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Teachers of Refugees: A Review of the Literature
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Richardson, Emily – Education Development Trust, 2018
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that 65.6 million people are forcibly displaced, having either crossed national borders or become internally displaced within their own countries. Of this estimate, over 22.5 million are refugees. Over half of the world's refugees are children. With an average length of…
Descriptors: Refugees, Teacher Role, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Certification
Learning Loss, Learning Gains and Wellbeing: A Review of Policy and Grey Literature
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Ndaruhutse, Susy – Education Development Trust, 2021
COVID-19 has caused considerable disruption to education around the world. Disadvantaged and marginalised learners are being particularly hard hit. Naturally, throughout the pandemic, the focus of much attention has been on how to open schools safely with a preoccupation with the hygiene and social distancing considerations. A shift is noticeable…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing, Achievement Gains
Broken Bridges--New School Transitions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review on Difficulties and Strategies for Success
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Nuske, Heather Joy; McGhee Hassrick, Elizabeth; Bronstein, Briana; Hauptman, Lindsay; Aponte, Courtney; Levato, Lynne; Stahmer, Aubyn; Mandell, David S.; Mundy, Peter; Kasari, Connie; Smith, Tristram – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
Transitioning to a new school is often challenging for students with autism spectrum disorder. Few studies have examined the transition needs of students with autism spectrum disorder or the benefits of specific supports. This review synthesizes research findings on the "difficulties" that school transitions pose for students with autism…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Adjustment, Transitional Programs
School Leadership in West Africa: Findings from a Systematic Literature Review
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Bush, Tony; Glover, Derek – Africa Education Review, 2016
The literature shows that leadership is the second most important factor influencing school and learner outcomes, including levels of literacy and numeracy, school leaving examination results, and progression to secondary and higher education. This article focuses on school leadership in West Africa, drawing on a systematic review of the academic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Literature Reviews, Leadership Styles
Integrated and Early Childhood Education: Preparation for Social Development. Summary Report and Conclusions, Eastern Hemisphere Seminar (2nd, Salisbury, Zimbabwe, February 24-March 7, 1981).
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Bernard Van Leer Foundation, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1981
Participants in the Second Eastern Hemisphere Seminar (held at Salisbury, Zimbabwe in 1981) discussed topics related to the theme of integrated and early childhood education. The seminar was organized into plenary and small group discussions centered on four sub-topics of the broad theme: (1) Early Childhood Education: The Community Dimension; (2)…
Descriptors: Community Development, Developing Nations, Early Childhood Education, Educational Innovation
Female Genital Mutilation: Proposals for Change. Minority Rights Group International Report. [Revised].
Dorkenoo, Efua; Elworthy, Scilla – 1992
In Africa today, women's voices are being raised against female genital mutilation. Inspired by the United Nations Decade for Women, this report seeks to present information in a logical, coherent manner to stimulate support for eradication of the practice. It describes steps African governments, Western states, and international agencies can take…
Descriptors: African Culture, Change Strategies, Child Health, Cultural Influences