Teacher Training

TELTA-Teacher Continuous Professional Development (TCPD)

In promoting modern teaching methodologies, TELTA introduced the TCPD program, an online Professional Development webinar series facilitated by educators from both within and outside the country. Sponsored by the RELO, U.S. Embassy Dar-es-Salaam, approximately 200 teachers benefited from this initiative. The program’s flexibility, conducted entirely online, allowed teachers to participate from any location during scheduled times, fostering discussions on teaching methods and addressing challenges, leading to substantial improvements in teaching practices.

PRELIM II Project

PRELIM, or The Partnered Remote Language Improvement Project, aimed to enhance teachers’ fluency and confidence in English language teaching settings. Supported by the British Council and conducted in partnership with IATEFL, English UK, and managed by NILE, the program benefitted 80 teachers across Tanzania. TELTA successfully implemented this project, contributing significantly to English language teachers’ professional development in the country, with facilitation from the Centre of English Studies (CES) in the UK.

Facebook Livestream

Recognizing the challenges of reaching teachers across Tanzania due to geographical barriers and limited resources, TELTA introduced training via Facebook Livestream in 2020. This initiative has positively impacted many teachers, expanding their perspectives on teaching methodologies. Covering various topics, including efficient time management, poetry analysis, creative writing, and alternative assessment methods, the Livestream sessions have enriched teachers’ professional development and enhanced their teaching strategies.

Radio programs

In ensuring to expand its services to members, TELTA has been conducting radio programs in some regions. These programs are provided free of charge, and the owners of these stations involve teachers who provide radio training for their colleagues and sometimes for students. These training sessions have shown significant benefits for the Lake Zone regions, specifically Mwanza and Kagera. While Mwanza has been using Star TV and Iqra Radio to conduct their programs, Kagera has been using Humuliza Radio. These media outlets have been very helpful in promoting English language learning.

Exchange programs

TELTA has been striving to benefit its members with various programs, with the main goal being to make the English language a favourite subject among students and teachers in Tanzania. In achieving this, TELTA has been connecting its members to participate in various exchange programs in the US and other parts of the world. Many TELTA members have participated in exchange programs in the US so far. Many of them have attended programs such as The Fulbright FLTA Program, TEA, PYLP, etc. These programs provide teachers of English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at colleges and universities in the United States, as well as learning about lifestyles in US families. These programs have shown great success as many teachers, upon their return, have significantly improved teaching skills in English as required. Not stopping there, these TELTA teachers are also utilized as facilitators in various training sessions they organize.