Improvement of Preschool Education

Teachers’ Pedagogical Work Quality - Policy

Recommendations

Olga MuskhelishviliCivitas Georgica – Educator Georgia

Quality of Educational system cannot be higher

than the quality of teachers in the field of

education

Three Whales on which stands the quality of preschool education

Teacher

Program (methodology)

organization of practices

Teacher competences

Teacher competences

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;

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.

How many children should there be in per group?

Why should a group size standard be determened?

Physiological Arguments:

Lack of oxygenIncreased noiseFertile environment for spreading viral

infectionsPhysical and Psychological strain of

children and teachers

why is it important to determine group size standards?

Pedagogical Arguments:

Teacher is unable to ensure child oriented pedagogical

practices

Organization of working environment

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

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.

Curriculum - StandardStandard for teacher competences Training programs for all teachersSalariesWorking hoursStrict control of pedagogical practices

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