| National academy for educational management (NAEM) |
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| Introduction |
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| National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) is an apex institution under the Ministry of Education entrusted with the responsibility of training heads of educational institutions and education functionaries. In addition, it provides foundation training to the new entrants of Bangladesh Civil Service (General & Technical) Education Cadre Officers. It offers courses on education management, planning and administration, conducts educational research and provides policy support to the Ministry of Education. |
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| Historical Background |
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| The metamorphous of NAEM dates back to 1959 when it was established as Education Extension Center providing in-service pedagogic training to teachers of secondary schools. After the emergence of Bangladesh, the Center was upgraded and entitled as Bangladesh Education Extension and Research Institute (BEERI) in 1975 and was given the additional responsibility for research and management training of education functionaries including College and Madrasah teachers and administrators. |
| In order to minimize the cost of education and promote effective educational Management, the National Institute of Educational Management and Research (NIEMR) was amalgamated with BEERI and renamed as the National Institute for Education Administration Extension and Research (NIEAER) in 1982. The NIEAER once again transform to National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) for satisfying the needs of quality management of educational institutions in 1992. The Academy aims at developing as a center of excellence in the field educational administration and management training in Bangladesh. |
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| Aims and Objectives |
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| The aim of NAEM is to ensure quality management of post primary education. |
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| Specific Objectives |
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To provide professional and technical support to the education sector for improving institutional capacity on education management and administration. |
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To promote increased efficiency and effectiveness on the management and administration of the post-primary education sub-sector. |
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| Strategies |
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To conduct foundation training for the officers of the BCS Education (General and Technical Cadre). |
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To undertake research to assist the officers of the formulation of education policy and programs. |
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To determine the scope and contents of training courses in educational planning, administration, management and research, impart and co-ordinate training on the above mentioned subjects. |
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To conduct research studies on education related issues and to extend research support to the MoE in the formulation of policies. |
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To organize workshops, seminars and meetings on issues related to educational problems and development. |
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To function as a center for educational research and information. |
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To impart training to officials belonging to the Ministry of Education and other educational functionaries. |
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To assist the government in designing training rules for educational planners, administrators and managers of the country. |
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To develop partnership with different national and international organizations working in the fields of education planning, management, research and training. |
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