NATURE OF THE WORLD
EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP
Founded in 1921, the World Education Fellowship is voluntary
and non-partisan, and enjoys the status of a UNESCO non-governmental
organisation. It is open to educators, members of associated professions,
and to all members of the public who have a common interest in
education at all levels. The Fellowship meets biennially in international
conferences, publishes books and pamphlets, and, through its national
sections, participates in workshops, meetings and developmental
projects. The Fellowship does not advocate any dogma; each member
is free to put its principles into practice in ways which are
best suited to his/her living and working environment.
PRINCIPLES OF THE WORLD EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP
(a) |
The primary purpose of education today is to help all of
us to grow as self-respecting, sensitive, confident well-informed,
competent and responsible individuals in society and in the
world community. |
(b) |
People develop these qualities when they live in mutually
supportive environments where sharing purposes and problems
generates friendliness, commitment and cooperation. Schools
should aim to be communities of this kind. |
(c) |
Learners should, as early as possible, take responsibility
for the management of their own education in association with
and support from others. They should be helped to achieve
both local involvement and a global perspective. |
(d) |
High achievement is best obtained by mobilising personal
motivation and creativity within a context of open access
to a variety of learning opportunities. |
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Methods of assessment should aim to describe
achievement and promote self-esteem. |
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ACTIVITIES OF THE WORLD EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP
(a) |
Identify and pursue changes in policies and practices to
meet the varying individual and shared educational needs of
people of all ages. |
(b) |
Promote greater social and economic justice and equality
through achieving a high standard of education for all groups
worldwide. |
(c) |
Encourage a balance between an education which nourishes
the personal growth of individuals and one which stresses
the social responsibility of each to work towards improving
the human and physical world environment. |
(d) |
Foster educational contacts between all peoples including
people from the third world in order to further international
understanding and peace. |
(e) |
Promote education as a lifelong process for
all people, regardless of sex, race, beliefs, economic status
or abilities. |
(f) |
Encourage cooperative community involvement in clarifying
educational goals and undertaking educational programmes. |
(g) |
Secure for teachers the training, facilities, opportunities
and status they need to be effective, professional people. |
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PROJECTS
Deall Project
Information about this project can be found in the Deall section
History Project
If you have any comments on the history project please contact
Margaret White
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