Integrating Whole Child Development (WCD) into Teacher and School- Leader Training: Perspectives From Across the World

Rita Heller Crespo, Maria van der Harst, Joost de Laat, Paul Schöpfer, Diederik van Iwaarden, Maya Menon, Robbie Dean, Luz Avruj, Marco Snoek, Renata Montechiare, Gretchen Livesey, Jane Nantayi Sebuyungo, Lola Velarde, Miguel Ángel Sancho Gargallo, Toby Horrocks, Prateesh Prasad, Bjorn Wansink*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A Whole Child Development (WCD) approach considers foundational learning as being child-centred and multi-dimensional, emphasising a variety of interconnected and context-dependent skills, competencies, and values for a child to thrive. Drawn from discussions with 10 education organisations from across the globe, this article explores how education systems can support teachers and school leaders to take a WCD approach.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)97-102
Number of pages6
JournalNORRAG
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - 24 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Holistic education
  • Holistic student development
  • Teacher training
  • Whole child development (WCD)

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