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Children in the media – it is a seemingly easy topic to approach for journalists, which proves to have many underwater reefs and dangers. Children and adolescents are especially vulnerable part of any society, and they require a special approach and treatment.

Armenian Media Resource Center on Child Issues aims to improve coverage of child-related problems in Armenian media and to secure protection of child rights in the work of the journalists.
Let’s join efforts in promoting good practice in the field of information to prevent misuse and misinterpretation of the information that could have hazardous consequences for those who are often helpless to defend themselves, especially children.
Activities 2007
In 2007 “Child Portraits Uncovered” project team continued  to assist journalists of Armenian newspapers, news agencies and TV’s by empowering them with the knowledge on child- related issues and best reporting techniques. This year our target was education reform campaign as its smooth and efficient implementation is important to the children  from 5 to 18 years old.

Seminar on educational reforms in Armenia

09.10.2007

The planned seminar on educational reforms was conducted on 8-9 September 2007.
The representatives of governmental agencies (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor and Social Issues, Knowledge Assessment and Testing Center) and NGOs presented reports on recent reforms in Armenian educational system. The covered topics were the following:
  • A vision for education. A programme of educational development.
  • Early childhood development.
  • General education reforms.
    •     General education.
    •     The activities of the Knowledge Assessment and testing center.
  • Inclusive education.
  • Reforms in the higher educational system.
The reports were followed by discussions with journalists from various media outlets, as well as questions and answers.
The seminar participants had the opportunity to watch the film «6 problems on education», including pre-education, elementary school and high school.


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