Activity report for 1999(PDF) - Soros Foundation Moldova

The above mentioned data demonstrate the critical
necessity of directing program activities towards supporting
rural schools.
Objective 3. Training of Trainers for Mathematics
and Sciences
The recently developed curricula in Mathematics
and Sciences has prompted the initiative to start working
on teacher training programs for teachers in these
subject areas. It required the establishment of a new
team of trainers.
Four subject areas were added to the program:
physics, mathematics, biology and chemistry. The following
trainers were selected:
Viorel BOCANCEA, lecturer, Tiraspol Pedagogical
University
Tatiana IACUBUfiCHI, vice-principal, Matei Basarab
Lyceum, Chiøinæu
Lidia BEZNIfiCHI, vice-director, Lapuøna County
Department of Education
Roman COPÆCEANU, teacher, Cærpineni Theoretical
Lyceum
Tamara CURTESCU, methodologist, Municipal
Department of Education, Chiøinæu
Nina BÎRNAZ, teacher, Spiru Haret Lyceum,
Chiøinæu
Tatiana DUDNICENCO, post-graduate student, State
University of Moldova
Valeriu GORINCIOI, director, Cælæraøi Theoretical
Lyceum
Silvia LOZOVANU, methodologist, Municipal
Department of Education, Chiøinæu
Igor POVAR, lecturer, State University of Moldova
Nadejda VELIØCO, chief of the Pre-university Education
Department, Ministry of Education and Sciences
Beginning with October 1999, these educators were
involved in a wide variety of training activities and
educational events. The topics for professional development
training modules included:
Necessity of Change
Management of Change
Personal Efficiency
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Specific Features of a Training Activity
Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking
Useful Techniques for Working with Adults
Presentation Skills
Psychological Aspects of Teaching Adults
Evaluation
Interactive Methods of Teaching and Learning
Cooperative Learning. Group Work
Stimulating Creativity
Elements of Psychological Counseling
1999 ACTIVITY REPORT
Objective 4. Establishing Partnerships with
the New County Departments of Education
During December 15-20, the Pro Didactica Educational
Center, at the Ministry of Education and
Science’s request and in collaboration with Ministry
specialists, organized a training program for the directors
and vice-directors of the new County Departments
of Education. 40 persons attended this event.
The objectives of this activity were as follows:
– to establish relations of collaboration with the
County Departments of Education
– to identify the specific problems and priorities in
each county
– to identify areas of need that will help to plan
the Center’s activity in 2000, in order to assist educational
reform at the regional level
– to identify professional development needs for
county department staff
The team of trainers from Pro Didactica Educational
Center provided a three-day training module
on Managerial Roles, which had a very strong impact
on participants. Several Ministry specialists were also
involved as trainees. They evaluated the program as an
effective model of training adults, an alternative to
other existing programs provided by state institutions.
The content, the interactive methods and techniques,
the open atmosphere were highly appreciated.
Projects to be implemented in 2000:
Training of trainers in school evaluation and
assessment
$ 19,941
Training of trainers in educational management,
the humanities, math and sciences
$ 18,041
Training for school managers and Regional
Departments of Education staff
$ 20,000
SECTION IV. OTHER INITIATIVES.
$ 4,807
The Applied Economics Program of Junior Achievement
Moldova was supported through a grant focused
on:
– Training activities for teachers involved in program
implementation
– Special events for students (national contest, student
companies competition, etc.)
– Curriculum development and methodology conferences
for teachers
– Participation of students, teachers and program
coordinators at international events within JA network
(JA International Conference, July 11-14, 1999, India-
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