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„Letters for Soldiers“ - Pupils received the response letters from Afghanistan
“"Our victory depends on the faith and hope that you give us”, “these words said from your little hearts mean a lot to us“, „I’m happy that as great people as you and your friends worry about us”… This is the beginning of the response letters received by the pupils of Georgian-American High School from the soldiers being in the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan. The young people sent the letters to the Georgian peacekeepers several months ago within the framework of the project – “Letters for Soldiers”.
New Media Technologies Laboratory Opens in GTU
The Media Technologies Laboratory and Students’ TV were opened at the Faculty of Engineering Economic, Media Technologies and Social Sciences of Georgian Technical University. Within the framework of the laboratory, students, professors and all interested people, along with the strengthening of the practical component of the learning process, will also be given the opportunity to create the products required for the media market (not only).
Conference on School Education
Discussions about the effective measures, that would assist the pupils in improvement of their achievements and in general enhancement of the quality of school education, were held on the second day of the conference dedicated to the main challenges of the school education.
State and International Assessment of School Education
By organization of the National Assessment and Examinations Center (NAEC), a two-day conference – “State and International Assessment: Main Education Challenges for School Education” is held.
17 Thousand Pupils are engaged in Sports Activities Weekly
Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Tariel Khechikashvili and the representatives of sport federations attended the sports events of the pupils and summarized the progress of the project within the framework of the project on introduction of healthy lifestyle in schools.
Sharing of Best Experience
Through invitation of the Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership (ECEAP) and the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia, within the framework of the project “Experience of Estonian Reform and Solicitation of Estonian Experts in Eastern Partnership Countries”, the representatives of the Internal Audit Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia visited Estonia, where the best experience of formation and development of functions of the internal audit were carried out and methodology, approaches and work documents introduced in practice were provided.
121 000 Pupils of 585 Public Schools have applied Georgia’s Primary Education Project –G-PriEd
The primary education project (G-PriEd) was carried out through funding of the US Agency for International Development and assistance of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, where 585 public schools (28% of the Georgian schools) and 121 000 pupils were involved. Within the framework of the project, 7944 teachers of Georgian language, Mathematics and Georgian as a second language were retrained.
Trainings regarding Child Abuse are over in Akhaltsikhe Schools
Conclusive - summary training regarding the project of the psychological service center of the Office of the Resource Officers of the Educational Institution – “Child Abuse” was held in Akhaltsikhe. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri delivered the certificates to the participants. The main goal of the project was prevention of violence, identification of cases of child abuse, reaction and implementation of reference procedures. Target groups (beneficiaries) were composed of the resource officers throughout Georgia, as well as deputy directors / directors of such educational institutions (schools), where there the Office of Resource Officers is not presented.
“Spectrum” was organized with Universal Design
Vocational College “Spectrum” has been fully adapted for the students with disabilities. The ramps, adaptated bathrooms for persons using wheelchairs, sensory paths, railings, staircases and railings signs, contrasting zones, handles, doors for blind people and people with weak eyesight were installed. The laboratories were also equipped, the first phase of rehabilitation of student dormitory was completed and the repair and equipment will be started soon in the college. First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili visited the implemented infrastructural projects.
Training of Helicopter Pilots started for the First Time in Georgia
Within the framework of the project “Advancement of Vocational TVET Programs of in Georgian Civil Aviation”, the Georgian Aviation University has held a conference in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science. The aim of the conference was to advance the vocational TVET programs of the Georgian Civil Aviation and to introduce the opportunities of private sector involvement in vocational education for the business sector.
President of Poland Andrzej Duda visited Georgia
President of Poland Andrzej Duda paid a state visit to Tbilisi today. The president of Poland arrived in Georgia with his wife Agatha Kornhauser-Duda. Vice-Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejeleva, Head of the Administration of President Giorgi Abashishvili, Foreign Relations Secretary of President Tengiz Pkhaladze and other officials met the President of the Republic of Poland at the Tbilisi International Airport.
New International University opens in Georgia
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed among the Georgian National University - SEU, “Block Invest” and “Vatel Group” regarding opening of the International University – “Vatel Georgia”, the official presentation was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava and other officials.
Working Meeting was held on the Topic of Inclusive Education Monitoring
A working meeting was held in the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia for the purpose of inclusive education monitoring. At the meeting, the organization “Dea” introduced the outcomes of the research carried out through support of the European Union to the representatives of the international and local NGOs, and presented the updated tools / questionnaires of monitoring.
A Guide for Cybersecurity was created for Teachers
In response to information and communication technology challenges, the National Center for Teacher Professional Development has created a cybersecurity video guide specifically for educators.
Memorandum on International Scientific Cooperation is signed by and between the Georgian Technical University and Max Planck Institute
The scientific delegation of Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law of Germany, under guidance of Professor Hans-Jörg Albrecht, Director of the Institute visited the Georgian Technical University.
Higher Education Quality Assurance Reform
Significant changes have been carried out within the framework of the Higher Education Quality Assurance Reform. The aim of the reform is to improve the quality of education in higher educational institutions and to provide student-oriented educational environment.
“Erasmus +” is 30 years old
This year program “Erasmus+” becomes 30 years old. The program was first launched in 1987 and initially covered the European countries only. Georgian universities have been participating in the program since 1995 and the students exchange programs have been introduced for our citizens ten years ago. The program “Erasmus+” promotes partnership with the European universities and, in overall, contributes to development of the Georgian universities: new curricular programs were developed, administrative reform was implemented, European quality standards were introduced.
One Day in Academy
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Shalva Khutsishvili and Rector of the MIA Academy Givi Mikanadze got acquainted with the progress of the new academic project “One Day in Academy”. The project is implemented by the MIA Academy in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
Etalons of Leadership in Batumi
On May 22-23, 2017, Batumi hosted the first International Business Forum (IBF Batumi) across the Caucasus, with 6 world-class speakers and the delegates from 14 countries participating in it. The forum participants were welcomed by Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava. This business forum of unique format combines the world-class speakers, large business and state representatives, on the one hand, and startups, on the other hand. Within the framework of IBF, the visitors will attend the master classes of six speakers.
Vocational Education Teachers will visit Slovakia on a Study Tour
Vocational education teachers will visit the vocational education institutions in Slovakia within the scope of the study tour in the direction of tourism and construction. During the study tour, the teachers will have an opportunity to observe the learning process, working and learning environment, to hold the meetings with their Slovak colleagues and to collaborate with them.
Next Meeting of the Rectors’ Council was held
The next meeting of the Rectors’ Council was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava opened the meeting and talked about several important issues, including the necessity of use of more modern technologies in the teaching / learning process in universities and suggestion of short-term learning program to the interested people for free.No news found.