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Implementing Entrance Exams for Teacher Training in Cambodia: Pro or Contra?

This video explores the implementation of entrance exams for teacher training in Cambodia. It discusses the facts, figures, and procedures of the exams, as well as the arguments for and against this practice. Watch to learn more about the impact of entrance exams on the teaching profession in Cambodia.

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Implementing Entrance Exams for Teacher Training in Cambodia: Pro or Contra?

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  1. Entrance Exams Teacher Training in Cambodia Velov conference February 26, 2015

  2. VVOB partnerlanden Cambodja

  3. Pro or contra ? Are you FOR or AGAINST the implementation of entrance exams for the teacher training?

  4. Happy in Cambodia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awvtmlJQSMs

  5. “My older sister and my neighbour inspired me for choosing the teaching profession. My neighbour is a teacher and my sister said teaching is better than working for a private company” Ms. Davy Vin (2nd year student teacher)

  6. Facts & figures: teachers • Approximately 1.500 retirements each year and 1.000 turnovers • 2/3 teachers hold a upper secondary degree or higher, but teachers in primary education in remote schools often only have a grade 9 degree • 44% of the teaching force is female and 10% of school directors are female • >50% of all teachers is younger than 40 and about 63% of the teachers in remote areas is younger than 30

  7. “The Council of Ministers determines each year how many new teachers will be recruited. Through the entrance exams the ministry checks which candidates are suitable for the teaching profession.” Ms. Phan Sophea (Teacher Training Department)

  8. Facts & figures: teacher training Last year more than 46.000 applicants took their entrance exam. About 4.400 were successful and started their training. As good as all students graduate each year.

  9. “The organisation of the entrance exams is transparent, fair, acceptable and strict. Candidates have to give their fingerprint, show their photo and ID-card before entering the test station.” Mr. Row Pengse (Director Regional Teacher Training Centre)

  10. Facts & figures: teacher training Teacher training is given in different schools: • early childhood Preschool Teacher Training Centre • primary Provincial Teacher Training Centre • lower secondary Regional Teacher Training Centre • upper secondary National Institute of Education • higher education National Institute of Education Teacher Training courses are free and students receive a small monthly stipend.

  11. “My parents, brothers and sisters stimulated me to apply for the entrance exam. I myself am also interested in the teaching profession because it is a government job and it will ensure job security; even though it is not a well-paid job.” Mr. Chan Da (Applicant)

  12. Facts & figures: entrance exams Where? Who? every Teacher Training Centre Teacher Training Department When? How? once per year – mid October knowledge test For who? Why? testing competency for teaching profession + policy grade 12 exam no F score + aged between 18-25

  13. “A majority of students from disadvantaged regions do not apply for the entrance exam because they are not well informed and not aware of the application process.” Mr. Row Pengse (Director Regional Teacher Training Centre)

  14. Facts & figures: entrance exams Scoring procedure and policy: • exams are scored at the Teacher Training Department • prioritized applicants receive extra points: ethnic minorities, contract teachers or individuals from remote and disadvantaged areas • female applicants don’t receive extra points but are given preference over men with equal scores • applicants with a higher score can choose the training centre of their liking • if number of applicants exceeds yearly quota they are put on a reserve list

  15. “I had some preparation at home, reading Khmer literature and general culture books. I also attended private tutoring class to build up my knowledge and skills in mathematics. The course took one and a half month. I needed to pay $ 5/month for the fee.” Mr. Sunbai Bun (2nd year student teacher)

  16. “In total 52 applicants from my district are taking the entrance exam. It is very competitive as only 3 candidates will be selected. It is my concern.” Mr. Chan Da (Applicant)

  17. Questions ?

  18. Agree or disagree ?

  19. An entrance exam elevates the role/status of the teaching profession in our society.

  20. An entrance exam corrects social differences.

  21. An entrance exam offers an answer to the teacher shortage.

  22. An entrance exam is a good way to test the desired teacher competences.

  23. An entrance exam is an answer to the high cost of drop-out student teachers and starting teachers.

  24. An entrance exam is a good way to test the quality of your educational system.

  25. An entrance exam is transparent, fair, acceptable and strict.

  26. Pro or contra ? Looking at your opinion again… Have your arguments changed?

  27. Recommendations to our policy makers ? Feedback

  28. Contact • Karolina.Rutkowska@vvob.be, education advisor VVOB Cambodia • Soetkin.Bauwens@vvob.be, Equity in Education Advisor VVOB Brussels  02 209 07 85 of 0478 42 52 66

  29. Links • World Bank Report on Quality of Teacher Education in Cambodia • Shadow education in Cambodia • Right to Education in Cambodia - community level research • Hidden privatization of public education in Cambodia • Geschikt voor het onderwijs? ja/nee • Ben jij klaar voor de pabo? negen vragen over de toelatingseisen

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