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Article
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...
Article
Initial teacher training in initial literacy under the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala’s specialized teacher training programme in primary education
Effective literacy teaching programmes have, as a common denominator, teachers with specialized training. The study summarized in this article suggests that a significant number of teachers in the...
Report
Exploring teacher's whys: Understanding motivation among teachers in the Philippines
This report presents the findings of a two-year study on understanding the motivations of teachers in joining and remaining in the teaching force in the Philippines.
Article
Raising teacher standards in Southeast Asia: Eleven country audit
This article summarises the findings of the 2010 report Teaching competency standards in Southeast Asian countries. Eleven country audit.
Report
Teaching competency standards in Southeast Asian countries. Eleven country audit
This report focuses on the status of development, implementation, and monitoring of teaching competency standards in 11 member countries of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization...
Policy document
Southeast Asia Teachers Competency Framework (SEA-TCF)
This publication is a product of a regional collaboration involving 11 Ministries of Education in Southeast Asia (10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations -ASEAN- countries plus Timor Leste) working...
Report
Increasing women’s representation in school leadership: A promising path towards improving learning
Emerging evidence shows a positive association between women school leaders and student performance. Some studies suggest women school leaders are more likely than their male counterparts to adopt...
Report
Supporting remote teaching and learning in developing countries: From the global to the local
This publication outlines how governments across South Asia, including Nepal, employed several strategies to enable continued learning during the pandemic in the most innovative ways. Furthermore, it...
Report
Research and Analysis of School Closures Response in the Americas (RASCRA) - 2020
Launched on February 2021, this report summarizes an investigation carried out by The Varkey Foundation in partnership with the British Council. It compiles measures taken during the pandemic by...
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
Key messages and actions for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention and control in schools
A practical guide which provides key messages for school leaders, teachers students and communities to keep schools safe, and provides practical checklists to help develop and implement action plans.
Report
Key messages and actions for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention and control in schools
The document aims to provide clear and actionable guidance for safe operations through prevention, early detection and control of COVID-19. The document focuses on how schools and educational...