Освіта: зі щорічного звернення Президента до Парламенту Грузії
03/03/2010 | Уляна
Education
It is impossible to talk about the long-term improvement of our country, about its modernization and progress, if the educational system is not developed in tandem.
Education is what creates human capital for the future in Georgia-the most treasured and valuable asset of our country.
That is why a considerable part of my address is dedicated to the second wave of education reform, which is already under way.
The first wave of reform focused on the restoration of the educational infrastructure that was totally devastated: the rebuilding of schools, the creation of new teaching materials, and a technical foundation. Without that, it would be impossible even to think about developing our system of education.
For the second stage of education reform, new priorities have been defined. Particular attention is being paid to improving the level of high-school education.
New initiatives are being implemented that will deliver a higher level of education in schools.
Of particular note will be the school diplomas given to students who attain basic competence in the key disciplines. A student who finishes school will automatically get a certificate confirming his/her graduation. However, if a student wishes to progress to an institution of higher education, he or she will have to confirm their minimal required competence in all the key disciplines at examination centers.
On the one hand, this will increase attendance levels in high school, and on the other hand, after finishing high school, students will have a broader education in all disciplines.
The Government of Georgia is also giving teachers the opportunity to work on their professional development, and we are financing this process through special vouchers.
In 2010, we will introduce voluntary certification of teachers. The certified teachers will get higher salaries that will serve to improve levels of motivation.
Our children must live and study in a safe environment. No mother should be afraid to send her children to school.
Therefore, within the existing safe-school concept, the following measures will be introduced: prohibition of the use of cash at schools; implementation of a student plastic card system; in larger cities, creating different levels within schools if the infrastructure allows for it.
In order to improve respect for the law, which will help to prevent crime among teenagers, regular meetings will be held between representatives of the prosecutor’s office, the legal support service, and the police.
In accordance with the law, school cafes will be run by private companies that will have an obligation to serve food in accordance with defined standards, and with the help of recognized nutritional experts. The Ministry of Education will strictly control food standards.
The national education plan also includes such reforms in information technology, the teaching of world culture, and in civil defense and security.
Physical development will be replaced by sports lessons. Taking into account school and regional sports infrastructure, schools will specialize in specific sports. School leagues will be created in various sports.
Education is the only effective weapon in fighting unemployment. Therefore, it is of particular importance to increase opportunities for professional training. We will create modern professional education centers to cater for 20,000 adults each year. Priority will be given to those professions that are most in demand.
Another very important innovation will be introduced in the education system to ensure that each citizen of Georgia, regardless of his or her ethnic background, can be an equal member of society. This year, for the first time, representatives of ethnic minorities living in Georgia will benefit from special quotas when entering institutions of higher education. These will encourage people to enter higher education and make the most of their potential.
Повністю тут: http://www.president.gov.ge/?l=E&id=3209
It is impossible to talk about the long-term improvement of our country, about its modernization and progress, if the educational system is not developed in tandem.
Education is what creates human capital for the future in Georgia-the most treasured and valuable asset of our country.
That is why a considerable part of my address is dedicated to the second wave of education reform, which is already under way.
The first wave of reform focused on the restoration of the educational infrastructure that was totally devastated: the rebuilding of schools, the creation of new teaching materials, and a technical foundation. Without that, it would be impossible even to think about developing our system of education.
For the second stage of education reform, new priorities have been defined. Particular attention is being paid to improving the level of high-school education.
New initiatives are being implemented that will deliver a higher level of education in schools.
Of particular note will be the school diplomas given to students who attain basic competence in the key disciplines. A student who finishes school will automatically get a certificate confirming his/her graduation. However, if a student wishes to progress to an institution of higher education, he or she will have to confirm their minimal required competence in all the key disciplines at examination centers.
On the one hand, this will increase attendance levels in high school, and on the other hand, after finishing high school, students will have a broader education in all disciplines.
The Government of Georgia is also giving teachers the opportunity to work on their professional development, and we are financing this process through special vouchers.
In 2010, we will introduce voluntary certification of teachers. The certified teachers will get higher salaries that will serve to improve levels of motivation.
Our children must live and study in a safe environment. No mother should be afraid to send her children to school.
Therefore, within the existing safe-school concept, the following measures will be introduced: prohibition of the use of cash at schools; implementation of a student plastic card system; in larger cities, creating different levels within schools if the infrastructure allows for it.
In order to improve respect for the law, which will help to prevent crime among teenagers, regular meetings will be held between representatives of the prosecutor’s office, the legal support service, and the police.
In accordance with the law, school cafes will be run by private companies that will have an obligation to serve food in accordance with defined standards, and with the help of recognized nutritional experts. The Ministry of Education will strictly control food standards.
The national education plan also includes such reforms in information technology, the teaching of world culture, and in civil defense and security.
Physical development will be replaced by sports lessons. Taking into account school and regional sports infrastructure, schools will specialize in specific sports. School leagues will be created in various sports.
Education is the only effective weapon in fighting unemployment. Therefore, it is of particular importance to increase opportunities for professional training. We will create modern professional education centers to cater for 20,000 adults each year. Priority will be given to those professions that are most in demand.
Another very important innovation will be introduced in the education system to ensure that each citizen of Georgia, regardless of his or her ethnic background, can be an equal member of society. This year, for the first time, representatives of ethnic minorities living in Georgia will benefit from special quotas when entering institutions of higher education. These will encourage people to enter higher education and make the most of their potential.
Повністю тут: http://www.president.gov.ge/?l=E&id=3209