The Benefits of Accepting Teaching Practice Teachers from University and Colleges in Kenya to High Schools: A Gold Mine for Education
Alex Mwaura
By: Alex Mwaura
Worth Noting:
- Exposure to Modern Teaching Technologies: University and colleges use modern teaching technologies in their training programs. Teaching practice teachers can bring these technologies to high schools and expose students to them. This can help students develop their technological skills and prepare them for the modern world. The famous ICT literacy as envisioned in CBC (Competence based Curriculum).
- Diversifying the Learning Experience: Teaching practice teachers come from different backgrounds and cultures, bringing diversity to the classroom. They can expose students to different teaching methods, languages, and cultures. This can broaden the students’ horizons and help them appreciate diversity.
Teaching practice is an essential aspect of teacher education in Kenya. It is a period when teacher trainees are sent to schools to gain practical experience under the supervision of experienced teachers and Veteran teacher trainers. The aim is to prepare them to become effective and competent teachers. As a result, teaching practice teachers from university colleges have become an invaluable asset to high schools in Kenya. Some reasons why accepting teaching practice teachers from university colleges is a gold mine include:
Fresh and Innovative Ideas: Teaching practice teachers bring fresh and innovative ideas to high schools. They have just completed their teacher training courses and are up to date with the latest teaching methods, curriculum changes, and educational technologies. They can bring new perspectives to traditional teaching methods and inject energy and enthusiasm into the classroom.
Professional Development: High school teachers can benefit from working with teaching practice teachers from university and colleges. They can learn new teaching strategies, develop their skills, and improve their teaching methods. This is an opportunity for professional development that can improve the quality of education in high schools.
Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice: Teaching practice teachers provide an opportunity for high school students to experience the connection between theory and practice. They can help students understand the relevance of what they are learning in the classroom to real-life situations. This can help students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Exposure to Modern Teaching Technologies: University and colleges use modern teaching technologies in their training programs. Teaching practice teachers can bring these technologies to high schools and expose students to them. This can help students develop their technological skills and prepare them for the modern world. The famous ICT literacy as envisioned in CBC (Competence based Curriculum).
Diversifying the Learning Experience: Teaching practice teachers come from different backgrounds and cultures, bringing diversity to the classroom. They can expose students to different teaching methods, languages, and cultures. This can broaden the students’ horizons and help them appreciate diversity.
In conclusion, accepting teaching practice teachers from university colleges is a gold mine for high schools in Kenya. They bring fresh and innovative ideas, provide an opportunity for professional development, bridge the gap between theory and practice, expose students to modern teaching technologies, and diversify the learning experience. High schools should embrace this opportunity to improve the quality of education and prepare students for the modern world.
By: Alex Mwaura
4th Year student B.ed Arts
University of Embu
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