Adapting and scaling peer tutoring for teachers and school leaders for equitable rural education
Project Abstract
This project explored how peer tutoring (Tutoría entre Pares – TEPA), an inclusive and student-centered methodology, can be adapted and scaled to improve education quality, equity, and inclusion in rural Honduras and Nicaragua. The approach empowers students, teachers, and school leaders to co-create learning experiences, fostering collaboration, autonomy, and leadership in multigrade classrooms.
Evidence showed that TEPA led to improved student engagement, teacher professional development, and stronger school-community relationships. The project emphasized the importance of localized adaptation, institutional partnerships, and sustained capacity building for successful scaling.
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Project Impacts: Policy and Practice
Impact: Policy & Practice
The project contributed to policy and practice changes in Honduras, with strong uptake by national education institutions:
- Integration into Teacher Training: The Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (UPNFM) incorporated TEPA into its curriculum for initial and continuing teacher education.
- Ministry Endorsement: The Honduran Ministry of Education (SEDUC) adopted TEPA into its professional development programs for rural educators and monitors.
- Gender and Inclusion: A gender-responsive lens was embedded throughout, with tailored resources and training developed in collaboration with Fe y Alegría and RedClade.
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