DESCRIPTION - Education officers
undertake educational research and develop course materials and curricula.
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DUTIES - An education officer may perform the following
tasks:
- Coordinate educational programs and provide advice to teachers,
principals and education administrative staff
- Conduct research
on the education systems of other states and other countries, identifying
new developments and assessing their relevance locally
- Identify
future educational needs, and plan, develop and modify programs
to meet those needs
- Document subjects and courses developed,
and evaluate new courses
- Sit on committees and organise and conduct
workshops and conferences to raise awareness of educational issues
and develop new policies and approaches to learning
- Develop training
programs for teachers in new programs and methods
- Undertake school
reviews, teacher assessment and education planning in primary and
secondary schools
- Prepare reports and information papers
- Assess
the suitability of teachers for promotion or further training
- Provide support and advice to parents teaching their own children
in remote areas.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Education officers work indoors
in offices and classrooms. They usually work regular hours, but may
be required for evenings and on weekends. The work may be stressful.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -
- Good research skills
- Able to analyse and solve problems
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
- Organisational and time
management skills
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
in stressful situations
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