Session Overview: Closing the Learning Gap
Closing the Learning Gap – The potential and pitfalls of Accelerated Learning programs (ALP) in emergency and post conflict settings
Global Consultation 2009, Istanbul
Tuesday 31 March 16:45-18:30, Concurrent Learning Session Block 2
Abstract
Accelerated Learning approaches are commonly implemented in emergency and post conflict settings. The term is used to cover various approaches which ensure access to basic education for older children out- of- school through alternative opportunities to formal primary education. Accelerated Learning has the end goal of providing children and youth who have missed enrolling in schools at the stipulated official age a faster way back into the formal education system or other alternative vocational and technical training programmes.
The session will highlight A/L interventions implemented by a variety of agencies in conjunction with governments through both formal and non formal education settings. Questions covering what works (where and why), learned lessons and challenges encountered in the field as well as possible solutions will be addressed. In addition, the potential for Accelerated Learning programs for linking with government formal systems and what could be done to allow formal education to benefit more strongly from non formal efforts will be discussed. The session will conclude with a vibrant discussion on robust recommendations and way forward for Accelerated Learning Programmes for all stakeholders.
Session Objectives
- To discuss with participants the various interventions of Accelerated Learning Programmes and emerging issues with using ALP in emergencies and post conflict settings
- To deliberate on the way forward in Accelerated Learning Programmes in similar settings
- To brainstorm on the possibility of coordinating a global network on accelerated Learning Programmes aimed at generating shared learning, good practices and new knowledge.
Expected Outcomes
- Outcome 1: Increased participants knowledge on current ALP approaches
- Outcome 2: Identified best practices/lessons learned from the field
- Outcome 3: Way forward on ALP (includes future coordination of ALP stakeholders, joint documentation /publications of ALP processes in selected countries etc
Panel
Chair: Nathalie Fiona Hamoudi, UNICEF
Presenters
- Helge Brochmann, NRC
- Nathalie Fiona Hamoudi, UNICEF
- Emily Echessa, Save the Children
For more information regarding this session please contact the Session Coordinator Nathalie Fiona Hamoudi at nhamoudi@unicef.org.
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