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Scientists' salaries increased from 150-200 GEL to 700-800 GEL
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, held a press conference together with prominent scientists regarding the implemented and planned innovations aimed at the restoration, development, and popularization of science in Georgia. The main innovation with which the Minister opened the press conference is the approval of the long-term scientific program and the increased funding for science.
The issue of teaching the native language to national minorities was discussed
At the initiative of the Council of National Minorities operating under the Public Defender, a working meeting was held regarding the "State of Preservation and Teaching of the Native Language of Small National Minorities of Georgia." The meeting was attended by representatives of state agencies, the Council of National Minorities under the Public Defender, and non-governmental organizations.
The competition "My Ombudsman 2014" has concluded
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, Public Defender of Georgia, Ucha Nanuashvili, European Union Ambassador, Janos Herman, and Human Rights Coordinator of the EU Delegation to Georgia, Eva Pastrana, awarded the winning students of the competition "My Ombudsman 2014".
Involvement of the Private Sector in Vocational Education
In recent years, the active involvement of the private sector in the development process of the vocational education system has significantly contributed to the programmatic refinement and development of in-demand professions, as well as the introduction of modern approaches to the teaching process. State colleges have introduced state-of-the-art technological laboratories and training workshops. Furthermore, the public and any interested individuals have the opportunity to receive free education, acquire a profession, and, most importantly, secure employment.
სასკოლო სწავლების დაწყების ასაკთან დაკავშირებით სპეციალისტებმა იმსჯელეს
Psychologists and doctors from the Psychological Centre of the Educational Institution Mandaturi Service held a press conference regarding the school admission age, to which journalists, representatives of non-governmental organizations, parents, and all interested parties were invited. The purpose of the meeting was to provide all parties with comprehensive information from specialists regarding school-age readiness.
SEN students study in a correspondingly adapted environment
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili visited the vocational college "Mermisi", where 42 persons with special educational needs are studying. The purpose of the visit was to observe the ongoing learning process and to inspect the services that the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, together with the Ministry of Education and Research of Norway, is implementing in vocational colleges.
The state commission working on teacher evaluation criteria has concluded its work
The members of the State Commission have completed work on the documents stipulated by the Law on General Education. These documents regulate the functioning of the scheme for starting teacher activities, professional development, and career advancement, and define the necessary paths and means for assigning statuses to teachers, the list of mandatory activities and operations, the principles of credit point distribution and calculation rules, the teacher evaluation criteria, and the deadlines for accumulating credit points.
The second stage of the "Cinema at School" project has concluded
In connection with the 91st anniversary of Tengiz Abuladze, several events were held at the "Amirani" cinema within the framework of the "Cinema at School" project. The events were attended by Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Nana Janelidze, Director of the National Film Center, participating children from the regions, school representatives, and film specialists.
Presentation of New University Programs Held
New Bachelor-Master's educational academic programs will be launched for the university-level preparation of teachers. The programs were developed based on the new teacher professional development scheme by a group of scientists and education experts from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and Ilia State University.
A working meeting was held with representatives of private schools
For raising the quality of education, the continuous development of teachers' competencies is a crucial factor in both the state and private educational systems. Therefore, today, Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, held a working meeting with representatives of private schools.
The effectiveness of integrated classes is increasing
In the 2013-2014 academic year, integrated classes for students with special educational needs were opened within the public school space. The classes are equipped with appropriate auxiliary learning resources, visual aids, and inventory. Qualified teachers, psychologists, special teachers, assistant teachers, and assistant specialists (nannies) work in the integrated classes. The educational program is tailored to the needs of each child.
The regular meeting of the special state commission was held
The state commission working on the regulatory documents for the Teacher's Activity Commencement, Professional Development, and Career Advancement Scheme continues its work in an intensive mode. Commission members have already introduced amendments to a number of documents (the Rule for Teacher Evaluation; the Rule for Distribution of Teachers within the Teacher's Activity Commencement, Professional Development, and Career Advancement Scheme; the Rule for Granting Statuses Defined by the Teacher's Activity Commencement, Professional Development, and Career Advancement Scheme to Active Teachers).
Rehabilitation of Schools Continues
The process of construction and rehabilitation of public schools is ongoing without interruption. The rehabilitation of the school has been completed in the village of Zaridzeebi, Tianeti Municipality, where First Deputy Minister of Education Ketevan Natriashvili and Member of Parliament Zakaria Kutsnashvili visited to inspect the rehabilitation works carried out, together with representatives of the Educational Infrastructure Development Agency of the Ministry.
Meeting of Ministers with Technical University Students
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Minister of Agriculture Otar Danelia met with the students of the Faculty of Agrarian Sciences and Biosystems Engineering of the Technical University. The meeting was opened by Archil Prangishvili, Rector of the Technical University.
The student mobility process for the spring semester of the 2014-2015 academic year has begun
Students of higher education institutions are given the opportunity twice a year to use mobility and transfer to another higher education institution. For this purpose, the student must register online on the electronic portal - www.students.eqe.ge. The mobility for the 2014-2015 spring semester will begin on January 23 and will last until February 5 at 18:30.
Training and Coordination Meeting for Education System Employees Held
With the support and organization of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a training and coordination meeting was held for the employees of the education system, where issues related to the implementation of the action plan for the vocational education development strategy were discussed.
"Excursion to Theaters" – A Project for School Students
With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection is launching a large-scale project for school students – "Excursion to Theaters", the aim of which is to foster school students' interest in theatrical art.
Tamar Sanikidze met with representatives of the University of South Florida
In connection with the project for launching a technological and engineering-focused graduate and doctoral school (grad-school) in Georgia, a delegation from the University of South Florida has visited Georgia, comprising Professors Karen Holbrook, Roger Brindley, and Robert Bishop.
Teacher evaluation criteria will be established by the State Commission
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has submitted to the Government of Georgia a special commission that will draft the regulatory documents for the Teacher Activity Commencement, Professional Development, and Career Advancement Scheme. The commission has commenced its work today. The members of the commission were met by Tamar Sanikidze, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia.
Construction of a new school has started in Vani Municipality
There has been no school building in the village of Zeda Vani, Vani Municipality, for 22 years. Students have been holding classes in non-standard classrooms hastily set up in the former Sakrebulo (local council) building. By decision of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the construction of a modern, two-story school began in the village of Zeda Vani in December of last year.
Discussion of the 2016-2022 National Curriculum Draft (Third Generation) Held
The National Curriculum Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has presented the draft of the 2016-2022 (Third Generation) National Curriculum.No news found.