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REFLECTIONS ON THE ONGOING REFORM AND OPEN ISSUES. STRUCTURE 3 considerations about CPD “World Champion of CPD” The Case of Finland 5 possible recommendations. “INNOVATION TRAP” OF CPD. Frequently in EU countries Problem – suppression Problem perceived
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REFLECTIONSON THE ONGOING REFORM AND OPEN ISSUES • STRUCTURE • 3 considerations about CPD • “World Champion of CPD” The Case of Finland • 5 possible recommendations Education Sector Development Project, World Bank
“INNOVATION TRAP” OF CPD • Frequently in EU countries • Problem – suppression • Problem perceived • Problem solutions (small case studies) • Political decisions • No appropriate problem solution • The problem has changed – • “10 years failure” • OECD: • More of the same – rationale . inappropriate • Substantial change – More creativity Education Sector Development Project, World Bank
3 CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT CPD • DEFICIT MODEL • Knowledge transmission • Focus on individual teacher • NEW PROFESSIONALISM • Science of the teaching profession • Evidence-based CPD • Professional problem-solving capacity • Professional code of ethics • TOP DOWN – BOTTOM UP APPROACHES • Advantages and Disadvantages Education Sector Development Project, World Bank
“WORLD CHAMPION OF CPD”THE CASE OF FINLAND • Extraordinary Pisa Results • Quality of Initial Teacher Education • CPD • Further Education of Teachers Education Sector Development Project, World Bank
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FINNISH CPD • Strict decentralization and devolution • Local Authorities (Municipalities) • Collective Agreements (Attendance: 96.5 %) – Schools based training – Provision of money • National Education Policy - Grants • Self-motivated CPD • Flexible Providers – University Based Center Education Sector Development Project, World Bank
5 POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS • Quality assurance • Internal: Programmes, awards, assessment, staff, (public) information and external quality assurance • External: aims and objectives, published criteria, reporting, periodic reviews, describing evaluations and assessments finding • Different and flexible solutions • Different and flexible solutions as regards the CPD institutions seem to be favorable • Accreditation agency • Allocate grants to different provider Education Sector Development Project, World Bank
5 POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS • School – based CPD / school improvement • Quality development program • Analyzing strengths and weaknesses • Negotiating common objectives • Planning and realizing these objectives • Evaluation and further steps 4. Qualification of leading personnel • CPD trainers • Heads • Counselor • Mentors • School inspectorate • New task profile • Training • Competencies and learning outcomes • Certification Education Sector Development Project, World Bank
5 POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS 5. University based center • Center of excellence – knowledge resource center • Evidence based • Open forms of learning • Bologna compatible Education Sector Development Project, World Bank