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It is currently test week at my school, and the levels of stress in the students is palpable. I would like to see my district move away from test centered teaching and more towards learner centered teaching.

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A lot desires to be changed. As an Administrator who doubles as an instructor in Uganda, it is public knowledge that Uganda’s education system is grade/exam based. It is grounded on the conventional fixed classroom face-to-face mode of delivery with the teacher as the resource portraying learners as empty vessels. Learners strive to reproduce what they have been taught with no room for innovative and reflective learning.

Precisely, looking through a classroom room window at Makerere presents ideas on what needs to change. Most students no longer rely on text book material but rather on what a lecturer gives through face-to-face interactions and sometimes printed copies of summarised material/handouts. Lecturer usually targets coverage of syllabus rather than permitting learners to share/construct knowledge amongst themselves for eventual sharing with the teacher. Concentration on studies is after a test/exam is announced. Generally, what I would like to see the teacher and student do is assigning learners tasks to operate in groups and present their findings in a manner that simplifies life for others. Actually the syllabus can be covered much faster. The teacher can then oversee the discussions for guidance. By so doing, the text books and other resources shall be contacted for information to enrich the presentations.

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I would like to improve the standard of education in my country,by having a cordial relationship between teachers and students.

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I am teacher trainer at National Teachers' College Kaliro , Uganda.
What i would like to change is whole system of Education in Uganda. Most teachers in post primary institutions in Uganda still follow the traditional methodology dominated by lecture method and dictation of notes,while the learners are given little if any opportunity to be responsible for their learning . This creates students who are simply consumers of knowledge through rote learning and not knowledge creaters as the ideal should be.

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I am a British teacher now working supporting teachers. I am finding reading all these comments informative and insightful. I would like to see more group work and discussion between the learners.

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My names are Agripa Nkhoma and I am the librarian at David Livingstone College of Education in Zambia.

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My names are Agripa Nkhoma and I am the librarian at David Livingstone College of Education in Zambia.

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The national vision on learning and teaching is that learning and teaching should be active. Learners must be fully engaged in learning through participation and interaction. The Government is promoting Learner - centered approaches and strategies. However, some teacher educators make use of other approaches and strategies effective to their respective subjects. For instance, where classes are very large (educational subjects which are compulsory) teacher educators find it difficult to use learner-centered approach.

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I would like to see the teacher engaging learners, that is, using a learner-centred approach. For example, learners actively contributing to a discussion.

Generally, I feel that schools in my country need to adopt new technology, such as power-point, as most lessons are conducted using chalk or white board.

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I work as a teacher educator in a Ghanaian institution. I must say the level of exposure students gain in the use of ICT tools is averagely low. This hinders their further need to use such tools as teching aids.

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Our classrooms should look interactive and lively with students taking centre stage, discussing topics amongst themselves and contributing meaningfully to lessons with the able guidance of the teacher. A classroom where the setting is made relevant to the lesson and level of learners. A classroom where through the effective facilitation skills of the teacher, students are challenged to acquire knowledge by themselves rather thaneing passive recipients of knowledge from the teacher.

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I work as a teacher educator in a teacher training institution in Mauritius
According to the Nine Year Continuous Basic Education  document ( NYBCE Booklet' Inspiring every child' The vision is that every child will emerge as a balanced individual, be individually and nationally responsible, be capable of living a fulfilled life, be a productive contributor to the country's progress
Teaching is wanted as being innovative in the sense of being curriculum-driven, learner-centred and responsive to diverse learning needs

What needs to be changed: We better start with the beliefs of all actors of the education sector including those at the ministry. we must strengthen our conviction and hope that it can be made to happen otherwise  new recruits in the educational professions will simply be drown by the same old floods enthusing about or indecently profiteering from status quo of the system.

In one sentence I want to see teachers, learners and making of knowledge joyfully live in the classes. I want to see people use the possibilities rather than mourn the constraints. I want to see activities which are learning-centred, growth-centred. I have witnessed these during school visits for what we call here holistic education but it is  still at a small scale.

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Florence Lungu MudendaTeachers who exhibit being knowledgeable about the methods that will transform learners and promote provision of quality education

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Florence Lungu MudendaTeachers who exhibit being knowledgeable about the methods that will transform learners and promote provision of quality education

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I would definitely  love to see an engaged learner in the classroom through the use of ICT tools

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Schools should embrace technology in the curriculum to be able to deal with the learner diversity. One of the factors driving low adoption of technology is the unequal access to intermediaries like the mobile technologies, computers. To achieve LCE, I would like to see three things :
1. teachers professionally developing the necessary skills needed to integrate technology so as to resonate with the needs of our learners
2. teachers and policy makers should be seen raising awareness to the parents( in case of primary schools) of the need of integrating technology in schools so that when schools / governments fail to provide the technologies, parents would buy the intermediaries for their children. This will allow teachers to use a Bring Your Own Device strategy. In this regard schools can then try and provide the internet connectivity and other application software and tools
3. Accountability of policy implementation:- I would like to see policy makers making a follow up on teachers and schools. Policies are there but we fail at implementation level.

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The preaching and stereotype type of teaching must be

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I will appreciate if teachers engaged learners in the production of teaching and learning materials using locally available resources and apply ICT in most lessons

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Currently I see many trained teachers who have phobiafor technology integration into teaching-learning activities;and most students who are being distracted by social mediaactivities and digital games that are neither curriculum relatednor educational in objective, rather only for entertainment.However, I would want a classroom where teacher would meetthe technological tools ready in the class, which learner can accesseven in the absence of the teacher, to learn Knowledge content aswell acquire skills, facilitated by blended learning, with real timeleaning support. I wish there would be classroom where technologywould overcome problem of over population and individual learning,at least via Bring Your Own Device to the classroom.

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Currently I see many trained teachers who have phobiafor technology integration into teaching-learning activities;and most students who are being distracted by social mediaactivities and digital games that are neither curriculum relatednor educational in objective, rather only for entertainment.However, I would want a classroom where teacher would meetthe technological tools ready in the class, which learner can accesseven in the absence of the teacher, to learn Knowledge content aswell acquire skills, facilitated by blended learning, with real timeleaning support. I wish there would be classroom where technologywould overcome problem of over population and individual learning,at least via Bring Your Own Device to the classroom.

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I am a senior lecturer at National Teachers' College Kaliro.
There are a number of things which need to change: the traditional classroom configuration needs to be changed to a mode that facilitates collaboration; desks should be replaced with chairs and tables which allow quick setup for a desired group activity; and the classroom should be equipped with adequate teaching and learning materials, including Internet connectivity. Likewise, I see teachers adopting teaching strategies that place the learner at the center of learning and their role changing to facilitators.

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The Education and Training Policy of Tanzania 2014 echo the use of science and technology for social and economic development and emphasize on the use of ICT in the provision of education and training at all levels by ensuring that relevant teaching and learning tools, resources and equipment in education and training are sufficient according to the demand and the development of science, technology and teaching and learning techniques at all levels.
The challenge is however few facilitators with requisite digital fluency skills. But with the availability of the OERs, teachers willing to abide to the self-education will benefit.

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I am Lovemore Kusure , a lecturer at Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe.

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I am Lovemore Kusure , a lecturer at Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe.

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What I see in most classrooms is a teacher struggling to complete the prescribed syllabus and get students ready to take the final, summative examination  even at the expense of authentic learning.
I would wish to see a situation where: the learner was at the centre of all classroom activities, where principles of constructivism are at play, meaningful group work, flipping of the traditional classroom, incorporation of relevant and innovative ICT and manageable class sizes

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I am Dr. Akuakanwa, Grace O an academic staff of curriculum/instruction  department of Alvan Ikoku Federal college of Education Owerri, Nigeria.
Looking out of the window, I saw about hundred enthusiastic, ready -to- learn students with one lecturer, in a clean organized classroom. Apart from their cell phones, there is no evidence of ICT facilities in the classroom that can facilitate learner-centered approaches to teaching and learning, a situation which could be attributed to inadequate provision by the education policy.

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I am Dr. Akuakanwa, Grace O an academic staff of curriculum/instruction of Alvan Ikoku Federal college of Education Owerri, Nigeria.
Looking out of the window, I saw about hundred enthusiastic, ready -to- learn students with one lecturer, in a clean organized classroom. Apart from their cell phones, there is no evidence of ICT facilities in the classroom that can facilitate learner-centered approaches to teaching and learning, a situation which could be attributed to in adequate provision by the education policy.

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Ibrahim Hamza Muhammed from the National Teachers' Institute Nigeria. I would like to see a slass where the teacher is actively engaged in guiding the learners to express their ideas and the learners are busy manipulating learning materials that will foster development with encouragement from the teacher.

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Caroline Mwiinga senior Lecturer at Charles Lwanga College of Education.

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Caroline Mwiinga senior Lecturer at Charles Lwanga College of Education.

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i would like to see students in a classroom full of participation where the teacher is just facilitating the learning process by giving out materials that students ask for.

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I teach both in- serviceand pre-service teachers in Kyambogo University. Inclusive Education is one of the policies the Government is adopting in the country.
I would love to see a "talking class", that is an interactive class room environment with learners active in studying variety of teaching/ learning aids. Also a teacher committed to facilitating the learners' effort in studying the resources

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I am Habib Danmalam Umar, a lecturer with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria. As a tertiary institution teacher, I would like to see both teachers and students are provided with the state-of-the-art ICT gadget and facilities, and full utility supply in the classrooms. Unfortunately, in many cases, lack of funding does not allow for such things. In some places where some facilities are made available – like projectors, smart boards, utilities and maintenance may be a problem, which need to change for better in order to meet the demand of the 21st century technology and development in education and nation building.

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I am Habib Danmalam Umar, a lecturer with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria. As a tertiary institution teacher, I would like to see both teachers and students are provided with the state-of-the-art ICT gadget and facilities, and full utility supply in the classrooms. Unfortunately, in many cases, lack of funding does not allow for such things. In some places where some facilities are made available – like projectors, smart boards, utilities and maintenance may be a problem, which need to change for better in order to meet the demand of the 21st century technology and development in education and nation building.

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I am Habib Danmalam Umar, a lecturer with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria. As a tertiary institution teacher, I would like to see both teachers and students are provided with the state-of-the-art ICT gadget and facilities, and full utility supply in the classrooms. Unfortunately, in many cases, lack of funding does not allow for such things. In some places where some facilities are made available – like projectors, smart boards, utilities and maintenance may be a problem, which need to change for better in order to meet the demand of the 21st century technology and development in education and nation building.

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I am Hazwell Jeke a Mathematics lecturer at Kasungu TTC,. Looking through the classroom window, I see teacher educators using some of the learner centered methods without incorporating ICT where necessary.

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Iam Dr. Dorothy Kyalo a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi. Looking through the window, i see  tired looking teachers talking through out the lesson while students are quiet and others almost a sleep. I wish the teacher would involve the students so that teaching can be two way and enjoyable

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Iam Dr. Dorothy Kyalo a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi. Looking through the window, i see  tired looking teachers talking through out the lesson while students are quiet and others almost a sleep. I wish the teacher would involve the students so that teaching can be two way and enjoyable

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I am Dr  DK Garba a Senior Lecturer  at the Nigerian  Defence Academy,  Karina Nigeria.  

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I am Dr  DK Garba a Senior Lecturer  at the Nigerian  Defence Academy,  Karina Nigeria.  

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Of my classroom, I see Cadets(students) willing to learn in a suitable  env

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i am EJeh David from Zaria, Nigeria, a Lectu at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

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i am EJeh David from Zaria, Nigeria, a Lectu at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

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I am a Teacher Educator, Looking through the window I see students not making use of ICT in learning and slow in responding to the fullly student-centred approach. But with more awareness they are owning the learning and engaging fully as active learners.

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I am Abdulhakeem Olorukooba, I work with Ahmadu Bello University. 

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I am Abdulhakeem Olorukooba, I work with Ahmadu Bello University. 

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Looking through the window of a classroom i see a place where students would enjoy coming for lectures because of the student centered approach to learning provided in the classroom and the facilitation approach of the teacher so as to improve the learning of the students.

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My name is Suleiman Dauda working with the National Teachers' Institute Kaduna. 

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My name is Suleiman Dauda working with the National Teachers' Institute Kaduna. 

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The classroom should learner centered approach of teaching and learning where pupils would learn in groups to solve problems at hand.

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My name is Nwodu John. I am working at the National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna, Nigeria. Looking through the window, I could see a teacher writing on the board while pupils copy what she is writing. She turns intermittently to make clarifications. However on a closer look, I could see some pupils doing different things entirely

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My name is Nwodu John. I am working at the National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna, Nigeria. Looking through the window, I could see a teacher writing on the board while pupils copy what she is writing. She turns intermittently to make clarifications. However on a closer look, I could see some pupils doing different things entirely

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I am presently working on secondment from the National Universities Commission Abuja, Nigeria as the Head of Academic Planning and Monitoring Unit of the Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning Center, Zaria in Nigeria.
As a quality assurance officer, i am concerned about quality standards in our Institutions.  In this regards it is expect that  Universities in Nigeria make accessible to the students high quality learning resources and OERs which should also be available in varied media formats.
similarly, the classrooms and lecture theaters should be equipped with the relevant audio/visual facilities that would facilitate interactive teaching and learning.

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Kate Fox, I am a primary teacher and teacher trainer from the UK working in Tanzania

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Kate Fox, I am a primary teacher and teacher trainer from the UK working in Tanzania

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I am from the UK, and when I trained as a teacher more than ten years ago the curriculum framework was much more detailed, and helpful in terms of planning for progression and mastery of skills, rather than knowledge.

Since the implementation of the 2014 curriculum, teachers of primary have had to make their lessons much more knowledge rather than skills based, which I feel reflects an outdated view of what learning actually is.  The currriclum is very fact heavy, which represents a divergence from other curricula which see, to be moving on a more skills based trajectory.

This has been coupled with a move towards a more competence based assessment structure based in mastery – the two of course aren’t incompatible but they sometimes seem contradictory!  But the move away from levelled learning in the UK was a good, and really important one, which reflects better the idea that children don’t move from level to level summatively, and that children learn at different paces.

I think where the UK really have it right is in our Early Years system – it recognises that development happens at different speeds, that it is formative and cyclical, so the curriculum should reflect this, and that its pitch needs to be appropriate for level of development.  The EYFS is child led and based around children’s interest, yet structured carefully by teachers to ensure that children get the most out of what they are doing.  In some ways it is a shame to see children move away from this when they reach primary age.

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Carol Obiefuna, I lecture in Alvan Ikoku Federal College of  Education in Nigeria. I am a teacher educator. When I look through the window of my      see enthusiasm in  mind set of pre -service teachers who are expected to make impart in the lives of the younger ones, but unfortunately  i am not equipping them with the 21st century skills. The teaching learning environment and indeed the policy has not made adequate provision for it.  The average pre service teacher owns a phone an impart can be in teaching and learning by reducing the social discourse they are involved in to academic discourse. The teacher however has to be competent in the skill to achieve this.

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Carol Obiefuna, I lecture in Alvan Ikoku Federal College of  Education in Nigeria. I am a teacher educator. When I look through the window of my      see enthusiasm in  mind set of pre -service teachers who are expected to make impart in the lives of the younger ones, but unfortunately  i am not equipping them with the 21st century skills. The teaching learning environment and indeed the policy has not made adequate provision for it.  The average pre service teacher owns a phone an impart can be in teaching and learning by reducing the social discourse they are involved in to academic discourse. The teacher however has to be competent in the skill to achieve this.

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Ahmadu Jibril and i lecturer in Ahmadu Bello University  Zaria Nigei

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Ahmadu Jibril and i lecturer in Ahmadu Bello University  Zaria Nigei

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question 4 is  interesting. when i look through the window i see students with a passion to succeed and and keen interest in what is being taught as seen with those mostly in the front row. while those behind have their attentions divided by their smart phones.it is also obvious that the teacher needs more skills to convey to his knowledge.
an ideal class should have the following
-no barriers betwen tutor and students
-it should be interactive
-there should be ICT gaggets to support teaching and learning
-their should be a connect between tutor and students
-conducive environment like, clean classrooms, fewer number of students, and adequate teaching materials

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Reforms are there in form of policies and guidelines to give direction on the Country's vision on education. The challenge remains with implementation.  There are many factors to to this but as teachers, let us reflect on the video by Sir Robinson.  We are critical ingredients to the education system of our countries.  Let us change the status core.  Change should start with us.

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Reforms are there in form of policies and guidelines to give direction on the Country's vision on education. The challenge remains with implementation.  There are many factors to to this but as teachers, let us reflect on the video by Sir Robinson.  We are critical ingredients to the education system of our countries.  Let us change the status core.  Change should start with us.

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Question 4 is interesting.  A glance of a classroom in my country gives me mixed views.  I have one where is is learning take place:

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Question 4 is interesting.  A glance of a classroom in my country gives me mixed views.  I have one where is is learning take place:

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Children are motivated to learn and always look forward to coming to school.
-The class is orderly
-The teacher is friendly and involves everyone to participate
-The classroom is equipped with learning resources
-Children are respectful and have space of action at the right time
-Children are developing skills and show promise in knowledge acquisition.

The other class unfornately has these characteristics:
-The class is noisy and children are up and about
-The teacher is irregular in class
-Limited resources for learning
-There is poor performance

Meanwhile the Vision for education is that of producing competent and productive citizens who have meaningful lives and contribute to the development of the country.

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Christine works and lives in Nairobi Kenya. 

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Christine works and lives in Nairobi Kenya. 

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I am a teacher educator.
I would like to see a teacher smiling as the learners smile back creating an environment that will encourage the learner to look forward to the next lesson.
I want to see a classroom that is arranged in a creative way to give each learner an opportunity to feel closer to each other and the teacher. A classroom that is friendly in all manner, clean, beautiful and organised.

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My name is Mustapha and I am teaching in the Middle East.  When I look into a classroom, I see some students not participating in the learning process where others may sometimes dominate and procure the full attention of the teacher.  Teachers need to be well aware of the different learning styles of their learners and provide differentiated activities to meet their various learning needs.  Thereby dispelling any boredom.

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My name is Mustapha and I am teaching in the Middle East.  When I look into a classroom, I see some students not participating in the learning process where others may sometimes dominate and procure the full attention of the teacher.  Teachers need to be well aware of the different learning styles of their learners and provide differentiated activities to meet their various learning needs.  Thereby dispelling any boredom.

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a classroom should be a clean and conducive place where a learners can be able to listen and write down what ever the teacher is discussing. teachers should give precise and clear questions so that most learners can be able to participate by answering. the teacher should be able to move around the class checking on the learners books or work being done during the lesson. am christine kyomukama malunda education officer Uganda

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a classroom should be a clean and conducive place where a learners can be able to listen and write down what ever the teacher is discussing. teachers should give precise and clear questions so that most learners can be able to participate by answering. the teacher should be able to move around the class checking on the learners books or work being done during the lesson. am christine kyomukama malunda education officer Uganda

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1. Teacher commitment at primary and Teacher training level.
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A tutor in OLA College of Education
I would like to see my classroom full of pri

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a classroom should be a place where learners always want to be.

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a classroom should be a place where learners always want to be.

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I am lecturer at David Livingstone College of Education in Zambia 

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I am lecturer at David Livingstone College of Education in Zambia 

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. The mind set of teachers and teacher educators should change to implement what has been advocated for in the curriculum framework.
There is also need for change management training to help  teachers and teacher educators attuned to modern trends in education  that engange learners in the entire learning process.

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Classes should not be over populated with students this would enable the teaching-learning process more effective also teachers should serve as a good role model to the students. All students (above average, average and below average) should be involved in the teaching -learning process neglecting non o

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 Meamui Chutu. I am a lecturer at Charles Lwanga College of education. I would like to see a classroom in which all the learners are given opportunities to think critically and engage actively in the lesson.

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 Meamui Chutu. I am a lecturer at Charles Lwanga College of education. I would like to see a classroom in which all the learners are given opportunities to think critically and engage actively in the lesson.

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The Policy in my  country should be centred on creating a well eqipped student ready to take up challanges that go with  finding solutions to academic activities.

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The Policy in my  country should be centred on creating a well eqipped student ready to take up challanges that go with  finding solutions to academic activities.

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THE NATIONAL POLICY IN MY COUNTRY ZAMBIA

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THE NATIONAL POLICY IN MY COUNTRY ZAMBIA

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1. Learning  should be productive enough in order to produce a well equipped  students by his teachers.
2. The role of the teacher is to ensure that what he teach to his students help them to manage thinking logical and work out solutions to problems.
3. To produce quality educational background and equip students with more knowledge.
5. The National Vision though is centred developing quality education in the education sector, it is the teacher who is the most machine moving activities of such a policy to be achieved.
6. A classroom should be fully equipped with all teaching and learning materials that are both electronically and in text books quiet accessble and be used by students. It should a day to day place where even outside Teachers and studnets are busy working on academic activities

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I would like to have a classroom which is activity oriented, the class which more of hands on strategy. Not to be dependent on notes from the teachers but the one which can create notes based on their discoveries and experience

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Allocated to a teacher and learners moving form one class to another
Whith talking walls
Desk being arranged depending on the activities to be done
Amanageable number of learners tha fits well in the space available.

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WHAT I WANT A TEACHER AND STUDENTS DOING IN THE CLASS ROOM: RABILU SAHILU AHMAD, ABU ZARIA.

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WHAT I WANT A TEACHER AND STUDENTS DOING IN THE CLASS ROOM: RABILU SAHILU AHMAD, ABU ZARIA.

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When I looked through a classroom I will like to see the students in groups discussing important topics among themselves while the teacher is going round, listening to their ideas and adding up to what they are discussing in areas where they seemed less knowledgeable.

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Katuta on Educational policy and teacher education

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Katuta on Educational policy and teacher education

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A classroom with smaller numbers and lots of pupil interaction with minimal teacher involvement.

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In my own opinion, there is a need for our education policy emphasize on more effort in practical sessions or activity with students. A manageable class size is ideal. All up-to-date teaching aids should be applied in the teaching/learning process. Teacher should speak fluently. Students should be interested in the learning process.

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Our Government policy encourages active teaching and learning especially at lower levels of learning.
There's promotion of teaching from known to unknown (Teaching from the mother tongue/local language) It also encourages learning by doing,but according to my experience, the most wanted primary institutions by parents are those which forces pupils to speak english form lower primary classes.
Teachers are doing everything for learners, coaching them and they are examination oriented.

There is need for a talking learning environment in our classrooms.
Classes should have diffferent learning centers with relevant instructional materials for promoting incidental learning whereby learners are learning by doing with the tearcher's guidance and support.

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·        Teacher child rations in Ugandan public classrooms need to change especially at primary level. Manageable numbers need to be considered for effective and efficiency.

·        The teaching and learning approaches should change. Teacher dominance during the teaching and learning process should reduce, to more of learner interaction and sharing of experiences.

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Lecture Activity: Educational policy and teacher education(Allow approximately 20 minutes)In this activity you will think about what needs to change in classrooms in your country. Record your response to the following questions in your study notebook:What does the government in your country have to say about teaching and learning?What sort of vision for teaching and learning is it trying to promote?What are the main differences between the national vision and your own experience (at school/teaching training college/university)?What needs to change in classrooms in your country? Imagine you are looking through a classroom window and describe what you would like to see the students and teacher doing.Post your response to question 4 on the TESSA Padlet wall here. Start by stating your role and where you live and work. Look at the other responses. What are the main themes emerging?In Week 2 of this course you will have the opportunity to reflect about what ‘active learning and teaching’ looks like in practice and on how you can support students in developing a vision for effective teaching. 

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Lecture Activity: Educational policy and teacher education(Allow approximately 20 minutes)In this activity you will think about what needs to change in classrooms in your country. Record your response to the following questions in your study notebook:What does the government in your country have to say about teaching and learning?What sort of vision for teaching and learning is it trying to promote?What are the main differences between the national vision and your own experience (at school/teaching training college/university)?What needs to change in classrooms in your country? Imagine you are looking through a classroom window and describe what you would like to see the students and teacher doing.Post your response to question 4 on the TESSA Padlet wall here. Start by stating your role and where you live and work. Look at the other responses. What are the main themes emerging?In Week 2 of this course you will have the opportunity to reflect about what ‘active learning and teaching’ looks like in practice and on how you can support students in developing a vision for effective teaching. 

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To the Teacher trainer and an education administrator,  the following are the changes that should take place in the classrooms:
Enough number of classrooms should be built to clear the congestions so that the policy specified number of learners be in each class.
2 Enough number of trained and retrained and well-motivated teachers should  man each class and use  learner-centered methods
3 Each of these class should be equipped with modern teaching-learning resources and aids including relevant ICT equipment.
4 Fully active interactive inclusive classes

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Pedagogy needs to change from teacher centred learning to student centred learning Audio vidual facilities and other electronic tools needs to be made available in all class rooms, their should be creativity and inovation in learning to make it more interesting,
more funding in education is therefore imperative.

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A lot needs to be done in order to change the sorry situation of our classrooms especially in my country, Nigeria. Conducive learning environment needs to be provided by the government in terms of moderate teacher-students ratio, availability of reading materials and many other necessary facilities. Above all, teachers need to be remunerated. It is only by this that I see our classrooms as active one.

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A lot needs to be done in order to change the sorry situation of our classrooms especially in my country, Nigeria. Conducive learning environment needs to be provided by the government in terms of moderate teacher-students ratio, availability of reading materials and many other necessary facilities. Above all, teachers need to be remunerated. It is only by this that I see our classrooms as active one.

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Ahmed Muideen, a teacher trainer at the National Centre for Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education, located at the Northern part of Nigeria.

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Ahmed Muideen, a teacher trainer at the National Centre for Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education, located at the Northern part of Nigeria.

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The knowledge based approach/chalk and talk method of teaching where students are just passive listeners needs to change.

Looking through a classroom window, I expect to see students working in groups and sharing experiences/ideas amongst themselves while the teacher only gives instructions to the groups.

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Christina from Tanzania. I am a lecturer in educational management . Classes are too big. I would like to see smaller classes, manageable.I would also like to see students engaged in the learning process, not relying on passing exams.I would like to see teachers motivated to teach, not just doing it because it is the last resort kind of employment opportunity.

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Christina from Tanzania. I am a lecturer in educational management . Classes are too big. I would like to see smaller classes, manageable.I would also like to see students engaged in the learning process, not relying on passing exams.I would like to see teachers motivated to teach, not just doing it because it is the last resort kind of employment opportunity.

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What Needs to Change in The Classroom  ( Gabriel Omoro Nyotumba - Kenya )

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What Needs to Change in The Classroom  ( Gabriel Omoro Nyotumba - Kenya )

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I am a lecturer in the Building and Civil engineering courses majoring in Engineering Surveying and Building Construction Subjects. I work at The Kenya Technical Trainers College in Nairobi Kenya.
I would like to see a classroom that has a lean student establishment that allows for more meaningful interaction between the teacher and students with the students making more presentations to the class after doing research as guided by the teacher.

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I would love to see change in the quality of infrastructures to be specific the size of the classroom to accommodate the growing number of learners who need to be enrolled in school due to the ever growing demand to acqiure education , friendliness of the classroom and the entire environment specially for children with disabilities.

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I would like to see a class with good performance ,positive out come and teacher-learner

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I would like to standard classrooms at  with no more than 40 students across the country. Classrooms should have adequate teaching /learning resources to enable students develop their minds. I would like to see the teacher facilitating students to learn and develop thier

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I would like to see that the correct number of students are enrolled with respect to the national policy of 40 students per class /t

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The government’s vision is to have    holistic learners who are, creative, innovative and productive. The government is also trying to promote the education that will have learners that are connected to family, community, national and global developments. It is also the vision of the Zambian government to see learners that are actively involved, capable of learning and  living  with  others. The government would like to see life-long learners   and leaders as well as agents of change in the transformation  of the society.

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What does the government in your country have to say about teaching and learning? 

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What does the government in your country have to say about teaching and learning? 

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The Zambian government looks at Learning    as a     tool  for  society in  the social, economic  and  political  development as outlined in the education Curriculum frame work of 2012.The document has also highlighted that every     individual     should    be     given an   opportunity to access     it quality education. One    gains knowledge, skills values and        positive attitudes that      Enable them to function in any    given    environment.    Therefore, it’s curriculum    has    been designed   to    meet    the   individual and   societal needs   through    learning.

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ORECH EMMY HENDRAIN Instructor/Sign Language Interpreter at Kyambogo University (Uganda). I live in Kampala. What needs to change in most primary school classrooms in Uganda: i.	Teachers need to assess learning potentials of each and every learner in their respective classes.             ii.	Teachers to learners’ ratios in the mainstream classrooms in the country are too high (1:110). This infringes on the teacher’s potentials to effectively cater for the learning needs of all learners. There is need for improvement on this.         iii.	Mode of assessing the learners’ abilities at all educational levels in the country may also need improvement. Assessments/examinations should not only focus on academics rather they should also be based on individual learner’s abilities to perform in other developmental aspects. Assessment based on academics only disadvantages learners who are weak in academics yet they may be able to excel in other co-curricular aspects of learning and development. Skills related assessments may be better.

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ORECH EMMY HENDRAIN Instructor/Sign Language Interpreter at Kyambogo University (Uganda). I live in Kampala. What needs to change in most primary school classrooms in Uganda: i.	Teachers need to assess learning potentials of each and every learner in their respective classes.             ii.	Teachers to learners’ ratios in the mainstream classrooms in the country are too high (1:110). This infringes on the teacher’s potentials to effectively cater for the learning needs of all learners. There is need for improvement on this.         iii.	Mode of assessing the learners’ abilities at all educational levels in the country may also need improvement. Assessments/examinations should not only focus on academics rather they should also be based on individual learner’s abilities to perform in other developmental aspects. Assessment based on academics only disadvantages learners who are weak in academics yet they may be able to excel in other co-curricular aspects of learning and development. Skills related assessments may be better.

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OKONGO WILBERFORCE Lecturer - Kyambogo University

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OKONGO WILBERFORCE Lecturer - Kyambogo University

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Since the quality an Education System has a direct bearing on the quality of the teachers, i would suggest the followings:
1. Seeing a teacher who is creating a sense of community and belonging in the classroom
2. Seeing a teacher who is showing  his or her own love for learning and inspiring learners
3. Seeing a teacher who is setting high expectations for students
4. Seeing a teacher who is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring for the learners

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An innteractive
class whhich iss effffective