Works for the development of educational systems in the developing world, particularly Pakistan. Its main focus is on improving the performance of teachers and education managers through professional development. It offers a series of professional development programmes for educators, including short courses and a Master of Education course, and plans to offer a PhD programme for educational researchers. It also aims to:
- tailor programmes to the realities and constraints of developing countries’ contexts, using a field-based approach to professional development
- focus on quality improvement in classrooms and schools, mainly through teacher development, improved school management, appropriate curriculum and assessment
- raise awareness among teacher educators, teachers and students about their physical, social, economic and cultural environment, as well as their role in contributing to its improvement.
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