SECONDARY & BTVET TEACHERS’ TRAINING COORDINATORS with expertise in Active Teaching & Learning (ATL) methodologies In the framework of the Project “Improving the Training of BTVET Technical Teachers, Instructors & Health Tutors, and Secondary Teachers in Uganda – UGA 09 020 11″ implemented by the Ministry of Education & Sports and the Belgian Development Agency (BTC Uganda), four (4) National Training Coordinators with expertise in Active Teaching & Learning methodologies will be recruited as per following terms of reference: Duration: 48 months Duty Stations: Muni National Teacher College, Arua District (1 position) Kaliro National Teacher College (1 position) Abilonino Community Polytechnic Instructors College, Lira Dis}riot_(1 position) Mulago Health Tutors’ College, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala (1 position) [All positions with frequent travels to the four project sites] TASKS – Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Coordination Team, each national expert will: - Deliver within the assigned college a comprehensive program of training and coaching on the practical side of teaching and learning covering all college teaching staff.
- Organize, coordinate & supervise the implementation of project activities as per approved work plans.
- Provide the specialist knowledge, expertise and experience of modern, active teaching & learning and other learner-centered approaches necessary to bring about a paradigm shift in the way teaching and learning is organized and provided in the Colleges.
- Identify with the College management a number of mentor teachers covering the main broad subject fields.
- Advise, coach and provide top-up on-the-job training, supervision, guidance and support to the mentor teachers, and guidance to the regular teachers, with a view to improving the effectiveness of their teaching through the adoption of active teaching & learning and other learner-centered methods.
- Organize regular workshops with college staff to review progress, deliver further information/guidance, and troubleshoot any difficulties experienced by teachers in relation to teaching and learning.
- Undertake regular class observations and provide feedback and guidance to the teachers, and participate in the practicum activities.
- Assist in the design, preparation, adaptation and refinement of teaching materials for college teaching staff.
- Introduce throughout the college the “course manual preparation” approach into the college.
- Advise the College management and MOES on matters related to the teaching/learning improvement process including its successes and its challenges.
- Take a leading role in the dissemination by the College of successes and good practices to other colleges, including institutions not supported by the project.
- Any other tasks that may be prescribed from time to time, necessary to achieve improvement in teaching and learning and to reach the Project objectives.
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How to apply: Please send your motivation letter, CV, copies of academic/professional certificates and at least three recent professional references: In a sealed envelope addressed to: TTE Project Coordinator, Belgian Development Agency (BTC) Plot 1B Lower Kololo Terrace, (P.O Box 40131) Kampala By email to: TTE.Uganda@btcctb.org Please indicate the name of the College(s) you are applying for in the subject line. Female and male candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews and computer-based test, scheduled on the third week of August 2012. |
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