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TEACH RWANDA
TEACH Rwanda is transforming early childhood and primary teacher mentoring in Rwanda. We prepare Rwandan teachers to offer children engaging, meaningful learning experiences. TEACH Rwanda…
TEACH Rwanda is a non-profit, U.S.-based NGO and an INGO in Rwanda.
- Provides pre-service and in-service professional development needs assessments, observations, workshops, tools, and resources,
- Encourages our Exemplary and Project Schools to use creative, low-cost Rwanda-centric learning materials and furnishings,
- insists on just 20 children per preschool classroom with two well-prepared teachers, and no more than 24 primary children with one teacher, all of whom implement modern teaching strategies, and
- Builds Rwandan teacher and school supervisor's leadership capacity.
TEACH Rwanda is a non-profit, U.S.-based NGO and an INGO in Rwanda.
WHY WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT Evidence-based, high-quality EDUCATION
Early childhood and primary education lay the foundations for life-long learning. High-quality, hands-on early experiences are essential for children’s holistic brain development.
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HOW WE BEGAN
Louise Batamuriza, a talented Rwandan preschool teacher who started Bright School, invited Jan Brown, her mentor, to help with her new school in January 2012. The school was equipped with just one box of 24 Crayola® Crayons and a mat on the floor!
A month later, TEACH Rwanda became a reality, and lives began to change dramatically on two continents. The vision—to bring world-class, culturally relevant practices in early childhood education and teacher mentoring to Rwanda—quickly expanded. Today, TEACH Rwanda is transforming the education infrastructure across the country!
A month later, TEACH Rwanda became a reality, and lives began to change dramatically on two continents. The vision—to bring world-class, culturally relevant practices in early childhood education and teacher mentoring to Rwanda—quickly expanded. Today, TEACH Rwanda is transforming the education infrastructure across the country!
OUR PARTNERS
TEACH Rwanda is unique among INGOs working in Rwanda.
Our vision to transform children's lives through teacher education is
If your organization wishes to join us in our quest for high-quality education in Rwanda, please contact [email protected].
Our vision to transform children's lives through teacher education is
- ambitious (we provide in-service and pre-service professional development)
- unique (through our demonstration system of Exemplary and Project Schools)
- blends modern education strategies with Rwandan culture (teachers, children, schools, and curriculum are all Rwandan)
If your organization wishes to join us in our quest for high-quality education in Rwanda, please contact [email protected].
OUR EXPANDING LIST OF PARTNERS INCLUDES:
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Workshops on essential topics are also offered to schools, libraries, and organizations who wish to focus on specific goals for improvement. Workshop topics include
Partnerships expand our ability to formalize modern education in Rwanda. TEACH Rwanda is partners with Premier ECDE Teachers College in Kigali, the nation’s capital city. In this acclaimed certificate and diploma program, students benefit from TEACH Rwanda’s expertise as evidenced by extensive curriculum revisions, new models of engaging education strategies and classrooms, and guided observations for students and faculty to see children learning through play.
TEACH Rwanda is also active in RENCP’s Teacher Development and Early Childhood Development Working Groups. Our participation in this national organization enables other NGOs and INGOs to gain a growing awareness of our research-based and compassionate approach to education of both children and educators. For a full list of the organizations we partner with, see Our Partners section.
INTERESTED? To schedule a Module or workshop, or find out how to become a TEACH Rwanda partner, or for our affordable fees for consulting with your school or organization, please contact [email protected].
- Play or Games? What Is the Difference?
- Tools and Techniques to Document Children’s Progress
- Math Skills BEFORE Children Count
- Strategies to Promote Early Literacy
- Steps to Integrate Any Curriculum
- Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn
- Exams for Primary Children: Why? What types of questions? How do I use the results?
- Inclusive Classrooms
- PLAN Smooth Transitions
- Coach: Conflict Resolution With Young Children
- Find Free or Natural Learning Materials
- Choose Compelling Rwandan Themes
- Creativity: Art in the Making
Partnerships expand our ability to formalize modern education in Rwanda. TEACH Rwanda is partners with Premier ECDE Teachers College in Kigali, the nation’s capital city. In this acclaimed certificate and diploma program, students benefit from TEACH Rwanda’s expertise as evidenced by extensive curriculum revisions, new models of engaging education strategies and classrooms, and guided observations for students and faculty to see children learning through play.
TEACH Rwanda is also active in RENCP’s Teacher Development and Early Childhood Development Working Groups. Our participation in this national organization enables other NGOs and INGOs to gain a growing awareness of our research-based and compassionate approach to education of both children and educators. For a full list of the organizations we partner with, see Our Partners section.
INTERESTED? To schedule a Module or workshop, or find out how to become a TEACH Rwanda partner, or for our affordable fees for consulting with your school or organization, please contact [email protected].
Future teachers practice their sensory skill awareness in this child development class. Premier ECDE Teachers College students have many opportunities to observe…practice…and then implement
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TEACH Rwanda’s module system invites head masters, TTC principals, school owners, international consultants, and classroom teachers to discover the challenges and rewards of teaching children with joy, creativity, and teamwork, all within a Rwandan context.
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Experienced TR teacher mentors coach teachers in their own classrooms. Often, students are part of the process, too.
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TR modules frequently take teachers outdoors, to find affordable learning materials wherever they are…to experience integrated learning through play… to explore how children invent uses for found materials.
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With a maximum of 12 participants, every educator is always engaged in TR module and workshops. Adults learn through play, too!
CONTACT US
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E-mail us
For organizational information JBrown@TEACHRwanda.org To inquire about teacher education Modules [email protected] |
Send official correspondence and contributions to
1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA USA 18045 Post Box 91, Muhanga, South Province, Rwanda Call us In the US, Clare Smith at +1 610-248-9027 In Rwanda, Jan Brown at +250 784 279 433 |