Advanced Certificate in Refugee Education: Games & Innovation

• Advanced Game-Based Learning: Understanding the theory and practice of using games for teaching and learning in the context of refugee education. This unit will cover the benefits and challenges of game-based learning, as well as best practices for designing and implementing games in the classroom.
• Gamification of Refugee Education: This unit will explore how to apply game design elements and mechanics to non-game contexts in refugee education. Students will learn about the different types of gamification, as well as how to create engaging and effective learning experiences that motivate and empower refugee learners.
• Innovative Technologies for Refugee Education: This unit will introduce students to emerging technologies that have the potential to transform refugee education, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. Students will learn about the opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies, as well as how to design and implement innovative learning experiences that make the most of their capabilities.
• Digital Storytelling for Refugee Empowerment: This unit will focus on the use of digital storytelling as a tool for refugee empowerment. Students will learn about the power of storytelling as a means of expressing identity, building community, and promoting social change. They will also explore the technical and ethical considerations involved in creating and sharing digital stories.
• Game Design for Social Impact: This unit will examine the role of games in promoting social change and fostering empathy and understanding. Students will learn about the principles of game design for social impact, as well as how to create games that address real-world issues and promote positive change in the lives of refugee learners.
• Research Methods in Game-Based Learning: This unit will provide students with an understanding of the research methods and best practices for evaluating the effectiveness of game-based learning in refugee education. Students will learn how to design and implement research studies, as well as how to analyze and interpret data to inform the development of effective learning experiences.
• Curriculum Design for Game-Based Learning: This unit will focus on the process of designing and developing game-based learning curricula for refugee education. Students will learn about the key components of a game-based learning curriculum, as well as how to align curricula with standards