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Sustainable STEM: Training Africa's Teachers to Integrate Coding, Robotics, and Innovation Across the Curriculum�

By Catherine Wanjiku �Program coordinator�Digital Education Africa Network Kenya

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How does this classroom truly prepare your child for tomorrow?

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How about this one?

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Transforming Africa's Classrooms

    • STEM Education: Unlocking Our Children's Future Potential.
    • However, this goes beyond STEM subjects, demanding a competency-based approach for real-world application.

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Sustainable STEM

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Teacher Empowerment: The Engine of Scalability�

Why?

  • Reach Every Classroom
  • Multiply Impact
  • Build Local Capacity
  • Contextualized Learning:
  • Cost-Effective Diffusion

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Teacher Empowerment through TechQuest �

An Edtech program designed by Digital Education Africa Network to empower teachers with coding, robotics skills and teaching pedagogies in STEM

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Our Approach

We empower teachers through

  • Robotics & Coding Expertise: Digital tools, practical skills & innovative teaching.
  • Curriculum Integration: Seamlessly integrating new tech into CBC.
  • Professional Growth: Building confidence and competence.
  • Continuous Support: Unlimited assistance throughout the program.

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Pilot Phase:

Proving the Model

  • Scope: 11 schools engaged, 22 teachers trained.
  • Curriculum: Training curriculum complete, currently undergoing KICD vetting.
  • Resources: 22 assorted robot kits donated per school.
  • Support: Ongoing school support provided.
  • Evaluation: Continuous monitoring and evaluation of implementation.

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TechQuest Implementation

Our Ambitions

  • Seeking support to scale up across Kenya.
  • Make program available to 150 schools.
  • Reaching over 60,000 children.  though teacher empowerment in these schools
  • Offer to additional schools, particularly in marginalized communities.

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Partnering with DEAN for Africa's Sustainable STEM Education�

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  • Teachers & Schools: Engage with DEAN & TechQuest.

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  • Policymakers and Government: Explore policy support & strategic integration.

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  • Partners and stakeholders: Collaborate and invest to scale STEM across Kenya.

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For more information

  • Visit our Website: www.dean.ngo
  • Email: Info@dean.ngo
  • Tel: 0704599736

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