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OAS SEVENTH INTER -AMERICAN MEETING OF MINISTERS OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CIDI PARAMARIBO, SURINAME, MARCH 1-2, 2012 DENISE VAILLANT. SURINAM 1 de marzo de 2012. Regional Strategic Project on Teachers. Purpose of the Project.
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OAS SEVENTH INTER-AMERICAN MEETING OF MINISTERS OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CIDI PARAMARIBO, SURINAME, MARCH 1-2, 2012 DENISE VAILLANT SURINAM 1 de marzo de 2012 Regional Strategic Project on Teachers
Purpose of the Project • To contribute with categories of analysis and a prospective vision based on the evidence of the elaboration of policies on teacher profession in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Purpose of the Report 1 3 2 Description of regional panorama Exam of main critical knots Analysis of recent evolution Teachers are a priority for educational improvement
Expected Results • State of art with a systematization of the teacher theme in the region and comparative analysis on policies related with teahers in Latin America. • Set of criteria and directions for the design of teacher policies relevant to the region. • Building of a regional network of actors in eight countries that combines representatives from three fields: experts, policy-making and teacher unions. The final report of the Project will be submitted to UNESCO/OREALC in May, 2012.
Advances of the regional State of Art on Teacher Policies Teachers are a priority for educational improvement
Main characteristics of teachers Feminization of the profession: 68.5% are women (78% in elementary school and 57% in high school). 74,6% of teachers of elementary school comply with the national certification requirements. They belong to the middle or lower middle economic classes. Low incomes in contrast to other similar professions. Less attractive professional careers in terms of professional development and promotion opportunities.
Initial Teacher Education Continuous trainingTeacher Career Characteristics of teacher policies in three spheres
WEAKNESSES IN TEACHER POLICIES Weak public institutionality on teacher policies in the countries of the region. Absence of integral teacher policies. Levels of investment and discontinued actions. Insufficient spaces of participation and dialogue with actors of the educational system.
Suggestions to build solutions Different stages in the teacher career