Study on the Implementation of the ISSA Pedagogical Standards (2001-2008)

Study on the Implementation of the ISSA Pedagogical Standards (2001-2008)

In July 2010 ISSA released the Study on the Implementation of the ISSA Pedagogical Standards and their Impact on ECDE Policies and Practices in the Region of ISSA's network and Beyond (2001-2008). The purpose of this Study was to compile a comprehensive overview of how the ISSA Pedagogical Standards have been used since their introduction by Step by Step NGOs across the ISSA network of 29 member organizations. As ISSA prepared to launch a revised set of Principles for Quality Pedagogy, this study was intended to provide information and insight into what has been learned over the past eight years that could help inform ISSA's work going forward. The Study examines the role of the Standards as they were implemented through certification, mentoring, training for staff development and as part of broader initiatives for improving quality of preschool and primary school care and education.

Outcomes are documented in terms of how the standards influenced three levels of implementation: individual teacher practice, educational systems and school and community culture, and national policy. The final results of the study:

Present a comprehensive summary of the scope of implementation across the network
Identify best practices and lessons learned
Include country profiles for each Step by Step NGO
Provide information to for developing a further strategy for ISSA's work on quality improvement
Include case studies and a final analysis

The executive summary is available in English and in Russian. The full report and associated case studies will soon be available to members of the ISSA network. For more information please contact Liana Ghent at lghent@issa.hu.