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Article
Training teachers on the job: what works and how to measure it
This paper reviews the existing body of evidence on what kinds of in-service teacher training interventions are most effective, and highlights the knowledge gaps. It reveals the dearth of detail on...
Article
From barriers to boosters: initial teacher education for inclusive science education
The paper presents a literature review on current barriers and boosters in the context of initial science teacher education for inclusion. The authors argue that current science teacher education...
Report
Digital Education in the Americas: Best Practices to inspire
The report, developed within the framework of the OAS (Organization of American States) – ProFuturo alliance, seeks to highlight innovative pedagogical practices that contribute to improving the...
Article
What matters most for teacher deployment? A case study of teacher preferences in Sierra Leone
This study aimed to better understand why the inequitable distribution of teachers persists in Sierra Leone despite the investments in the education workforce, and how the government may resolve this...
Report
Characteristics of effective teacher education in low- and middle-income countries: What are they and what role can EdTech play?
Even though teacher education programmes have the potential to improve pupil learning outcomes, the impact of these programmes has varied widely in LMICs. A lack of understanding of the specific...
Report
Measuring global education goals: How TIMSS helps
This booklet has been prepared for the international release of TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2019 and in the context of the study’s efforts to advance the global...
Blog
School, Interrupted: 4 options for distance education to continue teaching during COVID-19
The blog explores four distance learning options of radio, TV, mobile phones and online learning to highlight the potential and challenges of each. It draws from examples where these have been used...
Policy brief
Rapid response briefing note: Remote learning and Covid-19 outbreak
A rapid response briefing note, it provides guidance and 'rules of thumb' for policymakers for the use of technology at scale across the education system. The guidance provided draws from existing...
Policy brief
Guidance note on Remote Learning and Covid-19
The guidance note highlights the principles based on which countries can maximise the effectiveness of their distance learning mechanisms and strategies. It focuses on ensuring that a multi-faceted...
Report
Transnational study on inclusion in education institutions in Africa – The preparedness of educators. The cases of Cameroon, Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Togo
Current trends in education focus on the importance of inclusive practices, characterized by valuing all, respect for differences, and enabling the full participation of all learners including...
Book
Distance Education for Teacher Training: Modes, Models and Methods
This publication is a second edition of the 2011 guide by the same name. It discusses distance education modes, technology-based models, and the many methods used for distance-based teacher pre...