Center for Education Projects PIU The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports

   Based on the state standard of general education, by the orders of the Minister of MESCS of April 30 of 2021, the subject pilot standards and programs of the 2021-2022 academic years have been approved in order to be tested in Tavush region secondary schools.In the context of this works for the purpose of testing the subject standards and programs revised by the Center for Education Projects PIU of MESCS, the working visits of the experimental schools started since May 4, which will be carried out by experts, accompanied by the coordinator of the sub-component "Improving the Quality of General Education through the Review of Educational Curriculum and Standards''.Before the start of the visits, co-financed by the World Bank, within the frameworks of the activities of the sub-component "Improving the Quality of General Education through the Review of Educational Curriculum and Standards" of the "Education Improvement" loan program, the standards for the following areas of education have been developed; Armenian language, Armenian literature, social sciences, foreign languages, art, physical education and safe living activities. By the “Center for Education Projects” PIU conducted also trainings for general education teaching staff, development of educational materials by professional working groups.The expert visits started on May 4 in 4 educational institutions of Tavush region of RA.The expert groups observed the lesson process in Ijevan Basic School, Teghut, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, Aygedzor secondary schools.It should be noted that more than 32 specialists,who have developed subject standards and educational materials are involved in the working groups set up by the “Center for Education Projects” PIU.It should be added that the subject standards have passed the stage of public-professional discussions before being approved, they were discussed with teachers, community and field professionals.Based on the many suggestions submitted, they have been corrected, edited and revised. It should be mentioned that beginning from May 18 the expert visits will start in Ashtarak N1 basic school as well as in Mughni, Byurakan, Kosh secondary schools of Aragatsotn region of RA.