Wajir teachers trained in virtual labs to boost boost teaching of STEM subjects
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), aims to address infrastructural challenges in schools by leveraging digital technology.
Teachers in Wajir are undergoing training to equip them with skills in using virtual laboratories to enhance the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), aims to address infrastructural challenges in schools by leveraging digital technology.
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Suheila Abdi, a teacher from Waso Junior Secondary School, said the training would empower them to impart the necessary knowledge of STEM to learners.
"The newly introduced curriculum demands an enhanced understanding of these subjects. We are glad to receive this training, which will have a meaningful impact on learners," she said.
More than 100 teachers from Wajir undergoing training on Science, Technology, Engeering and Mathematics subjects at Wajir High School. (Issa Hussein)
Suheila, who is among more than a hundred teachers drawn from all sub-counties in Wajir, is optimistic that they will engage learners in numerous experiments and practical lessons upon completing their training at Wajir High School.
Dr Koriyow Hussein, the Wajir County Director of Education, emphasised the need to train teachers in STEM subjects.
He said it was a crucial step towards implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
"This training is essential for teachers in Northern Kenya, where laboratory infrastructure remains a major challenge. With this training, learners will be able to grasp scientific concepts effectively despite the existing limitations in laboratory facilities," he said.
Markova Kizito, the STEM programme coordinator at CEMASTEA, stated that the training followed a learner-centred methodology designed to motivate students to enjoy STEM subjects through real-world applications.
"Teachers are equipped with skills that help learners grasp the subject effectively. The approach will also encourage more students to pursue STEM subjects," he said.
He commended the high attendance rate, noting that teachers had shown great enthusiasm for gaining more knowledge in STEM.
Abdirahman Hassan, a trainer, expressed hope that the training would have a long-term impact on the implementation of the CBC system.
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