Request for Proposal for Madrassa Early Childhood Programme Curriculum Review at Aga Khan Foundation

Scope of Work

AKF is seeking a partner consultant or organisation to review, upgrade and repackage the MECP Curriculum to create a suite of government recognised and accredited teacher professional development courses that will be offered during different approaches including face to face, distance learning and on line modules.

The goal is to set the pace in leadership in ECD training and practice by developing a suite of ECD Teacher Continuous Professional Development (TCPDs) programmes for a variety of stakeholders ranging from pre-primary teachers, ECD Officers and lower grades teachers

The Curriculum review process will include but not limited to the following.

• Conducting a rapid stakeholder assessment on the needs and demands oof ECD and pre-primary educators regarding their initial and ongoing professional development.
• Alignment to government Teacher Educations policies and requirements across the 3 EA countries,
• Integration local and global research and best practices
• Respond to local needs and market demands as highlighted in the rapid assessment and based on prior consultations done by MECP across the region
• Diversify course offerings and delivery modalities to ensure wiser reach and impact

Deliverables

• Conduct Rapid Assessment to determine needs of Pre-primary educators
• Review and upgrade curriculum in line with national requirements across 3 countries
• Review and upgrade existing Curriculum and support materials with latest ECD research and global best practices
• Review, upgrade and package existing MECP certificate programme into topical/thematic independent modular programmes, which at the same time, when combined meet requirements and standards for a government recognised diploma programme and qualification for interested parties.
• Develop and prepare selected modules for distance learning and online delivery approaches

Qualifications Required

The consultant or organisation is required to demonstrate evidence and experience of:

• Implementation of a safeguarding policy and procedures to ensure safety of interviewees and others working with and outside MECP
• Knowledge and awareness of the EA Education and ECD context and policy environment and guidelines
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including government.
• Knowledge and experience on Pre-primary curriculum review.
• Experience in digitizing modules into online and distance learning approach modalities.