Monday, 22 July 2024

Children's Cinema Club - August ( plus CafeDEnglish zoom info )

.... based on July https://thelearningstreet.blogspot.com/2024/06/childrens-cinema-club.html which shows some pictures from locations ...

with some new bits / changes for August :- ( note - zoom link here on facebook and also in the Guide for Hosts of Children's Cinema Club or CafeDEnglish )

Thursday 15th August - in plan, venue to be confirmed

14:00 Vienna time - Children's Cinema Club, a 20 minute film followed by 20 minute zoom call at 14.30 am, then drawing based on inspirations gained.

15:30 - 17:00 Reading, Writing, Chess, etc on a blanket on the ground in the park

17:00 - 18:30 Sport activities in the park

18:30 - family pizza meal

Saturday 10th August - in plan, venues to be confirmed

10:00 Vienna time, Childrens Cinema Club, a 20 minute film followed by 20 minute zoom call at 10.30

Thursday 8th August

program intention is -

14:00 Vienna time - Children's Cinema Club, a 20 minute film followed by 20 minute zoom call at 14.30 am, then drawing based on inspirations gained.

14:00 filmshow ->.........

15:30 - 17:00 Reading, Writing, Chess, etc on a blanket on the ground in the park

17:00 - 18:30 Sport activities in the park

18:30 - family pizza meal

Saturday 3rd August

10:00 Vienna time - Childrens Cinema Club, a 20 minute film followed by 20 minute zoom call at 10.30 am

14: 00 Vienna time - Watching a 15 minute thought provoking film.

14:15 Vienna time, CafeDEnglish with Special Guest / Breakout Room Host - Gabriele who spreads happiness professionally in organisations, and on a voluntary basis at Yippie

( watch films locally on youtube, discuss afterwards in zoom )

10.00 am filmshow -> ...

14:00 filmshow ->..........

Learn with Grandma members specifically invited to join BOTH zoom calls as an intergenerational learning event.

.....

addition of Thursday event 1st August

Donnerstag, 1. August

The Learning Street - Children's Cinema Club

Come join the 1st Stumpergasse Children's Cinema Club , for a fun, educational and artistic meet-up with kids, led by adults

Do. 1. Aug. 2024 14:00 - 15:30 MESZ

Veranstaltungsort

Galerie Eisenwaren Kamp

23/1 Stumpergasse 1060 Wien

Zu diesem Event

Eventdauer: 1 Stunde 30 Minuten

Welcome to the 1st Stumpergasse Children's Cinema Club ! Join us at the Galerie Eisenwaren Kamp for a meet with creativity, inspiration, and fun.

We have attended events at Skydome from Hilfswerk where a Kasperl Theater is followed by creative session, this has a vaguely similar format. A film session showing educational youtube videos for 6 to 10 year olds, with people watching in different locations. Then a zoom call connecting people young and old to chat about what was seen. Then a creative writing or drawing session to produce drawings or written work, that can be stored in minibooks to share with others.

After the session here we plan to move to the park down the road and then to the Pizzeria Disco Volante where bookings might be advised .

Parents are responsible for kids please, expected to stay with them, as in such WienXtra events. Internet is available in a side room for learning or working. Please grab a ticket and state after reservation how many kids you intend to bring, limit is18 - available ticketing is 12 tickets with up to 2 kids each.

People are welcome to gather from 1.30pm and see the art and hear a little about it from our host Stefan Alexander Kamp who has a varied and interesting career history, and an extensive listing of artists who have shown at the galerie.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and have a great time with like-minded individuals. See you there!

For more information on this special holiday Childrens Cinema Club on 1st August at 2pm, and other events on Saturdays, also see the developing Thursday'sCool series.

e&oe

Organised by The Learning Street / Vienna Hub with Galerie Eisenwaren Kamp - as a demonstration site in Vienna for similar locations joining in Kenya, Bangladesh and Uganda.

Grandmas welcome to watch and zoom care of Learn with Grandma and seniors organisations in Vienna.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-learning-street-childrens-cinema-club-tickets-964873611947

Thursday'sCool 1-3

Thursdays 25th July, 1st and 8th August - plan in progress for Mariahilf 2pm to 5pm

watch this space :-

25th July Plan, in Stumpergasse, Mariahilf

13:00 Gschamster Diener #19 Mittags Menu lunch

14:00 Galerie Eisenwaren-Kamp #23 Videos for kids and Zoom with kids

15:00 Gschamster Diener #19 Again, for reading, writing, drawing, chess, rummikub etc

16:00 Park for Sport, ( today til 16:30 to get to creative event at 5pm )

other days, ie next week,

17:30 Family meal with other parents, Pizzeria Disco Volante #98

1st August Plan in Stumpergasse, Mariahilf

13:00 Gschamster Diener #19 Mittags Menu lunch

14:00 Galerie Eisenwaren-Kamp #23 Videos for kids and Zoom with kids

15:00 Gschamster Diener #19 Again, for reading, writing, drawing, chess, rummikub etc

16:00 Park for Sport,

17:30 Family meal with other parents, Pizzeria Disco Volante #98

for updates, connection and joining in , here please :-

VH CC Welcome to Vienna Hub Creative Circles

Private group

212 members

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Learning by doing - Running a Fleamarket stall

Here we are today at Meislmarket Vienna, an historic venue where the kinderflohmarket ( flea market or jumble sale ) is running now

next week it is at Columbusplatz in Favoriten and we hope to have a stand there

for our kids to practice their sales skills and clear out some of their stuff

www.kifo.at for info on registering for a place

Friday, 19 July 2024

Tickets please! - for the Children's Cinema Club today

These are the tickets my daughter made for the two events we ran at home so far,

first ones are for Tom & Jerry, second ones focus on Tinga Tinga Tales

which feature again in the videos proposed for today in 90 minutes.

Watch the videos whereever you are, and then join a zoom call with

others to chat about them. Sharing is caring.

Together we can become happier

thelearningstreet.blogspot.com - childrens-cinema-club

ps, if you make tickets yourselves for today, please do share them here

pps

playing with ideas for Chidrens Cinema Club here

Drive in Movie - kids come with gokarts or cardboard boxes to sit in /on

A channel, daily shows, for example :-

10am - Dora the Explorer

10:30 Wild Kratz

11.00 Bluey - run all episodes sequentially from the start , and then start again

11.30 Tinga Tinga Tales

12.00 Ada Twist Scientist . again all episodes sequenltially

12.30 Watch with Mother

13.00 Andy Pandy

13.30 Science Max -

etc

with support and agreement from the producers of the shows, enabling 12-36 viewers to watch each show in each of for example 1000 wifi hotspot cinemas in Kakuma Camp, Kenya ....

Saturday, 13 July 2024

Afternoon Program for Kids

Ideas to address an opportunity in Kenya of an entertaining and fun

program for kids from 2pm to 7pm after school

Based on a rolling 3 hour program , where three groups of 12 or 24 kids

take part in one of three activivites at the same time, and then rotate on

to the next. A 40 minute activity, with 20 minutes resting. Sample order

here, the first three sessions can be at same time as above

2pm

Sports - baseball 5, hockey, rugby, volleyball, netball - ballsports

guided by www.ballschule-frey.at - https://www.ballschule-frey.at/trainer/

also www.RecreationRedefined.eu, www.Baseballschule.at , SUSA

3pm

Video watching 20 minutes followed by 20 minutes KidsCafeDEnglish,

zooming with other kids who have just watched the same thing in other

countries to chat about that or anything kids want to talk of. Alternate

same groups chatting and new kids , sources -

Netflix

youtube

Amazon Prime

4pm

Books, Bags, Sewing and Drawing & Writing , Chess, Photography, Film

A variety of games, sports, reading, writing, creative activities

5pm

as 3pm

6pm

as 4pm or 5pm

plus perhaps preparing food

7pm perhaps eat together, maybe with parents and guardians and friends or neighbours

A flexible program concept - could run for one hour per day,

3 hours per day, all day. One day per week, or every day of the year.

Could start at 2pm after school, or at 6am when its cooler ?

Variations for adults also, and as training program for trainers

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Teachers play a key role in shaping the future

Teachers play a key role in shaping the future...

from https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/global-report-teachers-what-you-need-know

News

Global report on teachers: What you need to know

Teachers play a key role in shaping the future, unlocking every learner’s potential, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 4 of inclusive and equitable quality education. Approaching 2030, a major issue looms large: The world is facing a significant teacher shortage. The global report on teachers, a collaboration between UNESCO and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, is a tool to mobilize international and country efforts to empower, recruit, train, and support teachers. Here is what you need to know about the findings in this report and the practical solutions it proposes to address this critical challenge.

22 February 2024

Last update:15 March 2024

Teacher shortage affect specific regions or income levels?

Teacher shortages are a global issue, prevalent not only in developing nations but also in high-income regions like Europe and North America. Despite well-resourced education systems, these regions struggle to recruit and retain qualified educators, posing significant challenges to educational quality and equity. Notably, attrition rates among primary teachers almost doubled from 4.62 per cent globally in 2015 to 9.06 in 2022, with teachers often leaving the profession within their initial five years. Understanding the widespread nature of this shortage and its socio-economic impacts is crucial in formulating effective, all-encompassing solutions.

How to tackle the teacher shortage effectively?

Addressing teacher shortages requires a holistic approach. Beyond recruitment, factors such as teacher motivation, well-being, retention, training, working conditions, and social status need attention. Creating attractive career pathways with equitable access to professional development, autonomy, and purpose is crucial in sustaining teachers' motivation. Recognizing the multi-faceted nature of this issue and proposing comprehensive strategies is crucial to finding lasting solutions.

Why is promoting gender equality in teaching essential?

Inclusive policies that foster gender equality in the teaching profession are vital. Diverse teaching workforces reflecting the communities they serve enhance the relevance of education and enrich the learning experience. Encouraging women's representation in leadership positions while engaging men in the teaching profession, especially at early years education, is critical. Understanding the significance of a gender-balanced teaching workforce and its impact on educational outcomes is crucial in crafting inclusive and effective education systems.

How can countries address teacher shortages?

Enhancing wages, working conditions, and investing in education significantly impact a teacher's well-being and motivation. Involving teachers in decision-making and fostering a collaborative school culture can attract and retain quality educators. Adequate investment in novice teachers can reduce attrition and address shortages sustainably. Exploring the nuanced details of these measures and their potential impact on the teaching landscape is vital to implement effective reforms.

Why is the shortage of teachers a pressing issue?

The shortage of teachers stands as a major challenge as we approach 2030. The UNESCO-Teacher Task Force’s global report on teachers exposes alarming statistics. This scarcity is not just a number: It is a crisis undermining educational systems globally. The effect of a worldwide teacher shortage is profound, leading to larger class sizes, overburdened educators, educational disparities, and financial strain on educational systems. It is crucial to understand the profound impact this shortage has on educational quality and access.

What much will the financing of new teaching positions cost?

Determining how much to pay current teachers or investing in infrastructure or professionalization initiatives are key financial decisions for any education system. In addition, however, many countries must also factor in projected costs of new teaching positions. According to latest projections, and in order to meet the SDG target 4, the financing of the additional teachers needed will cost US$12.8 billion for universal primary education, and US$106.8 billion for universal secondary education. Combined, additional financing needed to cover new primary and secondary teaching posts’ salaries by 2030 reaches US$120 billion annually.

How can teachers be empowered to transform education positively?

The global teacher shortage demands urgency. It's not solely about quantity but also about the quality of prepared and retained teachers. The Global Report on Teachers aims to offer evidence-informed solutions to ensure every child has access to qualified and motivated teachers. Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession, lifelong professional development, professional autonomy, and engaging teachers in decision-making are crucial aspects highlighted in the report. Delving deeper into the proposed strategies and understanding their transformative potential is essential to reshape the teaching landscape.

This new report will be launched at the Policy Dialogue Forum on addressing global teacher shortages on 26 February 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. On this occasion, the UN High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession, supported by a joint UNESCO-ILO Secretariat, will also release its recommendations on transforming the teaching profession.

What are the alarming findings regarding the shortage of teachers?

The global report on teachers reveals an urgent need for 44 million primary and secondary teachers worldwide by 2030. This includes a demand for seven out of ten teachers at the secondary level and a need to replace over half of the existing teachers leaving the profession. Sub-Saharan Africa is especially affected, with an estimated need for 15 million new teachers by 2030. Understanding the scale of this demand, its geographical implications, and the subsequent effects on educational infrastructure and student-teacher ratios is fundamental to comprehend the gravity of the situation.

Does the teache

Global report on teachers: addressing teacher shortages and transforming the profession

UNESCO

International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

2024

UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession puts forward…

UNESCO work on teachers

International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Gervin - Peace Training and Sport in Nakivale Refugee Settlement

source - https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-build-a-community-peace-center-in-uganda

Let's build a community peace center in Uganda!

Nigel Stonham is organizing this fundraiser.

Donation protected

Hi, I'm Nigel

After a career in IT sales and more, in 2017 I founded The Learning Street in Vienna with some friends. We "nurture learning communities".

What does that mean? We work to support Community Based Organisations, Youth Led Organisations, and Refugee Led Organisations in places like Uganda, Kenya and Sierra Leone.

With our fast internet in Europe and North America we are able to do in seconds, literally, what takes our friends in Africa .... , well actually they just cannot do it - with their smart phones on relatively expensive data bundles and with intermittent power to charge their devices. Oh, and no light to read by at night, and no books for their kids to read anyway.

Gervin is one of the people we are passionately committed to support.

His story is summarised in the slide above, and is told in more detail on his linkedin page here. He is contactable on facebook here .

In one of our early conversations last year he told of the football team he has with some 40-50 kids. Playing with ONE ball.

He also shared his intention to develop his Peace Training activities and to fulfil his dream of having a Community Peace Centre. He lives in Nakivale Refugee camp by the way, as a refugee, and serves his local community, of refugees.

We invite you to hear one of his Peace Training sessions at a computer near you, see here for a schedule of dates ( coming soon ). One of the other events we plan to run at the Peace Centre is a Saturday morning Children's Cinema Club , as started in Vienna. Gervin is seeking an alternative venue to use for this while the Peace Centre is being built.

If you wish to support him financially by making an investment here at gofundme in his projects, he, and I, and his community, would be most thankful.

in happiness with love for peace

Nigel Stonham

Vienna - City of Dreams

ps. Trust is important. We trust Gervin to use any investments wisely for the good of his community and his projects. Beyond that we will share progress and use of funds transparently with you here. The first 150 euros is earmarked to purchase footballs for the kids, for example.

Source and Application of funds:-

The Learning Street