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Leaders in Teaching Programme Transforms Rwanda's Education Landscape

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The University of Rwanda - College of Education's Leaders in Teaching (LIT) Programme, funded by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented between 2018 and 2025, has made a significant impact on Rwanda's education landscape. Targeted interventions, including Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation, mentorship for pre-service teachers, ICT integration, and research capacity building, have transformed the professional practice of educators and students. Panel discussions and testimonies from participants, including Dr. Jeannette Musengimana, a UR-CE lecturer and researcher, have highlighted the programme's impact on teaching quality, leadership development, and institutional innovation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The LIT programme focused on four components: research, ICT integration, CBC implementation, and practicum to gain school life experience.
  • The programme implemented in 10 districts, two schools per province, and the City of Kigali, trained teachers and students, benefiting at least 200 learners.
  • Thirty research projects were funded, with three in the first cohort, seven in the second, nine in the third, and 11 in the fourth.
  • Dr. Jeannette Musengimana received Rwf 20 million in funding for her research project promoting entrepreneurship among chemistry students in secondary schools.
  • Mentors played a key role in supervising student teachers during school attachments, improving the ability to guide student teachers, manage classes, engage learners, and use teaching materials effectively.
  • The programme has increased the use of learner-centred methods, made learning more enjoyable and meaningful, and improved learners' performance.
  • Prof. Alphonse Uworwabayeho noted that courses offered during the project were aligned with Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and the project's outcomes will help train non-UR-CE staff in pedagogical training.
  • Dr. Claude Karegeya emphasized the Programme's contribution to enhancing teacher education programmes, promoting evidence-based practice, and building institutional capacity for continuous professional development.

Statistics:

  • The programme was implemented between 2018 and 2025.
  • It was funded by the Mastercard Foundation.
  • The programme implemented in 10 districts, two schools per province, and the City of Kigali.
  • At least 200 learners benefited from the programme.
  • Thirty research projects were funded.
  • Dr. Jeannette Musengimana received Rwf 20 million in funding for her research project.

Sources:

  • The University of Rwanda - College of Education
  • Mastercard Foundation
  • Dr. Jeannette Musengimana, UR-CE lecturer and researcher
  • Prof. Alphonse Uworwabayeho, UR-CE lecturer and CBC component coordinator
  • Dr. Claude Karegeya, Acting Principal of the University of Rwanda - College of Education

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