Learning

Language-focused MERL activities play an important role in gathering evidence and garnering support for adopting languages children use and understand outside of school for reading instruction.

One of the best ways for children to improve their reading skills is to practice reading using a variety of texts that are written in a language they use and understand. However, many children have limited access to such materials.

Teachers must teach in the same language that their students use and understand. These language skills, coupled with pedagogical content knowledge and instructional approaches, are essential for providing effective reading instruction.

USAID’s Education Policy recognizes the important role that social and emotional skills play in a child’s development, future learning, and success.

The UN’s World Youth Skills Day, observed this year on July 15, raises awareness of the importance of developing youth’s skills.

Exciting new approaches for how we measure our efforts, track progress, and apply evidence and learning in the Education sector are on the horizon. This year's gathering of Education specialists at CIES showcased promising trends in this area.

When developing and implementing disability inclusive education programs, it is incumbent upon practitioners to understand the nuances of disability, as well as the resources required for quality and equitable education for learners with disabilities.

While social and emotional learning is important for all children and youth, for those in conflict and crisis, it is critical. Research from the developed world and emerging evidence in crisis-affected countries demonstrates that the harmful effects of toxic stress can be stopped or even reversed when children are exposed to safe and predictable learning environments, and actively participate in explicit social-emotional learning (SEL) activities.