International Consultant on pre service teacher training natural science bachelor programme revision

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO

Consultant Closes 28 Jul 2026 10 days left

Overview

International Consultant to support the revision and redesign of pre-service Natural Science Teacher Education Programmes in Uzbekistan, focusing on alignment with competency-based education principles and international good practices.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a comprehensive situational analysis of four natural science teacher education programmes (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and Physics) to identify gaps.
  • Facilitate and conduct consultations with key national stakeholders.
  • Review and redesign the four teacher education programmes, updating learning outcomes, curriculum structures, teaching and learning approaches, assessment strategies, and workload distribution.
  • Redesign programme handbooks using the project-provided template.
  • Review and revise subject-specific methodology courses in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and Physics.
Required Experience

At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in teacher education, curriculum design and review, competency-based education, and higher education programme development. Demonstrated experience in the review, redesign, and quality assurance of pre-service teacher education programmes, preferably in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and/or Physics education. Proven expertise in competency-based curriculum design, learning outcomes development, learner-centered and active learning methodologies, and formative and competency-based assessment practices. Strong knowledge of contemporary approaches to natural science education, including inquiry-based learning, laboratory and practical teaching, field-based learning, problem-solving, and scientific literacy. Experience working in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or other education reform contexts is an asset. Familiarity with the education system and teacher education reforms in Uzbekistan will be considered a strong advantage.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Education, Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Educational Development, or a related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Languages Preferred
knowledge of Russian and/or Uzbek is an asset.
Contract Duration
4 months
Work Modality
Remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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