Goal of awareness raising and mobilization in provinces and districts:
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Education officials will understand the purpose and benefits of strong MTB MLE programmes and they will support schools, principals, teachers and community members in following best practices that assure success and sustainability.
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District officials will work closely with local communities, supporting local schools and encouraging teachers.
Examples of activities:
•• Invite education officials and others to visit MTB MLE training workshops and classrooms.
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Establish MTB MLE support committees in each region, province and district that has or will have MTB MLE schools. Conduct regular meetings and publicize outcomes.
•• Hold cultural events that celebrate cultural diversity.
MTB MLE RESOURCE KIT Including the Excluded: Promoting Multilingual Education
Programme leaders explain the need for MTB MLE.( Cambodia) © International Cooperation Cambodia( ICC), Cambodia
Goals for awareness raising and mobilization are needed at the national level:
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Policy makers will establish a policy that supports a strong MTB MLE programme. They will ensure that there is adequate financial support for the pilot project and later, for expanding and maintaining the programme.
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National education officials will support and facilitate integration of MTB MLE into the formal education system.
•• Policy makers will assign responsibility for implementing and supporting the programme.
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