Introduction
- Education sector in Rwanda was challenged by overcrowded classes and long distances travelled by learners in pre-primary, primary and secondary education
- The country decided to embark on construction of more than 22,000 classrooms across the country to curb the above mentioned issues
- Increment on number of schools and classrooms generated a need for recruitment of many new teachers to fill the gap
- More than 40,000 teachers were recruited including nearly 25,000 uncertified teachers including more pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers.
- REB is planning to train all uncertified teachers in teaching competences
Training Plan
Uncertified Teachers
- There are ~24,000 primary and pre-primary teachers to be trained and certified
Training Dates and Days
- Training will be conducted on weekends and holidays in two waves:
- Wave 1: March-August, 2024 (12,000 teachers/400 per district)
- Wave 2: August-Dec, 2024 (12,000 teachers/400 per district)
| Module | # Days | #Hours | # Weekends |
| 1. Educational Psychology | 6 | 48 | 3 |
| 2. Inclusive Education | 6 | 48 | 3 |
| 3. Pedagogy and Instruction | 7 | 56 | 3 + 1 day |
| 4. Option Based Teaching Methodology and Practice | 10 | 80 | 5 |
| Assessment | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 248 | 15+1 day |
- In each wave, a total of 600 Teacher Trainers will be required to train 12,000 teachers
- Cohort A: 200 already prepared in January
- Cohort B: 200 being trained now in January-February
- Cohort C: 200 will be trained in February
Training Sites
- Training will take place in one training site per district (REB to finalize locations)
- Criteria for training site:
- Day school
- Centrally located and accessible for teachers
- Location to purchase snacks nearby
- Has 10 rooms with tables and chairs able to accommodate 40 teachers, 2 trainers each
- Has electricity and strong, consistent internet connection
- Has functional and hygienic restroom facilities for teachers
- Each training site will have 10 rooms
- 1 REB training coordinator/focal point per site
- 2 trainers per room
- 40 teachers per room
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