Focus:
The EdWG focusses on strengthening learning outcomes and equitable access through technological tools, digitalisation, universal quality education, financing, partnerships for education and international cooperation.
Priorities:
Priority 1: Quality Foundational Learning.
Priority 2: Education, Professional Development and Resourcing.
Priority 3: Mutual Recognition of Qualifications in a Global Context.
Deliverables:
Priority 1:
- A fit-for-purpose articulation of minimum qualifications for Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners.
- Innovation in the pre-service and in-service training of ECD practitioners.
- The development and implementation of quality assurance in ECD programmes.
- The development of a framework for a national parenting support programme.
- Fostering collaboration with stakeholders in developing a capable, professional workforce as well as sustainable parenting support programmes.
Priority 2:
- Practices of countries with respect to teacher retention, efficacy, and autonomy in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and in-service training.
- The challenges of teacher retention, with respect to conditions of service but also other factors, and strategies for enhancement.
- The impact of new teacher induction, orientation and mentoring programmes in mitigating attrition.
- Key strategies for enhancing teacher retention and efficacy.
- Insights and best practices on integrating 21st century skills into teacher education and showcasing innovative practices for upskilling teachers.
- Integrating 21st century skills into teacher education programmes.
Priority 3:
- Understanding the qualifications and quality assurance regimes in different countries, and the current realities and challenges with respect to the recognition of foreign qualifications.
- Exploring the possible mechanisms for mutual recognition of qualifications and skills, including micro-credentials.
- Explore enabling mechanisms, in particular global and regional conventions, and continental qualifications frameworks and networks, in support of the recognition of qualifications across national borders.
- Explore innovative of approaches to micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability.
