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Support to Primary Schooling (STEPS II)

Increasing the capacity in training, management ability, and teaching skills

Description

The former Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), now know as Global Affairs Canada (GAC), initiated a programme entitled Support to Primary Schooling (STEPS II). The programme level goal of STEPS II is to further human resource development in Egypt through support to basic education. The project purpose is to support the Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoETE) in its effort to enhance the quality, relevance and reach of primary education.

To improve the quality of primary school education throughout Egypt, the projects assists the Ministry of Education in developing the training, management ability, and teaching skills needed to apply and sustain the country’s national standards of education. Initially, the project involves 180 schools in Upper Egypt, more specifically in Assiut, Sohaq, and Qena. As the capacity of the Ministry increased, the benefits extended throughout the country.

STEPS II proceeds in two stages: first, a participatory design mission- applying best practices in education, resulting in a Project Implementation Plan (PIP) which Egyptian partners have approved and committed to; and second, project implementation after MoETE and CIDA agreement to the PIP, providing a broad range of technical and management services required during this period.

Services

  • Support to teacher training.
  • Development of specific curriculum applicable to the primary school system (formal and nonformal).
  • Development of teacher accreditation systems.
  • Enhance community involvement in primary education i.e increase capability within the MoETE and within community organizations to work in partnership.