By Alfred ZachariaTanzania’s government says it will continue providing training to teachers across the country on the newly improved national curriculum, in a move aimed at enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in schools.
Speaking today at the closing ceremony of training for newly recruited Business Studies teachers, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Education at the President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Atupele Mwambene, urged educators to adopt a fresh approach to teaching the subject.
The event took place at Korogwe Teachers’ College in Tanga Region on Wednesday.
Mr Mwambene said the updated curriculum includes components designed to better equip students with business knowledge that could help them create self-employment opportunities in the future.
“Ensure that you return to your schools with a positive mindset. Let these trainings drive change in students’ learning outcomes, as the curriculum reforms aim to help learners better understand business studies,” he said.
The Deputy Permanent Secretary also praised the government for its ongoing investments in the education sector, including teacher recruitment, training allocations, and efforts to strengthen the overall quality of education.
Mr. Mwambene further called on the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) to continue supporting in-service training programmes, known locally as MEWAKA, to help teachers enhance their skills and subject knowledge while on the job.
TIE Director General Dr. Aneth Komba encouraged the trained teachers to act as agents of change in their classrooms. She urged them to fully implement the techniques they had acquired during the training.
“Apply what you’ve learned when you return to your schools. I urge you to make full use of these skills to bring about positive change in your teaching,” Dr Komba said.
Korogwe District Education Officer Mary Mmari also highlighted the significance of the training, saying it would benefit both teachers and students.
Representing the non-governmental organisation Educate, Nelson Musikula pledged continued support from stakeholders in strengthening business studies education, adding that such efforts would help students gain entrepreneurial skills and confidence to start their own ventures.
A total of 1,913 teachers have so far completed the training. Of these, 513 were trained at Tabora Teachers’ College, 791 at Morogoro Teachers’ College, and 609 at Korogwe Teachers’ College.