This hybrid event aims to present the World Education Reform Database (WERD). The Database gathers educational reforms reported by States over the 20th century. It currently encompasses 10,955 reforms from 189 countries and territories. Recently, data from the UNESCO-IBE's archives center were compiled to complete this massive database. This event aims to enhance reflexions on the use of such data into ongoing research program and practices, introduce to methodological challenges and potentiality, and provide concrete case studies that contributes to the historicization of intergovernmental cooperation.

Presentation

This hybrid event (coorganized by the UNESCO-IBE and the University of Geneva) aims to present the World Education Reform Database (WERD), overseen by Patricia Bromley from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education and Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society and Rie Kijima at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in the University of Toronto. The Database gathers educational reforms reported by States over the 20th century. It currently encompasses 10,955 reforms from 189 countries and territories. Recently, data from the UNESCO-IBE's archives center were compiled to complete this massive database. This event aims to enhance reflexions on the use of such data into ongoing research program and practices, introduce to methodological challenges and potentiality, and provide concrete case studies that contributes to the historicization of intergovernmental cooperation.

Program

4.00-6.00 PM

• Chair: Émeline Brylinski, ERHISE, FPSE, University of Geneva
• Opening remarks : Simona Popa, UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE)
• Trends and uses of the World Education Reform Database (WERD) Patricia Bromley, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, Rie Kijima, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Lisa Overbey, Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, Stanford University
• Education for peace and national unity:  A global view at the intersectional roles of civic and language education policies, Camille Fabo, Teachers College, Columbia University

Registration

A hybrid event. Open to the public but advance registration is highly recommended.

More info: doc.centre@unesco.org 

Coffee and light refreshments will be served.