Capacity Building for Teachers; The role of School leadership A presentation made during a workshop for Secondary School Principals at Green Hills Hotel Nyeri,12 th Nov 2015 Presenters: Dr. Grace Orado &Makoba Kizito,

About CEMASTEA 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

2014: H. E. President Uhuru Kenyatta inaugurated CEMASTEA’s new facilities 2015:CEMASTEA’s programmes and processes ISO 9001:2008 Certified 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Session focus 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Defining Capacity Building Equip (teachers) with – understanding – Skills and – Opportunities ( access information, knowledge and TRAINING that enables them to ‘perform’ effectively. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Why CB? Quality of a schools’ Human capital is a critical resource. Enhancing that quality -our responsibility Finding the right people - Your challenge 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Example of CB CEMASTEA supporting teachers of science and mathematics to better identify and meet the needs of their learners through improved pedagogical practices 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

CB involves.. Building on teachers ’ current knowledge and skills, providing opportunities for them to LEARN through participatory and reflective process to increase their awareness to the need for good classroom practices for better learner achievement. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

What Skills and Knowledge Gaps exist among your teachers? 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Which of your responses relate to 1.You? 2.other school leaders? 3.teachers? 4.learners? What sort of leadership would be important to bridge the gaps in the Knowledge and Skills in each category 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Pedagogic Leadership 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Pedagogic leadership invests in… CB for; – Teacher learning – Improved classroom practices 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa - Enhanced student learning - Student achievement

Leadership that invests in capacity building by developing ethical and academic capital for students; focused on enhanced student learning and development and; Leadership that invests in Intellectual and professional capital for teachers; focused on teacher learning and classroom effectiveness. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Pedagogical Leadership and Teacher Capacity Development: Three Premises 1.For greater learner achievement and performance requires teachers to develop new capacities for understanding the subjects they teach and the pedagogical decisions they must make to teach effectively. 2.Teachers learn best when their learning is focused on issues they consider to be important, are situated in the classrooms, are supported by adequate resources, is continuous and is valued. 3.Learning occurs in a social context that enables teachers to learn from each other, support each and care for each other. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Examples of Areas for Capacity Development for Teachers 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Clinical Supervision, Mentoring ICT integration,Networking Assessment Lesson Study Teacher Induction Team Teaching Peer Coaching Benchmarking

Examples of CB 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Meaning of lesson study a professional development activity for teachers by teachers ; – grounded in teachers’ actual working environment – to improve teaching and learning – Jugyou Kenkyuu 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Why Lesson study ? How many legs do I have? 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

What do you see? 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

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Teaching learning gap 6/21/2016 UWEZO-2011 NASMLA-2010 Numeracy Literacy challenge in learners APHRC-2010 Math content gap among primary teachers Teaching in Primary schools in Kenya Teacher centered Recitation Rote learning Little attention to understanding (Pontecraft & Hardman,2005) Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

L.S and Vision 2030 Math and Science Quality learning STI skilled Human resource Vision /21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Lesson study LESSON STUDY CYCLE Problem identification Planning a Lesson Implementation Lesson Discussion & Improvement 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Benefits of lesson study T1: it has improved my lesson preparation. The other teachers are able to observe my lesson and advice. It has improved my teaching - I talk less as the children do and learn more. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Your Roles 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

LS is a professional development activity carried out by teachers to improve teaching and learning and; grounded in teachers’ actual classroom practices. LS is a translation of the Japanese words jugyou (instruction, lessons, or lesson) and kenkyuu (research or study) Lesson study: Meaning and Concept 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

An employee on a bus, train, or other public conveyance, who is in charge of the conveyance and its passengers, collects fares or tickets, etc. a substance, body, or device that readily conducts heat, electricity, sound, etc: Copper is a good conductor of electricity. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

A semiconductor is a substance, usually a solid chemical element or compound, that can conduct electricity under some conditions but not others, making it a good medium for the control of electrical current. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

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ICT Integration 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Your role in ICT integration VISION EXPERTISE DIGITAL LEARNING MATERIALS ICT INFRASTRUCTURE PEDAGOGICAL USE OF ICT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING LEADERSHIP From KENNISNET The Netherlands 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Conclusion CB of teachers leads to quality learning leading to sustainable development. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Way Forward Common Africa Position on Education agenda: science, technology and innovation (ST&I) a key driver for economic development of Africa (Kigali Rwanda Post-2015) Mathematics, science and technology also remain a key pillar for economic development and realization of vision 2030 What is your role as a school leaders in helping schools realize the Vision 2030 dream? 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Final Word Effective School Leadership…Is the ability to successfully integrate and maximize available resources [human, physical and financial/fiscal] within the internal and external environment for the attainment of institutional [school] goals. Education leaders should be at the forefront in leading change and school improvement efforts. They have the authority to stimulate and support professional practices in schools. But Pedagogic Leadership: Teachers are helped to find greater meaning in their work and develop enhanced instructional capacities 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

Up-coming SMASE- secondary activities year 2016 Module 3 L.S ICT, HODs. 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa

THANK YOU 6/21/2016 Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa