Solomon reflects on his teaching journey:
“Learning is a process, and it is part of our daily lives.”
He recalls the challenges faced by community school teachers:
“I remember when I was growing up, Community School Teachers were never paid, not motivated and did not pay attention to student’s abilities. Because of this there was a negative social culture tag attached to school as people perceived it to be a waste of time.”
Joining Impact Network marked a significant change:
“Before I joined Impact Network, I had little interest in my teaching career. Impact Network Teacher Training has made me gain interest and every time I attend the training, my interest is rekindled.”
The training provided practical strategies:
“I have learned a lot and have moved from being a mere teacher to a teacher with a vision for my country. I never knew how to deal with learners especially the ones that are struggling or are difficult in the classroom. Learning about positive discipline and the steps to take when talking to our students has opened my eyes.”
Solomon emphasizes the importance of peer learning:
“Teacher Training also brings about balanced professional development, as we learn from our peers how to use effective strategies when delivering lessons.”
He highlights the benefits of technology in education:
“Modern technology has made it simple for students to learn more effectively, conveniently and support individual learning which also gives students a chance to learn on their own.”
Solomon concludes with a vision for the future:
“If each and every school would have these teacher trainings then we will flourish as a country, because education plays a central role in all aspects of development and teachers are agents of education.”
Name has been changed to protect the teacher’s identity.