Armenia In-Service Teacher Training Programs

Program Overview

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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State

The Elementary and Middle School Teacher Training and Curriculum Development Programs, programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, were designed based on comprehensive, child-centered education methodologies and served children, teachers, and parents in elementary and middle schools. Educational leadership training programs for school administrators complimented the teacher training programs and supported the advancement of a child-centered school environment. Over 10,000 in-service and pre-service teachers and school administrators received rigorous training in modern teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and educational leadership.

KEY ISSUES AND OBJECTIVES

Initiated instructional and curriculum reform in primary and secondary schools by training local specialists and teachers
Addressed the training cycle of education professionals by improving pre-service teachers’ student teaching practices

PROJECT RESULTS

Over 10,000 in-service teachers from over 700 primary and secondary schools trained by a 65 member Teacher Trainers Corps
Over 100 clinical faculty from primary and secondary schools trained for mentoring pre-service teachers during their student teaching
Published 12 handbooks on primary and secondary school curriculum design and teacher training methodologies

Project Activities

Curriculum Development: Local pools of education specialists were selected to examine US methods of integrated curriculum development for primary and secondary schools. Together with US education experts, Armenia participants developed integrated curriculum units for social sciences and language arts that were pilot-tested in select schools. Program alumni continue to train their peers in curriculum design, which has resulted in the creation of integrated curriculum in other areas such as math and science.
Teacher Training: Local pools of trainers were created to train in-service teachers in child-centered interactive teaching methodology. Teachers conducted student lessons that promoted multiple intelligences, cooperative learning, and creative thinking. By building the capacity of individual teachers, the programs’ bottom-up approach to educational reform resulted in a profound impact on the educational system in Armenia.
Improving Student-Teaching Practices in Primary and Secondary Schools: Select primary and secondary schools served as clinical schools where pre-service teachers from pedagogical institutions could observe and use child-centered teaching methodology. Pre-service teachers worked collaboratively with trained in-service teachers, actively aiding clinical faculty, co-teaching, developing lesson plans, and creating teacher portfolios before finally teaching on their own.

IREX Education Work in Armenia

Established in Armenia in 1992, IREX has been implementing teacher and school administrator training programs since 1998. Over 10,000 in-service and pre-service teachers and school administrators were trained in modern teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and educational leadership. The Elementary and Middle School Teacher Training and Curriculum Development Programs are now closed.

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