Transforming the Education System for Teachers and Students (TESTS) in Liberia
The International Institute Research Development Office promotes collaboration between the Ministry of Education, National Commission on Higher Education, and private, public, and religious teacher training institutes to improve instruction quality for Early Childhood Education and Primary Education in Liberia. The efforts further reinforce MSU's capacity by braiding efforts between the International Institute, Center for Student Success, College of Education, and Research and Curriculum Unit with accomplishments including:
- facilitated 8 faculty professional trainings in Liberia
- led development of baseline curriculum assessment
- developed harmonized, unified curriculum for a 4-year Early Childhood Education Degree
- developed harmonized, unified curriculum for a 4-year Primary Education Degree
- delivered reciprocal visits in Ghana to promote professional linkages
- built a coaching and mentoring system to build individual and institutional capacity
Status: ongoing
Uzbekistan Education for Excellence Program (UEEP)
The International Uzbekistan Education for Excellence Program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which offers professional development training to primary school teachers. The Program was designed to equip teachers with innovative teaching strategies and tools that would enable them to create a student-centered learning environment.
Status: closed in 2023