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In Malawi the Global Teachers spend three weeks in schools in the Dedza district, working with and guided by Malawian headteachers and teachers to support the process of school improvement, particularly in the areas of school leadership and management, teaching and learning, and literacy and numeracy. Supported by Link Community Development, Primary Education Advisors and the District Education Managers, Global Teachers spend the final week of their placement working together to deliver training to all schools in a zone.
Global Teachers have worked with 56 Malawian schools. In 2009, in addition to providing support to 14 project schools, the group of 14 Global Teachers carried out training for teachers on teaching and learning, classroom management, assessment and record keeping, lesson preparation and planning, school leadership and management, and resource management. The principles of good practice and sustainability drive the Global Teachers Programme, which is integrated within our partnership with the District Education Department to support rural school improvement.
“The Global Teacher Programme has been able to reach out to many teachers due to the in-service training at zonal level in the final week. This has increased the impact of the programme and enhanced the sustainability of the new teaching & learning strategies introduced as they cut across the whole zone.” Mr Billy Banda, Dedza District Education Manager.
Global Teacher planning with a Standard 1
teacher in Malawi
Photo credit: Jane McClounan Living and working within a rural community gives Global Teachers a unique insight into and understanding of village life in Malawi, and the issues impacting on access and quality in education. The personal and professional experience gained inspires Global Teachers to share lessons learned with pupils and teachers to develop global citizenship and improve teaching and learning in Scotland.
Since 2006, the group of 56 Global Teachers has carried out over 60 projects in Scottish schools and local authorities.
Training and Support
To prepare them for the experience in Malawi and back in Scotland, Global Teachers receive comprehensive training and support before, during and after the placement so that all beneficiary groups – the Global Teachers, the host schools and teachers, and the wider education sector in both countries – can benefit from the programme in accordance with their own education and development priorities.
