What is this Teach English, Reading, Writing
and Numeracy all about?
This project was created
in an effort to improve language skills for children and adults coming from
modest backgrounds and attending public schools and those not
attending/attended school. The presence of volunteers gives them a chance to
acquire language skills they would otherwise not be getting. English is taught
much later despite the increasing need to know English as a universal language.
Language classes tend to be overcrowded and often have diverse ranges of ages
and abilities making teaching more challenging. With some creativity and assistance
from the local teachers, the volunteers can help raise the standards and
unleash the local students potential, while allowing the learning of languages
in a much more efficient way. Language skills are essential, and in a country
with a few language teachers, international volunteers are greatly needed. That
said, the Community and schools welcome volunteers of all background that will
be able to help the students acquiring important skills for a brighter future.
Why
choose this Community & Education project in Buyiga Island?
This is the perfect
placement for anyone interested in inter-cultural exchange benefiting both local
students and the volunteer alike. Teaching your mother tongue to the local
students will improve the future prospects of some of the most impoverished
children, adults and help them break the poverty cycle. As a volunteer, you
will learn a great deal from the experience, work with amazing children, adults
and learn about Uganda’s people and culture. You will also gain a deep
understanding of Uganda’s educational system and society in general.
The fee is minimal and
learning the local languages could help you leverage your volunteering even
more. Just let us know in advance so this can be arranged. If interested in an
extensive placement, or getting credit for this volunteer experience.
Role
of the Teaching volunteer
- The volunteers play an integral role in achieving the goals of
this project. Volunteers provide language classes in English language and
Numeracy.
- They will work with the local teachers to deliver the
curriculum.
- They will help the students and adults improve their
pronunciation, conversational skills and counting skills.
- Volunteers will be given the freedom to create and carry out
their own lessons. The volunteers’ willingness to share and be proactive in
their role will make a valuable addition to any classroom.
- Plan the course of study with the learner(s)
- Devote some personal time to preparation as required
- Meet regularly with the learner(s)
- Assume the role of tutor/facilitator rather than counsellor
- Communicate regularly with the coordinator on learner's progress
- Discuss learner and/or program concerns with the coordinator
- Assist in the planning and evaluation of the program.
