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I have contacts of an ICT fellow at the ministry and he is willing to be contacted at to assist on any policy issue. | I have contacts of an ICT fellow at the ministry and he is willing to be contacted at to assist on any policy issue. | ||
The idea | The idea in 1.4 on interactive teaching both with ICT and without is ok for adaptation. | ||
On GeoGebra I am not very confident with the topics but I am reliably informed that the topics are covered in the syllabus at both primary and secondary levels. | On GeoGebra I am not very confident with the topics but I am reliably informed that the topics are covered in the syllabus at both primary and secondary levels. | ||
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LfL is equally important with the introduction of students council as a form of leadership everyone can learn from one another or even the environment. | LfL is equally important with the introduction of students council as a form of leadership everyone can learn from one another or even the environment. | ||
There is a lot of goodwill on refresher courses that are geared towards making learning student friendly. | There is a lot of goodwill on refresher courses that are geared towards making learning student friendly. | ||
2.1 Creating supporting environment for dialogue is key to any proper communication.So this is ok. | |||
Cumulative talk is brilliant as it encourages listening and speaking skills which are highly encouraged in the kenyan curriculum | |||
Whole class discussion through creating supportive environment is good and the videos are ok.Creates an opportunity for a very lively classroom. | |||
Connecting with the overarching goals of the programme good. | |||
2.2 The topic on questioning is good and the various questioning techniques can be adapted. | |||
Having participants pick a topic and formulate questions on it encourages interaction. | |||
The video on crime writing is good and should be adapted. | |||
The idea of using questioning techniques to promote thinking is a good idea which should work for any teacher. | |||
It helps to create an interacive classroom which increases pupil participation. | |||
2.4 Concept mapping is equally good and should be adapted. | |||
Whole class dialogue for me is the best way to achieve interaction. | |||
2.5 All stakeholders in a school are important and should be brought on board.The idea of LfL is a brilliant idea which should be pursued to ensure that everybody in the school community knows what is taking place. | |||
Of equal importance is involving parents in the learning of their children.They would be able to appreciate what is going on and even promot it. | |||
Recently introduced students's tracking tool.The students and their parents are given the content of the curriculum and with the help of the parent a child is able to identify areas that give them more challenges and then a teacher can foll up next time. | |||
The heads of schools and the ministry officials should be put in the know to support this. | |||
Haviing students from a higher grade assisting the lower grades can be a good idea and may help to boost their confidence. | |||
The students' council is equally important because it also deals with reading and learning. | |||
3.1 On group work. | |||
The issue on the type of talks that can be used by various groups is of importance to any teacher.Group work in totality is important because it aids learning through interaction. | |||
Having the groups work on same task and different task is equally important.The whole chapter to be adapted. | |||
The whole idea of group work and it's management is achievable.To be adapted. | |||
All the videos are equally relevant and should be used as they are. | |||
There is no clear policy in Kenya on grouping this is left for the teacher to assess the level of need of his/her class and group them accordingly. | |||
It would be a good idea to have the students in a mixed ability group.The idea of same ability can be shelved for Kenya. | |||
3.4 The idea on talking points and managing effeective group work is interactive and should be adapted. | |||
In the Kenyan context the grouping is only done as far as exams are concerned and it all depends on a school.This is a useful technique in handling group work. | |||
3.5 On practising group work with etherpad application the to[oics to be discussed can be changed to read: | |||
1.What is the importance of Kenya's Mashujaa Day?( Heros day) | |||
2. Factors affecting vegetation in Kenya. | |||
All the other questions are relevant and should be adapted. | |||
Lesson planning for any teacher is important and so the whole chapter on designing an interactive lesson plan should be adapted. | |||
4.1 Assessment for learning is necessary for anyone who wants to know where they are coming from and where they are going.To be adapted. | |||
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