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Teacher professional development in Africa. A critical synthesis of research evidence
This study is an original synthesis of African research evidence on teacher professional development (TPD) provision in the sub-Saharan region. It provides a critical appraisal of the evidence base...
Report
Assessment of the psychosocial impact of Covid-19 on teachers, teacher educators and learners and psychosocial support needs in selected Sub-Saharan African countries
This study, conducted by UNESCO IICBA in 2021 across 14 African countries, revealed significant psychological impacts of COVID-19. The most prevalent psychological impact was depression, affecting 31%...
Report
Working and learning together. Rethinking human resource policies for schools
The staff working in schools are the most important resource for today’s education systems, both educationally and financially. This report aims to provide guidance for the design of human resource...
Report
Supporting teachers through policy development. Lessons from sub-Saharan Africa
This publication shares the experience of nine sub-Saharan African countries which used the Teacher Policy Development Guide developed by the Teacher Task Force and UNESCO. It contains new insights...
Policy document
Malawi's continuing professional development framework for teachers and teacher educators
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has developed this National Framework for Continuing Professional Development (CPD Framework) for teachers and teacher educators in Malawi...
Report
Time to teach. Tanzania
In Tanzania Mainland, available data show that teachers’ attendance is a persistent challenge. While the stark numbers are available, the evidence-base on which factors, policies and practices affect...
Policy document
ICT competency standards for teachers in Tanzania
This document presents ICT Competency Standards for Teachers in Tanzania which define the competency outcomes and the supporting knowledge and skills that are needed to utilize ICT in teaching. It...
Report
Teacher leadership in developing crisis education responses in Africa and Latin America
In 2020, countries around the world moved to temporarily close educational institutions in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This UNESCO-commissioned report presents the findings...
Report
Teacher Professional Development & Play-based Learning in East Africa - Strengthening Research, Policy, and Practice in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda
Research has identified both the myriad benefits of play for children’s development and the crucial role of teachers in delivering quality education. This is especially true in crisis contexts where...
Report
The bedrock of inclusion: why investing in the education workforce is critical to the delivery of SDG4 - Tanzania Study
This report, which focuses on Tanzania, is part of a multi-country study undertaken on behalf of ActionAid, Education International and Light for the World in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and...
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The bedrock of inclusion: why investing in the education workforce is critical to the delivery of SDG4 - Malawi Study
This report, which focuses on Malawi, is part of a multi-country study undertaken on behalf of ActionAid, Education International and Light for the World in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and...
The bedrock of inclusion: lessons from five African countries
This report summarises lessons and recommendations from a multi-country study undertaken on behalf of ActionAid, Education International and Light for the World. The study looked at the current state...