What skills do learners need in today’s world? While academic skills have often been the focus of education systems, other skills that help us to better learn to live together and prepare us for the world of work must not be underestimated. This video highlights key messages on the importance of these skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, teamwork and empathy among many others, as we enter a new era for Education 2030: towards inclusive and quality education and lifelong learning for all. Source: The Global Public-Private Knowledge Sharing Platform on Skills for Employment (Global KSP)...
From mid 2007 to mid 2008, as part of the Office for Women: 2006-2007 Women’s Leadership and Development Programme Capacity Building Grants, WAVE undertook a communications capacity building project: ‘Broad Land Small World’. The project sought to find more efficient, effective and financially viable communication channels for the Executive Committee and WAVE members. The project also provided training to improve and manage the WAVE website. The findings will be passed on to and utilised by other women’s groups in the future. To view the final report, please click...
Centuries of entitlement to women's bodies': Emma Thompson quit film over embattled exec
In a scathing letter, Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson reveals she quit the forthcoming animated film Luck because of a decision to hire embattled former Pixar executive John Lasseter, questioning why women "would want to work for him". ... See MoreSee Less
In a scathing letter, Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson reveals she quit the forthcoming animated film Luck because of a decision to hire embattled former Pixar executive John Lasse...
Explainer: what does ‘intersectionality’ mean? Carolyn D'Cruz, La Trobe University
The term initially focussed on the intersection between race and gender, but more recent uses have extended to include sexuality, gender diversity and disability. ... See MoreSee Less
The term initially focussed on the intersection between race and gender, but more recent uses have extended to include sexuality, gender diversity and disability.
Kids need to learn about cybersecurity, but teachers only have so much time in the day Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University
While shifting cyber safety education beyond privacy is a step in the right direction, teachers already have to contend with an overcrowded curriculum. ... See MoreSee Less
While shifting cyber safety education beyond privacy is a step in the right direction, teachers already have to contend with an overcrowded curriculum.