Brenda Haiplik
Regional Advisor Education
UNICEF Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa
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Bio

Brenda Haiplik is the Regional Education Advisor for UNICEF in the Middle East and North Africa. She leads a team of education experts providing technical support to country offices across the region. Before working in MENA she was the Chief of Education at UNICEF Turkey managing a large education portfolio spanning the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. She also served as the Senior Education Advisor - Emergencies at UNICEF Headquarters. Dr. Haiplik has lived and worked in Canada, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Somalia, Jordan and Iraq. She has two decades of teaching, field work, policy/advocacy experience and has represented UNICEF at the global level on the INEE and the GCPEA Steering Groups. She also worked for Save the Children and BRAC and as a primary teacher in several contexts. Brenda holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (Specialization in Comparative, International and Development Education) from OISE at the University of Toronto.

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This workshop, delivered by Be GLAD in partnership with Spacetoon Education, will highlight a Research-Based AND Field-Tested instructional system that increases critical skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This innovative system has been used extensively to transform districts within the famed Silicon Valley of California and across the US for over 20 years, producing creative problem-solvers of the future. With recent developments in technology, this award-winning instructional system is now moving to empower educators throughout the Middle East and Africa. In this workshop, you’ll learn 5 fundamental instructional strategies from the most effective system and the process to gain mastery of key indicators of success to achieve academic excellence

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Innovative programs that promote equity, access, and quality in education and the creative strategies they use to navigate funding challenges and achieve impactful results. This session is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways, offering a glimpse into how non-profits are transforming education to shape a brighter future for teaching and learning.

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This session brings together content creators who excel in delivering knowledge through storytelling, by weaving complex ideas into engaging narratives.

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This discussion focuses on the pivotal role of vocational training in addressing the skills gap and equipping the workforce with the necessary competencies to thrive in today's dynamic job market and how it is enhancing employability and entrepreneurship. We will share insights on effective vocational training models, collaborations between educational institutions and industries, and strategies for preparing individuals for success in the evolving workforce.

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Points of Discussions:

Art Residencies as Catalysts for Artistic Growth (skill development, focus and immersion, feedback and critique)

Residencies and Professional Development (networking opportunities, exhibitions and visibility)

Art Residencies as Spaces for Reflection and Conceptual Development (time for reflection, development for new ideas)

Residencies and Education (integration with art education, mentorship and guidance)

Challenges and opportunities (funding, support, residency models)