Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 1 REFLECTIONS ON THE ONGOING REFORM AND OPEN ISSUES STRUCTURE 3 considerations about CPD “World Champion of CPD” The Case of Finland 5 possible recommendations
Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 2 “INNOVATION TRAP” OF CPD Frequently in EU countries Problem – suppression Problem perceived Problem solutions (small case studies) Political decisions No appropriate problem solution The problem has changed – “10 years failure” OECD: More of the same – rationale. inappropriate Substantial change – More creativity
Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 3 3 CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT CPD DEFICIT MODEL Knowledge transmission Focus on individual teacher NEW PROFESSIONALISM Science of the teaching profession Evidence-based CPD Professional problem-solving capacity Professional code of ethics TOP DOWN – BOTTOM UP APPROACHES Advantages and Disadvantages
Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 4 “WORLD CHAMPION OF CPD” THE CASE OF FINLAND Extraordinary Pisa Results Quality of Initial Teacher Education CPD Further Education of Teachers
Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 5 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FINNISH CPD Strict decentralization and devolution Local Authorities (Municipalities) Collective Agreements (Attendance: 96.5 %) – Schools based training – Provision of money National Education Policy - Grants Self-motivated CPD Flexible Providers – University Based Center
Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 6 5 POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Quality assurance Internal: Programmes, awards, assessment, staff, (public) information and external quality assurance External: aims and objectives, published criteria, reporting, periodic reviews, describing evaluations and assessments finding 2.Different and flexible solutions Different and flexible solutions as regards the CPD institutions seem to be favorable Accreditation agency Allocate grants to different provider
Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 7 5 POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS 3.School – based CPD / school improvement Quality development program Analyzing strengths and weaknesses Negotiating common objectives Planning and realizing these objectives Evaluation and further steps 4. Qualification of leading personnel CPD trainers Heads Counselor Mentors School inspectorate New task profile Training Competencies and learning outcomes Certification
Buchberger - KieferEducation Sector Development Project, World Bank 8 5 POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS 5. University based center Center of excellence – knowledge resource center Evidence based Open forms of learning Bologna compatible