From 23 to 28 March, Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, hosted an international conference devoted to the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS), alongside the 15th meeting of its Governing Board. The event was organised by the Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research of Morocco and the Royal Academy of Morocco, in cooperation with the relevant national education authorities.
TALIS is one of the largest international studies in the field of education, conducted under the auspices of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The survey focuses on teachers’ working conditions, the quality of teaching, and school leadership, covering both teachers and school principals worldwide. One cycle of the study was completed in 2024, while a new cycle has already commenced, aiming to generate more precise and comparable data at the global level.
Serbia is among the participating countries, with the study implemented nationally by the Institute for Education Quality and Evaluation. The Institute’s delegation in Rabat included Acting Director Prof. Dr Boris Stojkovski, along with Assistant Director and Head of the Centre for International, National Assessment and Research, Danijela Đukić.
During the conference, Morocco’s national TALIS report was presented, offering insights into the specific features of its education system and enabling comparisons with results from other participating countries. In addition, the 15th meeting of the TALIS Governing Board brought together representatives from numerous countries, as well as experts in education policy and research.
Throughout the multi-day sessions, key issues relating to the upcoming survey cycle were discussed. Particular attention was given to technical aspects, including the structure and content of the questionnaire, its methodology, and its alignment with other major international studies. These efforts are intended to enhance the quality of collected data and ensure its greater relevance for shaping evidence-based education policies.
On the margins of the conference, the Institute’s delegation held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of counterpart institutions from several countries. Concrete steps were agreed to strengthen cooperation with partners from the People’s Republic of China (Shanghai), France, Morocco, Bulgaria, Slovenia, and others.
These meetings created opportunities for the exchange of experience, the development of joint projects, and the strengthening of research capacities in education. Serbia’s participation in such international events contributes to the improved positioning of its education system in the global context and supports the development of policies grounded in reliable and comparable data.
