Dr. Fred MednickFounder, Teachers Without BordersJohns Hopkins University

Inter-American Council for Integral Development Meeting

INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING

February 25, 2014

Research Findings on Innovation in Teaching

Brains are evenly distributed, but education is not

Research (some timely, some new) can change all that

65 Million Teachers

They flourish in settings in which they can share resources and connect to each other.

Putting accessible content and teacher communities together can demonstrate impacts at far less cost

They’ve always been multipliers; many have embraced technology and they’re getting connected.

While the world raises expectations for teachers, teachers expect the world to pay attention

Research Conclusions on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

• STEM addresses issues of inequality

• STEM stimulates problem solving

• STEM contributes to positive school climate

1. STEM is not a race for the best score, but a plan for real learning

3. STEM is connected to development

2. Short-term fixes are causing long-term problems

HAITI: Teacher Education for Community Development: Certification

• ICT for Development

• Removing Barriers to Access

• Building Capacity for Teaching and Learning

OAS-TWB Collaborations That Match the Research

• Inter-American Teacher Education Network

SAFE SCHOOLS:Building a Climate of Achievement in Latin America

Innovation and Global Educational Leadership

• Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering

• Networks for Sharing and Mentorship

• Community Development

• Local Educational Leadership

Organization of American States

• Connects education and development

• Convenes stakeholders

• Builds capacity where it matters most

A catalyst of change, a beacon of hope, a model for the world

THANK YOU

Dr. Fred Mednickfred.mednick@jhu.edu | fred@twb.org 206-356-4731