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Early Childhood Development and Education is one of the key precedence areas of the UNICEF Uzbekistan Country Programme 2021-2025. UNICEF has been offering technical help to the Government of Uzbekistan in its efforts to enhance entry and high quality of Early Childhood Education companies.
 
In the framework of the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) funded undertaking “Enhancing Access to Quality Early Childhood Education Project in the Republic of Uzbekistan,” UNICEF has been offering technical help to the Government in implementation of the part associated to the reform of in-service and pre-service coaching for capability constructing of lecturers and managers. The sub-component 2.2 of the IsDB funded undertaking has two precedence areas: (i) growth / revision of in-service coaching for preschool lecturers and managers, and (ii) reforming the pre-service coaching of preschool lecturers with outlined sequence of actions to obtain the set objectives and targets.
 
In 2024 inside in-service trainer coaching curricula revision sub-component a number of actions have been held to enhance in-service trainer coaching system and tackle ongoing reforms in Teacher Professional Development (TPD) System. Several developments occurred in 2024 in trainer skilled system reforms based mostly on the Presidential Resolution # 231 of June 2024 devoted to enchancment of the system of steady skilled growth of lecturers, which envisaged creation of built-in system of retraining {and professional} growth of staff of academic organizations. UNICEF offered technical help in the course of of reforming in-service coaching system for preschool lecturers and managers. In specific the International Consultant supported in the revision of the in-service trainer coaching curriculum and syllabi for preschool lecturers, metodologiests and managers, offered a number of capability constructing actions for the National Working Group of Experts and college at the degree of In-Service lecturers’ Training Institute (ISTTI) in cost of revising / develoing new curriculum/syllabi.
 
Based on the technical suggestions of the worldwide specialists and the work of the appointed working teams, the curricula for lecturers and methodologists have been reviewed and revised from 144 hours into two coaching paths: a 100-hour in-person program and a 72-hour on-line course. The in-person program makes use of hands-on strategies for child-centered studying, managing various lecture rooms and selling social and emotional development with massive emphasis on sensible implementation. The introduction of the on-line programs will give flexibility by means of digital instruments for quick access. As a outcome, the new in-service trainer coaching curricula was developed and endorsed to be launched beginning 2025 and over 119,000 preschool lecturers will undergo the new in-service trainer coaching over the subsequent 5 years. The syllabi for the new curricula are being revised and developed accordingly and might be finalized by the starting of the programs to begin in 2025.
 
Also, Curriculum for Directors of Preschool Educational Organizations was revised and improved. In alignment with the Cabinet of Ministers’ Resolution #531, which mandates enhanced management coaching for preschool administrators, new licensed managerial programs have been developed at the request of the MOPSE. UNICEF offered technical help in the growth of the curriculum for Directors for 144 hours by means of the evaluation and evaluation of their managerial, pedagogical and motivational competencies and wishes crucial to lead effectively in a fast-changing surroundings. The curriculum was accepted and is being pretested in December for full implementation beginning January 2025.
 
It can also be envisaged that 11 Regional Teacher Training Centers to be established nationwide and in 2024 5 Centers have been recognized and UNICEF has began procurement of items to totally equip the Centers to accommodate all lecturers by means of in-service coaching at regional degree inside 5 coming years.
 
Scope of Work:
Within the framework of the IsDB funded undertaking, there are a selection of actions deliberate for 2025 based mostly on Project Appraisal Document and new reqirements of the Goverment in enhancing TPD system. The new trainer coaching curriculum ought to be launched by means of all 11 In-service-Teachers’ Training Centers established in all areas of Uzbekistan. The reform of the in-service trainer coaching programme will want to be totally aligned with the ongoing work in pre-service trainer coaching system and International Consultant is anticipated to work in collaboration with the Expert employed to help the Pedagogical University and Pedagogical schools in the pre-service curriculum revision to bridge each programmes and set up steady system of trainer skilled growth.
 
Under the direct supervision of the ECD Officer and in shut collaboration with the National Consultant the International Consultant will help the actions associated to the reforming the lecturers’ in-service skilled growth system for preschool schooling as per the developed and agreed Project Appraisal Document (PAD), Component 2.2 and intently collaborate with UNICEF appointed knowledgeable at present tasked with the evaluation pre-service curriculum in order to guarantee synergy and alignment between pre-and in-service trainer programmes in the nation.
 
Also, MOPSE approached UNICEF to help evaluation and evaluation of the present Preschool curriculum “Ilk Kadam” agains greatest internationa practicies and Singapore Preschool Curriculum with the attainable revision and enchancment in 2025 based mostly on Cabinet of Ministers’ Resolution. It is anticipated that International Consultant will present knowledgeable help in evaluation and evaluation of the Preschool Curriculum and revision based mostly on the suggestions.
 
The Consultant will contribute to numerous undertaking phases and guarantee achievement of concrete and sustainable program/undertaking outcomes in accordance to plans, finances allocation, outcome based-management approaches, methodology. Quality evaluation of deliverables might be based mostly on UNICEF’s strategic plan, requirements of efficiency and accountability framework.
This consultancy would require roughly 5 visits to Uzbekistan in 2025 to be adopted by different phases of undertaking implementation as per the PAD.
 
The International Consultant might be in cost of a number of actions and duties:
 
1. In-service coaching for present preschool lecturers & managers
  • Revise in-service coaching program for managers, methodologists and lecturers based mostly on new curriculum, together with capability constructing of WG/National specialists.
  • Create new syllabi for the revised curricula for managers, lecturers, and methodologists (roughly 10).
  • Create (25) sensible supplies for every Ilk Qadam space, and for every group age working with methodologists and educators.
  • Capacity constructing for professors/lecturers of ISTTI on how to make the lectures extra interactive.
  • Analysis of the contents of the Learning Passport and of the WB ECE portal.
  • Develop content material for on-line programs prioritized by the Institute for lecturers and methodologists in line with 72-hour on-line programme, together with pedagogical supplies on Ilk Kadam.
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation system for in-service trainer coaching system (managers, methodologists, and lecturers).
2. Capacity constructing of professors/lecturers of ISTTI at nationwide and regional ranges
  • Develop a coaching program/package deal and supplies for the coaching of Master Trainers and professors/lecturers of ISTTI.
  • Create an evaluation device for the high quality of coaching evaluation/analysis.
  • Conduct 5-days coaching of 20-25 Master trainers at nationwide degree (ISTTI)
  • Develop a coaching program and a plan for additional trainings of the workers of the Regional Centers.
  • Facilitate and supervise trainings for first 5 Regional Centers’ workers on trainer coaching programmes and evaluation (along with the National Trainers. Provide feed-back to National Trainers and on-the job teaching.
3. Revision of Ilk Qadam preschool curriculum.
  • Review and make an evaluation of the National Preschool Curriculum “Ilk Kadam” based mostly on greatest worldwide practices (UNESCO frameworks, Singapore and different developed international locations).
  • Provide technical help in revision of the “Ilk Qadam” Curriculum based mostly on suggestions of the evaluation in shut collaboration with Working Group of specialists.
  • Conduct assembly/spherical desk discussions with MOPSE to current and focus on revised Ilk Qadam and subsequent steps for additional supplies growth.
  • Create sensible materials for every Ilk Qadam space, and for every group age working with methodologists and educators.
  • Digitalize supplies developed for Ilk Qadam implementation.
Work Assignment Overview – Deliverables – Timeline
 
1. In-service coaching for present preschool lecturers & Managers – 30 days
  • In collaboration with the National Consultant and dealing group of National Experts revise in-service coaching program for managers, methodologists and lecturers based mostly on new curriculum, together with capability constructing of WG/National specialists.
  • Provide technical help to the WG of specialists in the creating of the new syllabi for the revised curricula each for lecturers and methodologists (roughly 10)
  • Capacity constructing for professors/lecturers of ISTTI on lectures’ interactivity.
  • Creation of a set of pedagogical publications/documentations based mostly on the experimentation from the preschools.
  • Analysis of the contents of the Learning Passport and of the WB ECE portal.
  • Develop content material for on-line programs prioritized by the Institute for lecturers and methodologists in line with 72-hour on-line programme, together with pedagogical supplies on Ilk Kadam.
  • Provide common updates to the administration of the ISTTI and MOPSE on the progress and accomplishments.
Deliverables 
  1. In-service trainer coaching programmes developed.
  2. 10 syllabi developed
  3. Capacity constructing actions carried out.
  4. # of on-line programs developed.
  5. A report evaluating the instruments and highlighting materials helpful for the on-line in-service coaching.

2. Capacity constructing of professors/lecturers of ISTTI at nationwide and regional ranges – 40 days

  • Develop a coaching program/package deal and supplies for the coaching of Master Trainers and professors/lecturers of ISTTI.
  • Create an evaluation device for the high quality of coaching evaluation/analysis.
  • Conduct 5-day coaching for 20-25 Master trainers at nationwide degree (ISTTI)
  • Develop a coaching program and a plan for additional trainings in Regional Centers.
  • Facilitate and supervise trainings for first 5 regional Centers’ workers on trainer coaching programmes and evaluation (along with the National Trainers). Provide feed-back to National Trainers and on-the job teaching.

Deliverables 

  1. Training programme/package deal and supplies developed
  2. Assessment instruments created.
  3. TOT for Master trainers carried out;
  4. Training programme for Regional Centers developed and regional trainings supervised and assessed.

3. Provide technical experience in evaluation and revision of the National Preschool Curriculum “Ilk Kadam” – 60 days

  • Review and analyze the National Preschool Curriculum “Ilk Kadam” based mostly on the statement of the Uzbek context and on the world, class approaches to early schooling.
  • Four-day workshop with related stakeholders for the participatory revision of the “Ilk Qadam”.
  • Provide technical help in revision of the Curriculum based mostly on suggestions of the evaluation. Facilitate the work of the National Experts in the revision course of.
  • Conduct conferences/spherical desk discussions with MOPSE and different stakeholders to current and focus on revised Ilk Qadam and subsequent steps for additional supplies growth.
  • To facilitate the work of the WG in creating trainer guidebooks for Ilk Qadam implementation.
  • Digitalize supplies developed for Ilk Qadam implementation.

Deliverables

  1. Report on the evaluation and analyses offered.
  2. Preschool Curriculum “Ilk Kadam” 2025 for approval
  3. Practical supplies/trainer guidebooks developed, together with digitalized ones.

4. Reporting and Monitoring – 10 days

  • Provide temporary quarterly stories with month-to-month updates on carried out actions highlighting outcomes and challenges.
  • Prepare the ultimate course of documenting report.

Deliverables

  1. Three quarterly stories
  2. Process documenting report

Total 140 days

Travel: Travel International (to Uzbekistan) a minimum of 5 instances

Conduct capability growth classes for the In-service Preschool Teacher Training Institute school members and NWG members, conduct TOT and supervise regional trainings. Meetings with MOPSE and different stakeholders.

Please submit knowledgeable price (in USD) based mostly on 140 working days to undertake this task, with out journey charges as this might be reimbursed as and after they happen.

Payment of skilled charges might be based mostly on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the proper to withhold fee in case the deliverables submitted usually are not up to the required normal or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the advisor.

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  • Advanced University diploma in one of the disciplines related to the following areas: schooling, or some other social sciences.
  • More than 10 years of skilled and related expertise in schooling, ideally in ECD/E in curriculum growth, trainer coaching/capability growth. 
  • Excellent written and spoken expertise in English and Russian.

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