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Research
Research into Education for Health and Well-being
In collaboration with the School of Medicine at Swansea University, AET is investigating ways of improving the health and well-being of young people, especially young Somalis, with a view to reducing the incidence of obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. We will be exploring the knowledge, existing beliefs and barriers to change through a series of focus groups with young people. Through this research we aim to develop interventions that increase educational awareness of health and lifestyle choices among Somali young people in the UK.
Nomadic Pastoralists
Literacy levels within nomadic communities in Somalia are extremely low. Due to their lifestyle traditional schools are unable to meet their needs leaving them almost entirely without access to education. This research project aims to find alternative education methods and materials that suit their lifestyle and skill requirements. Initial findings have shown that flexible class times, the ability of teachers to move with the community and having lesson content which reflects their culture are all very important.
Alternative Basic Education in African Countries Emerging from Conflict
AET and the International Research Foundation for Open Learning (IRFOL) were commissioned by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to carry out a twelve month study into Alternative Basic Education in African countries emerging from conflict. The objective of the research was “to identify and analyse the various approaches used to provide basic education, particularly Alternative Basic Education (ABE) in countries emerging from conflict in sub-Saharan Africa”. The research was based on based on the empirical investigation of three country studies: northern Uganda, Somaliland and Southern Sudan. A combination of research methods was used including: semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, life histories (especially amongst ex-combatants, abducted girls, and child soldiers), participant observation and the documentation of relevant reports and publications. The report is available on the DFID website here.