Category: UKFIET Conferences

Gender equality – a thematically restricted concept?

by Fabricia Devignes and Sally Rosscornes | Nov 30, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Learning

The IIEP-UNESCO Gender at the Centre Initiative banner under which we presented our approach and current applied research strands was conceived of against a backdrop of widespread gender inequalities in education, and of girls’ and women’s right to education too often being unfulfilled and de-prioritised. Read More

What does an ‘effective’ teacher look like? Factors associated with different teacher ‘outcomes’ in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India

by Rhiannon Moore | Nov 28, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Teachers

This research used mixed methods analysis to examine factors associated with ‘teacher effectiveness’ in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, a context in which the role of the teacher is challenging, contradictory and rapidly changing. Read More

Using data to enhance equity in fragile education systems: Example of Somalia

by Paul Odhiambo and Lotte Renault | Nov 24, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Conflict, Crisis and Emergency

This blog was written by Paul Odhiambo, CARE Somalia/ AGES MEL Manager, and Lotte Renault, Director of Research, CARE USA. It is based on a presentation from the UKFIET 2023...

Thinking again about agency for inclusion: Analysing leadership data through local and global perspectives

by Deborah Cooper, Freda Wolfenden and Saraswati Dawadi | Nov 23, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Teachers

How can leaders be supported to initiate small local changes in schools and classrooms in ways that provide agency and have the potential for scaling? What happens with a bottom-up approach to change and how far does the status quo move in communities? Read More

Embracing diversity and inclusion: My experience at the UKFIET 2023 conference

by Suaad Abdulle | Nov 22, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Education and Disabilities

In the capacity of a representative from the Somali Institute of Special Educational Needs and Disability, I had the privilege of not only attending UKFIET 2023 but also presenting at this prestigious event. This blog post is a reflection on my enriching experience. Read More

Relevance, equity, scalability and sustainability: Lessons from the 2023 GEM Report on education in technology

by Manos Antoninis | Nov 21, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, GEM Report

Education technology generates passionate debate. Is technology leading the way for democracy by offering unfiltered access to all human intellectual output at the hit of a button; or does it pose a grave threat to democracy by offering unprecedented ability to a few people to control the content that reaches… Read More

Addressing all learners’ needs through gender-responsive pedagogy: The case of Cambodia

by Sorsesekha Nok and Leanne Cameron | Nov 21, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Learning

In the realm of education, the perpetuation of gender norms and stereotypes has long been a concerning issue: classrooms can be unequal places where genders are treated unequally and only some are provided with opportunities to learn and lead. Read More

Day-to-day interactions: Contextualising the barest minimum for foundational learning for young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK

by Hammed Kayode Alabi | Nov 20, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Education and Migration, Learning

At the UKFIET conference, I presented my paper “My Foundation Starts Here: What Foundational Learning Means for Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers”, It was an opportunity to reflect on what foundational learning means for young people who have fled war or persecution and found themselves in the UK. Read More

From exclusion to empowerment: The transformative power of the ‘Advancing Action for Adolescent Girls’ second chance education programme

by Zain ul Abidin | Nov 17, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Girls' Education

If a nation's wealth were to be judged, it would not be by its gold reserves, sprawling cities or technological prowess. Instead, it would be by its human capital. Education is the primary tool through which human capital is cultivated and enhanced. For Pakistan, the lack of equal educational opportunities,… Read More

In pursuit of lasting impact at scale, how to ensure that programs are sustainable

by Chavi Jain | Nov 16, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Learning

The current education landscape is full of examples of promising projects that start strong but don’t grow big or stick around. Read More

Unraveling the Digital Literacy Skills and Knowledge Gap in Ghana’s Higher Education: Listening to Undergraduate Students’ Voices

by Jacob Oppong Nkansah | Nov 16, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Skills

Stakeholders in higher education are coming to see the value of promoting digital literacy among students. Read More

Key takeaways and reflections from Early Childhood Education In Emergencies panel at 2023 UKFIET conference

by Priyanka Upreti | Nov 15, 2023 | 2023 UKIFET Conference, Early Childhood, Education in Emergencies

Conflicts, crises, and climate change have resulted in the displacement of millions of children across the globe. Early childhood education and development (ECED) offers safety, security, and stability for children in crises. Despite its importance, ECED programming in emergencies is not viewed as a central pillar of humanitarian response. Read More