The Voice of Gambia newspaper carried a news report on the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) validation of a competency framework for Teacher and Vocational Education Training (TVET) to develop the competency framework for teachers within tertiary institutions.

The International Open University (IOU) was named as one of the institutions that facilitated the development of competencies in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education Research and Technology, UNESCO National Office in The Gambia,  and funded by UNESCO-KOICA Project on Youth Empowerment.

Doctor Jibriel Jaw, Chief Executive Officer of NAQAA, said, “We are the implementer of this KOICAA project and this is part of activity 4 which is meant to strengthen teacher education and training institutions in The Gambia. We have been offering TVET training for so long but the majority of the trainers are not trained as trainers. Meanwhile, they were trained as specialists in their own areas that gives them knowledge and competence in their subject.”

He went on that when it comes to delivery that requires teaching skills most of their trainers are not equipped but this is an opportunity to come up with the competency framework that will spell out clearly the competencies and knowledge that all TVET trainers must possess.

According to him, the teaching becomes more effective and the graduates will be in a better market to serve the labor market

Anthony G. Mendy Director of Tertiary and Higher Education (MOHERST) described it as good to note that the competency framework of TVET Trainers helps to define the roles of trainers. And also, what they are expected to know and demonstrate in order to become highly skilled professional trainers.

He rated the framework to serve as a useful tool or guide for trainers to enhance their teaching and learning delivery.

 

The Voice of Gambia newspaper carried a news report on the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) validation of a competency framework for Teacher and Vocational Education Training (TVET) to develop the competency framework for teachers within tertiary institutions.

The International Open University (IOU) was named as one of the institutions that facilitated the development of competencies in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education Research and Technology, UNESCO National Office in The Gambia,  and funded by UNESCO-KOICA Project on Youth Empowerment.

Doctor Jibriel Jaw, Chief Executive Officer of NAQAA, said, “We are the implementer of this KOICAA project and this is part of activity 4 which is meant to strengthen teacher education and training institutions in The Gambia. We have been offering TVET training for so long but the majority of the trainers are not trained as trainers. Meanwhile, they were trained as specialists in their own areas that gives them knowledge and competence in their subject.”

He went on that when it comes to delivery that requires teaching skills most of their trainers are not equipped but this is an opportunity to come up with the competency framework that will spell out clearly the competencies and knowledge that all TVET trainers must possess.

According to him, the teaching becomes more effective and the graduates will be in a better market to serve the labor market

Anthony G. Mendy Director of Tertiary and Higher Education (MOHERST) described it as good to note that the competency framework of TVET Trainers helps to define the roles of trainers. And also, what they are expected to know and demonstrate in order to become highly skilled professional trainers.

He rated the framework to serve as a useful tool or guide for trainers to enhance their teaching and learning delivery.