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Georgian Language Day
In regards to the “Georgian Language Day”, The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, hosted a reception for educators, teachers and public figures. The importance, preservation and promotion of Georgian language, as well as the contribution of educators, and teaching of Georgian – as a foreign language were amongst the topics discussed by the Minister of Education and Science – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze; Mr. Zaza Abashidze – Director of National Center of Manuscripts, linguist – Avtrandil Arabuli, Ketevan Jakeli – Principal of LEPL Zurab Zhvania school for State Administration and Marika Odzeli – Georgian Language Department Director.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia commemorates Georgian Language Day!
“The language strengthens the state, and the state strengthens the language” – it’s a well-known phrase, which is a proof of Georgia’s care for its primary force - the development of the its state language. The functioning of the Georgian language in various aspects of social life is regulated by the Georgian legislation (constitution, Parliament regulations, codes, laws, resolutions, decrees, and orders).
Primary Education Project Assessment USAID / Georgia
Today, Mr. Alejandro Ome, a research scientist and an expert at National Opinion Research Center of University of Chicago presented the assessment results for the Primary Education Project (USAID/G-PriED). The presentation was attended by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, Deputy Minister – Ms. Lia Gigauri, as well as the representatives of International Development Agency of the United States and the Ministry itself.
Georgia Primary Education Project (G-PriEd) Public School №64
The Minister of Science and Education of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, together with USAID Assistant Administrator of Europe and Eurasia – Mr. Thomas Melia and USAID Mission Director Douglas Ball got acquainted with the ongoing primary educational project (G-PriEd) at Pubic school №64.
Tamar Sanikidze met with the adviser to the Secretary of State
The Minister of Science and Education of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, accompanied by the Deputy Minister – Mr. Giorgi Sharvashidze, held a meeting with the Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State – Professor Vaughan Turekian, as well as other members of the delegation. The aim of the meeting was the support of the ongoing reforms conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science, as well as sharing news and experience.
Vocational guidance and training for career planning managers
National Center for Teacher Professional Development of Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia in partnership with Millenium Challenge Account (MCA), organized retraining courses for vocational guidance and career planning managers in the Professional Educational Institutions.
Implementation of Operations & Management Program for schools
There was a presentation/conference held regarding the ongoing Operations & Management (O&M) Program for schools, organized by the Millenium Challenge Account (MCA) Georgia.
A successful partnership with the Private Sector
There was a memorandum signed between the college “Spektri” and Rustavi International Motor park. The aim of the memorandum is to further advance the skills of the vocational students in order to assure their further employment in the industry.
“Mermisi” prepares for the spring admission
The registration for the 2016 spring admission is currently open for the public school – “Mermisi”. The active participation of the private sector had a significant impact for the development of the insisted programs and helped to introduce modern methodologies to the teaching process. Any person who is interested, regardless the age, has the opportunity to master any profession of their preference in conjunction with getting employed, with full government funding for the following courses: arts, business administration, and engineering.
Public-Private partnership in vocational education
With the support of Millenium Challenge Account (MCA) Georgia, Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia presented its newest vocational education reform “Public-Private partnership in vocational education”.
Registration at Gori State Teaching University for vocational programs
The registration is currently open for the vocational study programs at Gori State Teaching University. There are presently 12 State-funded authorized vocational programs introduced at Gori State Teaching University: librarian, hospitality (Hotelier) specialist, nursery school teacher, web-developer, advertising agent, event manager, nurse practitioner, and etc.
The registration at college “Spektri” is ongoing for all applicants up to April 10, 2016
From March 28 up to April 10, 2016, the registration for the vocational programs is ongoing at the multi-profile public college “Spektri”. At this stage, business administration, engineering, and food safety courses hold the biggest demand. There are 260 applicants already registered for the program, including people with special educational needs. Today, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze was introduced to the registration process.
Registration for the television vocational programs
Registration is currently open for all the applicants at Ilia State University’s Educational Center for Television, on the fourth floor for the following five accredited professional programs: Photography; Editorial Producer (Editor, Audio – Visual Image Specialist); Film and TV director; News program operator – Editor (art of cinematography); TV and Radio reporter (Journalism)
The Vocational School of strategic important to be opened
The refurbishment and renovation process is slowly concluding to the only vocational institution is Tsinamdzghvriantkari village belonging to the Mktseta Municipality. Today, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia –Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, together with the Minister of Agriculture – Mr. Otar Danelia and Regional Development and Infrastructure Minister – Mr. Nodar Javakhishvili, inspected the area.
"Intelligence Day 2016" begins
The information conference for the biggest intellectual project “Intelligence Day 2016” was held at the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs. A detailed information about the project was presented to the audience by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ms. Lia Gigauri, the Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia – Mr. Revaz Javelidze and the President of the Intellect Club "What? Where? When " Mr. George Mosidze.
Successful registration for IT specialists
There is an ongoing successful registration for the vocational education applicants in State Vocational Institutions across Georgia. Hundreds of people are being registered for the desired program on the daily basis. There are certain programs, where the number of applicants far exceeded the acceptable contingent.
Renovation process for schools continues
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ms. Ketevan Natriashvili, together with the new Director of the Millennium Challenge Corporation – Ms. Jenner Edelman and the CEO of Millenium Challenge Account –Ms. Magda Maghradze, visited Gori public school #5 and got acquinted with the renovation process, funded by the Millennium Challenge Compact.
Innovative project for future teachers
Teachers with the higher education have a unique opportunity to undergo a special program and upon starting a job as a teacher in any given school, be given the head teachers status. The goal of the State is to attract the best, motivated and enthustiastic teachers and at the same time to abolish the problem of non-qualified teachers in the regions of Georgia.
Registtration continutes for the vocational education programs
Applicants for the vocational education are being registered across Georgia. Today, the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia –Ms. Ketevan Natriashvili got acquainted with the registration process at Gldani vocational training center.
Rehabilitation process of schools continues
Owing to the funding of Millennium Challenge Account, full rehabilitation works have started in village Dzegvi, located in Mtskheta Municipality. All the fundamental works have been done, and at this stage there is a renovation processes in the classrooms and corridors.
Entrepreneurship Education in Schools
For the 2015-2016 academic year, an updated program – “Basics of Entrepreneurship” is planned to be launched in 221 public schools across Georgia. The subject will aid secondary school students to develop planning, organization skills, as well as help the youth to enhance the capability to make certain choices and decisions.No news found.