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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
Initial teacher training in initial literacy. Nicaragua
This research focuses on identifying the strengths and weaknesses in the initial teacher training curriculum for primary school teachers, according to the scientific evidence on what a teacher who...
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
Time to teach. Liberia
Teacher absenteeism is one of the main challenges to achieving universal learning in many developing countries. In Liberia, recurring school absenteeism and post abandonment are considered critical...
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
Distance learning and teacher training strategies. Lessons from the Caribbean
This report describes the Distance Learning and Teacher Training Strategies in the Caribbean SIDS (Small Island Developing States) programme, which was launched in 2021 in response to the urgent...
Article
Refugee teachers: the challenges of managing professional expectations with personal experiences
This case study documents the relationship between personal and professional experiences of a group of Syrian refugee teachers working in Lebanon. The study shows that refugee educators welcomed the...
Article
When the personal becomes the professional: Exploring the lived experiences of Syrian refugee educators
Teachers play a central role in supporting students whose lives have been disrupted by crisis, yet the teachers providing education to refugee students often are refugees themselves. This article...
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...