This one-day professional development certificate program is designed for educators, school leaders, and community practitioners seeking to understand and respond to global forced migration through the lens of SDG4: Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education for All.

 

Grounded in lived experiences and research, the program highlights the urgent need to ensure refugee and displaced children are not left behind. Education is not only a human right but also a pathway to safety, dignity, and opportunity.

Participants will gain practical strategies to:

• Create welcoming, culturally responsive classrooms.

• Support refugee learners and foster belonging.

• Explore the broader role of schools in community integration and inclusive societies.

On completion, participants will receive an OUR & DWB Professional Development Certificate.

 

🎯 Who Should Attend

• Teachers and school staff

• Education consultants

• Leaders seeking inclusive practices for their schools and communities

📖 Program Modules

Module 1: Core Concepts & Practices for Inclusive Education

Facilitator: Dr. Gül İnanç (Founder, OUR)

• Global trends and dynamics in forced migration

• Key resources and definitions

• Future projections with a climate change focus

• History of mobility and borders

Module 2: STEM Education & Refugees – Advancing SDG4 in Practice

Facilitator: Yen Siow (Founder, DWB & Co-Director, OUR)

• How STEM empowers refugee learners and builds equity

• Inclusive delivery models (hybrid & in-person)

• Case studies of community-led initiatives

• Call to action: practical steps for educators

Module 3: Action Planning (Interactive Group Work)Facilitators: Dr. Gül İnanç & Yen Siow

• Case studies from Malaysia, Lebanon, and Kenya

• Collaborative strategies to create actionable plans

🌟 Why Attend?

✔️ Gain a deeper understanding of refugee experiences

✔️ Learn practical, ethically responsible tools for inclusive teaching

✔️ Join a network of educators committed to equity and belonging

“We would love to run this course again. It got excellent feedback from the teachers.”

- Dan Brown, Director of Professional Learning & Development, Dulwich College (Singapore)

Early bird registration coupon for $30 off until November 15th 2025

Use code: FORMIG30 at checkout.

Standard Price, $190.

Need more information?

Email: yen@d-w-b.org | Yen Siow, Co-Director Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR)