1. Competency-Based teacher development
Seoul, South Korea
December 1 – 2, 2016
Competency-Based teacher development
Nepal’s Presentation
6/19/2018
Presentation: NCED Nepal.

2. Presentation: NCED Nepal.
Background
National Center for Educational Development (NCED) is a central level agency under Ministry of Education
Its main role is capacity development of teachers as well as educational personnel
It delivers training program through 29 teacher training center and 46 lead resource center situated in 75 districts of the country.
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3. Teacher qualification, recruitment and development
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4. Teacher training and its modality
Pre-service
Universities (both public and private)
face to face and practicum
In-service
NCED (through 29 training centers and 46 LRCs)
Face to face, school based practice and project work
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5. Teacher Competency Framework
National Taskforce for Project Implementation
Executive director, NCED
Director HRD division, NCED
Under Secretary ICT section, MOE
Deputy Director NCED
Member from Tribhuvan University
Member from Kathmandu University
Deputy Director CDC
Teacher representative from confederation of Nepalese Teachers(CNT)
Member from UNESCO country office, Kathmandu
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6. Process and key players
Event
Responsible organization
Capacity building workshop
NCED, UNESCO
Formation of the national taskforce
NCED
Draft preparation of competency standard
Taskforce, UNESCO
Consultation seminar on the development of teacher ICT competency standard
NCED, Taskforce, UNESCO
Teachers’ ICT competency expert validation
NCED, Experts,
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7. Process and key players
Event
Responsible organization
Finalization of teacher competency standard
Taskforce, NCED
Approval of competency standard
NCED council
Detail out of ICT competency standard and performance indicator
NCED, Taskforce, UNESCO
National consultation workshop for ICT competency and training curriculum development
NCED, UNESCO, Taskforce team
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Presentation: NCED Nepal.

8. Process and key players
Event
Responsible organization
Preparation of draft training curriculum for basic level
Taskforce, NCED
Approval of training curriculum for piloting purpose
NCED
Development of trainer’s guide and training reading material
NCED, ETC, Taskforce
Training conduction (Piloting)
NCED and ETC
National consultation workshop for training curriculum review
NCED, UNESCO, Taskforce team
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Presentation: NCED Nepal.

9. Teacher competency standards: Domains
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
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10. ICT Competency: Domain 8
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
Basic level
Proficient level
Distinguished level
Performance indicator for each level has been developed
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6 ICT standards
Std. 1. Demonstrate basic knowledge on ICT and manage ICT enhanced learning environment in school (managing lab, hardware device and software relevant for educational purposes). Std. 2. To select and utilize integrated learning strategies of information and communication technology (ICT) to facilitate effective learning Std. 3. To develop digital materials and make use of available materials according to the needs of the learners
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ICT Competency …
Std. 4. To make mutual communication and collaboration among learners through the means of information technology effective for self-learning Std. 5. To use information and communication technology for learning assessment and feedback Std. 6. To be acquainted with educational acts and provisions with regard to information and communication technology and advancement in digital culture, and demonstrate the professional behavior accordingly
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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Select and utilize ICT integrated teaching learning
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Well informed about various ICT tools and knowledgeable about fundamental working/basic features of word processors, presentation software, and spreadsheets.
Able to use word processors, presentation software, and spreadsheets in professional work, with minimal support from others.
Browse internet and identify relevant text documents, image, audio and video materials.
Have basic knowledge of computer hardware, peripherals (printer, scanner, projector, camera etc.) and handheld devices.
Use multimedia in preparing relevant digital games and presentations.
Search and use relevant free and open source online learning resources.
Install and run software, and perform simple troubleshooting and maintenance works.
Maintain IT environment in the school (computers, lab, etc.)
Show familiarity onupdated web technology in the context.
Prepare creative and innovative lessons using available ICT tools and resources.
Inspire and guide other colleagues to perform such activities.
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Presentation: NCED Nepal.

14. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Knowledge and skill of ICT Basic 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 ICT productivity tools and ICT enhanced instructional techniques (such as digital storytelling, simulations, games, animation, video lesson etc.).
Engage students in e-learning and ICT based 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.
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15. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Develop and adapt digital learning materials
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Prepare simple digital learning materials using word processors, spreadsheet or presentation tools.
Take real pictures, record audio and video with digital camera and other mobile devices for classroom use.
Identify download, edit and use freely available online resources that fit in to the purpose of the lesson.
Develop simple interactive digital learning materials such as quiz, games, etc. to promote self learning.
Use graphic tools, simple audio and video editing tools to adapt existing digital materials for specific learning purpose.
Use online learning materials and / or multimedia in managing blended lessons
Develop and upload online learning materials to share with professional community..
Support colleagues in designing and utilizing digital learning materials
Collaborate in preparing ICT-enhanced learning environment in school
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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Promote effective communication and collaboration for learning
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Create an online account/ ID and use it for sustained series of correspondence.
Use social media for sharing information and materials, and providing assignments. and other relevant exchange.
Utilize available cloud computing tools (such as Google-drive, One-drive, drop box etc.) for collaboration among teachers and promote these activities among students.
Create student forums and use it for sharing local information and promote group learning.
Create wiki, blog or school website to share educational resources and information.
Create and contribute to learning groups and teacher online forums.
Utilize teacher network to facilitate exchange and mainstreaming of good ICT practices in schools.
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Presentation: NCED Nepal.

17. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Assess learning and provide feedback Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Use word-processors and spreadsheet for assessing students’ learning and giving programmed feedback.
Use spreadsheet to improve test construction, managing student progress, and analyzing results.
Prepare assessment devices (testing and non-testing) for diverse learners.
Use computer-based testing widely for summative and formative purposes.
Design and promote computer-based testing system in school.
Promote self/peer assessment with automated feedback system.
Encourage discussion among colleagues for ICT enhanced assessment system.
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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Be aware on IT policy and contemporary digital culture and demonstrate in professional practices
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Describe the intents and major components and provisions of ICT in Education Master Plan.
Draw implications for school and classroom level IT policy matters.
Implement code of conduct for school lab.
Be aware of the issues on information security.
Make students aware about cyber crime and related issues.
Promote responsible use of digital materials and sources in the school.
Promote the use of free and open source resources.
Maintain appropriate IT policy in the school.
Contribute to the local and district level forums for formulating effective IT policy for the school community.
Initiate avoiding potential adverse impacts of ICT use in creativity.
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Training Course
For basic level competencies -> Basic level training course
For proficient level competencies -> Proficient level training course
For distinguished level competencies -> No training course but opportunity will be provided to take part in different ICT pedagogy related activities (such as participating in different workshop, participating as a trainer)
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20. Main theme of basic training course
Familiarization to Basic Concepts of ICT in Education
Operating System and Hardware Equipment
Productivity Tools for Teaching and Learning
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation
MS One Note
Use of Online & Multimedia Resources for Teaching and Learning
& Internet
Multimedia
ICT-Based Project
Cyber Ethics & Security
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21. Main theme of proficient training course
ICT in Education and related Policy
Trouble shooting of computer and peripherals
Productivity Tools for Teaching and Learning
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Free and open source software and apps
Online communication, collaboration and learning
ICT for Active Learning
Use of ICT for Assessment and Record-Keeping
Ethics and Cyber Security
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22. Implementation modality
NCED has already started to reform teacher training and professional development programs
Teacher Professional Development framework, 2016 have been approved along with teacher competency standard
The following provision has been made in TPD Framework, 2016
Use of ICT in teacher professional development
Focus on ICT based learning materials
Inclusion and enhancement of ICT in teacher training and other TPD programs
Wide extension of basic teacher training on ICT
Encouragement for self learning activities for professional development
provision for online training
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23. Objectives of the TPD Framework
Student
learning
Improving teacher competence and motivation through the provision of need based and result oriented teacher development programs.
Encouraging self-initiative for improving teacher competence so as to bring visible changes in the teacher behavior.
Supporting for improving the instructional processes and contributing to enhancing student learning.
Teacher
Behaviour
Teacher
Competence
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24. Framework for Teacher Professional Devt.
Certification Training (1 month)
Teacher Competency Framework
Self- initiated Learning
Modular Courses
School based
Teacher Network
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25. Certification Training - Design
Phase 1 (Basic level)
Phase 2 (Proficient level)
10 days
(45 hours)
5 days
10 days
(45 hours)
5 days
training center based
Training center based
School based
School based
Option:
Modular courses
Ensuring minimum competences
Improving flexibility in the training delivery
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26. Assessment during Training
Phase 1: 50 points
Phase 2: 50 points
10 days
5 days
10 days
5 days
40 points 10
points
Attendance 3
Compliance 2
Participation/ contribution 10
Learning assessment 25
Required to score min 50% in each of the phases and parts
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27. Planning for School based experience
Opportunity for practice; trainees plan for practice during the first month after the training.
Individual trainee taking the responsibility; share the learning with the HT and collaborate in practice phase.
HT to verify the completion of assignments.
Trainees report back with appropriate evidences (report, photo or video; portfolio etc.)
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Further steps
Developing performance indicator for other remaining domain (except ICT)
Extending collaboration with universities and TSC
Reviewing, finalizing and approving the training curriculum
Developing self learning courses and materials
Reviewing, revising and finalizing training materials
Organizing intensive capacity development program for NCED, Etc and cla
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29. Presentation: NCED Nepal.
Country delegation
Dinesh Khanal, Deputy Director, Department of Education
Dr. Ganesh Shingh, Professor ,Tribhuvan University
Nabin Khadka Technical Officer , NCED
Agat Awasthi, Educational Officer , UNESCO Kathmandu
6/19/2018
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