Education Analytics Service
Publication Date
11-2023
Subjects
Lao, Literacy education, Primary curriculum, Primary school teachers, Professional development, Teacher improvement, International aid, Multimethod techniques, Low income countries
Abstract
In 2019, the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) introduced a new primary education curriculum to improve teaching quality and student learning outcomes. The Government’s Education and Sports Sector Development Plan 2021- 25 focuses on improving teacher knowledge and skills as a means to improve student learning outcomes. This report summarises baseline findings just prior to these significant curriculum changes. These changes are supported by the Australian Government through its Basic Education Quality and Access in Laos (BEQUAL) program. The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has commissioned a study to investigate how BEQUAL is making a difference to the Government of Lao PDR’s ongoing primary education reforms. This study is part of a multi-year series undertaken by DFAT’s Education Analytics Service to investigate teacher and learning development initiatives in three countries: Lao PDR, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu. Key findings from this study include: the need for intensive action on Lao language literacy; targeted teacher training on the new curriculum, with a special emphasis on second language learners; and deepened engagement with school communities to reduce student absenteeism and improve student readiness for school.
Recommended Citation
Nietschke, Y., Dabrowski, A., Huang, A., & Spinks, J. (2023). Evaluation of Australia's Investment in Teacher Development in Lao PDR: Summary of the 2019 Baseline Report. Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). https://research.acer.edu.au/eas/60
Creative Commons License
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Copyright Statement
Copyright The Commonwealth of Australia, represented by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2023
Place of Publication
Melbourne, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
Language
English, English
Geographic Subject
Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Southeast Asia
Included in
Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, International and Comparative Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons
Comments
This is the summary of the 2019 Baseline Report. The full report is available here.