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Modernizing education system in Georgia: a human centered approach

Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Modernizing education system in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006 Alexander Lomaia Minister of Education and Science of Georgia. alomaia@mes.gov.ge. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia

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Modernizing education system in Georgia: a human centered approach

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  1. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Modernizing education system in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006 Alexander Lomaia Minister of Education and Science of Georgia alomaia@mes.gov.ge Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  2. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Presentation plan Contents • Background: An Inherited Legacy of Decline • Goals of Reform • Principles and Methodology • Application to General Education & Higher Education • How to Measure Progress • Reform Outcomes to Date Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  3. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Background: a legacy of decline GEORGIA Population: 4,4 million General Education : 600,000 pupils / 70,000 teachers / 2,500 schools Higher Education: 120 000 students / 120 HEIs* Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  4. Ministry of Education and Science of GeorgiaBackground: a legacy of decline General education National assessment in literacy and math (2003): up to 40% below the low level Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

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

  6. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Goals of the reform Knowledge-based economy Competitiveness Civic integration Social inclusion Public expenditures on education: 3 times by 2010: 3% of GDP Learning environmentwith modern standards Increased quality of education Better access to education Compatibility with int’l system of education and R&D Favorable conditions for life-long learning Responsiveness to labor market demands Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  7. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia 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 Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  8. Ministry of Education and Science of GeorgiaPrinciples and Methodology Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  9. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Change implementation strategy Evaluation/ assessment Adjustment Content: national curriculum, university programs Institutional changes: specialized agencies established Financing model: implementation New legal environment Strategy development Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  10. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Implementation time frame Higher Education 2004-2010Legal framework – institutional changes - self-governance - curriculum – European Higher Education Area General Education 2004-2012Legal framework – restructuring – school boards elected – new curriculum – teacher certification - infrastructure Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  11. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Indicators of the progress Teaching/Learning Outcomes Results of national/international assessments Increased employability rate Computer literacy Better performance of ethnic minority pupils Civic and social Inclusion Increase in the number of scientific publications Recourses Better learning environment Increased school voucher Private funds raised Computer to student ratio Increased teacher salaries More schools for children with special needs Attractiveness More foreign students Decrease in corruption perception HEIs included in international rankings Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  12. Ministry of Education and Science of GeorgiaReform 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 Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  13. Ministry of Education and Science of GeorgiaReform 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 Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

  14. Ministry of Education and Science of GeorgiaContributing factors Education reform Modernizing education in Georgia: a human centered approach 2004-2006

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