Plenary Session I - Strengthening the Teaching Profession for the 21st Century
Improving Teaching and Learning through Incentives: Lessons from Latin America
Eduardo Velez Bustillo, Education Sector Manager, East Asia and Pacific, World Bank, USA
Despite the cultural differences between Asia-Pacific and Latin America, teachers in both regions are confronted with many similar issues and problems. This presentation will explore teacher motivation and discuss alternatives to improve the quality of teaching in Latin America. More specifically, the presentation will share World Bank’s studies on teacher incentive reforms in Latin America and how these reforms have affected the quality of teaching.
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