Africa-Press – Botswana. Teachers within the jurisdiction of Central region have taken a step to improve education in the country through various initiatives.
Speaking during a Teachers’ Day soccer tournament in Serowe on Saturday, Chief Education Officer for Serowe Region Mr Gaobotse Mokomane said teachers in the Central region have committed to build a reception class block at Palapye Central Primary School and remain optimistic the dream would turn into a reality.
Mr Mokomane said the initiative would be rolled out to other parts of the country, resources permitting, and therefore would go a long way in improving academic performance in schools. He said reception classes play a critical role in laying a strong foundation for children’s future learning and development.
He said reception classes bridge the gap between preschool and more formal schooling, focusing on foundational skills, as well as social and emotional development while preparing children for the academic expectations ahead. The teachers used the six-team tournament as a vehicle to raise funds for the project.
He said such collaborative initiatives by teachers would foster a positive school culture and celebrate teachers’ contribution in the economy, as there is a strong correlation between education and economic performance. He explained that the goal was to create a memorable experience that demonstrated gratitude and reinforced the importance of teachers in the school community.
The event that proved to be a success was attended by people from all walks of life and was a build-up to the Teachers’ Day commemoration slated for Palapye on June 6.
Mr Mokomane emphasised the need for different stakeholders to lend a helping hand in education as government carry the burden alone, pointing out that such a move would reduce the financial burden on the government purse. He said such collaborative initiatives would mean government resources could be channeled to other competing needs.
He observed that in many educational contexts, teachers are expected to partake in annual social responsibility projects, adding these can take various forms; from developing new teaching materials to organising community outreach events. Mr Mokomane said the goal was to encourage teachers to engage with their communities and contribute to the greater good by integrating social responsibility into their teaching activity.
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