Teaching Teachers

St. Paul Primary School students gather to welcome the ECM Team to their school.

In all my years of teaching, I have never run across a group of students more eager to learn than the teachers of St. Paul Primary School in Naigobya, Uganda. My experience proved true once again as a group of teachers from the US shared new methods and resources with the teachers in this Christian school far from what we would label "civilization."  They eagerly soaked up every word and every new idea during Monday's seminar.  Throughout the rest of this week and into next week, the team of US teachers will work alongside their Ugandan counterparts, demonstrating, mentoring, and building lifetime relationships.

ECM is always looking for teachers who want to share their experience and knowledge with those who have not had the same opportunities in education.  Let us know if you would like to be part of a future short-term team, or if you would even consider long term service in an educational setting in Africa.  We'd love to have you on our team!

Here are some photos that will show you what the team has been up to!

Students listen intently as the US team is introduced

US Teacher Natalie demonstrates a method for teaching math

US Teacher Sarah explains a science concept

US Teacher and team leader Lyla shares with the group

US Teacher Theresa explains phonics principles

Theresa's husband David installed a solar panel and light so that Headmaster Michael
could have a light in his office

While the teachers were in training, someone had to look after the kids!!  ECM Missionary and Afayo team leader Bruce Coker took care of that, along with new Afayo team members Shelley and Matt Actis (below).