South-East Asia EFA Mid-Term Policy Review Conference Delivering Quality in every aspects of Lifelong Learning Programs and Services South-East Asia EFA Mid-Term Policy Review Conference Quality Group 18-21 February 2008 Jomtien, Thailand

Distinguish Members Dr. Nath Bunroeum (Cambodia), Chair Mrs. Sengdeuane Lachanthaboun (Lao PDR) Co-Chair Mr. Jesus L.R. Mateo (Phils.) Rapporteur Mr. Min Kyaw Wai (Myanmar) Mr. Win Aung (Unicef) Ms. Tan Wai Lan (Singapore) Ms. Aishah Husain (Brunei) Mr. Norihede Furukawa (Japan) Dr. Ko-Chih Tung (UNESCO) Facilitator

Delivering Quality in every aspects of Lifelong Learning Programs and Services OUTPUTS OUTCOMES INPUTS PROCESSES Main

Inputs Teacher (quantity & quality) Stakeholders Curriculum Materials Traditional Facilitators of Learning Teacher (quantity & quality) Stakeholders Curriculum Materials Facilities (learning) Financial Internal External Textbooks Teaching & Learning Materials

Processes T & L Process Learning Environment ECCE MG Learner-centered Pedagogy T & L Process Learning Environment Governance/School Based Management Community Partnerships & Networking Inclusive, Effective T& L, gender sensitive, child-safe, healthy, protective, participatory SIP, Suppotive Supervision, Principals, Leadership & Management

Processes Curriculum Planning and Development Textbooks and Instructional Materials Development Educational Technology Development and Utilization Policy Lesson Planning Training ICT

Output Assessment Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes Values Moral Unity in Diversity Ethics Child’s Rights & Human Rights Ideology & Beliefs

Outcomes (EFA Pillars) Learning to DO (L2D) Learning to BE (L2B) Learning to KNOW (L2K) Learning to LIVE TOGETHER (L2LT) Learning to TRANSFORM (L2T)

Challenges Urban/Rural Quality Disparity Access to Technical Vocational education Relevancy of Curriculum Lack of Textbooks and Teaching Materials Enrolment incentives; Health & Nutrition

TARGET GROUP OBSTACLES ACTION Ethnic Minorities Language barriers Multi-lingual (bridging program) Lack of relevance of curriculum to local context language policy advocacy among policy-makers customize the curriculum, localizing content, civics & moral education @ community level

TARGET GROUP OBSTACLES ACTION Children/Learner from Mobile Communities and Migrant Workers In-country direct cost & opportunity cost Abolish fees provision of health & education services provide free services; alternative delivery modes (e.g. mobile teaching, learning modules, etc.) cross-boarder language Multi-lingual (bridging program) legal status, right to education Work with UN Agencies; ratify & enforce child’s rights to education

TARGET GROUP OBSTACLES ACTION Children/Learner from Poor Families direct cost & opportunity cost Abolish fees Children/Learner from rural communities unavailability of qualified teachers Provision of direct support to children of poor families (e.g conditional cash transfer, school feeding, scholarships local graduates to return home ICTs (ODL) Limited access (communication, transport, electricity, sanitation, clean water, etc.) provide financial incentives

TARGET GROUP OBSTACLES ACTION Children/Learner with Special Needs lack of support advocacy on children with special needs among policy-makers lack of infrastructure could be more user-friendly ) policy development -teacher training / support, teacher ratio, etc. lack of relevant program Children/Learner in Emergency Situation Adopt & Adapt INEE minimum standards Natural lack of disaster preparedness Man-made lack of facilities lack of service

Good Practices Teacher training (Pre & In-Set), recruitment , deployment Decentralized financial management Recognition & reward system for teachers & school heads

Policies, Strategies & Program Utilization of SEAMEO Regional Centres for Training of Teachers Decentralization (anchored on CHILD’s RIGHTS) Downloading of financial resources Establish Quality Assurance and Accountability Framework (M&E) Capacity building at all levels Phase implementation Establish sub-regional quality framework for tertiary education

Partnerships Utilize of SEAMEO Regional Centres for Training of Teachers Strengthen partnerships (e.g. resources, curriculum, teacher development & training) with local government units, civil society groups, local communities,media, student councils etc. Enhance collaboration (e.g knowledge sharing, financial, & other resources) between and among SEA countries, development partners, quality-oriented agencies, media, etc.

Maraming Salamat! Terima Kasih! Khop Chay! Kyezu Ba! Thank You! Arigato!