Joseph Isangura
The Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the President (Tamisemi) responsible for education matters Dr. Charles Msonde, has urged teachers to embrace new teaching methods and foster integrity in their profession.
Dr. Msonde made these remarks during separate meetings with education officials and teachers from the Misenyi and Karagwe districts in Kagera region.
In his address, Dr. Msonde emphasized the need for teachers to abandon outdated teaching practices and adopt innovative approaches to enhance student performance. “We should constantly strive to improve our teaching methods to ensure that we provide our students with high-quality education that enables them to excel,” he said.
Additionally, Dr. Msonde highlighted various challenges facing teachers, including delays in promotions and entitlements after professional development or transfers. He assured the audience that the sixth-phase government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan is committed to addressing these issues. “Our government is responsive to the needs of teachers. We will ensure that teachers receive their dues promptly and that their rights are respected,” he affirmed.
Michael Ligola, the Education Officer for Kagera Region, outlined several strategies implemented to enhance education in the region. He emphasized increased efforts in teaching English, particularly to third-grade and first-year students, as it significantly improves academic performance.
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“Early English instruction has proven to enhance students’ academic achievement. Therefore, we have developed a specific strategy to ensure effective teaching of this subject,” he explained.
Moreover, Ligola highlighted other initiatives aimed at improving education in Kagera, including the provision of teaching materials, teacher training programs, and collaboration with various education stakeholders. “We need to collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve our goal of enhancing education. This includes parents, community leaders, and non-governmental organizations,” he added.
Dr. Msonde urged teachers to demonstrate commitment and collaborate closely with education officials to achieve the goals of improving education. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and integrity in their work. “We can achieve great success if we work as one team. We must be honest and dedicated to delivering excellent results for our students,” he stated.
Overall, Dr. Msonde’s visit to Kagera has brought new hope and optimism to teachers and education officials. It is hoped that these efforts to improve education will increase student performance and contribute to laying a solid foundation for education in the country. The government will continue to collaborate with teachers and other stakeholders to address existing challenges and further enhance education for the benefit of future generations.
