eTwinning Team A -Development Education 4-8. 201212031345321_sm.jpg (JPEG Image, 240 × 151 pixels) Definition of Development. At its most fundamental level, development involves change. This change must be cumulative and systematic; random change is not considered to be developmental in nature. Whereas the concept of growth refers to the addition of new components or skills through the appearance of new cells, development refers to the refinement, improvement, and expansion of existing skills through the refinement of cells already present (Schuster, 1992).
More specifically, three basic criteria must be met before change can be considered to be development: The change must be orderly—not random fluctuations of behavior. When a specific change in behavior satisfies these three criteria, development has occurred. Development may be either qualitative or quantitative. With these definitional components in mind, it also becomes important to distinguish between development and maturation.
Excerpt from Young Children with Special Needs, by S.R. . © ______ 2009, Merrill, an imprint of Pearson Education Inc. Development in Action | Engaging young people in global issues and promoting global citizenship. Development Education | Trócaire. Development Education and Film. The Global Partnership for Education Congratulates Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi | Global Partnership for Education. HomeaMedia CenteraNewsa The Global Partnership for Education Congratulates Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexandra Humme at ahumme@globalpartnership.org Washington — October 10, 2014. The Global Partnership for Education is delighted that Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi will be receiving the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Two education advocates receiving this prestigious prize is a strong recognition of education as a force for peace. “We are proud and honored that both of these inspirational advocates are strong supporters of the Global Partnership for Education,” said Julia Gillard, Board Chair of the Global Partnership for Education. “The world needs the powerful voices of Malala and Kailash to draw attention to the many challenges faced by millions of children each day all over the world when trying to get an education”, said Alice Albright, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Partnership for Education.
Call to Action: A European Development Education Strategy. Introduction It is ten years since the Council of the European Union approved its resolution on Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR), and yet the European Union (EU), one of the biggest DEAR funders, still does not have a strategy for development education (DE). Considering the ongoing negotiations for the multiannual financial framework and the values which the EU has been built upon – dignity, freedom, equality, solidarity, citizenship and justice - it would be reasonable for the Union to take stronger action committing to DEAR. The European Commission (EC), Council and the European Parliament should build on recent successful processes and set up without delay a European DEAR strategy, based on the DE Consensus, the EC DEAR Study and its follow-up discussions.
Are there real commitments to development education? “[...] In parallel to all of these developments, the interest of the European institutions in a DE strategy increased. Why a European DEAR strategy? 1. 2. 3. 4. DevelopmentEducation.ie | Home. Aboutdeved. When most people outside the profession hear the words "developmental education," they think of refresher courses in English, math, and reading for underprepared college students. However, developmental coursework is only one academic enhancement practice that falls under the umbrella term "developmental education. " Use the links below to learn more about the rich history of developmental education, dating back several centuries. You'll learn why developmental education has been termed a "social and economic imperative" in a democracy. You'll also learn about the wide range of learning-centered activities that together make up developmental education. DEFINITION. Developmental education is a field of practice and research within higher education with a theoretical foundation in developmental psychology and learning theory.
HISTORY. GOALS. To preserve and make possible educational opportunity for each postsecondary learner. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE NEWS. BEST PRACTICES. Videos.