Working Group # 4 Theme Issues related to improving quality of education, especially teacher training and learning achievement

Contributors FACILITATOR: ELS HEIJNEN SCRIBES: K.M. ENAMUL HOQUE, BANGLADESH - CAMPE RENE RAYA, ASPBAE CHAIRPERSONS: SHEHENAZ ASAM, MALDIVES – MOE ABDUR RASHID, PAKISTAN - MOE PRESENTER: SUBHAS CHANDRA ROY, INDIA – NCERT MEMBERS: K. MOHAMED THAMBY, SRI LANKA - MOE VIKRAM SAHAY, INDIA – MOE BINOD SUNWAR, BHUTAN – MOE ABDUR RAFIQUE, UNESCO DHAKA ARJUN BHANDARI, NEPAL – MOE I.M.C. BANDARA, SRI LANKA - CED

Policy Recommendation # 1 A comprehensive teacher education policy which would lay down norms and standards for all aspects of teacher education in the country

Major Issues Teacher education curriculum with norms and standards Minimum educational qualifications for teacher educators Recruitment policy for teachers Promoting innovations Linkage with Teacher Training Program for disabled children/person Recruitment of adequate female teachers Recruitment of teacher from disadvantaged groups Laying down the quality indicators

Target Groups/beneficiaries Prospective teachers In-service teachers

Desired Outcomes/ Expected Impacts Competent teachers based on pre-determined standards Expected Impact Improved learning process and learning outcome

Strategies to implement the policy, including innovative approaches National level implementing agency with statutory roles and functions

Examples of good practices already in place in countries India A comprehensive policy - Statutory body Rigorous quality control Review and monitoring mechanism

Implementing agencies, providers, partners Statutory bodies in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Required capacities, resources, support Human Resources Projection + demands of teachers and teacher educators Identification of Professionals Institutional linkages Professional support to teachers (within and among countries) Financial Resources Continued financial support (national and external)

Comments, necessary conditions, assumptions, etc. Strong political will for continuity and sustainability Collaborative effort of the stakeholders with shared commitment

Policy Recommendation # 2 Improved effectiveness and efficiency of curriculum implementation

Major Issues Policy Content Methodology Assessment/reporting Supervision (Monitoring) of whole school approach Safe school language instruction in lower primary grades Teaching strategy from learners’ perspective

Target Groups/beneficiaries Management Group Teachers Student Community (all stakeholders)

Desired Outcomes/Expected Impacts Conducive learning environment Improved students performance Satisfaction of all stakeholders

Strategies to implement the policy, including innovative approaches Curriculum Review based research findings Formation of improved curriculum TLM which would encourage innovation, critical thinking, and interaction Staff development Real time/ formative assessment

Examples of good practices already in place in countries Maldives Teachers resource centres including broadband and internet connection with online facilities Portfolio of students as the teachers can follow-up comprehensively India Online audio visual interactive facilities among the teacher training institutions

Implementing agencies, providers, partners Education Ministry in consultation with the stakeholders

Required capacities, resources, support Reliable database (quantity + quality; both formal and non-formal) Pool of researchers Institutional linkages Feedback mechanism

Comments, necessary conditions, assumptions, etc. Parameter for curriculum review - Nature of the content & content load Interactive methodology and reflective practices Continuous/ formative assessment Timely availability of Teaching Learning resources

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