Building Capacity of teachers in Technology - KAWA 2016 Report

Building Capacity of Teachers in Technology - Pedagogy Integration for Improved Teaching and Learning

Supporting Primary Schools in:

West Nile, Acholi and Lango Regions

About KAWA

KAWA is a national provider of professional development services to enhance learning outcomes for educators, schools and children around the country. It was founded by teachers of St. Mary’s College Kisubi as a non-profit CBO transforming the Ugandan Education system through technology and capacity building. KAWA partners with innovative Secondary Schools which received computers from government to deliver world class technology literacy to teachers. We are experts in technology integration in Pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, mentorship and CPDs for teachers. Over the last 5 years, 3000 Educators have gained competencies needed to apply technology skills to the teaching and learning process, creating a richer learning experience for students, and saving precious time.

KAWA is working with MUBS in supporting Primary and Secondary schools to integrate appropriate ICTs in the teaching and learning process using the computers provided

by UCC.

Kitgum Primary and Secondary schools headteachers attend ICT seminar by KAWA

Hands on training in Oyam at Iceme Girls SS

KAWA Vision

To make the greatest impact possible to the life chances of learners by working with educators across the country to ensure they are trained, empowered and supported to be the very best

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THE KAWA DIGITAL PROGRAM 4 Programs Rolled in 1 1. CPD for Enhance the quality of teachers and instructors;

2. Career Guidance eresources and virtual teacher program.

3. School Website for Online school links, etwinning and global collaboration

4. Improve the learning process by provision of more interactive educational materials.

CHALLENGE

Teachers in a large number of schools are still stuck in the 19th century theoretical approaches of teaching, with little or no digital literacy.

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KAWA works with communities, local and regional authorities, governments, international stakeholders, NonGovernmental Organisations (NGOs), and other development-orientated organisations around the world to promote digital literacy, and to deliver ICT skills development across all key sectors.

Structure of KAWA Moses Wamanga – National Chairman, 15 years of teaching political Education, Geography and Computer Science at Kisubi with excellent results.

Matsanga Peter is an author, Headteacher of Grace High School and former Head of geography Department at St Mary’s College Kisubi.

Our Mission To contribute to skilling Uganda through the provision of: flexible and innovative programmes of teaching and learning; distance and part time programmes to support career upgrades and re-skilling; information state-of-the-art ICT support services; continuous professional development;; the opportunities for acquiring higher education by all persons without discrimination.

Eng. Paul Charles Rukundo is an aerospace engineer and social entrepreneur who believe that we have got a moral obligation and the opportunity to champion social causes for the betterment of society.

Olive Kyohere – eLearning Cordinator Dr. Sylvester Adyeri Rwaka – CPD Director Kharende Isaac is a teacher by training and Pastor of the SDA Church. He was a formerly a Headmaster of Kakoro SDA Secondary School, Chaplain Kireka SDA.

Head Office The Head office of KAWA is at Uganda Manufacturers Association Show grounds, Lugogo (Next to Pespsi Cola & Little Ritz in Africa) Kampala.

Dr. Winfred Development

Website

Sr. Clare Migisha - Northern Uganda

www.kawauganda.com

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Valerie Wood Gaiger (MBE) – Patron

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Kenneth Katonda -Western Uganda

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Training of Computer lab managers In 2012, we trained 520 Computer lab managers throughout the country using centers such as Manjasi High School in Tororo, Dabani Girls School in Busia, Mbale SS in Mbale, Masaba SS in Sironko, Wiggins SS in Kumi, Nyero Rock SS in Kumi, Soroti SS, Lira Town College, St. Mary Assumpta in Adjumani, Sir Samuel Baker in Gulu, Luwero SS, Trinity College Nabbingo, Kololo SS, Kisiki College Namutumba, Bweranyangi Girls, Kabale SS, Kyamakanda SS, Ntare School, Masaka SS, Mityana SS, Mubende High School, St. Leos Kyegobe and Kasese SS. This came

In 2010, KAWA published 21 text books written by secondary teachers. The launch was presided over by Hon. Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, the then minister of Education and Sports.

after realizing the misuse and quick break down of computer labs by untrained teachers who had no knowledge of hardware and software trouble shooting. (www.flickr.com/photos/jinjass)

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These books and many more are being converted to digital book for easy access on smart phones and to be used in computer labs.

Teacher Continuous Professional development:

On December 4, 2013 Hon. Jessica Alupo launched the KAWA Continuous Professional Development in ICT for teachers of Secondary and Primary Schools as a project to be implemented by the KAWA, MUBS and the her Ministry, starting with headteachers and deputies. This program is ongoing in Nebbi, Zombo, Maracha, Koboko, Arua, Adjumani, Moyo, Yumbe, Oyam, Nwoya, Kitgum, Otuke and Dokolo district. It was piloted in Tororo and Wakiso schools in 2014 ith ASSHU 15

Digital Content for Primary and Secondary Schools

KAWA has converted all the completed textbooks into ebooks with pictures and videos.

These are installed in the school labs to be used offline.

All resources for sciences and arts for PLE, UCE and UACE are ready for installation all the schools in the country as the recording continues. www.kawauganda.com

Career Guidance e-resouces by Learn with Grandma UK and KAWA KAWA has converted the publications of the Ministry of Education handbooks into digital format to make sure that every student; every parent;

grandparent or guardian; every teacher; clergyman and all those engaged in offering careers advice get a copy. www.kawauganda/careerguidance We believe that this is the first digital careers guidance book to be offered in this digital format anywhere in the World.

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Elearning Conference

Uganda Virtual teacher Programme

We have held two international post e-learning Africa conferences since 2014 at Trinity College Nabbingo and Makerere University Business School with full support and actual attendance of the Permanent Secretary Dr. Rose Nasali Lukwago, the Commissioners, DEOs and Headteachers all over the country.

KAWA team members are facilitators at the major elearning Africa Conferences which have been held in Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Benin, Ghana, Nambia, Ethiopia and Uganda with excellent results. www.elearningfi

There is currently an acute shortage of quality science teachers in Uganda. A total of 13,000 sciences teachers are needed. 105 Schools do not have any physics teacher (Monitor, February 2, 2013).

KAWA introduced a program few talented and where excellent teachers in the most powerful and best performing schools can share lessons with the disadvantaged schools using skype and other technologies.

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