SDG Implementation Review-2023 Challenges and Future Plan Secondary and Higher Education Division Ministry of Education 1 SDG4: Pathway Towards Smart Education
2 “The Bengali nation is dedicated to building such a world order in which will be reflected people’s desire for achieving peace and justice.” (25/09/74) Bangabandhu’s Speech @ UNGA: Relevant to Global Development Discourse He spoke on: Poverty alleviation (SDG 1 ) Hunger eradication (SDG 2 ) Inequality reduction (SDG 10 ) Health (SDG 3 ) Education (SDG 4 ) Solving unemployment problem (SDG 8 ) Creation of equitable economic systems (SDG 16 ) Natural disaster management (SDG 1, 11, 13 ) Emphasized on recognition of interdependence in problem solving and concerted efforts (SDG 17 ) Bangabandhu's speech at the UN is still equally relevant in the global development agenda.
Leave no one behind “Endeavour to reach the furthest behind first” Uneducated 3 The global agenda and our constitutional commitment “The State shall endeavour to ensure equality of opportunity to all citizens” Constitution of Bangladesh
Initiatives of GOB in mainstreaming SDGs Implementation 5 Ownership of Hon’ble Prime Minister for SDGs Five Year Plans Aligned with the SDGs Mapping of Ministries/Divisions as Lead, Co-lead and Associates Mainstreaming the SDGs in Development Priorities 9 th FYP FY 202 6 –2030 Perspective Plan 2021-2041 Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 SDG PROGRESS AWARD
Education is important for all Human Development Indices (Human Development Index, Human Asset Index & and Human Capital index) HEALTH: Life Expectancy at birth (years) EDUCATION: Mean years of schooling & expected years of schooling STANDARD OF LIVING: Income per capita (GNI Per capita PPP$) HEALTH Index: Prevalence of undernourishment in total population (%) Under 5 mortality (per 1000) Maternal mortality (per 100,000 live birth) EDUCATION index: Literacy rate Gross secondary enrolment ratio HEALTH & NUTRITION: Probability of Survival to age 5 Adult survival rate Fraction of kids under 5 not stunted EDUCATION: Expected years of school Harmonized test scores Learning-adjusted years of school HDI HAI HCI
Education and Skills are relevant for all SDGs
Education Sector allocation as % of GDP and Budget in Bangladesh
9 Support to Education Support from Global Level Technical and financial support Long-term programme oriented support for SDG 4 data availability Support from UIS for capacity development Membership in the global SDG 4 High-Level Steering Committee (HLSC) Support from other development partners
4.1 Free primary & Secondary education 4.2 Equal access to quality pre-primary education 4.3 Equal access to affordable technical, vocational & higher education 4.5 Eliminate all discrimination in education 4.6 Universal literacy & numeracy 4.b Expand higher education scholarship 4.c Increase the supply of qualified teachers 4.7 Education for sustainable development & global citizenship 4.4 Increase people with skills for financial success 4.a Build & upgrade inclusive & safe schools Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 4 Target:10 Indicator:12
Role of SHED as Lead/Co-lead/Associate 11 Partnerships with DPs and NGOs.
SDG 4 Global Focuses on Inclusiveness, Equity and Quality of education and lifelong learning opportunity Local (ACT, Strategy, Framework and Reform) Strategic Framework and a National Indicator Framework (NIF) Two-Pronged approach : Qualitative and Quantitative goals 12
SDG4 Alignment with FYP 8 th FYP: Target and Achievement Sl. No. Quantitative Goals/Indicators 8 th FYP(2020-2025) Target ( 2025) Achievement (2020) 1. Gross Enrolment ratio (%) (Secondary Education) 72% 61.68% 2. Net Enrolment rate (%) (Secondary Education) 64% 58.81% 3. Teacher-Student ratio (Secondary Education) 1:30 1:41 4. Student per institutions (Secondary Education) 502 492 5. Teacher per institutions (Secondary Education) 17 12 6. Adult literacy rate (%) 100 % 75.6% (SVS-2020) 13
10 Best Case Complete set of monitoring instrument consisting of 130 indicators ( 11 Global + 31 Thematic + 55 Additional of SDG4 + 33 Other SDGs) as a vital tool for tracking the progress of SDG4 as well as our national targets.
15 SDG4 Action Plan Implementation Reform Initiatives
18 Progress in SDG 4.3.1 4.3 Participation in Formal Education
4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
19 Data source, BANBEIS, 2023
Progress in SDG 4.c.1 Trained Teacher at Secondary level 17 Data source, BANBEIS, 2023
Access to education at the secondary level Smart Inclusive Education System Equity in education Digital Facilities and Practices GCED and ESD Teacher Professional Development Improved Learning Outcome Leave no one behind Implementation Challenges of SDG 3 Implementation Challenges of SDG 4
Blended Learning is the Key The Big Shake - The Big Shift Reimagine Blended Learning, Assessment, Teachers’ Role শিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়
Government Initiatives to face the challenges of COVID-19 in education COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan School Re-opening -Guideline Distance learning through Television and Radio Online class through Zoom and other social media Vaccination of total 1,38,53,687 students (12-18 years) and 21,57,703 students (higher education) Blended Education Master Plan Learning Management System and Learning Content Management System (LMS & LCMS) 30
Ongoing Initiatives Infrastructural development of Government Secondary Schools Provide stipend, tuition fees to secondary, higher secondary, degree & equivalent level students across the country Stopping child marriage and preventing early dropout of girl children at secondary level Facilitating inclusive education for children with disabilities Performance based grants for secondary institutions (SEDP) Selection of qualified teachers at entry level Teachers’ professional development Free textbook distribution and Digitization in education 25
A Smart Education is a Sustainable Education and must nurture sustainability SMART BANGLADESH DIGITAL BANGLADESH SONAR BANGLA
Redefining Education Lifelong learning opportunities for all to be active, adaptive, productive and good global citizen Multiple pathways with alternative and flexible options Education to work transition with overlap! Deeply rooted with values and morals New Curriculum Framework for preparing Smart Citizens
Environmental, Economic and Social sustainability concepts Sustainability concepts, principles, and practices into existing subjects, such as science and social studies Impacts of Climate change, Globalization, 4th Industrial Revolution Integrating Sustainability Education into the National Curriculum
Integrated use of ICT and Smart Technologies for Blended Education Digital Content and Resources E -Learning Platforms Blended Education Framework by Bangladesh Government Teacher Professional Development ICT Facilities Promotion of Digital Infrastructure and Practices within educational institutions Technology skills Digital Monitoring System E-service in Education
SMART Education National Curriculum address es sustainability – environmental, economic and social . Targeting Global Citizenship competencies Transformational teaching Learning approaches Noipunno - Smart Assessment System for Formative and Summative Evaluation