A moderated conversation on transformative education

Through the moderated conversation, the panel will discuss the concept of transformative education in both conceptual and empirical dimensions.

Plenary session 1Strand 1 – What does progress in transformative education look like – a look at practices at the country level

In this first plenary, countries will share their vision, practice and progress underpinning their understanding of “transformative education”. The impact of current practices related to learners’ behavior and the educational system will be discussed, highlighting success indicators.

Concurrent sessions 1

Following the plenary session, the concurrent sessions will discuss the different components that need to be transformed in the education system, and how to bring about these changes and further advance.

Session 1.1. Policy
Session 1.2. Curricula, pedagogy and assessment
Concurrent Session. Learning environment

Plenary session 2Strand 2 – What does progress in transformative education look like – a look at recent global and regional data

Building upon Strand 1, this session will examine transformative education through the lens of regional and global comparative data in relation to SDG Target 4.7. The discussion will identify the progress made, and remaining gaps in existing monitoring and assessment frameworks.

Concurrent sessions 2

The concurrent sessions will engage in an in-depth discussion on three selected major gaps in transformative education, identify opportunities and make suggestions on the way forward.

Special Session by the Host Country (Plenary) – Experiences from the Republic of Korea and Beyond: Progress, Challenges and New Visions

The Special Session will discuss the Korean experience on SDG Target 4.7, at the domestic and international level. Good practices, emerging trends and lessons learnt will be shared, suggesting key agendas, challenges, and visions towards 2030 and transformative education.

Plenary session 3 Strand 3– What does progress in transformative education look like – the crucial role of teachers

Based on the findings of two global studies conducted by UNESCO and its partners, this session will discuss what can be done to support teachers to feel more confident in their role and to effectively facilitate transformative education.

Concurrent sessions 3

The session will address key action areas in view of advancing the role and building the capacities of teachers to deliver ESD, GCED and education for health and well-being.

Session 3.1. - Teacher preparedness
Session 3.2. - Teaching and learning resources and materials
Session 3.3. - School and community support

Plenary session 4Strand 4 – What does progress in transformative education look like – conclusions and next steps

The Strand will assess how to best capture progress including possible benchmarks and success indicators in addressing different aspects of transformative education and discuss the way forward.

Concurrent sessions 4

In the concurrent sessions, concrete policy recommendations on advancing transformative education and creating enabling conditions will be formulated by policymakers, practitioners and monitoring experts.

Session 4.1. - Policy makers
Session 4.2. - Practitioners
Session 4.3. - Monitoring experts on measurement frameworks, M&E, and data

Special concurrent sessions

The special concurrent sessions will showcase 6 innovative research projects focusing on target 4.7. Participants will be able to choose between 3 concurrent sessions and discover in depth two projects:

Closing

Ms Jeehyeon Kim, Programme Specialist, Office of Research and Development, APCEIU