The Columbia Global Centers| Tunis, the U.S. Embassy Tunis, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Columbia University Teachers College are proud to announce the launch of a two-year university linkage to build the capacity of Tunisian educators and support young learners throughout Tunisia.
Through this initiative, Columbia University and the Ministry of Higher Education will develop a national model for English teaching curriculum in order to train and equip teachers of English in the 10 higher education schools spread all over the country and which are offering the “National Licence in Education and Training” degree to future elementary school teacher.
Starting February 4, 2021, two cohorts of 30 university teachers from across Tunisia will receive four modules of professional training on planning and assessment, pedagogical training, and integration of knowledge and practice. Graduates of the training will serve as teachers and mentors for future English teachers in primary schools throughout Tunisia.
Announcement was shared in local media and radios: TAP SHEMSFM RADIOGAFSA RADIO MONASTIR IFM WEBDO MOSAIQUEFM BABNET TUNISIE NUMERIQUE 24-NEWS RADIO TATAOUINE L’ECONOMISTE MAGHREBIN WEBDO
Graduate School of Education | Teachers College, Columbia University.
