27 November: fyi -- charity lecturing
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recruiting IT trainers/lecturers to volunteer in the developing world for a
period of 12 to 24 months. VSO cover all your costs - flights, training,
living expenses, insurance etc. See below for an example of a placement. If
you would like to share your skills to change our world contact VSO on
01-8727173 or log onto www.vso.ie.
(Perhaps VSO's not for you, then tell a friend. We recruit professionals
from a broad range of areas: education, business, health and more)
(We place partners/couples too - either as a volunteer or a non-volunteer!)
Job title: IT teacher trainer
Employer: Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC)
Location: various locations in Tanzania
Start date: ASAP
Purpose of the role
You'll assist the college to establish a workforce of highly trained
teachers with appropriate skills and attitudes to apply ICT in enhancing
teaching and learning. You'll also improve teaching capacity, encouraging
knowledge and experience sharing and improve opportunities for professional
development through online learning and distance education.
Job summary
* To build the capacity of college tutors in the use of ICT in teaching and
learning
* To assist college managers in ICT planning and resource management
* Assist in simple computer maintenance and installation
* Produce curriculum material that will be used for training integration of
ICT in the curriculum
* Attend national planning workshops with other volunteers and ministry
officials
Professional requirements
* You'll be a qualified teacher, with a minimum of three years experience
teaching in primary, secondary or adult education
* Be experienced in the use of ICT in education and able to develop ICT
Personal requirements
* You'll be imaginative and creative when integrating ICT in to the
curriculum
* You'll be an enthusiast of ICT, although you won't need to be an expert in
specific ICT systems
* Good communication skills are essential.
Duration: 24 months
You can specify your interest in this specific position when you apply. We
will also consider you for other similar positions where available.
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