Topic: Inclusive Education

Asset (Strength) Based Pedagogies for Quality Holistic Learning

Posted on April 1, 2022 by -

Asset Based Pedagogies

*This is a CPL course. To take the course, you will be required to create an account on learning.careyinistute.org once you click “Enroll.”

This open, self-paced course, Asset (Strength) Based Pedagogies for Quality Holistic Learning, was designed by teachers for teachers, especially those working with refugee and vulnerable learners around the world. It is intended to provide an overview of key terminology, concepts, and practices related to asset (or strength) based pedagogies.

Educators who complete this short online course will:

  • gain a working understanding of what asset-based pedagogies are and why they are important
  • be able to identify ways in which asset-based pedagogies can be applied in the classroom
  • examine how to apply asset-based pedagogies in the context of their own work

It will take 3-4 hours, on average, to complete this course. A certificate of participation will be issued upon successful completion. Thank you for your interest and for your commitment to your professional learning and to teaching!

A handbook for use offline is currently being developed, as a parallel tool for learning about asset-based pedagogies. Please contact jkasper@ceinternational1892.org to discuss piloting of this additional material.

This course is part of the Quality Holistic Learning (QHL) Project. Learn more about the project here. Your participation in this activity is an important part of our process of ensuring that all QHL resources created by teachers for teachers directly speak to the professional learning interests and needs of educators working with displaced, migrant, refugee, and other vulnerable and/or marginalized learners globally. We are grateful for your interest and enrollment in this course. We, also, value your participation and your feedback as you move through the course. Thank you in advance for participating in course surveys to help us improve these courses. All QHL resources will be available as Open Education Resources (OERs) in 2022.

Apoyando a los refugiados SLIFE: estudiantes con educación formal interrumpida o limitada

Posted on March 31, 2022 by -

*Este es un curso de CPL. Para tomar el curso, se le pedirá que cree una cuenta en learning.careyinistute.org una vez que haga clic en “Inscribirse”.

Este curso se desarrolló en 2017-2018. Su objetivo es apoyar a los educadores que trabajan con estudiantes con educación formal limitada o interrumpida (SLIFE), incluidos algunos estudiantes de origen refugiado.

Hay seis microcursos, o módulos, que componen este curso por los que está invitado a moverse a su gusto. No necesita completarlos en orden, ni necesita completar todos los microcursos o módulos. Seleccione entre las ofertas para crear un camino de aprendizaje que mejor apoye su aprendizaje en la práctica.

Incluye:
29 min 33 seg de video
35 recursos complementarios

Supporting Refugee SLIFE: Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education

Posted on March 31, 2022 by -

*This is a CPL course. To take the course, you will be required to create an account on learning.careyinistute.org once you click “Enroll.”

There are six micro-courses, or modules, comprising this course which you are invited to move through as you like. You need not complete them in order, nor do you need to complete all of the micro-courses or modules. Select from the offerings to create a learning pathway that will best support your learning in practice.

Includes:
29 min 33 sec of video
34 supplemental resources

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Young Children

Posted on January 25, 2022 by -

Teacher concerned for child's health and well-being

*Course is hosted on learning.careyinstitute.org and requires the user to create a free profile to take course*

Course Topics:

  • The impact of trauma on children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development
  • Holistic child development as it relates to well-being
  • Changes in child brain development
  • The importance of safe and secure learning environments
  • Teaching strategies that address a child’s holistic well-being.

Early childhood is a critical stage of development and lays the foundation for life. Children experience tremendous brain development between birth and 8 years old. At this age they take in new information that is critical to the formation of active neural pathways. The people and environments that surround children are highly influential at this point in their development. As a result, it is critical that they feel safe and supported in order to grow and thrive. Children of all abilities can only develop optimally if their social, emotional, and educational needs are met. Commitment to such healthy development is the focus of our Health and Well-Being Practice Area.

Over the course of 4-5 hours, course participants will gain a critically valuable understanding of the impact trauma has on a young child’s development. Participants will also learn teaching strategies that address a child’s complete physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.

Refugee Educators Foundations of Practice Course & Communities of Practice

Posted on December 13, 2021 by -

These courses – designed by educators for educators – provide educators and other education leaders with the resources, knowledge, mindsets, and skills necessary to cultivate academic achievement and ensure well-being for refugee, immigrant, multilingual learner/emergent bilingual, and newcomer students.

Course participants will move through the online course at their own pace and engage in online discussions with colleagues. Course modules focus on concrete, culturally responsive, and assets-driven strategies to support multicultural, multilingual learners, especially newcomers. Courses provide 30 clock hours/CEUs upon successful completion.

The format will be online, asynchronous courses in 7 modules, plus 4 online Saturday workshops. 5 extra CEUs will be offered for each Saturday workshop attended.

Enroll for Summer 2024

Course timeline: June 29-August 19, 2024

K-12 Refugee Educator Foundations of Practice

This course is designed for educators who work directly with learners of all ages including classroom teachers & aides, counselors, support staff, and refugee/immigrant agency educators.

Learn More and Enroll

Education Leaders Refugee Educator Foundations of Practice

This course is designed for educators who work at the organization level including state-level directors, district & building administrators, instructional coaches, and agency coordinators.

Learn More and Enroll