Nairobi:Approximately 2,000 teachers from public junior and senior schools have benefited from Lesson Study training, which aims to enhance teaching practices and improve learning outcomes in the country. The programme is led by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Its goal is to establish Lesson Study as a regular practice in schools to support continuous professional development for teachers.
According to Kenya News Agency, the programme was officially launched at the CEMASTEA in Nairobi, where 301 Champion teachers and 47 County Quality Assurance and Standards Officers began their training. Dr. Pius Mutisya, Chairman of the Board of Governors at CEMASTEA, emphasized the importance of sharing the acquired knowledge and skills with colleagues to foster ongoing professional learning and classroom improvement.
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Gladys Masai, highlighted the significance of the training amidst the government’s focus on school-based professional development. She explained that Lesson Study offers a practical and collaborative framework for teachers to learn from each other, assess teaching practices, and develop solutions to improve classroom instruction.
Ms. Masai also pointed out the crucial role of County Quality Assurance and Standards Officers in supporting schools to incorporate Lesson Study into their professional development efforts. These officers are tasked with monitoring implementation and mentoring teachers to ensure sustained professional growth.
The trained champion teachers are encouraged to become change agents by fostering collaboration and building professional learning communities aimed at addressing the challenges faced by teachers and learners. CEMASTEA remains committed to supporting educators and stakeholders in enhancing professional development through collaborative efforts to improve classroom instruction and learner outcomes.
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