Improving performance in Science subjects: Mak scholars translate science books into local languages
The quartet of scholars; Dr Henry Busulwa, Dr Harriet Nabushawo, Dr John Ssentongo, and Dr Allen Nalugwa with members of the research team that translated two resource books into Luganda and Lumasaaba languages pose for a group photo after the dissemination. Makerere University scholars have translated science terms into local languages to ease learning of the students in lower primary classes.
Police approves new compulsory soft skills training course
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) in partnership with Makerere University have approved a new training course intended to impart soft skills in police trainees.
Student teachers join hands to make a difference in the environment
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, students of the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), mobilized by the college chairperson, Mr Ssebina Solomon, united in a display of environmental conservation as they gathered to pick litter around the Makerere University premises under the theme “The teacher’s walk against littering in Makerere University.”The main goal of the event was to rebrand the teaching profession and reawaken teachers as agents of social change. The teacher’s walk also emphasized the critical role of teachers in shaping morals, values, and character, of their learners and those around them. ” Teaching is a noble profession that shapes generations to come, yet often faces challenges and misconceptions,”
Prof. Senteza Kajubi eulogized for enormous contribution towards the education sector
This was during the 4th Fulbright memorial lecture held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Makerere University in the memory of a great educationist under the theme: “Uganda’s Higher Education in the Digital Age: Navigating the future through technological advancements”. According to Prof Barnabas Nawangwe, the Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof Kajubi left a remarkable legacy, which advocated for equal access toquality education and he is described as the father of the education sector.
Dr. Caesar Jjingo's perspectives on onlinisation of Kiswahili self-instructional materials for non-mainstream heutagogy leaners in Uganda
Once again, Dr. Caesar Jjingo participated in the 2023 Annual Conference for the National Association of Self-instructional Language Programs (NASILP). The NASILP conferences bring together practitioners that utilise the Self-Instructional Programs across the USA. Self-Instructional Program (SIP) is a model designed to, among other foci, implement the teaching and learning of less commonly taught languages in the USA.
Public Speaking training workshop
Uganda's Parliament enriches public speaking skills during a week-long workshop hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning Support at the AVU Room, College of Education and External Studies. Commencing on October 16, 2023, the event was inaugurated with an opening ceremony presided over by Prof. Anthony Mugagga.
Youth & Innovation Expo to nurture financially stable teachers
The Makerere University Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 that kick-off on Friday, October 06 with the grand opening ceremony presided over by key persons in the country ended on Saturday, October 07, with student innovators exposed to the market and ushered into how they can commercialize their products.
School of Higher Education Honors Retiring Staff at Farewell Party
The East African School of Higher Education Studies and Development has bid farewell to two of its long-serving senior staff, namely, Prof. J.C.S. Musaazi and Dr. David Onen. This was at a colorful luncheon held at the University Guest House gardens on Friday 29nd September, 2023. Spiced with music, dance, food, drinks, jokes, laughter and nostalgic speeches, the party started with Mass led by Fr. Anthony Lyazzi (of St. Augustine Chaplaincy), Prof. Fr. Joseph Kimoga (who is also the coordinator of the PhD program at the School), and Dr. Fr. Gerald Bwenvu (a lecturer at the School).
Dr. Jjinjo flying CEES flag high
Dr. Caesar Jjingo, who is on a fellowship in the USA, was on September 29 and 30th sharing knowledge with other researchers during the South-East African Languages and Literature Forum at the University of Florida.It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Makerere University College of Education and External Studies website. The College was formed following the merger of the School of Education and the Institute of Adult and Continuing Education, and now has three Schools and two Centres. These are: School of Distance and Lifelong Learning, School of Education, East African School of Higher Education Studies and Development, Centre for Teaching and Learning Support and Centre for Lifelong Learning.
