November 18, 2024
Mwalimu News

We Need A Digitally Competent Teaching Force

This opinion was first published in the New Vision on March 31, 2021 Dr Chrysestom Muyingo Uganda is gradually coming to terms with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all its spheres of operations. We all now get to acknowledge more than ever before that digital literacy has become a critical skill necessary for […]

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COVID-19: We Cannot Avoid Virtual Graduations

This opinion was first published in the New Vision on March 3, 2021 By Prof. Eriabu Lugujo A cross Uganda, universities have had to change in the way they are doing things. Right from budgeting, university year calendars, remote learning and assessment of students due to COVID-19. Apart from that, the most important event in […]

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COVID-19: We Must Prepare For More Distractions To Learning

This article was first published in the New Vision on May 26, 2021 Dr Pontian Kabeera The world has faced a rare period that certainly has involved substantial distraction. COVID-19 has put the world on its knees, forcing millions of people to change their way of life. Of course, this comes with likely possibility for […]

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A Good Education System Should Inspire Character

By Bishop Arnold Muwonge The Roman writer, philosopher and politician, Cicero, was right when he stated: “Within the character of the citizen lies the welfare of the nation.” His understanding of how an individual shapes the collective, raises an interesting and challenging question. While we educate our children, what kind of citizens are we raising […]

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We Need To Teach Our Students Soft Skills

By Dr JC Muyingo Every year, a large number of graduates get released into the job market after leaving universities. But only a small percentage of these launch their careers. Over the years, as an employer and a trainer, I have realised that most of our graduates do not have the soft skills to help […]

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Give All Learners Porridge Before Giving Milk To A Few

By Patrick Kaboyo The book of 2Peter 5-7, reminds us to; add, double and multiply our blessings. This reminder is specific to Christians and generally to every reader of the Holy Book. This message is not only a Biblical call to mankind for spiritual nourishment, but for application to varied contexts as well. Kindness and […]

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Is Online Learning Possible For Uganda’s Education System?

By M.G. Katusabe Ssemwezi Something stood out recently when President Yoweri Museveni announced a new Cabinet; there wasn’t a school that dominated the Cabinet greatly. It was evident that traditional academic giants do not feature on the list of schools of the new ministers. From studies, it has been observed that the reputation of an […]

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Uganda Needs Authentic Learning Education

(This article was first published in the New Vision on June 9,2021) By Dr Lawrence Muganga There are some moments that stand out from the rest as being a game-changer. When you imagine these moments, what are you seeing? I can pretty much guarantee what you are not seeing. You are not remembering the time […]

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We Need To Pay Attention To Menstrual Hygiene

(This article was first published in the New Vision on June 2, 2021) By Francis Mujuni Last Friday, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Menstrual Health (Hygiene) Management Day in various parts of the country. Menstrual hygiene day is an annual awareness day that aims at highlighting the importance of […]

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Play: A Smart Way Of Learning During Coronavirus Pandemic

(This articles was first published in the New Vision on July 14, 2021) By Bishop Arnold Muwonge I can still recall every time I was sent to the well to fetch water as a child. A trip of 20 minutes always took hours. This used to tick my parents off since such a trip only […]

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