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ALfA literacy education extends values and ethical behavior, and educational system that not only As the world becomes increasingly
beyond reading and writing cultivate meaningful connections addresses foundational literacy reliant on AI, the speed at which we
skills. It encompasses climate with others. By emphasizing but also integrates climate change achieve global literacy has become
action, citizenship, character learning in pairs, ALfA cultivates education seamlessly. ALfA of utmost importance. Fast-tracking
development, and connectedness a sense of agency and ownership recognizes the interconnectedness foundational literacy in the age of AI and
(social-emotional-mental well- of one’s learning creating a between literacy, climate change, climate change is a crucial step towards
being). By integrating these collaborative learning environment and sustainable development. empowering individuals and communities
elements into literacy programs, that promotes knowledge sharing, By going beyond foundational to address the pressing challenges of our
we can empower learners to community engagement, and skills and addressing multiple time. Through innovative approaches like
actively engage with global collective problem-solving. competencies, we can narrow the ALfA, which seamlessly integrates climate
challenges, develop a sense gap between the illiterate and the change education into the curriculum,
of responsibility towards their ALfA (Accelerating Learning literate in this age of AI. learners not only acquire essential literacy
communities, foster positive for All) is a groundbreaking skills but also develop environmental
stewardship. By equipping future
generations with this knowledge and
empowering them to take action, we can
build a more resilient, climate-conscious,
and sustainable future for all. Children taking charge of their own learning by using a known-to-unknown pedagogy
that is speeding up learning for all children including the special needs children. It is an
inclusive education the world needs today.
Besides the competencies of reading,
writing and arithmetic, the children are
learning communication, critical thinking
and creativity. Beyond collaboration,
they are learning connectedness that
develops their social-emotional-mental
well-being.
In conclusion, the speed at which
we achieve global literacy has
become of utmost importance in
this age of AI. A paradigm shift
in education is necessary, one
that ensures equitable access to
quality education for all. Only then
can we bridge the gap, empower
learners, and create a more
inclusive society that is not left
behind.
Dr. Sunita Gandhi, CEO of DEVI Sansthan (Dignity Education Vision International), is a
distinguished professional with a background as a former economist at the World Bank and
From Cannes to COP 28 to the next TES, these reports are the basis of policy dialogue and urgently needed actions. They point out the road maps a PhD in Physics from Cambridge University. She also serves as the Director of Academics at
to reach foundational literacy and numeracy in record time. Speed is of the essence and systemic systemwide change is the need of the hour. City Montessori School (CMS), the world’s largest school.
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