TEACHER CAREER STRUCTURE REFORMS IN UZBEKISTAN: THE CURRENT CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM TOP-PERFORMING EDUCATION SYSTEMS

Odilov A.

doi:10.5281/zenodo.8021478

TEACHER CAREER STRUCTURE REFORMS IN UZBEKISTAN: THE CURRENT CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM TOP-PERFORMING EDUCATION SYSTEMS

09.06.2023 International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series B. Volume 2 Issue 6

Odilov A.

Abstract. The greater need than ever for well-prepared teachers with a strong subject knowledge, instructional and ICT skills has exacerbated during and after COVID-19 pandemic all around the world. Policymakers have understood clearly that the recovery from the learning loss and removing learning inequalities among students cannot be achieved without experienced teachers. In this regard, creating a more attractive career structure can be one of efficient solutions to staff schools with highly motivated teachers and to increase the status of the profession. This paper analyzes analyze the current state of teacher career pathways in Uzbekistan, identifies issues and challenges and provides policy recommendations on the design of effective career structure of teachers through the analysis of the efficiency of current reforms in Uzbekistan and lessons learned from the experience of other countries performing well in education rankings

Keywords: teacher, career structure, teaching profession, salary progression model, career ladder model, teacher appraisal, certification, internal evaluation, external evaluation, category levels, teacher professional standards

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