From 16.-20. of Sept 2024 Tanzanian project partners took part of a study visit to Saaremaa island, Estonia where among other things they learned about small businesses and AI. Week before the visitors were hosted by Kilimanjaro VET partners in Oulu. Here is a photo report from the memorable week full of new things and […]
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Tanzanian teachers learned a lot from Oulu
Kilimanjaro VET project’s Tanzanian partners visited Oulu from September 9th to 14th, 2024. Here’s a photo report of the fruitful study visit. Photos by Kilimanjaro VET project consortium. Report prepared by Johanna Pelkonen (OSAO)
Continue readingCreating a common understanding of the concept of “competence”
Kimmo Kuortti and Iiris Happo from OAMK (Oulu University of Applied Sciences) share their experiences and emotions from the Kilimanjaro VET project. Here’s a short quote from their story: “..the core group of eight teachers have been working together in webinars designed to create a common understanding of the concept of “competence”, what it means […]
Continue readingSuccessful meeting sets the stage for summer
On 6th of June the Kilimanjaro VET partners held a successful online consortium meeting, discussing key updates and plans for the coming months. „We’ve been having really good and very nice webinars,” explained OAMK’s Kimmo Kuortti on the progress done in work package that deals with improving the pedagogical and digital skills of Tanzanian teachers. […]
Continue readingStrengthening Vocational Education in Kilimanjaro
The Kilimanjaro VET project, a collaborative effort between Finnish, Estonian, and Tanzanian partners, is transforming vocational education in the Kilimanjaro region. Focusing on developing the pedagogical skills of vocational teachers and integrating entrepreneurship education, the project aims to enhance the socio-economic development of the region. Key highlights include innovative teaching methods and increased digital literacy. […]
Continue readingNew Laptops Enhance the Work of Tanzanian Teachers
Thanks to the Erasmus+ project, teachers in the Kilimanjaro area have received new laptops that assist them in their professional work. The 25 laptops distributed in January 2024 are significantly improving teachers’ abilities to prepare for classes, research teaching materials, and communicate with parents. “Technology is growing rapidly worldwide, and institutions that provide technical education […]
Continue readingPhoto report: kick-off at Moshi
Kilimanjaro VET project partners met first time at project kick-off at Moshi from 12th to 15th of December. Here is a photo overview of the activities and happenings:
Continue readingProject kick-off in Moshi
Kilimanjaro VET (Capacity Tanzania) will have its official kick-off in Moshi, Tanzania on 11th to 15th of December 2023. The partners have met numerous times over Teams calls. Now it’s time to get this project really going!
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