Aligning international educational standards ISSA with the trends

in pre-school education of the European Union and with research

Belgrade, December 9, 2008 Eva Končoková

Standard 1. Interactions

The teacher interacts with children in a friendly and respectful manner that supports the development of each child’s construction of self/identity and learning

European Key CompetencesEuropean Key Competences Communication Common European principle of teacher

competencies and qualification Values of social inclusiveness Development of each child’s potential. The right of every child to education and

active involvement without discrimination

Standard 1. Interactions

Education Law no. 245/2008Education Law no. 245/2008 Equality in the approach toward education Ban on all forms of discrimination Balanced development of all facets of a child’s personality life-long learning

National Education Program ISCED 0National Education Program ISCED 0 The right to education Right to develop own identity Right to a holistic development Support the relationship of the child to discovery and learning

through playing. Multiculturality of the families Conditions for an effective self-development of the child’s

personality

Standard 2. Family and Community

The teacher promotes partnerships with families and provides a variety of opportunities for families and community members to be involved in children’s learning and development.

European Key CompetencesEuropean Key Competences Positive attitude toward communication in mother tongue Ability to communicate constructively in different

environments Attitude of cooperation and integrity Demonstrate the spirit of togetherness, responsibility,

respect toward common values Teachers abilities and skills to work closely together with

their colleagues, parents and the community

Standard 2. Family and Community

Education Law no. 245/2008Education Law no. 245/2008 Fundamental principle of free choice in education with

consideration of the expectations and aptitudes of the children.

Strengthen the respect toward parents and other persons, toward cultural and national values and country traditions, national language, mother tongue, and towards own culture.

National Education Program ISCED 0National Education Program ISCED 0 Strengthen the respect toward parents and other

persons, toward cultural and national values and country traditions, national language, mother tongue, and towards own culture.

Respect the family of the child.

Standard 3. Inclusion, diversity and the values of

democracy The teacher provides equal opportunities for every child and

family to learn and participate regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, culture, native language, religion, family structure, social status, economic status, age, or special need.

European Key CompetencesEuropean Key Competences Required skills to identify the specific needs of each child and they

react to the needs by creating various teaching strategies Support the child’s development into an autonomous, life-long

learner work in multicultural environments, and work in close cooperation

with families Support of social cohesion and diversity respect of privacy and the values of others Awareness of the ethical dimension in the knowledge society

Standard 3. Inclusion, diversity and the values of

democracy Education Law no. 245/2008Education Law no. 245/2008

Prohibition of all forms of discrimination Equality in the approach to development and education,

preparation for a responsible life in a free society availability of counseling Acquire and strengthen respect toward human rights

National Education Program ISCED 0 National Education Program ISCED 0 Fulfill the child’s need for social contact, teach him/her how to

develop his/her own personality, prepare children for life-long learning, learn to protect own health and natural environment, respect human values

Right to a happy childhood To develop the competencies as empathy, acceptance and

respect of multicultural differences, critical thinking

Standard 4. Assessment and planning

The teacher regularly and systematically monitors each child’s progress, learning processes, and achievements.

European Key CompetencesEuropean Key Competences Development of literacy, competencies in mathematics,

science, technology, cultural awareness and expression Preparedness and ability to organize and regulate one’s

own individual learning and learning in groups Teachers must be familiar with the stages of the human

development, able to work with a learner as an individual Professional training of teachers to strengthen the

understanding and abilities to know how to obtain, analyze, evaluate, reflect upon and transfer knowledge and utilize technology effectively

Standard 4. Assessment and planning

Education Law no. 245/2008Education Law no. 245/2008 The school is educating integrated special-needs

children, creates for them conditions by means of an individual educational program or according to educational programs for schools with children with special educational needs.

Child has the right to an education in his/her mother tongue, to respect his/her religion, national and ethnic background, organization of development and education suited to his/her age, abilities, interests, health condition and in compliance with the principles of mental health

Standard 4. Assessment and planning

National Education Program ISCEDNational Education Program ISCED 0 0 Facilitate a smooth adjustment to the changed

environment Make consideration to the family background

of the child Support for a holistic personality development Respect of individual needs, interests and

attitudes of a child in pre-school age, the necessity of a goal-oriented and systematic observation, diagnosis as well as the need for evaluation the pedagogical process.

Standard 5. Teaching strategies

The teacher implements a variety of teaching strategies that actively engage children to develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions as defined by national curriculums and that promote life-long learning.

European Key CompetencesEuropean Key Competences Utilization of multimedia technologies in order to

gather, save, create, present and exchange information Teachers pedagogical abilities and skills enable them to

create and direct a learning environment and to provide intellectual freedom in decision-making about educational processes.

pedagogical skills that will help children fully develop their potential.

Standard 5. Teaching strategies

Education Law no. 245/2008Education Law no. 245/2008 Improvement the process of education

according to results reached in the sphere of science, research

Monitoring of the quality of education Strengthening the developmental aspect of the

educational process using all taught subjects, but also through specific developmental activities focused on the development of emotions, motivation, interests, socialization, communication, self-control, self-direction, moral values and creativity.

Standard 5. Teaching strategies

National Education Program ISCED 0National Education Program ISCED 0 The activity of the teacher is grounded in

a meaningful creation of conditions for an effective self-development of the child.

In order for children to gain competencies, a fundamental change in the content and concept of education, its methods and educational strategies is needed in order to proceed in the direction toward a participative, interactive and experiential learning.

Standard 6. Learning environment

The teacher provides a learning environment that promotes each child’s well being.

European Key CompetencesEuropean Key Competences All forms of behavior must be mastered in

order for an individual to participate actively and effectively in learning, problem-solving, interacting with other individuals and groups.

Teachers should be able to support learners in the search for and the gathering of information.

Standard 6. Learning environment

Education Law no. 245/2008Education Law no. 245/2008 An assistant teacher can also practice in

a kindergarten Maximum number of children in

the classroom (20-22) The right of a child to education in a safe,

hygienically sound environment, to be shown respect and assurance of protection against physical, mental and sexual violence.

Standard 6. Learning environment

National Education Program ISCEDNational Education Program ISCED 0 0 Development of positive climate for child to enhance

the psychomotor, cognitive, social, emotional and moral aspects in a balanced way if a favorable socio-emotional atmosphere is present

Organization for children’s day-long trips to the nature, camps, excursions and other activities

The daily schedule should be flexible In kindergarten should be space for group physical

activities, games and working activities in the classroom. The teacher together with the children decides about the establishment of the activity centers

Standard 7. Professional development

The teacher continuously improves his/her competences so as to reach and maintain high quality in the teaching profession according to the contemporary trends and demands of today’s world.

Standard 7. Professional development

European Key CompetencesEuropean Key Competences Teachers assist young people in taking the responsibility for

their own learning. Teachers should also take the responsibility for their

educational path and they are responsible for gaining new knowledge about education.

Integral components of life-long learning are: continuous reflection about own activity, paying attention to researching the classroom, results of research and science, and integrate them into own work, consider and evaluate the effectiveness of educational strategies.

Education Law no. 245/2008Education Law no. 245/2008 The conditions are stated in the proposal for the professional

career development of teachers.

Many thanks for you attention!