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CALL FOR PARTNERSHIPS: Ref: STEPCam_Maths_ICT_INSET_PRESET_2020
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Open International Competition (OIC)
Country of Destination: Cambodia
Reference Number: STEPCam_Maths_ICT_INSET_PRESET_2020
Description: Teacher Educators Qualification Upgrade, INSET, PRESET Curriculum Development, Early Grade Maths, Digitalization of Teaching and Learning Material, ICT, Monitoring of INSET
Deadline for Submission of Sealed Tenders: Monday 7 December 2020
Posting Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
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United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) hereby invite qualified companies to submit sealed tenders as follows:
Objective 1
Develop credit-based blended INSET modules for PTTC Teacher Educators in Cambodia: Develop credit-based blended INSET modules for PTTC Teacher Educators in Cambodia, in alignment with MoEYS’s aim to raise PTTC teacher educators’ awareness of ICT utility for education. This INSET aims to improve PTTC teacher educators’ ICT competency and teaching methodology, allowing them to acquire hands-on skills and experience to undertake a blended pedagogical course and, in a medium term, learn how to integrate ICT in learning and teaching, as illustrated in Annex C. The modules will initially be piloted before rolling them out to the 16 PTTCs across the country planned during 2021 and 2022. Credit assignment of the modules will follow the CPD credit acquisition system co-developed by MoEYS and UNESCO Phnom Penh.
The selected Organization will support the inter-departmental INSET technical team comprising TTD, PTEC, Department of Personnel (DoPers), Department of Information Technology (DIT), Primary Education Department (PED) and UNESCO Phnom Penh to develop and support the implementation of credit-based blended INSET modules as below:
- to upskill participants’ ICT competency for undertaking a blended INSET course hosted on a Learning Management System (LMS)
- to increase knowledge of non-subject-specific teaching methodology which includes Inquiry-Based, Concept-Based Learning, formative assessment, and play-based learning – needed by all PTTC teacher educators.
Objective 2
Convert the EG TLMP for Maths Grades 1&2 into a chapter to be integrated into the new 12+2 Maths syllabus for Pre-service Teacher Education and Training (PRESET) at PTTCs and include the Grade 3 to cover the entire spectrum of Early Grade Mathematics. The work will be undertaken under the leadership of the Teacher Training Department (TTD) of MoEYS and the technical working group, comprising but not limited to Phnom Penh Teacher Education College (PTEC), Primary Education Department (PED).
In detail, the partner will:
- develop a solid chapter on teaching Early Grade Maths (EGM), based on the existing MoEYS’s EG TLMP for Maths Grades 1 &2, including the Grade 3 to cover the entire spectrum of early Grade Mathematics, to be added to the Maths syllabus so that the Maths TLMP and the 12+2 PRESET at PTTCs are aligned.
- contribute to develop the capacity of the National Master Trainers and PTTCs Maths teacher educators by developing sound and user friendly training packages, and
- provide technical assistance during the roll out of the training to ensure quality standards are met; and mentor the National Master Trainers while they lead the training for Maths teacher educators from 16 PTTCs on the new EGM chapter.
Objective 3
Convert MoEYS approved Maths Grade 1 and 2 TLMP into digital formats which will be uploaded on the MoEYS EGL Komar Rien Komar Cheh (KRKC) Facebook page. Given COVID-19 and the new context in which education needs to be delivered, this intervention will contribute to strengthening the online learning initiative of the MoEYS. The Early Grade Khmer Literacy Teaching and Learning Packages have been already digitalized and uploaded on the official MoEYS EGL @KRKC Facebook page.
Objective 4
Provide technical assistance to PED of MoEYS during the piloting and roll out of Semester 2 Training of Trainers and Training of Teachers for Maths Grade 1 and 2 TLMP in five provinces.
The purpose of this notice is to provide general information on the requirements for the procurement process and to inform interested suppliers how to obtain a copy of the Solicitation Documents.
Interested companies who wish to participate in the OIC must request for a complete set of Solicitation Documents, available free of charge, from UNESCO contact person at the address shown below.
The sealed tenders must be delivered to the UNESCO Phnom Penh Office: P.O Box 29, #38, Samdech Sothearos Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.on or before Monday, 7 December 2020 (17.00.00 GMT+0700 SE Asia Standard Time) in strict compliance with the instructions as stipulated in the Solicitation Documents.
UNESCO reserves the right to amend the documents at any time during the solicitation process. Any amendments or clarifications will be communicated directly to all Bidders who have requested for a complete set of solicitation documents and officially confirmed their intention to submit a sealed tender. No remuneration will be made to companies for preparation and submission of their tenders. More detail …
ANNEXES:
Annex 1. Terms of Reference
Annex 2. UNESCO Partner Identification form
Annex 3. Budget Template
Annex 4. Implementation Partners’ Agreement (example)
Annex A: Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
UNESCO Contact Information:
Education Unit
Attn: Ilaria Vanzin
