The Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Adolph Mkenda, has affirmed the government's commitment to enhancing the teaching of science and mathematics subjects in schools to foster creativity among students and equip them with skills relevant to the job market.
While closing a training session for science and mathematics teachers in Singida, Prof. Mkenda stated that through the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQUIP), the government is providing teachers with modern teaching methods to ensure that students learn more effectively.
“We need education that stimulates critical thinking in students. This can only be achieved if teachers use effective teaching methods,” Prof. Mkenda emphasized.
According to Huruma Mwageni, the Assistant Director of Teacher Training, over 40,000 teachers across Tanzania have benefited from this training. The initiative aims to enhance the academic performance of students in science and mathematics subjects.
On his part, Singo Yusuph, a representative from the Ministry of State, Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), noted that the government continues to monitor the results of the training to ensure its effectiveness within the education system.
Additionally, through the Dr. Samia Scholarship Program, 600 students who completed their secondary education with outstanding results have received scholarships to study science-related courses at various universities in Tanzania.
The District Commissioner of Singida, Godwin Gondwe, mentioned that the region is benefitting from several educational projects, including the construction of a modern vocational training school worth 1.5 billion Tanzanian shillings. This facility will help students gain practical skills alongside their classroom education.
These reforms are part of the implementation of the New Education and Training Policy of 2014 (2023 version), which aims to improve the quality of education by focusing on innovation and the integration of technology.
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