Education methods specialists conduct research and develop or advise on teaching methods, courses and aids. They review and examine teachers` work, the functioning of educational institutions and the results achieved and recommend changes and improvements.
(a)   Tasks include -
researching into current developments in curricula, teaching methods and other educational practices, and advising on necessary changes and possible improvements;
evaluating and advising on contents of courses and methods of examination;
researching into audio-visual and other teaching aids and advising on, planning and organising their introduction in educational establishments;
documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses;
providing ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers;
organizing and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programs and methods;
developing the structure, content and objectives of new educational courses and programs;
visiting schools periodically and conferring with administrative and teaching staff on questions relating to curricula, teaching methods, equipment and other matters;
visiting classrooms to observe teaching techniques and to evaluate teachers performance, and scholastic results obtained;
preparing reports and making recommendations to educational authorities concerning possible changes and improvements in curricula, teaching methods, and other matters.