263 JSS teachers in Kitui trained to boost STEM instruction

DENSON MUTUTO-KNA

A total of 263 Junior Secondary School teachers in Kitui County have undergone training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to enhance their capacity to effectively handle Junior Secondary learners.

The 263 JSS tutors, who are also departmental heads (HODs) of STEM subjects in their respective schools, are drawn from both government and private institutions across the county.

The Ministry of Education, through Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) organized the training with the aim of equipping the tutors with necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement the CBE framework.

Following the training, the JSS tutors will be able to effectively handle the senior school learners who specialize in one of the three pathways which include Arts and Sports science, social sciences, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Speaking at Mulango Girls when he officially launched the training, Kitui County Director of Education Dr. Issack Hassan said the workshop would equip the JSS tutors with knowledge on Innovation, critical thinking, communication, technology, digital skills as well problem-solving skills which is very necessary as they handle the senior school learners.

“Since not all learners are academically gifted, the CBC curriculum also supports talents and different abilities to allow growth in sports, arts and technical skills meant to prepare the students on self-employment,” the County Education boss added.