The UNESCO website is a very complex site. I like how it is not only for early childhood but also secondary and adult education. The site allows you to explore tabs in regards to education, culture, social and human services, etc. There is so much information on this site.
UNESCO adopts every 6 years a strategy which guides the objectives and expectations for the organizations work. Their mission statement is: “As a specialized agency of the UN system, UNESCO contributes to the building of peace, the alleviation of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.”
From this site, I learned that 10.5 million children die a year from preventable diseases. This is so heart wrenching to know that this could be prevented with care. UNESCO advocates for childrens health and nutrition. They are believers in the holistic development of children.
From this site, I learned that 10.5 million children die a year from preventable diseases. This is so heart wrenching to know that this could be prevented with care. UNESCO advocates for childrens health and nutrition. They are believers in the holistic development of children.
One site I explored was an article on Education for All. This is a global committee that is focused on providing quality education for children and adults. By the year 2015, 164 Governments pledged to meet 6 goals and to provide EFA. These goals are:
1) Expand and improve Early Childhood Care and Education especially among the most vulnerable.
2) Ensure that all children, especially girls, underprivileged and minority groups, have access and complete a high quality program.
3) Ensure that life skill programs and appropriate learning is available to all young people.
4) Have a 50% increase in adult literacy by 2015.
5) To have gender equality in education by 2015.
6) To improve the quality of education and see measurable outcomes in literacy, math and life skills.
1) Expand and improve Early Childhood Care and Education especially among the most vulnerable.
2) Ensure that all children, especially girls, underprivileged and minority groups, have access and complete a high quality program.
3) Ensure that life skill programs and appropriate learning is available to all young people.
4) Have a 50% increase in adult literacy by 2015.
5) To have gender equality in education by 2015.
6) To improve the quality of education and see measurable outcomes in literacy, math and life skills.
Alisa-
ReplyDeleteI agree that this site offers a wealth of information about not only early childhood, but adult and lifelong learning. I think the goals that have been set are attainable, but there is much work to be done. As for your comment about children dying from preventable disease, I too think it is heart wrenching. I was watching coverage of the famine in Somalia and now cholera is setting in. I can't believe in 2011 that we cannot provide for these children and families.
Thank you for your post.
Katherine