The Gap App Challenge is the first in a series of challenges that the iZone and New York City will host to maximize the creative energy of the education technology community to bring new approachesto teaching and learning and meet the real needs of students.
During the preparation and implementation of the programme, a number of challenges have been faced mainly due to the fundamental changes made to the teaching-learning approaches and the focus on community participation.
On the first day of the meeting, different perspectives on RVA-NQF linkages will be explored, covering national and regional perspectives as well as different themes such as the implementation and impact of NQFs on skills development and the different approachesto the recognition of non-formal and informal learning outcomes.
Because the literacy programme provides an alternative and accelerated route back into the formal education system, the methodologies and approaches used are designed to equip learners with the skills they need to succeed at higher learning levels.
In terms of civic knowledge (questions 1 and 2), the authors found a significant difference in learning outcomes by country, which should probably be seen in the light of the widely different approachesto civic education in the countries.
He informed the Director-General that he would like to engage in discussions with UNESCO and other stakeholders on learning strategies in higher education and that more innovative approaches were needed in this area.