Abstract
This article discusses the role of the EU-funded project `CONTESSA – Contemporary teaching skills' (https://contessa-project.eu) in modernizing teacher training methodologies in Cambodia and Sri Lanka. Focusing on the pressing need to adapt to 21st-century teaching and learning paradigms, CONTESSA's design reflects an understanding of the technological disparities across these countries. While acknowledging the resource constraints, the program centers its e-learning curriculum on empowering teachers to enhance lesson planning and teaching quality. The program introduces multiple modules, each targeting specific pedagogical skills ranging from digital teaching, learner-centric approaches, embracing classroom diversity, to understanding gender-based nuances in education. Additionally, the article underscores the significance of training teacher trainers to ensure the program's sustainability, detailing a comprehensive Train-the-Trainer initiative that encompasses face-to-face workshops, tutorials, and a user manual. Derived from a four-year-long project, findings indicate the potential of the CONTESSA program in fostering a shift towards widely accessible teacher training, aiming to equip educators with crucial 21st-century teaching skills and promote holistic student learning. The program's broader vision emphasizes a collaborative community of practice, ensuring the professional growth of educators and impactful learning experiences for students.
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