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Empowering Communities to Transform and Modernize Schools:
Kosovo Basic Education Program (BEP) Classroom Makeovers
Stephen D. Luke, Ed.D.
CIES 2015
MEST EDUCATION STRATEGY
• Revised curriculum framework that recognizes increased globalization, knowledge society
• Relevant competencies aligned with emerging needs of 21st century interdependent global society
• Competencies:
– Communication & expression
– Thinking & learning competencies
– Life-, work-, and environment-related competencies
– Personal competencies
– Civic competencies
Kosovo Basic Education Program
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PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
• OCT 2010 – JUL 2016
• USAID: 9.7 million USD
• GoK: 5 million euros
• Schools actively involved: 613
• Total trained to date: 20,885
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
1. School Management
2. Assessment for Learning
3. Teacher Professional Development
Cross-cutting Themes:
• Literacy
• Gender & Equity
• ICT
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• Youth Unemployment (15-24yrs): 60%• Global rate: 12.6%
• Central & Southeastern Europe: 18%
• GDP per capita: $3,579
MEST EDUCATION STRATEGY
• Revised curriculum framework that recognizes increased globalization, knowledge society
• Relevant competencies aligned with emerging needs of 21st century interdependent global society
– Competencies:
• Communication & expression
• Thinking & learning competencies
• Life-, work-, and environment-related competencies
• Personal competencies
• Civic competencies
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PROBLEMS ADDRESSED BY CLASSROOM MAKEOVERS
• School renovations are costly
• Motivate teachers and students
• Transform learning and teaching
• Inspire parental engagement & promote community ownership
INGREDIENTS OF A CLASSROOM MAKEOVER
• Dedicated Staff & Partners
• € 500/classroom
– Paint
– Table Tops of Different Shapes/Sizes
– Low-cost Classroom Materials
• Complementary Professional Development Courses
• Do-It-Yourself Handbooks
• Communications & Outreach
Accredited Professional Development Courses
• Project Based Learning in Sciences (595)
• Design Challenge in Teaching & Learning Technology (362)
• Environment Related Learning (709)
• Applications of ICT for English Language Learning (318)
• Technician Clubs (176)
• Learner Centered Classroom (116)
• Developing 21st Century Skills in Mathematics (1,416)
• Developing Reading Skills in Early Grades (2,475)
• Action Research (79)
• Facilitation of Learning Standards Course (478)
• Computer Programming (49)
• Coordination of School-based Professional Development (41)
OUTREACH
• Website: bep-ks.org
• Facebook: facebook.com/BEPKosovo
• YouTube: youtube.com/user/BEPKosovo
• Twitter: twitter.com/BEPKosovo
• Flickr: flickr.com/photos/stephen_d_luke/collections/72157626797017866/
CLASSROOM MAKEOVER SNAPSHOT
• BEP supported Makeovers: 126
• BEP contribution: € 63,000 (€ 500/classroom)
• Community contribution: € 147,000 (€ 1,167/classroom)
• 70% of Makeover costs supported by Schools & Community
CLASSROOM MAKEOVER SNAPSHOT
• Additional school & community-led Makeovers: 235
• Conservative estimate € 137,000
• Total Community Contributions: € 284,000~84% of Makeover Costs
CLASSROOM MAKEOVER IMPACT
• Improved student engagement
• Increased commitment of teachers
• Better alignment of teaching & learning with new curriculum
• Greater parental involvement & community ownership
CONCLUSION
BEP's approach to Classroom Makeovers and corresponding pedagogical training is a
• low-cost
• scalable approach to modernizing schools and engaging communities that can easily be replicated in schools and communities across the globe.
THANK YOU!• [email protected]• twitter.com/StephenLukeEdD• www.linkedin.com/in/stephenlukeflickr.com/bepkosovo