Valérie Djioze-Gallet TALENT Coordinator Regional UNESCO Office, Dakar United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Presentation by Valérie Djioze-Gallet TALENT Coordinator Regional UNESCO Office, Dakar

SDG4 Steering Committee What is TALENT? SDGs SDG4 Steering Committee RCG SDG4 WCA Thematic team: TALENT ‘Teaching and Learning: Educators’ Network for Transformation’

TALENT’s objectives Thematic collaboration platform between education professionals, for sharing common questions, concerns and ambitions To join forces to provide a consistent and comprehensive response to the learning crisis To support the improvement of teaching and learning and the implementation of the Framework for Action for SDG4-Education 2030 in West and Central Africa To join a working and learning community which is dynamic, neutral and open to new ideas, actors and knowledge

The core belief of TALENT: Classroom Evaluation programmes pedagogy institutional context learners characteristics

Our motto Effective teaching and classroom interactions are the most critical areas for student learning. It is in the ‘classroom’ that program impact is felt, where pedagogical methods demonstrate their effectiveness or failure, and where learners are motivated to participate and learn how to learn. The most promising strategies should target the level of the classroom.

Analytical work to produce knowledge Theory of change Network to support the exchange of knowledge, experience and expertise Education systems strengthened to better ensure the acquisition of foundational knowledge and specialized, transversal skills by learners Capacity development to improve teaching and learning programs Analytical work to produce knowledge

TALENTs focus area Teaching and learning, with particular attention to the alignment of programs, preparation and support of teachers, and monitoring of learning, as well as issues related to institutional environments which promote learning. Contribution to the achievement of SDG4 Equitable and quality general education (SDG4.1) Quality early childhood care and education and preschool education (SDG4.2) Affordable and quality TVET and higher education (SDG4.3) Relevant skills for youth and adults (SDG4.4) Inclusion and gender quality (SDG4.5) Capacity of youth and adults in literacy and numeracy (SDG4.6) Knowledge and skills which promote peace and sustainable development (SDG4.7) Effective, safe and violence-free learning environments, suitable for both sexes (SDG4.a) Scholarships(SDG4.b) Quality teachers (SDG4.c)

The network’s modes of action Sharing experience, expertise and knowledge on promising interventions in the area of teaching and learning improvement Promoting knowledge production which drives policy changes Capacity development as needs arise Advocacy oriented towards decision-makers and actors Network resources: HR&FR of partner institutions and countries + Additional resource mobilization according to the thematic work TALENT is not a project but a working and learning community

TALENT’s achievements to date Dynamic partnership: UNESCO, Unicef, CONFEMEN, ANCEFA, REESAO Sharing of experiences, reflections and advocacy: measurement of early learning (Regional technical workshop from 27-28 July in Dakar: 70 participants from 6 countries and 13 international and regional organizations, including those from civil society and research, of which 3 were American and Canadian universities) Online platform for sharing knowledge (Resources portal containing more than 100 technical resources) Knowledge production: Review of learning assessments carried out over the past 10 years in West and Central Africa Capacity building: Regional technical workshop on professional standards for basic education teachers in West and Central Africa – Inaugural workshop

Next steps A blank page to be filled together today  Five pre-identified themes: Data for enhancing educational processes Professionalization of teachers Barriers to learning and stakeholders participation Quality assurance and accredition of teachers education and professional development programmes 21st century skills in the African context Group work

Let’s develop our TALENT. Développons notre TALENT Let’s develop our TALENT! Développons notre TALENT! Desenvolvemos nosso TALENTO!