(MENAFN) Education Above All (EAA), a global education foundation, organized a session at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Columbia, in collaboration with the Global Education Forum (GEF), to delve into the role of innovation in improving education outcomes for previously out-of-school children enrolled through EAA's Educate A Child (EAC) programme, specifically at the primary level.
The session, moderated by Dr. Mary Joy Pigozzi, Executive Director of EAA's Educate A Child programme, featured a thought-provoking address by H.E. Alcira Sosa, Vice-Minister of Basic Education for Paraguay, who provided insights into Paraguay's educational context, the Ministry of Education's strategies, and ongoing pedagogical advancements.
Building on the keynote, a series of presentations showcased innovative pedagogical approaches and their practical implementation in EAC joint partnership projects. UNICEF presented the Universal Design for Learning principles, demonstrating their application and effectiveness in Paraguay. Additionally, buildOn delivered an engaging presentation highlighting their successful incorporation of traditional Mayan practices within a modern educational framework in Guatemala. The Pies Descalzos Foundation shed light on their unique hybrid project in Colombia, which combines playful and engaging strategies with conventional education, social-emotional learning, and the enhancement of educational infrastructure and communication. These presentations underscored the dynamic ways in which innovation can enhance educational outcomes, emphasizing the importance of tailoring solutions to the specific contexts of out-of-school children.
The session focused on a selection of EAC joint partnership projects in Latin America, providing a platform for partners to discuss the significance of innovation in elevating educational outcomes. It aimed to foster a comprehensive understanding of the imperative need for inventive approaches in education. Participants shared insights into innovative programs, services, methodologies, products, and collaborative efforts, highlighting their transformative potential and the ways in which they shape the educational landscape.
Through this session, Education Above All's EAC programme aimed to promote the power of innovation in education, particularly for marginalized and out-of-school children. By showcasing diverse initiatives and strategies, the session encouraged a collective effort to explore and implement context-specific innovations, ultimately paving the way for improved educational opportunities and outcomes for all children.
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