Issue identification:

Teacher Professional Development (TPD) for Pre-Service and In-service

using ICT infrastructure in TTCs?

Proposed Roadmap for TPD in Tanzania

ICT-TPD Framework

ICT-TPD Matrix

ICT-TPD Implementation Plan

ICT –TPD Vision• The vision statement looks to the future and is written in

broad terms. • This will form the basis of the ICT-TPD framework and

thus needs be thought out carefully. • How will the framework fit within other national policies

and reforms in progress?The vision should be strong and sharedAligned to the overall National Visions (Vision

2025; for ICT Development, in Education)

Tools to Assist in Developing the ICT-TPD Vision • Vision 2025 – The National Development of the Government of Tanzania

• The National Education Plans

• The National ICT in Education Policy

• Country Programme Analysis - Tanzania

• ICT-TPD Matrix

This matrix toolkit provides guidelines and a progression development path for national institutions and schools

• Models for Teacher Professional Development

This document presents examples of models and best practices in Teacher Professional Development (TPD) for ICT in Education

 

Vision 2025 Tanzania would brace itself to attain creativity, innovativeness

and a high level of quality education in order to respond to development challenges and effectively compete regionally and internationally, cognizant of the reality that competitive leadership in the 21st century will hinge on the level and quality of education and knowledge.

• The education system must instill a science and technology culture from its lowest levels, giving a high standard of education to all children between the age of 6 to 15.

• Basic sciences and mathematics must be accorded significant importance in keeping with the demands of the modern technological age

• Science and technology education and awareness of its applications should permeate the whole society through continuous learning

• Creation of a well educated nation, equipped with the knowledge needed to competently and competitively function in the 21st Century

• a learning society• creativity and innovation

Suggestions for a framework outline

• Rationale/Purpose of Framework• Vision• Goal(s)• Objectives• Pre-conditions/Critical assumptions• Programmes, Activities and Strategies• Resource requirements• Expected Outcomes• M&E mechanisms• Recommended next steps

– Principles underpinning the framework (coordination, accountability, sustainability, consultation)