The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (AKU-IED EA) partnered with the Kenya Educational Management Institute (KEMI) for a momentous occasion – the closing ceremony for 26 participants of the two-year Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management (DELM) programme in Mombasa, Kenya. The event drew over 55 attendees, including school heads from Kwale and Kilifi counties.
The ceremony was a celebration of the graduands’ achievements, all of whom benefitted from funding through the Foundations for Learning (F4L) project. Attendees witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of the programme. Graduates showcased significant improvements in their teaching and learning practices, particularly in pedagogy, gender inclusivity and diversity, and ICT integration in the classroom.
Professor Jane Rarieya, Dean of AKU-IED EA, emphasized the importance of the core principles that guide the DELM programme. These principles – promoting gender equity, embracing diversity, fostering inclusion, and championing pedagogical leadership – are not just buzzwords at AKU. They are the fundamental pillars of effective leadership, especially in the context of 21st-century education.
The ceremony included presentations by the graduands, who proudly displayed their e-portfolios and action research posters. These projects highlighted how the graduates tackled critical challenges faced by their schools, including issues like truancy, resource mobilization, and the effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning.
The completion of the DELM programme marks a new chapter for these teacher educators in East Africa. They are now equipped to champion the education agenda and inspire positive change. AKU remains dedicated to the professionalization of teacher education. The University recognizes that continuous professional development is essential for teachers to stay current with advancements and remain influential in shaping the future of education.
The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (AKU-IED EA) partnered with the Kenya Educational Management Institute (KEMI) for a momentous occasion – the closing ceremony for 26 participants of the two-year Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management (DELM) programme in Mombasa, Kenya. The event drew over 55 attendees, including school heads from Kwale and Kilifi counties.
The ceremony was a celebration of the graduands’ achievements, all of whom benefitted from funding through the Foundations for Learning (F4L) project. Attendees witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of the programme. Graduates showcased significant improvements in their teaching and learning practices, particularly in pedagogy, gender inclusivity and diversity, and ICT integration in the classroom.
Professor Jane Rarieya, Dean of AKU-IED EA, emphasized the importance of the core principles that guide the DELM programme. These principles – promoting gender equity, embracing diversity, fostering inclusion, and championing pedagogical leadership – are not just buzzwords at AKU. They are the fundamental pillars of effective leadership, especially in the context of 21st-century education.
The ceremony included presentations by the graduands, who proudly displayed their e-portfolios and action research posters. These projects highlighted how the graduates tackled critical challenges faced by their schools, including issues like truancy, resource mobilization, and the effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning.
The completion of the DELM programme marks a new chapter for these teacher educators in East Africa. They are now equipped to champion the education agenda and inspire positive change. AKU remains dedicated to the professionalization of teacher education. The University recognizes that continuous professional development is essential for teachers to stay current with advancements and remain influential in shaping the future of education.
