1. EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN THE 9 TEMPORARY SHELTERS ALONG THE THAILAND / MYANMAR BORDER

2. Education Organisations Karen Refugee Committee Education Entity (KRCEE) Seven (7) temporary shelters: Mae Lla, Umpium Mai, Nu Po, Mae Ra Ma Luang, Mae La Oon, Tham Hin, Don Yang Karenni Education Department (KnED) Two (2) temporary shelters: Site 1 and Site 2 Administration of Education Services in the Temporary Shelters

3. Scope of Education

4. Key Features of the Education Systems N/KG Primary Middle High Higher Edu. Governance Structure refugee camp – Central Nursery through to Higher Education Teacher Education – Teacher Training Colleges and professional development Unique Curriculum Mother Tongue Based

5. Structure of Basic Education Min. AgeKRCEEKnEDMyanmar (2013)Myanmar (Proposed) 17 G12 16G12 G11 15G11S10G11G10 14G10S9G10G9 13G9S8G9G8 12G8S7G8G7 11G7S6G7G6 10G6S5G6G5 9 S4G5G4 8 S3G4G3 7 S2G3G2 6 S1G2G1 5 K K 4K/N3N3PPN2 3 PPN1 2.8N1

6. Subjects taught in KRCEE and KnED Basic Education Curricula KRCEE KnED G1 – G6 KG – S4 G7 – G9 S5 – S8 G10 – G12 S9 – S10 Karen / Karenni Karen (KRCEE only / KnED introduce Thai) English Burmese (KRCEE from G3)Burmese Mathematics History (KRCEE only)History (KnED from S7)History Geography (KRCEE only) Geography (KnED from S7)Geography Social Studies (KnED only)Social Studies (KnED to S6)Social Studies (KRCEE only) Health and Physical EducationArt / VOS (KRCEE only) Art / VOS (KnED Music and Library) Science

7. Teacher Education

8. Current Teacher Education Programs Supported By:NameLocationLength Right to PlayPre-Service Training7 KRCEE camps5 days Right to PlayIn-service Training7 KRCEE camps5 days JRS/KnEDGeneral Training – new teachers 2 KnED camps5 days JRS/KnEDSubject Training – all teachers 2 KnED camps5 days/3 times per year World Education/KTWG Teacher Preparation Center (TPC) Mae Sot1 year + 1 year teaching internship World Education/KTWG Karen Teacher Training Center (KTTC) North and South Ho Kay and Nu Po Refugee Camp 2 years + 2 year teaching internship

9. Comparison of Teacher Competency Frameworks Myanmar TCFASEAN TCFBorder TCFLikely to be covered in border training? 1. Responding to students’ learning styles and needs: The teacher knows how to respond to the age, and level of development of the students, individual differences in interests, learning styles and learning needs when planning and implementing lessons. No Yes 2. Knowledge of curriculum framework: The teacher has thorough knowledge of curriculum framework. No. Unclear 3. Mastery of subject matter: The teacher has strong working knowledge of subject matter. NoYes 4. Planning: The teacher develops lesson plans that promote students’ learning. YesNoYes 5. Applying appropriate teaching method: The teacher applies appropriate teaching methods, considering student learning experiences to achieve the learning outcomes. Yes Yes 6. Teaching and Learning Materials: The teacher uses teaching learning materials that are effective in motivating students and supporting their learning. YesNoYes

10. Comparison of Teacher Competency Frameworks Myanmar TCFASEAN TCFBorder TCFLikely to be covered in border training? 7. Classroom Management: The teacher creates an effective and safe physical and social environment that promotes respect to diversity, and social cohesion. Yes 8. Assessment, Record Keeping and Remedial Measures: The teacher uses both formative and summative assessment practices to monitor students’ learning progress and respond to their learning needs. Yes 9. Collaboration: The teacher works collaboratively with school heads, colleagues, students, parents and the community YesNoYes 10. Professional Attitudes & Values: The teacher is professional in appearance and conduct, providing a good role-model for school community. YesNoYes 11. Reflective Practices: Teacher regularly reflects on his or her own practices. NoYes 12. Initiatives for CPD: The teacher develops and implements own plan for professional development. YesNoUnclear Total # of Competencies117N/A % Alignment66%40%N/A

11. Recognition of student learning and teacher qualifications - Impact upon return

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