dr. fred mednick founder, teachers without borders johns hopkins university
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Dr. Fred MednickFounder, Teachers Without BordersJohns Hopkins University
Inter-American Council for Integral Development Meeting
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING
February 25, 2014
Research Findings on Innovation in Teaching
Brains are evenly distributed, but education is not
Research (some timely, some new) can change all that
65 Million Teachers
They flourish in settings in which they can share resources and connect to each other.
Putting accessible content and teacher communities together can demonstrate impacts at far less cost
They’ve always been multipliers; many have embraced technology and they’re getting connected.
While the world raises expectations for teachers, teachers expect the world to pay attention
Research Conclusions on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
• STEM addresses issues of inequality
• STEM stimulates problem solving
• STEM contributes to positive school climate
1. STEM is not a race for the best score, but a plan for real learning
3. STEM is connected to development
2. Short-term fixes are causing long-term problems
HAITI: Teacher Education for Community Development: Certification
• ICT for Development
• Removing Barriers to Access
• Building Capacity for Teaching and Learning
OAS-TWB Collaborations That Match the Research
• Inter-American Teacher Education Network
SAFE SCHOOLS:Building a Climate of Achievement in Latin America
Innovation and Global Educational Leadership
• Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering
• Networks for Sharing and Mentorship
• Community Development
• Local Educational Leadership
Organization of American States
• Connects education and development
• Convenes stakeholders
• Builds capacity where it matters most
A catalyst of change, a beacon of hope, a model for the world
THANK YOU
Dr. Fred Mednickfred.mednick@jhu.edu | fred@twb.org 206-356-4731
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