Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) in collaboration with the Bungoma Universal Learning Programme (BULP), with support from the Danish government has rolled out a five-day capacity-building workshop for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers in Bungoma County, aimed at introducing innovative approaches to teaching through play.
The organizers say the partnership is a reflection of the growing global effort to improve early childhood education standards in Kenya.
The event was officially launched in Webuye town by KNUT officials led by the National Second Vice Chairperson, Aggrey Namisi, in the company of Executive Officer Mrs. Ann Nyoroge. The training brings together dozens of ECDE teachers from across the county for a series of intensive sessions on child-centered teaching methodologies designed to make learning more engaging and effective for young learners.
Speaking during the launch, Mr. Namisi called on ECDE teachers countrywide to join KNUT, saying the union remains the only organized body committed to championing their rights. He stressed that union membership is key in ensuring teachers’ welfare, professional growth, and fair working conditions are prioritized both locally and nationally.
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The workshop features distinguished facilitators with international expertise. Madam Josephine James from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Ms. Selina from a Danish teachers’ union are leading the sessions, sharing best practices and successful models from their respective countries.
During the training, teachers will participate in practical demonstrations, group discussions, and role-play exercises aimed at promoting creativity, inclusivity, and critical thinking in the classroom. By the end of the five days, participants are expected to have a deeper understanding of how to integrate play-based learning into the ECDE curriculum, thereby enhancing pupils’ social, emotional, and cognitive development.
KNUT officials expressed optimism that the skills acquired will not only benefit teachers and learners in Bungoma County but will also inspire similar training programmes in other regions. They underscored the union’s commitment to advocating for continuous professional development as a way of improving the quality of education in the country.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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