Classrooms are transformed to promote learning
Region: Eastern Europe
What does a 21st century teaching and learning space look like? Cheerful, modern and student centered. Schools in Kosovo are being transformed with the help of FHI 360’s Basic Education Program. The program supports the Kosovo government to improve school management, student assessment and teacher training. Classroom makeovers began in 2011 with six classrooms in six schools. Local businesses donated materials and labor, families and students contributed their time and the Basic Education Program supplied table tops, display boards and paint. The makeovers are just one component of the project and are complemented by teacher professional development activities, which are designed to equip teachers with tools to improve and modernize their instructional practices. Parental and community engagement are crucial to the program’s success and increases active participation in children’s education. By the end of 2012, 52 schools had classroom makeovers, resulting in learning spaces that put students first.
Funder: United States Agency for International Development
