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This kit contains the best resources on the YouthLead website related to the 2019 International Youth Day Theme: Transforming Education. They are a great starting point for teachers, students and institutions who want to contribute towards making education more inclusive, relevant and equitable for young people around the world. This kit is broken up into YouthLead led webinars, educational toolkits, general resources related to educational transformation, regional case studies and new educational strategies in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Below, the United Nations speaks about the importance and intent behind the 2019 International Youth Day Theme: Transforming Education.
"The theme of International Youth Day 2019, “Transforming education”, highlights efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including efforts by youth themselves. Rooted in Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” – International Youth Day 2019 will examine how Governments, young people and youth-led and youth-focused organizations, as well as other stakeholders, are transforming education and how these efforts are contributing to the achievement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Statistics remind us that significant transformations are still required to make education systems more inclusive and accessible: (1) Only 10% of people have completed upper secondary education in low income countries; (2) 40 % of the global population is not taught in a language they speak or fully understand; and (3) over 75 % of secondary school age refugees are out of school. In addition, indigenous youth, young people with disabilities, young women, young people belonging to vulnerable groups or in vulnerable situations, etc. are facing additional challenges to access education that respects their diverse needs and abilities as well as reflects and embraces their unique realities and identities.
Making education more relevant, equitable and inclusive is crucial to achieving sustainable development. Education is a ‘development multiplier’ in that it plays a pivotal role in accelerating progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, be it poverty eradication, good health, gender equality, decent work and growth, reduced inequalities, action on climate or building peaceful societies. Education should lead to effective learning outcomes, with the content of school curricula and pedagogy being fit for purpose, not only for the 4th industrial revolution and the future of work and life, but also for the opportunities and challenges that rapidly changing social contexts bring.
Youth engagement is crucial to bringing about more relevant, equitable and inclusive education.
Youth-led organizations are transforming education by partnering with Governments, educational institutions and other stakeholders, lobbying and advocating education policies and developing complementary training programs. Youth-led organizations are addressing barriers for youth on the basis of economic status, ethnic group, gender, and other characteristics; updating education plans and school curricula to include lessons about peace, justice and the environment and climate change, among many other areas. Youth engagement is essential to the transformation of education into a means for inclusive youth development and sustainable development more broadly.
International Youth Day 2019 will highlight good practices and lessons learned in the efforts undertaken to ensure that education is relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth. It will also sketch out the road ahead for the various stakeholders engaged in this endeavour."
- United Nations
Webinars
Youth Action in Transforming Education and Achieving the SDGs
Youth Talks- Open Dialog with Mike McCabe
How Can Girls Shape the Future? Strategies to Build Leadership in Girls’ Education
International Youth Day
UN Overview of International Youth Day 2019 - This article gives an overview of the 2019 International Youth Day theme and activities.
IYD @ Bridge International Academies - This article explains the importance of International Youth Day in the context of education.
Toolkits
SEL Integration Approach: Teacher Self-Check Tool - This toolkit offers a walk-through for teachers to evaluate their current curriculum and how to improve it.
Introducing TransformEd’s SEL Integration Approach for Classroom Educators - This toolkit aids teachers in incorporating SEL learning into their methods.
Introduction to SEL - Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can be extremely beneficial. This article explains its importance.
Introduction to Social Awareness - This article explains what Social Awareness is and why it is important in the classroom.
Introduction to Self-Management - This guide examines why teaching self-management leads to better outcomes for educational attainment.
Introduction to Self-Efficacy - Like with self-management, teaching self-efficacy improves student outcomes. This article guides teachers on how to cultivate this skill in their students.
Introduction to Growth Mindset - The growth mindset contributes to student’s willingness to take on new challenges. This article explains how it can lead to student success.
Mindfulness Toolkit - This toolkit gives information on what mindfulness is, why it matters, and where it is relevant in the classroom.
Self-Efficacy Toolkit - This toolkit shares a range of strategies in which teachers can integrate self-efficacy into their curriculum.
Growth Mindset Toolkit (en Español) - This toolkit shares a range of strategies in which teachers can integrate the growth mindset into their curriculum.
Growth Mindset Toolkit for Parents - This toolkit shares a range of strategies in which parents can discuss the growth mindset with their children.
Sample Classroom Strategies - This basic toolkit offers a number of strategies in incorporating SEL into teaching.
Self-Management Toolkit - This toolkit shares a range of strategies in which teachers can integrate the self management approach into their curriculum.
Growth Mindset Toolkit - This toolkit shares a range of strategies in which teachers can integrate the growth mindset into their curriculum.
General Resources
Business Has a Voice in Education - This video series presents the case for why businesses should take youth education seriously.
World Programme of Action for Youth - The UN Youth agenda is guided by this policy framework document.
YouthLeaders’ Featured Education Projects - Learn from other YouthLead changemakers about the education projects they have been implementing in their communities.
Disabilities Inclusive Education Systems and Policies Guide - This research offers strategies and recommendations on how education systems can be adapted to be more inclusive for people with disabilities.
4 Ways Young Changemakers are Networking for Good - This blog shares four ways YouthLeaders are networking and educating each other.
My Self-experiments on Virtual and Accelerated Learning - In this blog post, a YouthLeader shares his experiences trying out different forms of learning.
Two Case Studies on Education for Refugee Youths - This article presents two case studies on education for refugee youth: one from Cape Town and one from Islamabad.
Educational Transformation in Specific Regions
Young Leaders Envision a Brighter Future in Europe & Eurasia - This interview examines the nature of youth involvement in civic education in Europe and Eurasia.
Bridging the Gap in Morocco - This article shares the story of two youth in Morocco and what they are doing to increase safety in their community.
In Moldova, life skills education helps girls find a better path - This article about women in Moldova shares how life skills education has improved their livelihoods.
Transforming Education and COVID-19
COVID-19 Spotlights the Inequities Facing English Learner Students, as Nonprofit Organizations Seek to Mitigate Challenges - This article examines the non-profit school partnership idea and how COVID is impacting education.
Access to Higher Education for Deaf Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic - This statement highlights the importance of accessibility in education for deaf students during this time of distance learning.
Education Development Center: Resources for the COVID-19 Crisis - This resource guide compiles great ways for educators to remain active with students even with distance learning.
Discussions
International Youth Day: Call for Education Projects! - Read the comments of this discussion post to learn about great education projects YouthLeaders are working on.
Blog Post: #IYD2019: Mobilizing Young People To Fight Corruption In The Education Sector - This blog post calls on young changemakers to fight corruption in the education sector of their countries.
Now What?: Putting the Starter Kit into Action
- Find an organization in your community that mentors youth, and sign up to volunteer or be a mentor!
- Check out these resources on how to make education more accessible during COVID-19, and implement 3 steps in any groups you’re a part of.
- Looking to change education policy? Check this video out to see how businesses in your community can help!
- Evaluate your success using the SMART Goals: A How to Guide rubric, making adjustments accordingly.