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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...
Policy brief
Addressing inefficient distribution of teachers between schools: the case of Tanzania with Malawi and the Gambia
This article examines inequitable teacher distribution in Tanzania and its implications on the efficiency in public education expenditure. It also presents lessons learned for other countries.
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...
Article
Solving the teacher shortage: How to attract and retain excellent educators
This paper reviews an extensive body of research on teacher recruitment and retention, and identifies five major factors that influence teachers’ decisions to enter, stay in, or leave the teaching...
Report
The teacher shortage is real, large and growing, and worse than we thought
The report discusses teacher shortages in the United States and claims that current estimates likely underestimate the magnitude of the problem. When indicators of teacher quality (certification...
Declaration / Statement
Déclaration et appel à l’action de Casablanca sur la qualité de l’éducation de la petite enfance et la professionnalisation des enseignants et des éducateurs
La déclaration a été adoptée lors du Colloque africain sur la qualité de l’education de la petite enfance et la professionnalisation des éducatrices et des éducateurs, qui a eu lieu du 4 au 5 décembre...
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
Excellence in teaching: a review of professional standards for teachers in the Pacific SIDS
This desk review examines teacher professional standards in 14 countries in the Pacific region. Identifying how excellence in teaching is measured and what are the challenges and opportunities for...
Policy brief
Preparing and retaining effective special education teachers: Short-term strategies for long-term solutions
This brief explores strategies to prepare and retain effective special education teachers. Many states in the United States struggle with shortages of special education teachers. To address the...
Report
Improving teacher support and participation in local education groups
The project “Improving Teacher Support and Participation in Local Education Groups” was funded by the Global Partnership for Education as part of the Global and Regional Activities programme to...