A Significant A Significant Achievement Achievement

in My Lifein My Life

By Kenichi OkamotoBy Kenichi Okamoto

Organizing Teacher’s Training Workshop

Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

Introduction/BackgroundIntroduction/Background The aims and content of the workshopThe aims and content of the workshop The obstacles I had to overcomeThe obstacles I had to overcome Successes and benefits Successes and benefits ConclusionConclusion

BackgroundBackground

OCT 1999

Japan International Co-operation Agency

Developing

Countries

Specialists Volunteers

Materials

MoneyMedicine

Back GroundBack Ground

BackgroundBackground

2000 2001 2002

Time

Training

In Japan

Volunteer activity

in Tanzania

The Workshop

Apr Jul Sep Jul

teacherstudent

The WorkshopThe Workshop

Aim: To improve teaching skills Aim: To improve teaching skills

Theme: CommunicationTheme: Communication

Attendees:• Maths and Science Teachers• Inspectors (from Tanzanian

Government)• JICA Officials

The WorkshopThe WorkshopContents:Contents:

1.1. Demonstration of lessonsDemonstration of lessons

2.2. Evaluation/discussion of demonstrationsEvaluation/discussion of demonstrations

3.3. Science exhibitionScience exhibition

4.4. Round-up meeting Round-up meeting

The ObstaclesThe Obstacles

Pressure to succeedPressure to succeed Large amount of preparation requiredLarge amount of preparation required Tragic event at school (death of a Tragic event at school (death of a

student)student) Loss of supportLoss of support Local infrastructure problems → Local infrastructure problems →

DelaysDelays

Successes & BenefitsSuccesses & BenefitsVolunteers JICA

Students & Local Teachers

Myself

•Better relationship

•Increased interest in extra curricular activities

•Improved teaching skills

•Friendship & solidarity

•Good PR

•Improved teaching skills

•Good achievement award

•Offered positions in high schools

•Improved communication, organization, problem solving skills.

•Confidence

ConclusionConclusion

The Success of the Workshop