The 6 principles of exemplary teaching of English learners workshop was delivered by Kimberly Gamez, the English Language Fellow Uganda The workshop took place on 16th December 2019 at Makerere University and was attended by teachers from various regions in Uganda. The 6 Principles are the foundation for excellence in English language teaching. They are…
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UNELTA Participates in the 2019 East Africa Hornby-British Council ELTN workshops in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
UNELTA is dedicated to expanding strides by continuously participating in networks of Teachers’ Associations in the East African region, the African Continent and the world at large. From 9-12 December 2019, the Association, together with other associations from East Africa and Botswana participated in the workshop under theme: Collaborative networks building successful associations. In organizing…
UNELTA Hosts the ALZELC Conference
During the weekend of August 17 & 18, 2019, UNELTA hosted the ALZELC** Conference at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. This second ALZELC conference, running on the theme: Ensuring Inclusive, Quality Education and Life-long Learning for all, through ELT. The Conference was primarily resourced by the US Department of State through its Dar es Salaam-based…
AE E-Teacher MOOC: Integrating Critical Thinking Skills into the Exploration of Culture in an EFL Setting
Registration will open soon for the FREE American English E-Teacher MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Integrating Critical Thinking Skills in the EFL Classroom. In this course, participants will explore what critical thinking is and why it is necessary for the development of intercultural competence. Participants work through numerous examples of related activities and lesson…
Day 2 of the UNELTA training at BITI
Still continuing with program to enhance the Pedagogical and Social Development of the Teachers of Buziga Islamic Theological Institute”, which is supported by the US Embassy in Kampala, we have entered day 2 of the second session in the series of training engagements this year. Whereas day 1 focused on “preparing to teach”, day 2…
UNELTA Conducts the second BITI training
As part of UNELTA’s project to strengthen the pedagogical and social development for teachers of the Buziga Islamic Theological Institute, UNELTA has conducted the second training after the inductive one the Association conducted in February 2019. This second training focused on effective delivery of learning experiences and ensuring the retention of knowledge, skills and values;…
UNELTA Prepares for the 2nd BITI Training
Today, 25 May, 2019 UNELTA trainers are holding a writeshop in preparation for the second training of the teachers of Buziga Islamic Theological Institute which will take place in June 2019.
The 2nd ALZELC Conference – Makerere University – Kampala, Uganda – August 17 & 18, 2019
About AlZELC The African Lake Zone English Language Consortium (ALZELC) is a teachers’ professional development union of Teachers’ Associations from countries with a close proximity to the East African lakes including Lakes Victoria, George, Albert, Edward and others. Having been conceived in 2017 at a Hornby School conference convened by the United States Regional English…
English Language Specialist Bridget Green trains UNELTA on Conference planning, proposal writing and workshop presentation
UNELTA, on May 4, 2019, hosted Ms Bridget Green at Makerere University. Ms Green trained UNELTA members on how to advance their professionalism and strengthen their grip on the opportunities in the teaching field. Strategies explored include attitude review, self-observations, peer observation, belonging to Professional/Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and communing with other professionals (e.g. through…
UNELTA to present at the TESOL International Convention in Atlanta, USA
UNELTA Secretary, Catherine Nansobya, and Projects Coordinator, Amoni Kitooke, will deliver a presentation at the TESOL International Convention & Language Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on the Association’s recently concluded project which aimed at leveraging English Language skills for the socioeconomic empowerment of young people in 25 schools in Uganda. In addition to the joint…
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