Exploring the Effectiveness of Educational Media in Promoting Culturally Sustaining Early Learning in Humanitarian Settings: Evidence From Bangladesh and Kenya  

• In Event: Saturday Roundtable Session 3:05 pm
  In Roundtable Session: Critical Perspectives on Children's Media (Table 18)

Abstract

Early childhood development opportunities lay the foundation for nurturing children's lifelong learning. Yet millions of children in humanitarian settings have little access to opportunities for holistic development. Research shows that the prolonged adversity experienced by children in these settings during the critical early years can lead to adverse long-term effects on learning and well-being. To respond to this need, a leading early learning nonprofit created a "global educational media" library to offer contextually relevant content for humanitarian service programs. This comparative case study draws on Paris's (2012) Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (CSP) to explore the effectiveness of this contextually relevant approach in promoting equity and learning in three different direct service programs supporting displaced learners in Bangladesh and Kenya.

Authors

• Amin Marei, Sesame Workshop

• Leslie Cuellar, Sesame Workshop