The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Hussein Mohamed Omar, has praised the Tanzania Institute of Education (TET) for its growing role in transforming the education sector through digital innovation and curriculum reforms.
During an official visit to TET’s headquarters in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, Dr. Omar said he was impressed by how the institution is deploying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support teaching and learning across the country, reaching thousands of teachers in remote areas.
“I am pleased with the performance of the Tanzania Institute of Education, especially its use of ICT systems that are making a real difference in classrooms across the country,” said Dr. Omar after touring the facility.
He noted that the improved digital tools are helping teachers access up-to-date content and enabling learners to engage with modern teaching methods, a development aligned with Tanzania’s goal of improving the quality of education at all levels.
Dr. Omar also commended TET’s revised curriculum, particularly the vocational stream introduced from primary level, saying it is a strategic response to the youth unemployment challenge facing the country.
The new model allows learners to start exploring professional interests from Standard Six, positioning them for skills development in secondary education and beyond.
“This curriculum gives young learners the chance to choose areas of interest early, which can prepare them with practical skills and reduce the mismatch between education and the labour market,” he said.
The Deputy PS further challenged TET to develop learning content that addresses pressing national issues, including waste management.
He cited the need for a curriculum that helps students understand and tackle the growing problem of solid waste in urban centres such as Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, and Mwanza.
In response, TET Director General Dr. Aneth Komba said the institute is committed to supporting the Ministry’s vision and has already taken steps to identify regions that lack ICT infrastructure and suffer from teacher shortages.
“We will prioritise these underserved areas in the next phase of our digital rollout,” said Dr. Komba. “Our research team is also working to assess how the revised vocational curriculum is impacting education outcomes, particularly in enabling students to apply what they learn in real life.”he added
Dr. Komba added that TET is open to integrating environmental education into its curriculum portfolio, noting that sustainable development issues such as waste management are critical for national growth.
The visit highlights the government’s continued support for innovation in education and its emphasis on inclusive, skills-based learning that prepares young Tanzanians for current and future challenges.