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This program prepares teachers for the UNRWA SBTD TCP, driving systemic change and improving classroom learning through self-learning materials, professional development, and ongoing support.
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Objective To provide you with an overview of the School Based Teacher Development: Transforming Classrooms Programme To prepare you for pretesting the Programme School Based Teacher Development: Transforming Classroom Practices (SBTD TCP)
Objectives To provide you with an overview of the School Based Teacher Development: Transforming Classrooms Programme To prepare you for the SBTD TCP Programme prior to its implementation in your school
The Education Reform puts teachers at its heart Investing in Teachers…transforms classrooms
Teacher Development is a core area of the Education Reform Strategy
SBTD: An approach that is…. Driving systemic change Strengthening whole Support Cadres Builds upon international evidence of best practices and experience in teacher training
A School Based Development Programme, What does that mean? It’s about learning in situ It allows teachers to study at their own time and integrate their learning into their classes
Workplace-based Professional Development In medicine and law, the most successful training takes place at the workplace: for teachers it’s the school Research shows that teachers learn most successfully when they can: - try out new ideas and approaches in the classroom, and - discuss their experience with other teachers in the school
SBTD TCP improving the quality of learning for Palestine children Aims to transform practices in Grade 1-6 UNRWA classrooms
SBTD TCP enhances classroom learning, making it more dynamic and interactive 12
How does SBTD TCP work? Self learning materials Teacher Handbook Professional development portfolio The Teacher Classroom Activities Multimedia environment Head Teacher/ School Principal & Education Specialist Support
Content of the Self Learning Materials Six modules on different pedagogical aspects of teaching and learning: 1. Developing Active Pedagogies 2. Learning focused classroom practices 3. Assessment for quality learning 4. The teacher role in promoting literacy and numeracy 5. The inclusive approach to teaching and learning 6. Engaging parents in raising achievement
SBTD TCP paves the way for strengthening the support structure Ongoing support by Head Teachers in school Midterm Evaluation Session HT meeting With staff HT meeting With staff HT meeting With staff Final Month1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Info Session Evaluation Session ES meeting Outside the school ES meeting Outside the school ES meeting Outside the school Ongoing support by Educational Specialists
SBTD TCP Assessment The assessment will focus on teachers’ professional practices rather than on any theoretical or formal examination. The assessment will not be pass or fail but rather Completion or Non-Completion.
Classroom Observation Programme notebook Portfolio Assessment of programme completion Attendance of midterm and final assessment session Attendance of in-school sessions Attendance of out-of school sessions 17
Certification All teachers who have successfully completed the programme will receive an UNRWA endorsed Certificate. Schools where more than 80% of teachers have successfully completed the SBTD TCP will be issued a School Award which can be displayed for parents and the wider community.
education department hq amman www.unrwa.org