TRAINING ON NON CONVENTINAL METHODS HELD AT B.T.C IN KASESE

Rweco a consortium of GHFRD, IWDP, RICK-NET and KALI organized a refresher training of English teachers at Bwera primary teachers collage in Mpondwe Lubirihi town council kasese district western Uganda. 

The activity kicked off on Friday 05/07/2013 in the college's main hall and it attracted 45 teachers from the selected 15 schools. 

The chief guest was the Assistant Principal, Bwera Teachers College, Mrs. Bigando Oliver who thanked Rweco for the support it is rendering to the selected schools. In her report, she said that Rweco delivered a Laptop, a Projector, Whoofer and a Projector pull up stand to her school. She also advised teachers to utilize the materials such that they can enhance English language in their respective schools. 

Mrs. Bigando Oliver, Ass. Principal Bwera Teachers College giving the opening remarks

She said that being a good and professional teacher is when you follow the teachers guide manual in the code of conduct.

Mr. Maate Emmanuel and Maate Kaija presented how to integrate the non conventional methods or techniques and the effects of English teachers today respectively. 

Some of the messages to the teachers

 

Mr. Maate Kaija explaining a concept in Non Conventional teaching methods

Mr. Maate Emmanuel delivering to the teachers

 

Teachers learning the non conventional methods of teaching

The failure of pupils to get good marks in their final exam (Primary living examination) was attributed to teachers who do not want to adapt to change and use of new techniques like technology (internet) to research and teach.

He added that the poor communication skills with in teachers also affect their candidates performance. At the end of the facilitation, teachers promised to work hard to get new ideas from fellow teachers of schools which are doing better in the language. He advised them to first accept their weaknesses in order to create a room of learning more.

By Gilbert Masereka