TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE

The report discusses: the role of the director; activities of the Minister of Education; progress on project goals; program training, planning, evaluation and instruction; financial administration; and final construction plans. A two-week training program for directors and supervisors was conducted. Curriculum training of 252 supervisors and teachers in Cochabamba and Santa Cruz was conducted. A curriculum workshop is planned and plans are under way to form a toastmaster training program to develop leadership training. A workshop was held to develop and improve the knowledge of flow of funds to the various geographic areas of Bolivia from La Paz. Plans are underway for a public bid for two textbooks. The text will include teacher guides and pupils" workshops. In addition, two other second grade texts in mathematics and social studies will be produced by the printing facility of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Training laboratory plans are under way to train 100 educators in the areas of planning, evaluation, curriculum, supervision, educational technology, and guidance.