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Research Digest - June 2024
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Publications
Education and Employers, Region Skåne & Mälardalens University
This research report by the Education and Employers Charity in partnership with Region Skåne and Mälardalens University looks at the career aspirations of primary children in Skåne, Sweden. It considers who or what is influencing their choices and how they compare with current and projected jobs using our Drawing the Future methodology.
The findings show a significant mismatch between the current and predicted demands of the labour market and children’s career aspirations. For example, only one of the ten most popular career choices (doctor) is directly linked to STEM. And given that Sweden is one of best-regarded countries on gender equality it is very surprising that hairdresser is the number one career choice for girls. It shows how deep and ingrained the stereotypical views children hold about the jobs people do.
2024 Spotlight on basic education completion and foundational learning in Africa
UNESCO
This report underscores the urgency for universal primary education completion, which remains elusive in the continent. At most, one in five children who reach the end of primary school achieve minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics. Addressing these twin challenges is critical for education transformation in Africa.
UNICEF
The report demonstrates how the learning passport has made remarkable progress and resilience in providing inclusive, high-quality education worldwide. The initiative reached significant milestones amid various challenges, including extensive country-level implementations and technological advancements.
United for SDG4: the Global Education Coalition in action
UNESCO
This report digests the work on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by the Global Education Coalition. It discusses the Digital Transformation Collaborative (DTC) initiative and the positive strides in bridging the digital divide, identifying and addressing teacher skill gaps, helping young people develop skills to enhance employability, and promoting gender-transformative education to ensure girls, boys, men, and women are all empowered equally in and through education.
Biennial Report 2022-2023 Transforming TVET for the Future
UNESCO
The report looks into the how UNECO-UNEVOC is advancing TVET in the areas of with digitalization, climate change, capacity building, resilience and inclusion.
Comments
Justine Sass, Matthias Eck, Michael Ward, & Amina Osman
Vesife Hatisaru & Delyse Clayden
Adapting to Change: Benefits of Inquiry-Based Science Education for Students and Teachers
Ariel Waldman & Katie Gainsback
Edited by Edited Anthony Mann & Prue Huddleston
Event
OECD Forum on Gender Equality: Navigating Global Transitions
10-11 June 2024
OECD Conference Centre, Paris.
We believe no child should be constrained by stereotypes or the expectations of others. We know that if young people hear firsthand about the world of work, they work harder, get better grades and are more likely to break down barriers.
They should have the chance to start as early as possible, and that is why we launched the national I am #InspiringTheFuture campaign.
Any views expressed in the publications featured in this newsletter are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of Education and Employers.
