Connected learning for teacher capacity building in STEM
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GPE/Chantal Rigaud

Project Abstract

This project adapted and scaled the Connected Learning Initiative (CLIx) to strengthen STEM teacher education in three countries through a South–South collaboration. The project made significant contributions in developing models of technology to improve teacher capacity building in middle and high school science and math subjects in each of the partner countries. 

The project reached over 900 teachers and was adopted for national or sub-national rollout in all three countries. It was integrated into pre-service programs in six universities and supported by ministries of education, positioning it as a scalable model for teacher professional development in low-resource settings. 

Project Stats

Completed

Project Leader:

Professor Nuhu Obaje

Implementing Countries:

Main Theme:

Duration:

33 months

End Date:

Dec 2024

Project Impacts: Policy and Practice

Bhutan

  • Policymakers are using the project insights to inform policy decisions and refine educational strategies.
  • CL4STEM was adopted by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and supported the training of 156 master trainers to train all middle and high school STEM teachers in the country.
  • Two new course modules and three units based on CL4STEM were introduced in the pre-service secondary teacher education programs at Samtse College of Education (Royal University of Bhutan).

Tanzania

  • Iringa District Council has committed to scaling CL4STEM to all 51 secondary schools, to establish eight zonal training clusters and embed CL4STEM practices into their district education strategies.
  • The CL4STEM project in Tanzania significantly improved STEM education by promoting inclusivity. Teacher confidence in teaching students with disabilities rose from 71% to 80%.
  • The Open University of Tanzania integrated CL4STEM methodologies into its existing education programs and the forthcoming Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Teaching and Learning. 

Nigeria

  • CL4STEM was adopted by Niger and Oyo States for in-service teacher training, reaching over 500 teachers.
  • Three universities mainstreamed CL4STEM into pre-service teacher education.
  • The Federal Ministry of Education is exploring a national community of practice based on CL4STEM. 
“CL4STEM has added to my teaching and ICT skills… I now use models, experiments, and culturally relevant examples to engage students.”
Hajara Sanusi, Mathematics Teacher, Nigeria

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