I joined the Academy in 2024 through appointment as assessment shift member, aiming to support Zanzibar’s efforts to mainstream life skills education across public institutions.
The sessions are hands-on but slightly academic, and they take a long time. The training is slower than expected, but it has added significant value to my work. I appreciate the diverse mix of members and the collaborative chemistry. The facilitator is exceptional at keeping us focused while balancing learning and workloads. The facilitator is brilliant and supportive, while the scholars are caring and collaborative.
I now better understand life skills, how to integrate them in education curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, while recognising that their adoption varies across education systems. All the same, I note their importance for survival during school and in the marketplace.
I highly value the Academy and hope it expands to help more people in the region drive holistic education transformation through these skills.
@rmatimbwa