New e-discussion launched on Commonwealth Education Hub.
The ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨, in partnership with the (UNGEI) has today launched a new online discussion on ‘The Changing Patterns in Boys' Educational Achievement: What Can We Do To Make Things Better?’
Gender disparity in education has typically been experienced as disadvantaging girls. However, research over the last ten years has highlighted a growing trend in the underachievement of boys, both in terms of participation and performance.
This topical discussion, hosted on the , hopes to engage the education, gender and development communities across the Commonwealth in exploring this growing trend. It will also encourage debate on how the educational interests and requirements of boys and male adolescents can be better addressed by the education system.
To join the discussion, which will run from Monday 25 January until 19 February 2016, please visit the Education Hub and join the or alternatively email your contribution.
Related
‘’- A joint publication by the ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ and the Commonwealth of Learning, exploring the causes and policy implications of this trend.
Knowledge sharing hubs
the is a knowledge-sharing platform for education professionals across the Commonwealth to develop effective policymaking, improve practice and help countries achieve their education goals.
Since its launch, the Education Hub has hosted the following community discussions:
Education & Climate Change
Radicalisation and Violent Extremism
Sustainable Development Goal 4
Financing Quality Education
ICT Integration in Education
Education & Economic Growth
The is another pilot initiative of the ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ and supports the community of health professionals and policy-makers who are dedicated to improving the situation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in particular Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Commonwealth countries.
