Education for Societal Transformation - Alternatives for a Just Future LAUNCH WEBINAR
The Alternatives Project (www.thealternativesproject.org) invites you to attend the online launch of our NORRAG Special Issue entitled: *Education for Societal Transformation: Alternatives for a Just Future* *October 23, 2:00PM – 3:30PM UTC* *Please Register Here <https://www.norrag.org/launch-nsi-10-education-for-societal-transformation-alternatives-for-a-just-future/>* This NORRAG Special Issue 10 consists of 39 short papers by 72 authors from around the globe and explores the critical role of education in shaping a more just and equitable world. Contributors from diverse backgrounds offer innovative perspectives on how education and society can be transformed to address the pressing social, economic, political, and ecological crisis and challenges of our time. Drawing on theoretical frameworks and practical experiences, the authors present a range of alternative approaches and non-reformist reforms, including anti-racist and anti-patriarchal education, climate/environmental and decolonial education, cosmopolitical learning, critical multicultural education and critical pedagogy, democratic schools, holistic education, Indigenous education and knowledge, peace education, and education for social justice. *Key themes explored in the book include:* - The need to challenge dominant paradigms in education and foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. - The importance of incorporating diverse knowledge systems, including Indigenous knowledge, into education. - The potential of education to promote social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic equity. - The role of education in empowering individuals and communities to challenge systemic inequalities and build a better future. The contributions in this special issue broaden our horizons to what is possible, inspire us and offer us hope. The volume is essential reading for educators, social scientists, policymakers, researchers, and all those interested in creating a more just and sustainable future. The attached flyer contains more details. Despite having many speakers, presentations will be short leaving time for Q&A! PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!
Hi there, Thanks for the invite. I registered yesterday. I am trying to join the webinar but keep getting rerouted to the form. Is there anyway you could share the link? Frances On Sat, 12 Oct 2024 at 00:22, Steven J. Klees <[email protected]> wrote:
The Alternatives Project (www.thealternativesproject.org) invites you to attend the online launch of our NORRAG Special Issue entitled:
*Education for Societal Transformation: Alternatives for a Just Future*
*October 23, 2:00PM – 3:30PM UTC*
*Please Register Here <https://www.norrag.org/launch-nsi-10-education-for-societal-transformation-alternatives-for-a-just-future/>*
This NORRAG Special Issue 10 consists of 39 short papers by 72 authors from around the globe and explores the critical role of education in shaping a more just and equitable world. Contributors from diverse backgrounds offer innovative perspectives on how education and society can be transformed to address the pressing social, economic, political, and ecological crisis and challenges of our time.
Drawing on theoretical frameworks and practical experiences, the authors present a range of alternative approaches and non-reformist reforms, including anti-racist and anti-patriarchal education, climate/environmental and decolonial education, cosmopolitical learning, critical multicultural education and critical pedagogy, democratic schools, holistic education, Indigenous education and knowledge, peace education, and education for social justice.
*Key themes explored in the book include:*
- The need to challenge dominant paradigms in education and foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. - The importance of incorporating diverse knowledge systems, including Indigenous knowledge, into education. - The potential of education to promote social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic equity. - The role of education in empowering individuals and communities to challenge systemic inequalities and build a better future.
The contributions in this special issue broaden our horizons to what is possible, inspire us and offer us hope. The volume is essential reading for educators, social scientists, policymakers, researchers, and all those interested in creating a more just and sustainable future.
The attached flyer contains more details. Despite having many speakers, presentations will be short leaving time for Q&A!
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!
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Frances Taylor -
Steven J. Klees