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The teaching methods in the education system in Uganda has traditionally been a one-way process; the teachers lecture the pupils on what they should know and the students reproduce this knowledge in tests and assignments, without necessarily understanding the content. Active participation in the learning process and critical thinking has not been encouraged.
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Design without Borders was assigned the task to develop a more user-friendly version of the training manual. The goal was to make an attractive and user-friendly kit that communicates the ATL teaching material in an optimized manner with the aim to stimulate the teachers in using their pedagogic skills and improving the students learning. show more The content had to remain the same, but connected more cohesively for classroom use. The elements of the new design consist of a written guide containing background theoretical information; a set of cards to be used for teaching practice before and during a class, and a classroom poster that will be a visual reminder for use of active teaching and learning in the classroom for both teachers and students. The Belgian Development Agency (BTC) is commissioned by the Belgian Government to support and provide guidance to development programs. The Government of Uganda in collaboration with the Belgian Government has recognized the importance of secondary teacher training and is to support interventions geared towards the improvement of teacher training provided by the National Teachers’ Colleges (NTCs) in Uganda, as well as other colleges responsible for training tutors and lecturers for business, technical, health and vocational education and training (BTVET). Show Less