This presentation explains about the purpose and justification of offering Foundation Courses to the Government Elementary Colleges.

1. Pre-Service Teacher Education Program(Pre-STEP) Overview

3. GCs, HEC/ Universities

6. Inadequate supply of T&L resources

7. Under-utilization of libraries, science and computer labs

8. Little or no training for Principals

9. Weak assessment system and tools

11. not well managed;

12. Supervising and cooperating teachers are not trained for practicum

13. given little importance;

15. Lessons learned from CPBEP project

16. Explored approaches to PD and change management

17. Week-2:

18. Identified & prioritized topics for PD

19. Identified the intervention and strategy for Foundation Modules’ implementation.

21. Key Elements of foundation program ICTs for Teaching and Learning Practicum Action Research Assessment & Standards GCETs Active Learning English Language Educational Leadership & Management Basic Computing

22. Prioritized Modules

24. Participatory and Active Learning Methodologies

25. Continued/sustained approach

26. Ownership of the stakeholders through networking

27. Effective communication and coordination

28. Learning from past interventions

30. Effective monitoring and supervision

31. Support mechanism in place

32. Regular review and refinement of activities

33. Quality oriented activities

36. Professional and Institutional Development Plan meets clearly identified needs as identified by the baseline survey

38. It provides an opportunity to model what teaching practice should be

40. Improved collaboration amongst various stakeholders to improve the quality of teacher training experiences

41. Better resource utilization

42. A trained and motivated faculty

43. Improved Management

44. Enthusiastic and involved trainee teacher

46. CHALLENGES SOLUTIONS Continuous support &follow up Consultations with Directorates and GCs Scheduling training/activities in consultation with Directorates and GCs (e.g. utilizing non-academic days) Customized planning Changing mindset Prioritizing and sequencing the activities (modules) Lack of time in connection with scope of work Complex and varied teacher education system provinces/areas

47. CHALLENGES SOLUTIONS 6. Lack of interest of the faculty 7. Sustainability of institutional development 6. Taking faculty into confidence and with appropriate delivery strategies 7.1 Strengthening leadership 7.2 Follow up 7.3 Policy changes

48. Questions & AnswErs