1. Improvement of Preschool Education Teachers’ Pedagogical Work Quality - Policy Recommendations Olga Muskhelishvili Civitas Georgica – Educator Georgia

2. Quality of Educational system cannot be higher than the quality of teachers in the field of education

3. Three Whales on which stands the quality of preschool education TeacherProgram (methodology) organization of practices

4. Teacher competences

5. The teacher understands a child psychology; is aware of the national objectives and standards of preschool education; understands the individual pace of child development and the nearest development zone; Is able to use child evaluation forms and to conduct pedagogical estimations regularly;

6. Teacher competences Conducts play-based classes and uses exploration methodologies rather than lecturing during the classes; Owes developed annual work plan and weekly and daily scenarios; Working plans and scenarios are based on daily objectives of teacher for child development; Objectives are formulated in clear and realistic manner; Works with parents.

7. How many children should there be in per group?

8. Why should a group size standard be determened? Physiological Arguments: Lack of oxygen Increased noise Fertile environment for spreading viral infections Physical and Psychological strain of children and teachers

9. why is it important to determine group size standards? Pedagogical Arguments: Teacher is unable to ensure child oriented pedagogical practices

10. Organization of working environment

11. organization of working environment 16 – 20 children in a single group Teacher’s assistant Well-organized area Early learning toys and visual materials Library High quality of materials

12. organization of working environment Maximum time for working in a group – 6 hours Teacher should have ample time for: I. Preparing the developmental and educational materials; II. Analyzing the performed lessons; III. Self-development; IV. Sharing the experience with colleagues, attending the lessons.

13. Curriculum - Standard Standard for teacher competences Training programs for all teachers Salaries Working hours Strict control of pedagogical practices

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