1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

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

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

10. 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 community level

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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.

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