This month we are focusing on the power of 'student voice' initiatives in engaging students in their learning and connecting classroom studies with real life relevance.
In response to growing interest, AEF has developed two new student focused programs being offered nationally. The Australia-ASEAN Youth Forum and the UN Global Goals Youth Forum have been designed to deepen student understanding of global issues and Australia’s place in the world through role-play, debate and teamwork. Read more.
In our latest feature on the AEF Blog, Go Global Project Officer Emeline Gillingham explores the impact of 'student voice' initiatives on the development of global competencies. Describing the outcomes of recent Go Global programs, she illustrates how enabling learners to apply their skills to solve real world problems, empowers them to affect positive change beyond the classroom.