1. 18 Sept. 07 D. GEORGESCU, IBE 1 “60 minutes to convince” PEACEBUILDING Curriculum development in fragile states: some examples based on IBE’s experiences

2. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE2 Curriculum, conflicts and social cohesion IBE Comparative research in 7 post- conflict societies (2003-2004: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Guatemala; Lebanon; Mozambique; Northen Ireland; Rwanda; Sri Lanka) IBE Comparative research in 7 post- conflict societies (2003-2004: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Guatemala; Lebanon; Mozambique; Northen Ireland; Rwanda; Sri Lanka) Questions: Questions: - How can curriculum contribute to conflicts? conflicts? - What should change as to promote peace and social cohesion?

3. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE3 ‘Operational programmes/projects’ Curriculum processes Curriculum processes Curriculum products Curriculum products Capacity: ‘to want’…and ‘to be able to’… Capacity: ‘to want’…and ‘to be able to’… The role of education/curriculum in post- conflict/conflict-affected societies (DG article in L’Europe et la sortie des conflits) The role of education/curriculum in post- conflict/conflict-affected societies (DG article in L’Europe et la sortie des conflits)

4. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE4 KOSOVO (2000-2001) Issues and Challenges: Issues and Challenges: New Curriculum Framework and inclusive ‘Core Curriculum’ New Curriculum Framework and inclusive ‘Core Curriculum’ Constructing a curriculum for the future: reflecting on quality in a constructive way Constructing a curriculum for the future: reflecting on quality in a constructive way New concepts of learning and focus on outcomes/competencies New concepts of learning and focus on outcomes/competencies

5. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE5 Bosnia and Herzegovina (2003-2004) Focus on capacity development based on exchanges and sharing Focus on capacity development based on exchanges and sharing Work together towards common professional goals, based on common & shared professional tasks Work together towards common professional goals, based on common & shared professional tasks Take stock, as a group, of achievements and challenges Take stock, as a group, of achievements and challenges Diversity and harmony Diversity and harmony

6. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE6 GENEVA, OCTOBER 2003

7. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE7 Iraq (2005) Study visit to IBE (September 2005) and UNESCO International Curriculum Conference (December 2005) Study visit to IBE (September 2005) and UNESCO International Curriculum Conference (December 2005) How to develop a modern, open and flexible curriculum? How to develop a modern, open and flexible curriculum? How to cater for ‘federal solutions’ in education/curriculum development? How to cater for ‘federal solutions’ in education/curriculum development?

8. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE8 GENEVA, September 2005

9. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE9 Afghanistan (2003-2006) Curriculum Frameworks for Primary and Secondary Education (i.e. new areas: Life skills; Integrated Science education and social studies) Curriculum Frameworks for Primary and Secondary Education (i.e. new areas: Life skills; Integrated Science education and social studies) Syllabuses for different learning areas and subjects: how to balance tradition and innovation Syllabuses for different learning areas and subjects: how to balance tradition and innovation Curriculum and assessment; Curriculum and teaching and learning methodologies Curriculum and assessment; Curriculum and teaching and learning methodologies Public consultations: participatory approaches Public consultations: participatory approaches Working with stakeholders Working with stakeholders

10. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE10 KABUL, August 2006

11. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE11 KABUL, August 2006

12. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE12 KABUL, September 2006

13. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE13 KABUL, September 2006

14. 18 Sept. 07D. GEORGESCU, IBE14 AMMAN, November 2006

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