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Published May 4, 2020 | Version 2.0
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The Case for Transformative Public Education: Responding to COVID-19 now while addressing long-term underlying inequalities

Creators

  • 1. Uppsala University
  • 2. Rhodes University
  • 3. Wageningen University
  • 4. Delhi University
  • 5. University of Nottingham
  • 6. University of Bristol
  • 7. ANPEZ Center for Environment and Development
  • 8. University of Rwanda
  • 9. University of Witwatersrand

Description

Educating the public is central to governmental and NGO responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This briefing paper of the Transforming Education for Sustainable Futures Network Plus addresses the following topics:

  • What is Transformative Public Education?
  • Why Transformative Public Education matters to the COVID-19 response
  • Why Transformative Public Education matters for addressing long-term underlying risks to communities
  • Examples of Transformative Public Education responses to COVID-19
  • Suggestions for governments and state welfare actors seeking to work with Transformative Public Education
  • Suggestions for community leaders working with Transformative Public Education
  • Transformative Public Education in times of physical distancing
  • Key readings and resources

Files

Transformative Public Education A TESF Paper V1 20200504.pdf

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