Support Early Childhood Development Caregivers

Our ECD Teacher Mentorship program is designed to provide ongoing learning and support for early childhood educators, equipping them with the skills and confidence to create impactful learning experiences for young children. Every second Saturday, we bring our community of trainee teachers together through a livestream workshop led by our in-house expert, Bolao. These sessions follow the curriculum developed by Ntataise Trust, ensuring our trainees receive high-quality, relevant guidance that can be directly applied in their classrooms.

In our most recent workshop, we focused on introducing the theme of changing seasons. Trainees explored interactive activities, creative storytelling techniques, and hands-on demonstrations to make this natural cycle engaging and educational for young learners. We’re excited to see how our trainees will bring this lesson to life, encouraging curiosity and understanding in their students.

On October 4th, our team visited Kananelo Early Learning Centre in Orange Farm, where we were warmly welcomed by Audrey, one of our recent graduates and a participant in the ECD Teacher Mentorship program. Through this initiative, NQF Level 4 graduates like Audrey benefit from support, guidance, and professional development that help them refine their teaching skills, establish their professional identity, and create enriching learning environments.

During our visit, our mentorship intern, Mpumi, organised a reading session featuring the book Spot Goes to the Shop to introduce children to the concept of money and its exchange for goods. The lesson was brought to life with a homemade tuck shop where each child received ‘spending money’ to buy groceries, filling the room with excitement and laughter. The day wrapped up on a joyful note with treats, cake, and plenty of smiles from Education Africa, leaving both the children and educators inspired and connected through the shared experience.

We are 6 months into our ECD Train the Teacher programme and we are happy to report that the programme has been running according to plan. As of now, we have a total of 218 students enrolled across our 8 centres. 

We are always looking for ways to support our student teachers. In June, the student teachers received their first assignments for Core Module 1. This module comprises of seven assignments that can be tough, challenging, and sometimes confusing. As Education Africa ECD trainers, we fully understand the difficulties our student teachers face, and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.

To assist our students, we have introduced Support Days. During these days, students bring in the assignments they are working on and receive guidance and support from our dedicated team of trainers and interns. Our goal is to lead them in the right direction, ensuring they complete their assignments with a solid understanding of the material. This support helps them submit comprehensive and accurate work, reducing the need for resubmissions.

We are incredibly grateful to our trainers and interns for their dedication and hard work in helping our students succeed. We are equally as excited to witness the growth and development of our student teachers as they progress through the program. Their dedication and hard work are evident, and we look forward to seeing them thrive in their educational journeys. The future looks bright for our students, and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.