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Adapting INEE Minimum Standards for Education to the Afghan context. Presented by Huma Safi Assistant Education Manager Catholic Relief Services. Context of Education in Afghanistan. Formal and non formal Education At least 50% of children are out of School
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Adapting INEE MinimumStandards for Education to the Afghan context Presented by Huma Safi Assistant Education Manager Catholic Relief Services
Context of Education in Afghanistan • Formal and non formal Education • At least 50% of children are out of School • Only 50% of teachers meet minimum qualification • Education For All only by 2020 in Afghanistan • Education Sector Strategy for 2008 - 2015
Rationale for contextualized standards for CBE • Many actors who are uncoordinated • MOE developed CBE policy • NGOs asked to aligned with policy. • To guarantee quality and access education
Working group on Contextualization • CBE Forum • Orientation on INEE standards • Member of the working group • Meetings conducted • Tools designed • Presentation to CBE provider
Challenges • Language • Composition of the working group • Time • No involvement of MoE
Use of the standards in PACE-A • CARE Evaluation assessed some of the standards • PACE-A Monitoring Tools include standards • Community Trainer Guides: Finding a suitable venue & Increasing Female Participation & Social Audit • Teacher Training packages
Changes in PACE-A classes • Classrooms inside • Class size reduced considerably • Safe drinking water in classrooms • Female Participation in SMCs