Unlock Children’s Full Potential at Early Stage, CS Machogu Urges
Education stakeholders have been urged to monitor the growth and development of children as soon as they enroll in school in order for them to reach their maximum potential.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu stated that this will encourage the growth of children’s communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, imagination, creativity, citizenship, self-efficacy, and digital literacy.
Children, according to Machogo, have latent potential that should be fostered early in life.
Ezekiel Machogu emphasized that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) prioritizes summative assessment because it aims to recognize the potential in every child, as he stated, “No child is a failure; it’s only us, the adults, who have failed to tap the potential of every child.”
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He spoke at the official opening of the Nairobi 2023 Teach for All Global Conference.
The purpose of the summit is to mobilize promising future leaders to expand and strengthen the education movement. They are exercising to develop collective leadership so that all students have the chance to realize their potential. Machogo stated.
Dr. Elyas Abdi, Director General of the Ministry, reads a speech on his behalf in order to convey the information.
The summit unites the efforts of more than 600 educators, leaders, and supporters from 62 nations.
It represents the tenacity, originality, and collective vigor of individuals committed to expanding educational opportunities for children worldwide.
Teach for All, an organization that trains young people in leadership, organized the meeting.
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Teach for Kenya, a group that adds university tutors to staffing in schools in underserved areas, sponsored the three-day conference.
Yukabeth Kidenda, the Chief Executive Officer of Teach for Kenya, challenged education stakeholders to ensure equal opportunities for success to every student.
She mentioned that their collective objective extends beyond education; it is to nurture future leaders. Africa’s diverse array of cultures, traditions, and narratives provides a wealth of insights into leadership.
The organization is firmly convinced that every child has the potential to be a leader, and they are dedicated to fostering and nurturing that leadership by providing the necessary opportunities.
Kidenda emphasized that culture and mindset are extremely essential in learners and that it is crucial to initiate leadership development in these children at a young age.
During the three-day meeting, participants will exchange their experiences and insights on the most recent developments in the education sector.
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Machogu urged the participants to actively explore methods for ensuring uninterrupted learning in case of emergencies. He expressed his belief in harnessing technology to safeguard teaching and learning from disruptions during future pandemics.
The Education Cabinet Secretary emphasized the need for a steadfast approach by global education stakeholders during these unparalleled times.
The CS added that, despite the fact that girls continue to trail behind in accessing education, the Ministry has prioritized providing all children with an equal chance to realize their full potential.
Kenya has taken the initiative to address the issue of gender equality and inclusiveness within the education framework.
There are regions in this country where the female child is still far behind, and there are developing reasons why the boy child is facing challenges. However, as a nation, “we are cognizant of the challenges and addressing them,” Machogu stated.
Wendy Kopp, co-founder and chief executive officer of Teach for All, stated that the meeting will have a significant impact on the lives of developing children in public schools in disadvantaged areas.
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Kopp stated that he thought there was no way to move the world toward a much better path of peace, justice, and sustainability if we do not teach today’s students how to be leaders with initiative, consciousness, compassion, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities.
Gbenga Oyebode, the board chairman of Teach for All Global Network, stated that this is an opportunity to transform societies by educating children.
Oyebode emphasized the importance of developing students as leaders within the continent. He stated that the focus should not only be on teachers being leaders but also on students becoming leaders themselves.
He believes that students have the capability to bring about positive changes in their communities and countries.
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Unlock Children’s Full Potential at Early Stage, CS Machogu Urges