Teachers

A competent and skilled teacher is one of the most important inputs in any education system. But in crisis and post-conflict settings, teachers are often in short supply and many are new recruits with minimal experience or education to prepare them for teaching in tough conditions. Those who do have a teaching background or qualification may have to teach content outside of their knowledge area, and may be unprepared to respond to the additional complexities of teaching in a crisis context. As teachers play a critical role in shaping the future of their students and communities, their role should not be an afterthought, but an integral part of the preparedness and planning phases for education in emergencies and in chronic crises. Teachers, like all professionals, must be carefully recruited and prepared to be teachers, with access to well-planned and well-executed professional development in order to be the best that they can be, especially in times of crisis. In particular, teachers require relevant knowledge and skills, as well as strong school-based support and opportunities for collaboration to respond effectively to the complex needs of learners in crisis contexts.

• Key Activities
• Online Discussion: Teachers in Crisis Contexts Training Pack Implementation
• Webinar: Teacher Professional Development in Crisis Contexts
• Teachers in Crisis Contexts Training Pack
• Online Forum: Teacher Professional Development in Crisis
• Teacher Compensation Initiative
• Teaching and Learning Initiative