Phnom Penh (FN), Jul. 23 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet affirmed that the Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, has been working to elevate the standards of schools nationwide to achieve a consistent level of teaching quality.
The premier spoke on Saturday morning (Jul. 27) during his meeting with primary school teachers in Kampong Chhnang province.
Prime Minister Hun Manet underlined that the Royal Government's implementation of key measures in education has begun with primary schools. The first step involves selecting 42 primary schools from nine provincial capitals to gain experience and improve quality.
"Our primary school learning standards are the same, but the practices and student standards vary. In the future, we will strive for uniform standards. However, we already see many schools across the country developing good standards, becoming model schools. The most prominent example is Wat Bo School in Siem Reap. If we could compile and distribute the successful practices from this school to all schools nationwide, it would be highly beneficial," Premier Hun Manet underscored.
Samdech Thipadei underlined that while the initial focus of the key educational measures is on primary education, this does not mean that the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is neglecting the strengthening of kindergartens or secondary schools in terms of curriculum and quality. Teachers at all levels need to enhance both their knowledge and moral virtues.
It should be noted that the Royal Government previously established the National Committee to Promote the Implementation of Key Measures in Education, chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senior Minister Pich Sophoan. The secretariat is responsible for leading, coordinating, and addressing gaps in the education sector to achieve the goals of these key measures.
The secretariat's main activities include selecting schools, setting primary school goals, selecting trainers, compiling successful school achievements, providing training for trainers, implementing support courses for target schools, and monitoring and evaluating results.
Previously, 22 retired school principals were selected to provide support, share experiences, and offer practical training to 42 target schools from nine provincial capitals. This initiative is based on the principles of volunteerism and a high sense of responsibility.
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