Competency-Based Teacher Development on ICT in Nepal NEPAL

Government of NepalMinistry of Education

South Asia Regional Symposium on ICT for Education (SARSIE) 201827-28 February 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Policy Provisions for ICT in EducationICT in Education Master Plan, 2013-2017

ICT in Ed Master Plan

Objective 1:Infrastructure

Objective 2: HR & Teacher Development

Objective 3:Digital Learning

Materials

Objective 4:Education System

(data management)

1. ICT Infrastructure: Equipment, Connectivity, Data center/Resource sharing platform

2. Human Resources Development: Managers, Teachers, Trainers3. Interactive Digital Learning Materials: Curricula, Contents, Reference materials4. Enhancement of Education System: good governance, transparency, OAS,

effectiveness, efficiency and accountability in education sector

Policy Provisions for ICT in EducationSchool Sector Development Plan (SSDP, 2016-2023) ICT in Education – one of the cross cutting

themes ICT to improve classroom delivery by

establishing ICT enabling learning environment based on need and context

ICT for the improvement and increased effectiveness and efficiency of overall educational governance and management

Present practices of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) on ICT

Objective: To equip all teachers with the skills, expertise and competence to harness technology purposefully, meaningfully and to transform classroom to open interactive learning

Rationale for the intervention“Supporting Competency-Based Teacher Training Reforms to Facilitate ICT-Pedagogy Integration” Project (KFIT-II Project, 2013-2017) Reform teacher trainings and other

professional development programs Extensive inclusion and enhancement of ICT in

Education through teacher training Capacitate national personnel for the

enhanced training delivery

Main Process and Key actorsNational Taskforce for Project ImplementationCapacity Building Workshops NCED, UNESCOFormation of National Taskforce NCEDDraft Preparation of Competency Standards Taskforce with wide

consultationConsultation and Expert validation seminar for ICT competency standards and PI

NCED, UNESCO

Finalization and Approval of Teacher Competency from the Council

NCED

National Consultation workshop for ICT Training Curriculum Development

NCED, UNESCO

Preparation, Piloting, approval and implementation of ICT enhanced training Curriculum

NCED, UNESCO, ETCs

Key OutputsKey Outputs Intended useTeacher Competency Framework, 2016

Benchmark of teachers' competencies for Nepal

Elaborated ICT Competency

Guideline for overall capacity development on ICT in Education

ICT Training Courses for Teachers

Enhancing teachers for ICTintergrated pedagogy

Development of CPDCourses and Resource Materials

Capacity building for theeffective use of ICT in the classroom

Teacher Competency Framework, 2016

1. Content Knowledge

2. Pedagogical Knowledge

3. Knowledge about children/learners

4. Learning environment and classroom environment

5. Communication and collaboration

6. Continuous Learning and Professional Development

7. Legal Bases and Professional Conduct

8. Information and Communication Technology

ICT Competency Domain Domain Statement: Able to make use of

information and communication technology for effective teaching and learning

6 standards Each competency standard is subdivided into three level

oBasic leveloProficient leveloDistinguished level

Performance indicator for each level has been developed

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCY STANDARDSStandards Basic Proficient Distinguished

Knowledge and skill of ICTBe aware of different ICT tools and demonstrate basic digital literacy

Be capable of using complex ICT tools and manage ICT enhanced learning environment in School

Lead and support colleagues for ICT assisted learning

Select and utilize ICT integrated teaching learning strategies

Be aware of ICT integrated instructional strategy andUtilize simple digital materials for effective learning.

Blend ICT enhanced pedagogy in conventional mode of teaching and learning to increase learning opportunity.

Be a model for colleagues so as to develop and engage students on ICT enhanced learning.

Develop and adapt digital learning materials

Explore digital contents and teaching materials anduse ict productivity tools to prepare simple materials

Use available ICT tools to adapt and develop interactive and dynamic digital learning materials

Design and develop digital materials to facilitate learning. Collaborate on enhancing ICTs competencies among fellow teachers.

Promote effective communication and collaboration for learning

Familiarize with ICT tools for effective communication, self and collaborative learning.

Use ICT tools and resource appropriately for collaborative learning.

Design appropriate learning platform (like wiki, blog, and website) and mobilize learning community.

Assess learning and provide feedback

Use potential ICT based assessment tools and technique in assessing learning and provide feedback

Integrate ICT with standard assessment strategy, record keeping and analyzing assessment data.

Design ICT-enhanced assessment strategies and facilitate school-wide implementation.

Be aware on IT policy and contemporary digital culture and demonstrate in professional practices

Exhibit awareness about ICT in education and related policy provisions and issues on cyber security

Analyze cyber security, practices and promote responsible and accountable digital use.

Engage in and contribute to improving national policies and professional practices.for safe and ethical use of ICT in education.

6 domains

3 proficiency levels

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Knowledge and skill of ICTBasic Proficient Distinguished

• Use word processors, and spreadsheet to plan and manage lesson activities and students records.

• Search and use simple and interactive digital learning materials for instruction .

• Use self prepared simple digital materials to complement conventional mode of teaching.

• Use subject specific educational software for schools and other online resources.

• Encourage students to access e-library and other online resources to acquire relevant information

• Regularly use ICTproductivity tools and ICT enhanced instructional techniques (such as digital storytelling, simulations, games, animation, video lesson etc.).

• Engage students in e-learning and ICTbased projects.

• Promote active, self-directed, collaborative learning culture in schools

• Lead and support colleagues to plan student-centered lessons utilizing ICT tools and resources.

• Design and demonstrate creative and innovative ICT enhanced learning modules.

• Contribute to promoting ICT pedagogy integration through trainings or by organizing appropriate events in professional community.

Success FactorsEncouraging and meaningful participation

of stakeholders in the development initiative (Teachers, Expert, policy personnel)

Inclusion and enhancement of ICT in teacher training and other TPD programs

Wide extension of basic teacher training on ICT

Incorporation of Competency Standards into the pre-service teacher training curriculum of Tribhuvan University

Key Challenges

Real internalization of the initiative by all stakeholders

Contextualization and/or meeting of the standards of competencies in implementation level (Capacity vs competencies argument)

Adapting and embedding the agenda in different sectoral programs

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Source: Teacher ICT Readiness: A Baseline Study, 2016 (NCED, MOE and UNESCO Kathmandu)

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Next StepsExtending collaboration with universities and Teacher

Service CommissionTraining curriculum (for other levels)Reviewing, revising and finalizing training materialsDeveloping ICT based self learning courses and

materials for Science, Maths and EnglishOrganizing intensive capacity development

programme for local level governments, NCED, ETCs, CLAs

ICT in Education Master Plan (2018-2022) (*Proposed)

Thank you!Shyam Singh DhamiDeputy DirectorNational Center for Educational Development, Ministry of Education (NCED/MoE)ssd_dhami@yahoo.com