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recommended reading 1943 centenary autobiography of The Economist cf China's back from future of Alibabauni.com

1984 - last third of century that peoples will be free to determine sustainable youth economies - The 2025 Report

Timeline Scot James Wilson founded The Economist- originally to end starvation on both the isles of ireland and scotalnd/england/wales- having repealed corn laws (too late to stop 140 years of troubles) Queen Victoria sent James to see if a post-colonial indian economy could be designed- within 9 months james died of diarrhea- it wasnt until the late 1970s that Bangladesh's BRAC open sourced oral rehydration - the cheapest life saving cure health services have ever integrated

today britain could help china and banagaldesh open source the 4 most essential learning languages chinese, english, coding, mother tongue- join us in dhakla 1 oct 2018 to see what british japanese australian and commonwealth aid could do if the english language is to empower girls and other economies designed round applying mobile tech preferentially for the poor

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WISE Words

WISE Words is a podcast brought to you by the team behind the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). Join the WISE Team as they talk to thought leaders, innovators, educators and artists from around the world about any and all things to do with education.

      

Latest Episodes

#15: Educating Ethical Leaders with Patrick Awuah

On this week's episode, Stavros Yiannouka sits down with Dr. Patrick Awuah founder and president of Ashesi University to discuss the African education eco-system, higher ed and how can ethical leaders transform a continent.

#14: Biotechnology and Gene Editing with Rachel Haurwitz

On this episode of WISE Words, Stavros Yiannoukka is joined by co-founder of Caribou Biosciences, Rachel Haurwitz as they discuss science, gene editing and CRISPR-based technologies.

#13: Radical Redesign of Maths Education with Conrad Wolfram

Conrad Wolfram has been a prominent proponent of education reform in mathematics to rebuild curriculums towards a computer-based mathematics. Join Stavros Yiannouka in this episode to discover what computer-based maths is and the applications of computational thinking.

#12: Making Higher Education Equitable in the US with Eduardo Padrón

In this episode of WISE Words, Stavros Yiannouka talks to the President of Miami Dade College, Eduardo Padrónto discuss the model of community college and the importance of making education equitable in the US.

#11: Action-Based Education with Billy Grayson

In this episode of WISE Words, Stavros Yiannouka and Billy Grayson discuss Grayson's interesting education background and how it equipped him to take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

#10: Experiential Learning in Rural Areas with Meagan Fallone

In this episode, Stavros Yiannouka sits down with founder and CEO of Barefoot College, Meagan Fallone, to learn about how vocational training can effectively be inclusive and contextual.

#09: Why We Need Entrepreneurship in Education with Yao Zhang

On this episode of WISE Words, Stavros Yiannouka sits down with founder and CEO of Roboterra, Inc., Yao Zhangto discuss her beginnings in the Chinese schooling system and entrepreneurship within education.

#08: Navigating Media with Yalda Hakim

In this week's episode of WISE Words, Yalda Hakim and Stavros Yiannouka discuss identity and the importance of media literacy.

#07: Bridging the Education Gap with Shannon May

On this brand new episode of WISE Words, Stavros Yiannouka sits down with Shannon May to discuss the beginnings of Bridge International Academies and why the Bridge model works. They also address some of the criticisms Bridge has received over the years.

#06: PISA and the Data Behind Successful School Systems with Andreas Schleicher

On this week's episode, Stavros Yiannouka sits down with German statistician, Andreas Schleicher, to discuss PISA, what makes a successful education system, and they get the chance to address some of the criticisms behind standardized tests.

#05: François Taddei

In this episode, Stavros Yiannouka and François Taddei discuss the value of nurturing young curious minds, the ethos of scientific research, and bringing education to disadvantaged communities.

#04: Chimamanda Adichie

In this episode, Stavros Yiannouka sits down with award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie to discuss storytelling, feminism, and education's role in creating accurate historical narratives in post-colonial times.

#03: Sebastian Thrun

WISE CEO, Stavros Yiannouka is joined by the co-founder and chairman of Udacity, Sebastian Thrun in this week's episode where they discuss the beginnings of Udacity, nanodegrees, and the many uses of artificial intelligence within education.

#02: Fareed Zakaria

Join WISE CEO, Stavros Yiannouka as he and Fareed Zakaria discuss the importance of a liberal education in a time where STEM education is seen as the surest path to success.

#01: Kishore Mahbubani

Join WISE CEO, Stavros Yiannouka, as he and Kishore Mahbubani discuss how education could better prepare people for the return of Asia.

Introducing WISE Words

Join Stavros Yiannouka, CEO of WISE, and Ameena Hussain, Director of Programs at WISE, as they introduce WISE Words, and discuss the many facets of WISE and education.

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2017 WISE Research

The WISE Research Reports, produced in collaboration with recognized experts from around the world, address pressing global education issues and reflect the priorities of the Qatar National Research Strategy. These timely, comprehensive reports feature action-oriented recommendations and policy guidance for all education stakeholders, offering concrete, improved practices in specific contexts. The current WISE Research Report series addresses a range of topics including school leadership and collaborative professionalism, design thinking, apprenticeship, disability, early childhood education, and migration, among others.

As a resource for the latest thinking, the WISE Reports encourage discussion at the 2017 global WISE summit and spark further research. The Reports are available on the WISE website and through the mobile app. A limited number of printed editions in English will be available at WISE 2017, 14-16 November. Selected reports will also be available in Arabic editions.

2017 Reports

2017 WISE Research #01 - Thinking and Acting Like a Designer: How design thinking supports innovation in K-12 education  by Annette Diefenthaler, Sandy Speicher, Laura Moorhead, Deirdre Cerminaro, Charla Bear – IDEO The report examines how design thinking is used to fundamentally reimagine school models and systems, support change in school culture by transforming how educators work together, and support students to develop twenty-first century skills. Read more

2017 WISE Research #02 - The Challenges and Implications of a Global Decline in the Educational Attainment and Retention of Boys by Natasha Ridge, Susan Kippels, Brian Jaewon Chung – Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research The report examines the unique challenges that affect the educational performance of boys across the globe, with a focus on Qatar, the UAE, the UK, Trinidad & Tobago, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. Read more

2017 WISE Research #03 - Transition and Dropout in Lower Income Countries: Case studies of secondary education in Bangladesh and Uganda by Samir Ranjan Nath, Denise Ferris, Mohammed Mahbubul Kabir, Tanjeeba Chowdhury, Anwar Hossain – BRAC The report explores the contexts and reasons for secondary education transition and dropout in Bangladesh and Uganda. Read more

2017 WISE Research #04 - How to Deliver Improved Outcomes for School Systems  by Michael Barber The report offers guidance for policymakers and education ministries implementing reform for improved student outcomes, based on the wide experience of the author. Read more

2017 WISE Research #05 - A Scan of Blended Learning Obstacles and Opportunities in Brazil, Malaysia and South Africa by Julia Freeland Fisher, Katrina Bushko, Jenny White – Clayton Christensen Institute The report explores blended learning programs and analyzes the experiences of sample schools in Brazil, Malaysia, and South Africa in using online learning to deliver content in more flexible and effective ways. Read more

2017 WISE Research #06 - Inclusive Quality Education for Children with Disabilities by Nidhi Singal, Hannah Ware, Shweta Khanna Bhutani – University of Cambridge The report explores the ‘Three Rs’ model (Rights, Resources and Research) as a practical framework for advancing inclusive quality education for persons with disabilities. Read more

2017 WISE Research #07 - Developing Agile Leaders of Learning: School leadership policy for dynamic times by Simon Breakspear, Amelia Peterson, Asmaa Alfadala, Muhammad Salman Bin Mohamed Khair – LearnLabs / WISE The report describes a dynamic process for developing ‘leadership for learning’ capabilities among school leaders and teachers for continual student improvement. Read more

2017 WISE Research #08 - Meeting the Needs of Pupils with Autism in Qatar: Moving forward by Karen Guldberg, Elaine Ashbee, Lila Kossyvaki, Ryan Bradley, Abdullah Basulayyim – University of Birmingham The report examines Qatar’s progress in implementing its education plan for people with autism, considers challenges and opportunities, and suggests recommendations for improvement. Read more

2017 WISE Research #09 - People and Policy: A comparative study of apprenticeship across eight national contexts by Maia Chankseliani, Ewart Keep, Stephanie Wilde – University of Oxford The report is a comparative study of apprenticeship systems in eight diverse countries, examining incentives and disincentives for learners and employers to participate in them, and considering policies that could support greater collaboration with government. Read more

2017 WISE Research #10 - Early Childhood Development in Qatar: Status and opportunities for the future by Samira Nikaein Towfighian, Lindsay Adams – World Bank The report describes early childhood development policies, programs and outcomes in Qatar, identifies gaps and proposes policy options for strengthening ECD in the country. Read more

2017 WISE Research #11 - A Multi-Country Study on the Education of Migrant Children by J. Han, J. E. Delgado, R. Cheung Judge, C. Nordberg, P. Robru, X. Qi, B. Torut, Huynh Thi Ngoc Tuyet, W. Tang, H. Uemura, X. Xiang – 21st Century Education Research Institute The report describes the varied contexts and circumstances of migrant children in seven countries, examining rights and successful initiatives, and making policy recommendations. Read more

2017 WISE Research #12 - Collaborative Professionalism by Andy Hargreaves, Michael T. O’Connor – Boston College The report builds a case for collaborative professionalism as a crucial framework for building strong and effective teaching and learning, drawing on the experiences of several diverse communities globally, and making observations on what works and what doesn’t. Read more

2017 WISE Research #13 - Securing the 21st Century Teacher Workforce: Global perspectives on teachers motivation, professionalism and retention by Karen Edge, Eugene Dapper, Corrie Stone-Johnson, Keren Frayman, Reinier Terwindt, James Townsend, Sharath Jeevan – UCL Institute of Education / STIR Education The report explores how various jurisdictions, at different levels of education systems, work to support teacher motivation for effective practice and student outcome. Read more

Related Content

2015 WISE Research #01 - Driving Grades, Driving Growth: How Private Capital in Education is Increasing Access, Inspiring Innovation, and Improving Outcomes by Mr. Ashwin Assomull, Ms Maryanna Abdo, Ms Roisin Pelley This report explores the ways that private capital is deployed to finance education by highlighting case studies of high-growth organizations in various education sectors. Read more

2015 WISE Research #02 - Entrepreneurship Education: A Global Consideration From Practice to Policy Around the World  by Dr. Patricia G. Greene, Dr. Candida G. Brush, Dr. Elaine J. Eisenman, Dr. Heidi Neck, Mr. Sam Perkins This report identifies the current state of entrepreneurship education and training around the world, and establishes an inventory of best practices. Read more

2015 WISE Research #03 - Creative Public Leadership: How School System Leaders Can Create the Conditions for System-wide Innovation by Mr. Joe Hallgarten, Ms Valerie Hannon, Mr. Tom Beresford This report aims to support system leaders in defining the potential benefits and the key drivers of system innovation in public services, as well as to identify the conditions that promote and inhibit it. Read more

2015 WISE Research #04 - Teacher Policies: Global Best Practices for Developing the Teaching Profession by Prof. Oon Seng Tan The report identifies ten key aspects of teacher policies the world over, and explores effective, successful examples that characterize these features. Read more

2015 WISE Research #05 - Quality in Early Childhood Education: an International Review and Guide for Policy Makers by Dr. David Whitebread, Dr. Martina Kuvalja, Dr. Aileen O'Connor This report explores the key international developments in early childhood education, including the main principles for provision, pedagogy and curriculum. Read more

2015 WISE Research #06 - Learning and Well-being: An Agenda for Change by Prof. Marwan Awartani, Ms Janet Looney This report examines how to define, measure and foster learning for well-being in schools and through policies. It analyses six case studies of positive practices from different regions. Read more

2015 WISE Research #07 - K-12 Reform in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries: Challenges and Policy Recommendations by Dr. Asmaa Alfadala The report identifies and compares the development of the education reform initiatives put in place in selected countries of the GCC countries, with particular focus on Qatar, The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read more

2015 WISE Research #08 - Education for the Future: The Global Experience of Developing Twenty-first Century Skills and Competencies by Prof. Jian Liu Through a literature review of more than 15 countries over the past ten years, the report aims to understand how twenty-first century skills have been implemented, and to describe the current state.  Read more

WISE Research #01 - Learning to Make a Difference: School as a Creative Community, by Charles Leadbeater

 

Education systems are failing to meet the needs of too many learners today because it ill equips them for the challenges of an uncertain, turbulent world in which they will have to find solutions to challenges with other people. Drawing on some of the most innovative organizations in the world, including Pixar and Barcelona FC, the author builds a case for schools as a place where children go to explore, create, make and learn together in a creative community with a cause. School should be the place where learners can discover their passions and purpose --and inspire their active and collaborative, problem-solving learning. Download the paper in English Download the summary in French Download the summary in Arabic Download the summary in Spanish

Charles Leadbeater is a Nesta fellow and Chair of the Nominet Trust and the mobile education programmes Apps for Good. He has worked around the world on innovation and creativity in both the private and public sectors. He is the author of several international bestselling works and of the first WISE Book Innovation in Education: Lessons from Pioneers around the World.
 

WISE Research #02 - Explorations of Creativity: a Review for Educators and Policy Making by Helen Abadzi, Marialuisa Martelli and Silvia Primativo.

 

Creativity is the driving force of human evolution. In our early 21st century the demand for creative thinkers is particularly high. Interest in creativity has generated countless studies, books, and articles. Which popular beliefs about creativity are valid? In this comprehensive and accessible review, multiple strands of research are woven together revealing intriguing mechanisms and linkages in the creative process. The work dramatizes the powerful implications of creativity for learning, and suggests how we may benefit from these insights at any age. Download the paper in English Download the summary in French Download the summary in Arabic Download the summary in Spanish

Dr. Helen Abadzi, a psychologist, has spent 27 years as a Senior Education Specialist at the World Bank. She has drawn on cognitive psychology and neuroscience to improve the outcomes of educational investments. Prof. Marialuisa Martelli is a researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Rome La Sapienza and Silvia Primativo is a doctoral student at the same university.

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