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Kris Stutchbury Post 1

• 10 July 2020, 5:25 PM • Edited by the author on 10 July 2020, 5:32 PM

Activity 1.2 Educational policy and teacher education

Use this thread to tell us what needs to change in classrooms in your country.

Mercy Ogunleye Post 2 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 14 July 2020, 1:15 PM
True classroom should be a positive environment that is well managed, where...
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ELIZABETH Akinyi-Owino Post 18 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 19 July 2020, 12:24 PM
the situation in most classrooms with regard to student population is just...
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Michele Deane Post 23 (summarised) in reply to 18

• 19 July 2020, 8:10 PM
Why is this, Elizabeth? It might be useful to identify the reasons that make...
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Andrew Ibrahim Post 52 (summarised) in reply to 23

• 22 July 2020, 10:52 PM
The reasons why classroom situation in Nigeria is worrying are numerous...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 71 (summarised) in reply to 52

• 15 August 2020, 2:50 AM
The need for improved infrastructure cannot be over emphasised, my belief is...
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Charity Okonkwo Post 65 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 11 August 2020, 4:47 AM
Very true.
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Abiola Ajani Post 3 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 14 July 2020, 5:42 PM
There is need to improve on pedagogical approaches that will support...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 5 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 16 July 2020, 12:43 PM
Yes Abiola, I concur by improving the pedagogy approaches, or strategies or...
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Heitor Simao Post 8 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 16 July 2020, 2:37 PM
I agree with you Abiola, it is necessary to improve our pedagogical approach...
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Sabankilie DARPAK SOUGUE Post 11 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 17 July 2020, 3:20 PM
Yeah ,I agree with this point of consideration but I am afraid the reality is...
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ELIZABETH Akinyi-Owino Post 19 (summarised) in reply to 11

• 19 July 2020, 12:25 PM
exactly my thoughts
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Patriciah Wambugu Post 4 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 July 2020, 9:19 AM
The key change in the classrooms in our country is the focus on the student....
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 76 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 15 August 2020, 10:15 AM
Prof, you captured our Kenya context correctly!
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MARTHA Kabate Post 6 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 July 2020, 12:50 PM
under what to be changed in classroom is on the, i may say many many prints...
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Heitor Simao Post 7 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 July 2020, 2:29 PM
Hello everyone, I think the classroom should provide an environment conducive...
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Samson Ganvo Post 9 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 July 2020, 1:15 PM

Educational policies.

 Education has taking another dimension and the it's...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 14 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 19 July 2020, 5:55 AM
Yep, a good teacher minus good educational policies makes the teacher work...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 27 (summarised) in reply to 14

• 19 July 2020, 10:06 PM
Bonface - What sort of policies would you like to see that will support...
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Franci Mureithi Post 29 (summarised) in reply to 27

• 20 July 2020, 1:28 AM

Policies that support teachers

 Policies should take cognizance to the...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 77 (summarised) in reply to 27

• 15 August 2020, 10:32 AM
Thanks for the question Kris. Perhaps I should have brought in the idea of...
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Rubai Ochieng Post 86 (summarised) in reply to 27

• 19 August 2020, 5:33 PM
Students need to be given more opportunities to talk and engage in relevant...
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Franci Mureithi Post 28 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 20 July 2020, 1:24 AM

Educational policies

 Only a set of well thought-out and rationally planned...
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Michele Deane Post 38 (summarised) in reply to 28

• 20 July 2020, 6:41 PM
Well done for providing personal and considered answers to Kris's question,...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 78 (summarised) in reply to 28

• 15 August 2020, 10:37 AM
Good observation Franci, Chances are high that most of us lack in good...
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 35 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 20 July 2020, 11:57 AM
Policies should take cognizance to the educational technology available, and...
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Michele Deane Post 39 (summarised) in reply to 35

• 20 July 2020, 6:46 PM
Bashiru, you did pick up word for word Franci's contribution. The addition of...
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Sabankilie DARPAK SOUGUE Post 10 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 July 2020, 3:07 PM
Educational policy in my country needs to be reconsidered from the scratch...
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Course Instructor

Ndidi Ofole Post 21 (summarised) in reply to 10

• 19 July 2020, 5:09 PM
I agree with you. When students are taught practical skills they are ready...
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Michele Deane Post 24 (summarised) in reply to 10

• 19 July 2020, 8:29 PM
Interesting point, Sabankilie! The relationship between Attitude, Skills and...
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Blessing Namonje Post 49 (summarised) in reply to 10

• 22 July 2020, 8:11 AM
You are right,as long as our students are not allowed to use gadgets in our...
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Angore Mbitha Post 12 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 July 2020, 9:03 PM
The classroom setup in Kenya needs to be changed to take care of the new...
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Yusuf Abubakar Post 13 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 July 2020, 10:39 PM

2a

 To equip teachers with relevant competencies and skills for the effective...
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Sandra Amos Post 15 (summarised) in reply to 13

• 19 July 2020, 10:30 AM
This is a very important point Yusuf. Although resources are important, it's...
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 36 (summarised) in reply to 13

• 20 July 2020, 12:18 PM
This is a very important point Yusuf. Although resources are important, it's...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 42 (summarised) in reply to 36

• 21 July 2020, 2:28 PM
Bashiru - I wonder if the mind-set of those supporting teachers also needs to...
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Linet Njagi Post 16 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 July 2020, 10:32 AM
In Kenya,some of the classes in public schools are over populated , i think...
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Linet Njagi Post 17 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 July 2020, 10:32 AM
In Kenya,some of the classes in public schools are over populated , i think...
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Jane Amunga Post 44 (summarised) in reply to 17

• 21 July 2020, 5:07 PM
Exactly, as long as we have one teachers handling over 100 learners,learner...
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Michele Deane Post 46 (summarised) in reply to 44

• 21 July 2020, 7:27 PM
Do take part in the next webinar. Some strategies will be discussed to...
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Course Instructor

Ndidi Ofole Post 20 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 July 2020, 5:07 PM
Teachers’ attitude should change to conscientious and efficient classroom...
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Michele Deane Post 25 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 19 July 2020, 8:47 PM
Another rich discussion in the making. Your contributions range from physical...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 72 (summarised) in reply to 25

• 15 August 2020, 3:10 AM
thank you for this summary, a great link exist between content and pedagogy,...
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 34 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 20 July 2020, 11:47 AM
the situation in most classrooms with regard to student population is KT...
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Philip Mututa Post 22 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 July 2020, 7:51 PM
Like others have already said, there is great need for teachers to change...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 26 (summarised) in reply to 22

• 19 July 2020, 9:50 PM
Philip - I agree teaching needs to be engaging. If administrators are...
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Franci Mureithi Post 31 (summarised) in reply to 26

• 20 July 2020, 2:16 AM

Flipped classroom through photography

 I tried to trigger debate in class by...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 33 (summarised) in reply to 31

• 20 July 2020, 9:38 AM
Thank is a great example Franci. I could imagine it being adapted for other...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 73 (summarised) in reply to 31

• 15 August 2020, 3:20 AM
This is a good inspiration for me, I belief I can also use this in my...
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Franci Mureithi Post 30 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 July 2020, 2:06 AM

Educational Policy and teacher education

 The attitudes of teachers towards...
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SCHOLASTICA Coffee Lewis Post 32 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 July 2020, 4:39 AM
Liberia as a nation need to embrace Information and Communication Technology...
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Paul Idris Post 37 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 July 2020, 3:44 PM • Edited by the author on 20 July 2020, 3:45 PM
The ratio of the learners to a teacher per classroom should be reviewed to...
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Anthonia Okonye Post 41 (summarised) in reply to 37

• 20 July 2020, 9:34 PM • Edited by the author on 20 July 2020, 9:39 PM
That is the ideal situation; a ratio of learners to a teacher but this will...
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Mafo Esuga Post 45 (summarised) in reply to 37

• 21 July 2020, 6:12 PM
Many have suggested that the number of students to a teacher should be...
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Michele Deane Post 47 (summarised) in reply to 45

• 21 July 2020, 7:30 PM
I agree, Malo. Teacher/Pupil ratio is one thing. As well as all the...
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Nila Oduori Post 40 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 July 2020, 7:47 PM
Kenyan public classrooms need an upgrade, starting with Student to Teacher...
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Jane Amunga Post 43 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 July 2020, 3:32 PM

National Policy

 Learning should be learner centred to spur innovation and...
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Monioluwa Olaniyi Post 48 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 July 2020, 12:56 AM
The physical structure of many government owned schools need good face lift...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 50 (summarised) in reply to 48

• 22 July 2020, 11:45 AM
I agree Monioluwa, it is easier to teach in nice surroundings! But are there...
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Monioluwa Olaniyi Post 51 (summarised) in reply to 50

• 22 July 2020, 12:48 PM
That is true Kris. Some class teachers do such things and these posters...
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Michele Deane
Moderator
Post 53 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 July 2020, 2:27 PM
The range of ideas and suggestions is extremely rich and though provoking....
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Blessing Namonje Post 54 (summarised) in reply to 53

• 30 July 2020, 8:03 AM
Well summarized Michelle, but just to add on, ever since I listened to Ken...
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MY PASSPORT PHOTO

Gladys Rotich Post 55 (summarised) in reply to 54

• 31 July 2020, 8:22 AM
to Add on you comment Namanje, we as teachers should develop the passion to...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 79 (summarised) in reply to 54

• 15 August 2020, 10:42 AM
Good summary in addition, I think the best way to match theory and practice...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 75 (summarised) in reply to 53

• 15 August 2020, 3:27 AM
Good summary
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Jacqueline Korir Post 56 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 August 2020, 9:22 PM
Excessive focus on examinations and preparing students for the same only...
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Helen Hendry Post 57 (summarised) in reply to 56

• 6 August 2020, 10:16 PM
Moderator Some really good points here Blessing, Gladys and Jacqueline. I...
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John Mtenje Post 59 (summarised) in reply to 56

• 7 August 2020, 10:50 AM
I think schools should have more autonomy in designing their learning. school...
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Michele Deane Post 61 (summarised) in reply to 59

• 8 August 2020, 4:28 PM
Interesting thought, John. Would you be in favour of abandoning a "national...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 74 (summarised) in reply to 59

• 15 August 2020, 3:27 AM
The national policy is just providing a benchmark and schools and teachers...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 80 (summarised) in reply to 56

• 15 August 2020, 10:43 AM
Correct, Emphasis on formative evaluation can help? For learners will be...
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Jacqueline Korir Post 58 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 August 2020, 10:41 AM
Excessive focus on examinations and preparing students for the same only...
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Michele Deane Post 60 (summarised) in reply to 58

• 8 August 2020, 4:22 PM
From what you say, Jacqueline, it would seem assessment leads learning? What...
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Josephine Kayala Post 62 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 August 2020, 9:12 PM

IDEAL CLASSROOM

 In an ideal classroom , there is peace and relative...
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Michele Deane Post 63 (summarised) in reply to 62

• 9 August 2020, 10:34 AM
Hello, Josephine, Thank you for your contribution. I am moving it into the...
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Franci Mureithi Post 64 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 11 August 2020, 4:23 AM
Teachers' attitude towards technology with the learners must change in order...
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Charity Okonkwo Post 66 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 11 August 2020, 4:53 AM • Edited by the author on 11 August 2020, 4:56 AM
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Charity Okonkwo Post 67 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 11 August 2020, 5:49 AM • Edited by the author on 11 August 2020, 5:54 AM
The classrooms should be more learner friendly with basics facilities to make...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 90 (summarised) in reply to 67

• 16 September 2020, 7:57 PM
Agreed Charity
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Felicia Oamen Post 68 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 11 August 2020, 1:40 PM
The sitting arrangement in most public schools in Nigeria is not...
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Beatrice Ajufo Post 69 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 13 August 2020, 3:41 AM

National Policy

 Teachers and teacher -educators should use pedagogical...
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Michele Deane Post 70 (summarised) in reply to 69

• 13 August 2020, 9:43 AM
Thank you for your contribution, Beatrice. I have moved it to this discussion...
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Dr. Rose W. Njoroge

ROSE Njoroge Post 84 (summarised) in reply to 69

• 17 August 2020, 12:11 PM
Agree with you Ajufo.
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 81 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 15 August 2020, 10:50 AM
In Kenya, schools are categorised as : 1. National 2. Extra county 3. County...
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Dr. Rose W. Njoroge

ROSE Njoroge Post 85 (summarised) in reply to 81

• 17 August 2020, 12:14 PM
Sure Boniface. This is a very good observation and I concur with you. Centers...
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Arthur Nzau Post 82 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 August 2020, 2:47 PM
making the classrooms more leaner friendly
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Dr. Rose W. Njoroge

ROSE Njoroge Post 83 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 August 2020, 12:10 PM
A number of things need to change in the classroom in my country Kenya. 1....
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Chimdiebere Joseph Post 87 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 August 2020, 1:59 PM • Edited by the author on 26 August 2020, 2:04 PM
1. Increased Use of Technology: This will provide students with the option of...
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Toluwase Olanipekun

Toluwase Olanipekun Post 88 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 14 September 2020, 2:27 PM
The government of Nigeria give free basic education from early childhood to...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 89 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 September 2020, 7:55 PM
The Kenya Education Policy suggest active learning that enhances learner...
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ERIC Wangila Post 92 (summarised) in reply to 89

• 19 September 2020, 6:31 AM
training in ICT has not been a component of teacher education in Kenya, at...
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ERIC Wangila Post 91 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 September 2020, 6:27 AM
currently we have no incorporation of technology in our classrooms since its...
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ERIC Wangila Post 93 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 September 2020, 6:39 AM
classroom should be a place of fun
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Discussion tags: activity 1.2, educational policy and teacher education