challenges in teacher development.1 - seameo
TRANSCRIPT
Top School Success
1. Getting the right people to become teachers
2. Develop students with effective teachers
3. Students with high performance teachers will will progress 3 times faster than students with low performance teachers, especially primary level
4. Ensure system to deliver best possible instruction
Mckenzie report 2007Report to ADB, Robert Cozma 2005
4Teacher-centered4Students-centered
Approaches to Teaching & Learning
4“Do as you told” 4“Explore and create”
4 Information Literacy skill4 Communication skill4 ICT skill
4 Inquiry skill4 Problem solving skill4 Critical thinking skill4 Creativity and intellectual curiosity4 Systematic thinking
4 Collaboration skill4 Interpersonal skill4 Social responsibility4 Accountability
Skills for the 21st Century
How we address the challenges
4In-service Teacher Professional Development
4Pre-service teacher preparation
Experiences from Princess Sirindhorn IT Project
4 School-based training
4 Focus on integration method not technology skill
4 Provide training on lesson plan development, using ICT as tool
4 Regularly monitor teachers and visit schools
4Effective psychological approach4Sustainability4Make use of computer facilities4Hardware/Software familiarity
Why School-Based Approach?
Pedagogy-Integration
4Understand teachers’ technical background4Small size of class 4Clearly-designed manual4Relate to their environment4Point out the shifting role4One computer/teacher4Peer Coaching4Encourage sharing of ideasand discussion
Advantage
4 Build up teachers awareness4 Able to provide immediate feedback4 Receives teachers’ cooperation and committment4 Opportunities to share ideas
Experiences from Asia & Pacific Perspective: UNESCO
4 The “NEXT Generation of Teachers” Project
4 Focus on Pre-service teachers
4 Assist Teacher Education Institutions to prepare the next generation of teachers
4 Enhance the competency of teachers
4 Partnership with Private company
Current situation
E-readiness
Where we are going• International standard
•Local needs•National standards• Individual needs of
studentsLeadership
Instructors' Capacity
Curriculum
Road Map
4 Inquiry-based learning
4 Problem-based learning
4 Project-based learning
4 simulation-based learning
4 Resource-based learning
ICT-Pedagogy forStudents-Centered Approach
1. Product tool• Basic computer operation• WP, DB, SS, Graphics applications
2. Communication tool• E-mail• Internet
3. ICT integration• Use in teaching• Use for planning• Assessment• Other professional use of ICT
ICT Use
4Understanding of students center concept
4As a facilitator
4As a learner
4No need to be an ICT expert
4Have skill in ICT-based lesson plan development
4Have skill in classroom management
Teacher’s Role & Skills
4 ICT readiness of the country
4 Policy support
4 Leadership of the principals
4 Teachers’ attitude and willingness to change
4 Teacher’s commitment
4 Need adequate resources
Lessons Learned