EDUCATION FOR ALL: A World To Believe In
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BASIC EDUCATION FOR ALL
"Education" refers to the provision of learning opportunities in a purposeful and organized manner through various means including, but not limited to, schools and other educational institutions. "Basic education" refers to instruction at the first or foundation level, upon which subsequent learning can be based, whether for children, adolescents or adults. Basic education is focused on essential learning tools which include literacy, numeracy, problem solving, and learning how to learn. To these skills must be added a structure for providing adequate recreation and sports activities for children and adolescents.
The "Basic Education for All" approach was developed at the "World Conference on Education for All", held in Jomtien, Thailand in 1990. The education policy approach articulated by the conference has been adopted worldwide by UNICEF, UNESCO, the World Bank and UNDP as well as participating Governments and NGOs.
This priority on basic education, adapted for the refugee context, is the central core of UNHCR refugee education policy. In other words, the top education priorities for UNHCR should be to continue to improve the provision of basic education for all children and adolescents, and to work towards the goal of literacy for adolescents and adults. This should take place regardless of whether refugees are in the earliest stages of an emergency or a long-standing asylum situation. Other specialized levels and types of education are important but must be given a lower priority as a matter of policy.
A basic refugee curriculum, as outlined above, will normally be oriented to the country of origin. Unless local integration is the long term goal, refugee schools should not be using the curriculum of the host country. The curriculum must also deal with topics specific to their situation as refugees. These special topics might include peace education, conflict resolution, human rights awareness, environmental awareness, health issues, and an introduction to the host country culture.
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