Monthly Archives: October 2024

Professional Development Courses for Russian Language and Mathematics Teachers Held in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan

The professional development program for teachers (compensatory modules), developed with the support of the Center for International Cooperation in Education Development, aims to address educational deficits and improve the quality of teaching through specialized training modules for Russian language and mathematics. The program is based on the SAM (Student Achievement Monitoring) methodology, which assesses students’…

Professional Development Courses for Russian Language and Mathematics Teachers Held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

In October 2024, a three-day professional development training for Russian language and mathematics teachers took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The training was organized with the support of the Department of Education Quality Development at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, under the framework of the Center for International Cooperation in…

Diagnostic Tool for Evaluating Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices

Between 2008 and 2018, Russia developed a diagnostic tool called SAM (Student Achievement Monitoring) to assess students’ mastery of cultural and subject-specific methods (tools) of action. This methodology is particularly effective for identifying achievements at higher levels (Levels 2–3) of learning. However, the successful application of the SAM technology requires careful planning of content, methods,…

Monitoring Study in Schools of CIS Countries Using Russian Tools for Assessing the Quality of Education

Monitoring Study in Schools of CIS Countries Using Russian Tools for Assessing the Quality of Education One of the largest projects of the READ Program in 2021–2024 was the preparation and implementation of an intercountry monitoring study in schools of CIS countries using Russian tools for assessing the quality of education. The monitoring covered Armenia,…