Adolescent and Youth Perspectives on Education Quality - Case study from Georgia

EDUCATION FOR ADOLESENTS AND YOUTH IN GEORGIA

PARTNERS MEETING

Geneva

19-20 October

2011

Presenter: Maia Kuparadze, Education Programme Officer

FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTSYouth participation

UNICEF uses the term ADOLESCENTS to define people aged 10-19

UN General Assembly defines YOUTH as people aged 15 – 24

FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTSYouth appreciate education though face

a wide range of barriers  

Youth show a sophisticated understanding of the value of education and the possible consequences of poor quality education

FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTSDespite strong youth demand for high

quality education, youth reports of absenteeism are worryingly high, and dropouts are occurring

FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTSEducation content should be more

relevant to job prospects for youthNeed quality physical and social learning

environment  Need improved learning content &

quality teaching

ADVOCCY MESSAGESGraduates of public education system

demonstrate improved performance and learning achievements

Youth take action and get involved with efforts to improve their education quality

FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES1. Improved Learning Environment

2. Improved Learning Content

3. Increased Youth Participation

THANK YOU!