It also referred to Minister for Learning and Science Alasdair Allan's response to the report, calling for a teacher workforce which was skilled and confident in delivering stimulating science learning.

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The presentation highlighted evidence on the main achievements and challenges of involving teachers in the HIV response, as well as key future avenues for maximizing teacher effectiveness in HIV education.

UNESCO: HIV and AIDS

The Director-General also took part in a round table at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, addressing the psychological and emotional trauma of Syrian refugee children and UNESCO's response in addressing their needs through the development of specific tools for teacher training in post-conflict and post-disaster situations.

UNESCO: Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Responses

In response to this we have more than doubled the number of places on the graduate teacher programme and provided extra funding to make it easier for schools to take part in the scheme.

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