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Adolescent and Youth Perspectives on Education Quality - Case study from Georgia - Presentation held in Geneva, 19 October 2011
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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!