cultural
environments may have shifted
COMMUNITIES
• Threat of insecurity
• Experiencing effects of
displacement
• Often sole money-earner
10. CONSIDERATIONS FOR LITERACY IN FRAGILE CONTEXTS
• Policy, governance, and infrastructure
• Language policy in education
• Teachers, professional development, and support
• Curriculum and materials
• Communities and families
• Youth and adults
From: Zakharia and Bartlett (2014). Literacy Education in Conflict and
Crisis-Affected Contexts. Washington, DC, USAID
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11. CONSIDERATIONS FOR LITERACY IN FRAGILE CONTEXTS
• Policy, governance, and infrastructure
• Language policy in education
• Teachers, professional development, and support
• Curriculum and materials
• Communities and families
• Youth and adults
From: Zakharia and Bartlett (2014). Literacy Education in Conflict and
Crisis-Affected Contexts. Washington, DC, USAID
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12. 12
1. Policy, governance, and infrastructure…
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1.POLICY, GOVERNANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE
• Infrastructure and financial/human resources may be
compromised
• Bureaucracy and turnover may slow decision making
• Data about schools, teachers, students, and learning
outcomes is lacking
• Schools may have no or minimal facilities
• There could be more than one government or
ministry to work with
• In refugee settings, it may be hard to access the
ministry of education in host or home countries
Photo credit: American Wildlife Federation
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Photo credit: Nathalie Louge
DRC: ACCELERE! (USAID)
CHALLENGES:
• Limited Ministry Capacity/Human Resources
• E.g., Not enough school inspectors
• Many schools difficult to access from district offices
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Photo credit: Nathalie Louge
DRC: ACCELERE! (USAID)
RESPONSE:
• Work directly with head teachers to provide support
for teacher learning
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Photo credit: Neil Branvold
DRC: ACCELERE! (USAID)
RESPONSE:
• Leverage support via community reading mobilizers
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2. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• May be undertrained and have low levels of education
• May not be strong in the LOI or community language and
language might be conflated with ethnicity and could
influence literacy education when there are ethnic conflicts
• May have experienced trauma or may have extended family
depending on them
• May be far from their families and communities or may have
been displaced with them
• May be directly targeted during conflict
• Play an important role in mitigating (or exacerbating) the
effects of conflict on learners
FLIKR@UNMISS MEDIA
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Photo credit: Emily Koester
SOUTH SUDAN: ROOM TO LEARN (USAID)
CHALLENGES:
• Low levels of prior training
• Limited English language skills
• Lack of teaching & learning materials
• Curriculum under revision
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Photo credit: Emily Koester
SOUTH SUDAN: ROOM TO LEARN (USAID)
RESPONSE:
• Materials development workshops
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3. FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES
• Structures may have changed as a result of displacement
or of having to spend more time attempting to meet basic
needs
• Support for literacy programs may be more difficult to get
under these conditions
• Have an important role to play to offer psychosocial
support to children and teachers
• Sometimes it is communities themselves who make
schooling possible by building schools and paying
teachers
• Social cohesion may be threatened because of conflict
FLICKR @USAID_IMAGES
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Photo credit: FHI 360, RANA
SOUTH SUDAN: ROOM TO LEARN (USAID)
RESPONSE:
• Engaging traditional community leaders
• Inviting community leader participation in
assessment activities, monitoring, and policy
discussions
• Inviting each community to appoint a Reading
Champion
• Assisting communities to write Community
Leadership Action Guides
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Photo credit: FHI 360, RANA
THANK YOU!
Stephen Luke, EdD: sluke@fhi360.org
Julia Frazier, PhD: jfrazier@fhi360.org
Editor's Notes
Caroline Keenan (Save the Children) will be talking about a model for the full spectrum (ways of adapting Literacy Boost), and
Mackenzie Matthews who has recently joined FHI 360 from IRC will discuss Safe Healing and Learning Spaces – open source
Margaret Sinclair Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC) will be talking about Building Resilience and Social Cohesion through Educational Materials
Access the full slideshow and notes here
Introduce myself & FHI 360
Integrated, multi-sectoral approach
A 360-degree perspective is required to address complex human development needs.
The key to improving lives is in generating, sharing and applying knowledge.
Sustainability comes from building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to address their needs.
Partnering with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector and communities leads to success.
We serve more than 70 countries around the globe, including the US
Make point about local partners
Integrated approach:
Health & nutrition, education, youth, gender, economic development, civil society & peace building, environment
And do so in partnership with:
Private sector
Foundations
Nonprofit organizations
Educational institutions
Multilateral organizations
U.S. Government agencies
National governments and
governmental institutions
Various degrees
Humanitarian Relief
Rehabilitation/Recovery
Development
Growth
Can be a gradual process but often a shock: e.g. war/conflict, political unrest, natural disaster;
At FHI 360 our projects tend to focus more on the development end of the spectrum, though elements more commonly found in more acutely fragile states are included across many of the contexts in which we work
Plug our fragile states work
Apply our INTEGRATED approach to HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE to meet expanding needs of humanitarian crisis around the world.
FHI 360 is currently working in 24 countries defined as fragile states and many of these countries are in crisis.
Borno State, Northeast Nigeria
U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance
Features of crisis, conflict, emergencies, and fragility
Today I will focus on governance, teacher pd, and communities. Although all of this is intertwined, I’m simplifying my presentation highlight one example for each. Each project, in reality, could address all of them.
Today I will focus on governance, teacher pd, and communities. Although all of this is intertwined, I’m simplifying my presentation highlight one example for each. Each project, in reality, could address all of them.
Infrastructure and financial/human resources may be compromised
Bureaucracy and turnover may slow decision making
Data about schools, teachers, students, and learning outcomes is lacking
Schools may have no or minimal facilities
There could be more than one government or ministry to work with
In refugee settings, it may be hard to access the ministry of education in host or home countries
DRC: armed conflict and state collapse led to 5.4 million excess deaths from 1998 to 2007,
Peace accords in 2003, a gradual shift from humanitarian relief to post-conflict recovery has occurred.
Chemonics partnering with FHI 360 on ACCELERE!
CHALLENGES:
Limited Ministry Capacity/Human Resources
E.g., Not enough school inspectors
Many schools difficult to access from district offices
Recently we’ve seen a proliferation of inspectors and/or literacy coaches providing support to classroom teachers across a breadth of international literacy projects.
As this capacity continues to be built out, ACCELERE! Id working directly with head teachers to serve as an important point of support for teacher learning.
As additional point of support, the program is also leveraging members of the surrounding school community to serve as Community Reading Mobilizers
Responsible for tasks like data collection and making sure reading activities are happening in the schools and at home.
Monthly story readings;
Reading buddies
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To boost children’s ability and love for reading even further, ACCELERE! will work with community mobilizers to engage parents and share things they can do to build their children’s foundation for reading, such as telling a story or talking through the steps in an everyday process (like cooking a meal) and describing where each ingredient comes from. These mobilizers also will support schools to lead activities that support literacy, such as organizing monthly story reading sessions and pairing older and younger children as “reading buddies.”
Made materials at the workshop in school-groups
Curriculum independent, would later scaffold revised reading curriculum
Had planned to depend on manual, but teacher level was too low and English was weak. – came from Arabic system and had not had any t training. Some elementary, some secondary education in Arabic. Also curriculum was under revision so had to make the intervention curriculum-independent – would scaffold later reading curriculum.
Simplified most important information onto Key Information Cards of 1 page each.
Taught the process of reading to teachers in the training as though they were students before distributing the materials so they had experienced it – “transformative”
Key Information Cards provide examples of "routines," which are highly recommended for psychosocial support. Participatory learning, as exemplified in the photos of songs and small group work, is also recommended. Finally, the photos include pictures of our handmade teaching and learning materials.
Key Information Cards Booklet – Core Information for Teaching: The Manual is accompanied by the Key Information Cards (KIC) Booklet that consists of simple, step-by-step instructions (accompanied by picture icons to assist low-literate teachers) focused on fundamental skills in teaching reading in English and on learner well-being, including classroom routines, psychosocial support (both of which are especially desirable in classrooms) and gender and social inclusion. This KIC Booklet mirrors the Teacher Training Intervention Manual, but it is meant to be used by the P1 - 3 English language teachers when they are in their classrooms teaching reading.
Follow-up observations 85% use
Structures may have changed as a result of displacement or of having to spend more time attempting to meet basic needs
Support for literacy programs may be more difficult to get under these conditions
Have an important role to play to offer psychosocial support to children and teachers
Sometimes it is communities themselves who make schooling possible by building schools and paying teachers
Social cohesion may be threatened because of conflict
With conflict in the northeast of the country, the northwest is aware of possible threats. Education may help prevent spread of violence. Community support to education promotes buy in, which can mean that communities will defend their schools system and continue to send their children to school. Also, the more community involvement, the greater the chance the communities can find ways to support education in the event that NGOs projects and Ministry officials cannot access communities for a time period.
Engaging traditional community leaders
Inviting community leader participation in assessment activities, monitoring, and policy discussions
Inviting each community to appoint a Reading Champion
Assisting communities to write Community Leadership Action Guides
Innovation: multi-stage community plan, working so closely with community leaders, communities make their own reading plans at end of Y1 after building understanding and collaboration all year.