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This publication by the UNICEF Office of Innovation explores the transformative potential of mobile phones in education. It highlights how mobile devices, particularly messaging platforms, have become essential tools for learning continuity and accessibility. The guide emphasizes the role of teachers in advocating mobile learning, outlines pedagogical strategies for message-based teaching, and addresses ethical considerations, planning, and content creation. By leveraging mobile connectivity, educators can foster inclusive, flexible, and impactful learning experiences across diverse contexts. 

This resource part of UNICEF’s Superstar Teachers Toolbox, empowers educators to integrate technology meaningfully into their teaching. Designed for both novice and tech-savvy teachers, it offers practical strategies for planning and implementing digital pedagogy. The guide emphasizes learner-centered approaches, strategic use of digital tools, and pedagogical priorities. Structured into three chapters -planning, implementation, and additional resources- it supports educators in enhancing student engagement, creativity, and achievement through thoughtful digital transformation in education. 

Ce guide, initié par la Fondation Tara Océan en collaboration avec plusieurs agences et fondations, vise à familiariser les acteurs éducatifs avec les Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD). Destiné aux enseignants, conseillers pédagogiques, formateurs, et autres, il propose des ressources pratiques pour intégrer les ODD dans l'enseignement. Structuré par questions, il facilite une lecture adaptée aux besoins et inclut des définitions, des méthodes pour aborder les ODD en classe, et des ressources utilisables dans les activités éducatives. 

Le guide propose une analyse réflexive des pratiques professionnelles pour le développement et l'amélioration de l'enseignement. Il contient six fiches-action, allant de l'analyse des pratiques et représentations sociales, au dialogue entre experience et savoir théoriques. Ces fiches peuvent être utilisés comme outil de formation initiale par des formateurs ou en autonomie par des enseignants en travail collaboratif ou en co-formation, ou par un enseignant seul en autoformation qui souhaite travailler sa pratique réflexive pour améliorer la qualité de son enseignement-apprentissage. 

THIS TEACHER TRAINING MANUAL on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is developed by Finn Church Aid (FCA) and Teachers Without Borders (TWB) Finland. The manual contains guidance and practical steps for integrating elements of psychosocial support in the teaching and learning process. It is designed to be facilitated by trainers, local educators and community workers to the benefit of teachers, children and youth.

The training manual consists of six (6) training modules that can be used flexibly. The first three (3) modules are meant for supporting the teachers' wellbeing, and the last three (3) modules are meant for the classroom support for learners' wellbeing. The modules include the following sub-topics:

1. Stress and relaxation
2. Compassion
3. How to identify and support learners with MHPSS concerns as a teacher
4. Recreational activities for MHPSS
5. Social and emotional learning
6. Life skills

The content design allows you to pick individual modules or sessions and adapt the training content according to the context’s needs. We hope you find it useful!

This Teacher Training Manual on Inclusive Education supports teachers and other education personnel’s continuous professional development in inclusive, quality education especially in diverse low resource contexts and is adaptable for use anywhere in the world. The Inclusive Education Manual directly contributes to realization of several targets of the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 “ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all”.

The manual was developed by Finn Church Aid (FCA) and Teachers Without Borders (TWB) Network Finland. The content has been collected and built on the numerous good materials and practices used and co-developed by FCA staff and TWB education experts in different countries and contexts.

The training manual consists of three (3) training modules that can be used flexibly:

1. Education, Teacher and School Community,
2. Inclusive Education, and
3. Positive Classroom and Learning Environment for All Learners.

The content design allows the trainer or facilitator to pick individual modules or sessions and adapt the training content according to the context and target group’s needs.

We hope you find it useful!

This teacher training manual on Distance Education & Digital Pedagogy supports teachers and other education personnel’s continuous professional development in pedagogically high-quality distance education and remote learning especially in diverse, low resource contexts and is adaptable for use anywhere in the world.

The manual has been developed by Finn Church Aid (FCA) and Teachers Without Borders (TWB) Finland. The development of the training materials began already in 2020 as a response to the school lock-down situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, when teachers and learners quickly had to adapt to remote education modalities. Even though the pandemic has subsided, the need for quality distance education prevails. Ensuring the continuity of learning for all learners is critical in all contexts, even and especially during crisis situations.

The training manual consists of eight (8) training modules that can be used flexibly:

1. Distance Education,
2. Distance Education Modalities,
3. Pedagogy of Digital and Distance Education,
4. Psychosocial and Emotional Wellbeing,
5. Learner-Centred Methods in Distance Education,
6. Home Support – Parents and Caregivers’ Role and Collaboration,
7. Inclusive Education, and
8. Assessment and Evaluation.

The content design allows the trainer or facilitator to pick individual modules or sessions and adapt the training content according to the context and target group’s needs.

We hope you find it useful!

Este recurso sobre ciudadanía digital ofrece definiciones clave y aborda problemáticas como la alfabetización digital, la convivencia en línea, y la protección y seguridad. Se exploran temas como la autorregulación, la privacidad, el discurso de odio, el cyberbullying y el grooming. Además, se fomenta la reflexión sobre noticias falsas, identidad digital y estereotipos, así como la creatividad y participación en el entorno digital. También se discuten los derechos digitales y la legislación relacionada con el uso seguro de Internet para niños y adolescentes en Ecuador.

Esta guía ofrece a los docentes herramientas y estrategias para comprender y enseñar el concepto abstracto de ciudadanía en el aula. Proporciona recursos pedagógicos, actividades prácticas y ejemplos concretos para ayudar a los estudiantes a internalizar valores cívicos y democráticos. Además, incluye planes de lecciones y evaluaciones que facilitan para el docente la integración del tema en su práctica, promoviendo una educación integral y participativa. Con esta guía, los docentes pueden fomentar una comprensión profunda y crítica de la ciudadanía entre sus alumnos.

Esta guía, desarrollada para el contexto educativo chileno, destaca la importancia del vínculo entre la escuela y la familia. Este recurso ofrece estrategias para fortalecer la colaboración entre ambos, reconociendo que una relación sólida y cooperativa mejora significativamente el desarrollo académico y emocional de los estudiantes. La participación activa de las familias en el proceso educativo fomenta un ambiente de apoyo y confianza, esencial para el éxito escolar. Además, promueve una comunicación efectiva y continua, asegurando que las necesidades y expectativas de los estudiantes sean comprendidas y atendidas de manera integral.

Esta guía, creada en colaboración entre el Ministerio de Educación de Colombia y la Fundación Siemens Stiftung, con apoyo de la OEA, busca integrar el enfoque STEAM con perspectiva de género en la práctica docente. Centrada en los sistemas educativos de Colombia y Chile, promueve la equidad de género desde la primera infancia, fomentando la participación de niñas y niños en ciencia y tecnología. A través de experiencias educativas y políticas, se pretende reducir estereotipos de género y promover una educación inclusiva y de calidad.