QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION: EVALUATING THE UEI-PDP MODEL FOR TEACHER AND HEAD TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
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Local newspapers frequently highlight the poor standards of public sector education, as noted in reports such as "Gap Widens" (2003) and "Academics Concerned" (2005). These concerns are echoed by prominent scholars and educational institutions who have organized forums to address the issue. The quality of education has been a central focus in national educational plans (Ministry of Education, 2003) and various research studies (Shah, 2003; Hussain, 2005). Historically, National Educational Policies have employed a top-down approach, which has often been criticized for its inefficacy. In response to these criticisms, the current government initiated a shift in 2001 by decentralizing the education system, transferring authority to local governments. This change aims to address the shortcomings of the previous centralized approach and improve educational standards at the grassroots level
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