Strengthening teaching practice through evidence: Webinar on pedagogical practices in Latin America and the Caribbean

SUMMA and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, through the KIX LAC Hub and with support from the Global Partnership for Education and Canada’s International Development Research Centre, will host a webinar on Thursday, 30 April as part of a Knowledge Mobilization Cycle on the use of evidence in teacher policies and practices.

The session will focus on classroom teaching and effective pedagogical practices, examining how to strengthen teaching in response to persistent gaps in foundational learning across Latin America and the Caribbean. It will bring together perspectives from ministries of education, teacher education institutions and regional organizations, with practical insights from diverse country contexts.

The webinar is intended for government representatives, academic institutions and education stakeholders working to improve the quality and inclusiveness of education systems.
 

Event details

Date: Thursday, 30 April
Time: 11:00–12:30 (Santiago, Chile, GMT-4)
(Please check your local time)

Register your participation here.

Agenda highlights

Opening and welcome

• Pedro Garret, KIX LAC Hub, SUMMA

Effective practices and innovation for foundational learning

• Rafael Carrasco, SUMMA

Quality teaching and regenerative education models

• Rafer Gordon, OECS

Panel: Improving pedagogical practice in challenging contexts

• Honduras: Applied research for transforming teaching practice
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Teacher education in crisis contexts
• Guatemala: Pedagogical practice within the National Literacy Strategy

Interactive dialogue and closing remarks
 

This session will contribute to ongoing efforts to connect evidence, policy and practice, supporting teachers to respond to diverse classroom realities and improve learning outcomes.