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Making the Grade in Global Education: Unlocking the Power of Play
September 30, 2014
Unlocking the Power of Play marked the debut of AKFC’s new event series, Making the Grade in Global Education. Several youth leaders and trainers from Right To Play gathered in Ottawa to demonstrate the games and activities they use to educate children and youth, both in Canada and abroad.
Following the live demonstrations, three knowledgeable speakers took the stage to discuss the effectiveness of play-based learning: Amina Mwitu, Program Director for the Madrasa Early Childhood Program, Dennis Bright, African Policy Director for Right To Play and Louise Zimanyi, Early Childhood Development Advisor at the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. The panelists shared a wide range of perspectives, from how teachers are trained to play and how child-centred learning fosters the development of a child’s language and social skills.
Over 130 guests attended the event in person and via webcast. The discussion was moderated by Kristy Kirkup¸ a journalist for CBC News in Ottawa.
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Learn more about early childhood development
Investing in quality education is proven to enhance a person’s quality of life. Yet, many regions of the world are challenged by access to education, lower standards of education, low retention rates and a shortage of teachers who can help students succeed. It is well established that play, sport and other child-centred learning practices have the power to address such challenges.
Watch this video to learn how investing in early childhood development helps break the cycle of poverty.
Read this brief to learn how nutrition influences a child’s ability to succeed.
Download this brochure about the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme.
Read more about the Aga Khan Development Network’s education initiatives in Kenya.
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Please note that there is no parking at the Delegation. Street parking is available nearby, on Boteler Street, Dalhousie Street, Parent Avenue, and Bolton Street. Please take care to respect all posted parking regulations. The Delegation has visitor entrances on Sussex Drive and Boteler Street.