Initiated drafting of new systematic criteria on reading scales
Initiated drafting of new systematic criteria on reading scales covering beginner to advanced reading proficiency using guidance from the background paper
Developed the pilot monitoring and mentoring mechanism
Developed the pilot monitoring and mentoring mechanism, which details how the trained teachers will be monitored and provided with methodological support from a team of mentors
Pre-tested the teacher training module for the national reading intervention and delivered training to master trainers
Pre-tested the teacher training module for the national reading intervention and delivered training to master trainers who will in turn train primary grade teachers in 108 schools. The master teacher training included two officials from MECSS, 30 provincial education officers, five staff members from the Institute of Teacher Professional Development (ITPD), and five staff members…