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Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

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Modernizing education system in Georgia:

a human centered approach

2004-2006

Alexander LomaiaMinister of Education and Science of Georgia

Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia

[email protected]


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Contents

Background: An Inherited Legacy of DeclineGoals of ReformPrinciples and MethodologyApplication to General Education & Higher EducationHow to Measure ProgressReform Outcomes to Date


Presentation plan


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GEORGIA

Population: 4,4 million

General Education : 600,000 pupils / 70,000 teachers / 2,500 schools

Higher Education: 120 000 students / 120 HEIs*


Background: a legacy of decline


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Background: a legacy of decline

Goalsirrelevant design no shared goals

Content & Methodology teacher-centered, process-oriented curriculum addressing an ‘average pupil” memorization and passive acceptance preparing solely for HE

Resourcesinput orientednon-transparentschool not repaired since builtexpenditure per capita in similar schools differedno teacher professional development

Management dual subordination authoritarian non-inclusive environment, kept the parents &community away

General education

National assessment in literacy and math (2003): up to 40% below the low level


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Institution & Managementcorrupt entrance examsauthoritarian managementnon-accountablegap between education and researchno quality assurance mechanisms

Contentpredetermined, no choiceobsolete methodology and curriculalecturer-centered approachnon-responsive to demands of labor marketnon-comparable, non-compatible

Financinginput orientednon-transparent

Autonomycentralized governance by the government

Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Background: a legacy of decline

Higher education

At least 3 mil. USD paid in bribes annually at the university entrance examinations


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Goals of the reform

Public expenditures on education: 3 times by 2010: 3% of GDP

Learning environment with modern standards

Increased quality of education Better access to

educationCompatibility with int’l system of education and R&D

Favorable conditions for life-long learning

Responsiveness to labor market demands

Knowledge-based economy Competitiveness

Civic integration Social inclusion


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Principles and methodology

Reinventing the concept of education: a student

Decentralization/deregulation/liberalization

Accountability

Quality assurance: accreditation and standards

Result oriented teaching and learning

Capacity building

Freedom of choice

Money follows student

Public participation


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Change implementation strategy

Strategy development

New legal environment

Content: national curriculum, university programs

Evaluation/assessment

Financing model: implementation

Adjustment

Institutional changes: specialized

agencies established


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Implementation time frame

Higher Education 2004-2010

Legal framework – institutional changes - self-governance - curriculum – European Higher Education Area

General Education 2004-2012

Legal framework – restructuring – school boards elected – new curriculum – teacher certification - infrastructure


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Indicators of the progress

Teaching/Learning OutcomesResults of national/international assessments

Increased employability rateComputer literacy

Better performance of ethnic minority pupils Civic and social Inclusion

Increase in the number of scientific publications

RecoursesBetter learning environment

Increased school voucherPrivate funds raised

Computer to student ratioIncreased teacher salaries

More schools for children with special needs

AttractivenessMore foreign students

Decrease in corruption perception HEIs included in international rankings


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Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Reform outcomes to date

Concept development National goals of general education National curriculum - built around an individual

implementation in progress Teacher development concept: certification, incentives

for growth VET concept: new opportunities

Legal changes Law on GE – school boards, freedom of choice Law on HE – autonomy, accountability, liberalization,

research-based education Pending draft law on VET Pending draft law on TPD


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Reform at the current stage

Institutional/infrastructural Changes School boards elected: 80% turnout NAEC (Examinations), TPDC (Teacher Professional

Development), NCAC (Curriculum), NEAC (Accreditation) HEI accreditation –institutional capacity standards: 247

110 39 (?) School rehabilitation program: better learning environment

for 30% of pupils School computerization: ratio 200/1 65/1 Public expenditures: doubled since 2003 Regional coverage – educational resource centers United Entrance Examinations 2005, 2006: “corruption

eradicated” – MA national exams to follow in 2009


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Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Contributing factors

Media campaign

WB financial & technical

assistance

Political will:stability, concerted efforts

Public expectations for changes

Private business support: student loans,

donations

Lessons learned from other countries

Assistance of Donors: OSI, UNDP,

USAID, OSCE…

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