* Written by Joanna Loeber, winner of the ALAS-IDB Award for Best Publication The ALAS-IDB Awards are an incentive to cultivate smiles in early childhood On a planet where crises have become almost constant occurrences, nothing compares to the honest and selfless smile of a child to spread hope and happiness. Children possess the ability to change the world and turn darkness … [Lee más...] about El Grandulón Tristón can change the world
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Neither black nor white: why the use of technology to improve learning looks more like shades of grey
Monday, 8:15am. Mario, a 6th grade teacher in a low-income area of his country, is sitting in his classroom. Suddenly, he hears the familiar ringtone of an incoming Skype call. Hello? Marta? Can you hear me? Yes, Mario. Nice to see you again. Are you ready for our session? - replies the voice coming from the computer Yes, I am ready! – responds Mario, while the children … [Lee más...] about Neither black nor white: why the use of technology to improve learning looks more like shades of grey
Did you have one of those awesome teachers who turned your world around?
I think all of us can recall a special teacher who inspired us, pushed us and made us grow. For me it was my Spanish teacher who planted in me a seed that has led to a lifelong love affair with the cultures, peoples and countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. For others it may be the teacher who mentored them and made them see that they had the power to transform their … [Lee más...] about Did you have one of those awesome teachers who turned your world around?
To assess or not to assess, that is the question
*By Catalina Covacevic In Chile, as in many other countries, we are involved in a multitude of assessments that measure student learning. On one hand, various international tests are carried out: TIMSS, PISA, ICCS, etc. On the other hand, the National Agency of Quality of Education annually or biennially administers the Education Quality Measurement System Test (SIMCE) … [Lee más...] about To assess or not to assess, that is the question
Avoiding the poverty trap
Education seeks to provide equal learning opportunities for all: the poor and the rich. But... can education systems accomplish this goal? Can the poorest children and youth achieve high learning outcomes? To date, no clear response to either one of these two questions exists within the literature. … [Lee más...] about Avoiding the poverty trap
