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"School Self-Assessment for Development" - First Summary Meeting
The participants of the project "School Self-Assessment for Development" – public school directors and education specialists involved in the project – held their first summary meeting. The meeting was opened by Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science, and Maia Miminoshvili, Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center.
Let's Listen to Teachers
At the initiative of Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, a series of meetings with teachers entitled "Let's Listen to Teachers" has been launched. The Minister held the first meeting with successful Georgian school teachers who have been exceptionally active during the current academic year, have focused on their professional development, and have achieved tangible results in the classroom when working with students.
Georgia to become an associate member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli and Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Science and Culture Mariam Jashi met with prominent Georgian scientists working at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN, Switzerland).
Presentation of the first edition of the Georgian translation of the Bible was held
A presentation of the Bible (Old Testament), published by the Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts, was held at the Patriarchate of Georgia. The first edition of the Georgian translations of the Bible (Old Testament) was published with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the President of Georgia's Reserve Fund..JPG)
Vocational college students will be able to continue their studies in higher education institutions
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is implementing a pilot project aimed at integrating the general education component into vocational training.
Funding of the 2017-2018 academic year, first semester tuition fees for students living in villages adjacent to the dividing line
Funding for the 2017-2018 academic year, first-semester tuition fees for students living in villages adjacent to the dividing line with the occupied territories of Georgia.
The award ceremony for the "Tamari" scientific prize was held
Caucasus International University held the award ceremony for the annual scientific prize "Tamari" to encourage scientists working at the institution, during which three winners selected through a competition were announced. Alongside invited guests, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Alexandre Tevzadze addressed the winners and congratulated them on their success.
Public and Private Sector Cooperation
For the development of dual vocational education, close cooperation with the private sector and the practical application of theoretical knowledge acquired in college by vocational students are essential. This is precisely the purpose of the memorandum of cooperation signed between the automotive service company "GT Motors Tbilisi" and the public college "Spektri".
7 internally displaced students will have their tuition funded
With the aim of promoting the integration of socially vulnerable members into society, the company "Gulf" will finance the studies of students internally displaced from the occupied territories of Georgia. The study scholarships were handed over to the students by Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Tevzadze, Minister of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories and Accommodation Sozar Subari, and representatives of Gulf.
New teaching model for students with autism spectrum disorders
At the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the Child Development Institute of Ilia State University developed an integrated class model for public school students with autism spectrum disorders, which was piloted at Tbilisi Public School No. 55..JPG)
Mikheil Chkhenkeli and Giorgi Sharvashidze opened a European-standard student dormitory
To mark the centenary of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia handed over a European-standard residential complex designed for more than three hundred students to the university. There, students, including young people arriving from the regions, will have the opportunity to enjoy interesting lives, engage in sports activities, have creative leisure, make new friends, and enrich their life experiences.
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The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Georgia, Tadaharu Uehara.
A new plan for the development of inclusive education will be developed
On the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, monitoring of inclusive education at the general education level was carried out in 2017. The aim of the monitoring was to analyze the results of the measures implemented by the Ministry in the direction of inclusive education and to identify existing challenges. Future activities necessary for the development of inclusive education will be planned precisely by taking into account the identified needs.
Council created for the development of technologies in Georgia
A special council will work on the issues of encouraging innovative ideas and developing technological directions. Its first meeting was held at the Business and Technology University. The purpose of establishing the council is to improve the quality of education in the technological field in Georgia, to develop relevant recommendations, and to promote the integration of modern technologies into educational programs.
Vocational Education for Employment
At the "Spectri" Public College, the company "Geoturan" held the largest-scale championship, "Euromaster 2017," to identify the best master of the year in the field of piping systems. The event was held within the framework of the small grants project "VET for Economic Development" of the Millennium Challenge Fund, and is funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation of the United States.
A memorandum was signed between the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions and schools
A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions and schools. The purpose of the memorandum is to establish close and long-term relations between schools and the higher education institutions that founded the Association (The University of Georgia, Georgian-American University, Grigol Robakidze University).
Promotion of Civic Integration of National Minorities
The Zurab Zhvania State School of Public Administration, which promotes the civic integration of ethnic minorities through special educational programs, held a presentation of its activities.
Photo Exhibition "Technological Heritage of Georgia"
The photo exhibition “Technological Heritage of Georgia” has opened. The project is implemented by the Millennium Challenge Fund Georgia and the Millennium Challenge Corporation in cooperation with the National Archives of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
Summary Presentation of the Healthy Lifestyle Campaign
The summary presentation of the project "Promotion of a Healthy Lifestyle in Schools" by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia was held. The said project was organized by the NGO "Helping Hand".
Mikheil Chkhenkeli introduced the planned innovations in the system to the MPs
During the ongoing committee hearings in Parliament regarding the issue of granting a vote of confidence to the Government, Mikheil Chkhenkeli delivered an extensive speech and spoke about the planned changes within the system.
Gender Equality in School Sport and Physical Activity
On December 15, the summary event of the UNESCO-funded project "Gender Equality in Sport and Physical Activity" was held at the Betsy's Hotel.No news found.