Karlstad University’s Teacher Education Master Programme in Kabul inaugurated

The Teacher Education Master Programme (TEMP), initiated by the Dept. of Educational Work, Organisation and Society, Karlstad University,  was inaugurated in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 15th January 2012 in the presence of Sweden’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mr. Torbjörn Pettersson; prominent representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of Education; the Ministry of Women’s Affairs; Kabul University; Karlstad University; and the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan. Six TV channels, the national radio as well as several newspapers reported from the event.
TEMP is financed by Sida and is implemented by Karlstad University in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and SCA. During 2012 – 2014 up to 90 teacher educators, presently working at the country’s Teacher Training Colleges, will be trained in general and subject didactics, learning theories, education and development, and other topics. More information.