Innovative Interventions for Strengthening Education Systems
(IISES)
Date: 29th -30th March 2017
PRIDE INN HOTEL SHANZU
Thematic areas: Inclusive education Teacher Learning: Improvement Innovation and Change Early Years Context
Day 1; 29th March 2017
0800-0830
Registration
Administration Team
House Keeping
National Anthem
Outside Arabuko
0830-0850
Welcoming Remarks
Mr. Kevin Moorhead- Regional Chief Executive Officer Aga Khan Foundation
(Session Chair -Atrash Ali)
Arabuko
0850-0910
Opening Address
Marie-France PROVENCHER
First Secretary (Development) / Première secrétaire (Coopération
(Session Chair Mr. Bernard Orimbo)
Arabuko
0910-0940
Key Note Speech
Mrs. Leah Rotich - Director General Education Ministry of Education
(Session Chair Mr. Bernard Orimbo)
Arabuko
0940-1010
Guest of Honor Speech
H. E Hon. Ali Hassan Joho -The Governor of Mombasa County
(Session Chair -Atrash Ali)
Arabuko
Plenary Session; Intervention, Innovation and Change: Reforms in Education
1010 -1030
Plenary Preamble - Curriculum Reforms -Deputy Director Kenya Institute of curriculum Development
Dr. David Njengere-Deputy Director Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
(Session Chair Dr.Maina WaGĩokõ )
Arabuko
1030-1040
Group Photo
Ms. Emelda Olando
Pride-Inn Conference Centre Entrance
1040-1110
Poster Presentations
Professional learning for educator’s series
Ms. Rose Iminza
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
Moving Forward Together: Mentorship
Mr. Alex Mutwiri
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
The Move towards Gender Equality in school.
Ms. Ruth Oloo
Programme Coordination Unit
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Professional Learning through Partnerships for strengthening systems
Ms. Samira Mbarak
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Reflective Practice for Professional learning.
Aga Khan Foundation
Arabuko
1040-1110
Comfort Break
Tea Station
1110-1150
Panel session; Discussion on curriculum Reforms
Discussants;
Mr. Kairo -CDE –MoE
Ms. Bridgid Wambua -CDE-MoE
Mr. Wachira -TSC-Kilifi
Ms. Carolyne Mwakisha CDE -TSC
Lead
Mr. Atrash Ali (Area Manager -AKF) and
Mr. Bernard Orimbo (PCU))
Arabuko
Parallel Paper Presentation
1150-1300
Thematic Area- Early Years
Child Enabling Environment: The Value of Stories in evaluating change
Presenter Ms. Lisa Harrington
Session Chair Ms. Nipael Mrutu
Aga Khan University -East African Institute
Shimba
Thematic Area- Early Years
The hub of transformative Education in Early Years
Mr. Jamlick Bosire
Session Chair Ms. Nipael Mrutu
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Shimba
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Stories of Our Own: An Impact Evaluation Report on the Reading for Children Program in the Kinango District of Kenya Prepared for the Aga Khan Foundation by Josh Cleveland
Mr. Francis Kalu
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Session Chair Dr. Nicholas Wachira
Aga Khan Foundation
Mboni
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Professional Learning Networks
Ms. Rose Iminza and Maina WaGĩokõ
Session Chair Dr. Nicholas Wachira
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Mboni
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Online Learning
Presenters Cary Clark
Session Chair – Mr. Enos Kiforo
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
Arabuko
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Developing AKDN mentoring guide: Learning from the best practices -Abdalla, M.; Mweru, M.; Wachira, N. and Nancy, A.
Session Chair -Mr. Enos Kiforo
AKU-IED, EA
Arabuko
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Strengthening Education Systems –
Presenters Marriote Ngwaru and Geoff Tennant
Session Chair – Dean Prof.Akala Jumba
AKU-IED, EA
Room 4
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Teaching for the 21st Century learning
Ms. Louisa Kazdo
Session Chair – Dean Prof. Akala Jumba
British Council
Room 4
1300-1400
LUNCH BREAK
1300-1400
Poster Presentations
Professional learning for educator’s series
Ms Rose Iminza
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
Moving Forward Together: Mentorship
Ms. Alex Mutwiri
Aga Khan Education Services
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
The Move towards Gender Equality in school.
Ms. Ruth Oloo
Programme Coordination Unit
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Professional Learning through Partnerships for strengthening systems
Ms. Samira Mbarak
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Reflective Practice for Professional learning.
Aga Khan Foundation
Arabuko
1400-1500
Showcase
Partnership in Education
Ms. Everlyn Okeyo
Ms. Naima Adam
Ms. Rosemary Waga
Ms. Emelda Olando
Session Chair Mr. Shafique Sekalakala
Madrasa Early Childhood Programmes, Kenya and Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
Shimba
Showcase
Story Books
Ms. Mary Oluga
Session Chair Mr. Michael Mboowa
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Mboni
Mini workshop
Technology infusion in Early Years
Ms. Afwande Jane
Session Chair -Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Araboku
Mini workshop
A whole school approach in School development planning
Ms. Joseph Kiumo
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Mr. Francis Kalu
Session Chair Dr. Akim Okuni
Aga Khan Foundation
Room 4
1500-1600
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Gender responsive pedagogies in the classroom: a case of Aga Khan Academy- professional development center program implementation.
Presenters: Rose Iminza and Abdi Adan
Session Chair – Ms Ruth Oloo
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Shimba
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Modelling Gender Responsive Pedagogy: Lessons learnt from implementing a science and mathematics literacy course for teachers of early grade leaners in Kwale County, Kenya
Session Chair – Ms Ruth Oloo
Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology in East Africa
Shimba
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Improving learning Through Teacher Mentorship
Presenter Mr. Daud Hirmoge
Session Chair Ms. Everlyn Achieng
Education Development Trust
Mboni
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
From being an observer apprentice to becoming and an adaptive practitioner
Presenter Ms. Shelina Walli
Session Chair -Ms. Rose Iminza
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
An Innovative Intervention to Enhance Teachers Assessment and Feedback Practices Key Words: Feedback, Assessment, Instructional Rounds -Nipael Mrutu, Don Klinger, Wachira Nicholas
Session Chair -Ms. Rose Iminza
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Thematic Area -Gender
The re-entry policy on teenage pregnancy in practice: The challenges, constraints and opportunities Fridah Njeru and Dr. Mweru Mwingi
Session Chair Ms. Everlyn Achieng
Room 4
Thematic Area -Gender
The integration of gender in teaching and learning: Some evidence from selected courses offered at AKU-IED, EA
Dr. Mweru Mwingi
Session Chair Ms. Everlyn Achieng
Room 4
1600-1700
Showcase
Partnership in Education
Ms. Everlyn Okeyo
Ms. Naima Adam
Ms. Rosemary Waga
Session Chair Mr. Shafique Sekalakala
Madrasa Early Childhood Programmes, Kenya and Aga Khan Education Services
Shimba
Showcase
Story Books
Ms. Mary Oluga
Session Chair Mr. Michael Mboowa
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Mboni
Mini workshop
Technology infusion in Early Years
Ms. Afwande Jane
Session Chair -Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Araboku
Mini workshop
A whole school approach in School development planning
Ms. Joseph Kiumo
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Mr. Francis Kalu
Session Chair Dr. Akim Okuni
Aga Khan Foundation
Room 4
1700-1800
Comfort Break
Day 2; 30th March 2017
Panel Discussion; Systems strengthening/ Field Visits
0740-1030
School visit
Free Town Primary School
Kazadhani Primary School
Rahma Pre-School
Bedzimba Primary School
Session Coordinator Jamlick Bosire
0830- 0900
Plenary Preamble Improving Learning outcomes in East Africa through Multi agency Approach: A case of AKDN agencies.
Nancy Ajima -Project Coordinator, SESEA
Arabuko
0900 -1030
Panel session- Multi Agency Input Development for Systems strengthening
AKDN Discussants;
· Prof. Joe Lugalla-Director Aga Khan University -Institute of Education Development, East Africa
· Ms. Dorena Maina -SESEA Coordinator Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
· Mr. Atrash Ali- Area Manager -Aga Khan Foundation Coast Region
· Ms. Amina Mwitu- Programme Director, Madrasa Early Childhood Programme Kenya
· Dr. Maina WaGioko- Vice Principal PD and Outreach, Aga Khan Academy
· Mr. Bernard Orimbo Project Director SESEA
Lead- Mr. Abdulkadir Kike Regional Coordinator Education.
Session Chair -Dr. David Njengere
Arabuko
1030-1100
Comfort Break and Poster Presentations
Shimba
Poster presentations
Professional learning for educator’s series
Ms Rose Iminza
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Shimba
Poster presentations
Moving Forward Together: Mentorship
Mr. Alex Mutwiri
Aga Khan Education Services
Shimba
The Move towards Gender Equality in school.
Ms. Ruth Oloo
Programme Coordination Unit
Shimba
Poster presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Shimba
Poster presentations
Professional Learning through Partnerships for strengthening systems
Ms. Samira Mbarak
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Mboni
Poster presentations
Reflective Practice for Professional learning.
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Mr. Joseph Kiumo
Aga Khan Foundation
Mboni
Poster presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Mboni
11.00 -1230
Round table
All Key Stakeholders
Session Chair Mr. Patrick Sikana
Arabuko
1230 -1300
Closure
· Vote of thanks
· Ms. Wachira
Closing remarks
Dr. Maina WaGĩokõ
Arabuko -
(IISES)
Date: 29th -30th March 2017
PRIDE INN HOTEL SHANZU
Thematic areas: Inclusive education Teacher Learning: Improvement Innovation and Change Early Years Context
Day 1; 29th March 2017
0800-0830
Registration
Administration Team
House Keeping
National Anthem
Outside Arabuko
0830-0850
Welcoming Remarks
Mr. Kevin Moorhead- Regional Chief Executive Officer Aga Khan Foundation
(Session Chair -Atrash Ali)
Arabuko
0850-0910
Opening Address
Marie-France PROVENCHER
First Secretary (Development) / Première secrétaire (Coopération
(Session Chair Mr. Bernard Orimbo)
Arabuko
0910-0940
Key Note Speech
Mrs. Leah Rotich - Director General Education Ministry of Education
(Session Chair Mr. Bernard Orimbo)
Arabuko
0940-1010
Guest of Honor Speech
H. E Hon. Ali Hassan Joho -The Governor of Mombasa County
(Session Chair -Atrash Ali)
Arabuko
Plenary Session; Intervention, Innovation and Change: Reforms in Education
1010 -1030
Plenary Preamble - Curriculum Reforms -Deputy Director Kenya Institute of curriculum Development
Dr. David Njengere-Deputy Director Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
(Session Chair Dr.Maina WaGĩokõ )
Arabuko
1030-1040
Group Photo
Ms. Emelda Olando
Pride-Inn Conference Centre Entrance
1040-1110
Poster Presentations
Professional learning for educator’s series
Ms. Rose Iminza
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
Moving Forward Together: Mentorship
Mr. Alex Mutwiri
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
The Move towards Gender Equality in school.
Ms. Ruth Oloo
Programme Coordination Unit
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Professional Learning through Partnerships for strengthening systems
Ms. Samira Mbarak
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Reflective Practice for Professional learning.
Aga Khan Foundation
Arabuko
1040-1110
Comfort Break
Tea Station
1110-1150
Panel session; Discussion on curriculum Reforms
Discussants;
Mr. Kairo -CDE –MoE
Ms. Bridgid Wambua -CDE-MoE
Mr. Wachira -TSC-Kilifi
Ms. Carolyne Mwakisha CDE -TSC
Lead
Mr. Atrash Ali (Area Manager -AKF) and
Mr. Bernard Orimbo (PCU))
Arabuko
Parallel Paper Presentation
1150-1300
Thematic Area- Early Years
Child Enabling Environment: The Value of Stories in evaluating change
Presenter Ms. Lisa Harrington
Session Chair Ms. Nipael Mrutu
Aga Khan University -East African Institute
Shimba
Thematic Area- Early Years
The hub of transformative Education in Early Years
Mr. Jamlick Bosire
Session Chair Ms. Nipael Mrutu
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Shimba
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Stories of Our Own: An Impact Evaluation Report on the Reading for Children Program in the Kinango District of Kenya Prepared for the Aga Khan Foundation by Josh Cleveland
Mr. Francis Kalu
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Session Chair Dr. Nicholas Wachira
Aga Khan Foundation
Mboni
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Professional Learning Networks
Ms. Rose Iminza and Maina WaGĩokõ
Session Chair Dr. Nicholas Wachira
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Mboni
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Online Learning
Presenters Cary Clark
Session Chair – Mr. Enos Kiforo
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
Arabuko
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Developing AKDN mentoring guide: Learning from the best practices -Abdalla, M.; Mweru, M.; Wachira, N. and Nancy, A.
Session Chair -Mr. Enos Kiforo
AKU-IED, EA
Arabuko
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Strengthening Education Systems –
Presenters Marriote Ngwaru and Geoff Tennant
Session Chair – Dean Prof.Akala Jumba
AKU-IED, EA
Room 4
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Teaching for the 21st Century learning
Ms. Louisa Kazdo
Session Chair – Dean Prof. Akala Jumba
British Council
Room 4
1300-1400
LUNCH BREAK
1300-1400
Poster Presentations
Professional learning for educator’s series
Ms Rose Iminza
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
Moving Forward Together: Mentorship
Ms. Alex Mutwiri
Aga Khan Education Services
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
The Move towards Gender Equality in school.
Ms. Ruth Oloo
Programme Coordination Unit
Arabuko
Poster Presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Professional Learning through Partnerships for strengthening systems
Ms. Samira Mbarak
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Arabuko
Poster presentations
Reflective Practice for Professional learning.
Aga Khan Foundation
Arabuko
1400-1500
Showcase
Partnership in Education
Ms. Everlyn Okeyo
Ms. Naima Adam
Ms. Rosemary Waga
Ms. Emelda Olando
Session Chair Mr. Shafique Sekalakala
Madrasa Early Childhood Programmes, Kenya and Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
Shimba
Showcase
Story Books
Ms. Mary Oluga
Session Chair Mr. Michael Mboowa
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Mboni
Mini workshop
Technology infusion in Early Years
Ms. Afwande Jane
Session Chair -Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Araboku
Mini workshop
A whole school approach in School development planning
Ms. Joseph Kiumo
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Mr. Francis Kalu
Session Chair Dr. Akim Okuni
Aga Khan Foundation
Room 4
1500-1600
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Gender responsive pedagogies in the classroom: a case of Aga Khan Academy- professional development center program implementation.
Presenters: Rose Iminza and Abdi Adan
Session Chair – Ms Ruth Oloo
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Shimba
Thematic Area- Inclusive
Modelling Gender Responsive Pedagogy: Lessons learnt from implementing a science and mathematics literacy course for teachers of early grade leaners in Kwale County, Kenya
Session Chair – Ms Ruth Oloo
Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology in East Africa
Shimba
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
Improving learning Through Teacher Mentorship
Presenter Mr. Daud Hirmoge
Session Chair Ms. Everlyn Achieng
Education Development Trust
Mboni
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
From being an observer apprentice to becoming and an adaptive practitioner
Presenter Ms. Shelina Walli
Session Chair -Ms. Rose Iminza
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Thematic Area- Teacher Education
An Innovative Intervention to Enhance Teachers Assessment and Feedback Practices Key Words: Feedback, Assessment, Instructional Rounds -Nipael Mrutu, Don Klinger, Wachira Nicholas
Session Chair -Ms. Rose Iminza
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Arabuko
Thematic Area -Gender
The re-entry policy on teenage pregnancy in practice: The challenges, constraints and opportunities Fridah Njeru and Dr. Mweru Mwingi
Session Chair Ms. Everlyn Achieng
Room 4
Thematic Area -Gender
The integration of gender in teaching and learning: Some evidence from selected courses offered at AKU-IED, EA
Dr. Mweru Mwingi
Session Chair Ms. Everlyn Achieng
Room 4
1600-1700
Showcase
Partnership in Education
Ms. Everlyn Okeyo
Ms. Naima Adam
Ms. Rosemary Waga
Session Chair Mr. Shafique Sekalakala
Madrasa Early Childhood Programmes, Kenya and Aga Khan Education Services
Shimba
Showcase
Story Books
Ms. Mary Oluga
Session Chair Mr. Michael Mboowa
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Mboni
Mini workshop
Technology infusion in Early Years
Ms. Afwande Jane
Session Chair -Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Araboku
Mini workshop
A whole school approach in School development planning
Ms. Joseph Kiumo
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Mr. Francis Kalu
Session Chair Dr. Akim Okuni
Aga Khan Foundation
Room 4
1700-1800
Comfort Break
Day 2; 30th March 2017
Panel Discussion; Systems strengthening/ Field Visits
0740-1030
School visit
Free Town Primary School
Kazadhani Primary School
Rahma Pre-School
Bedzimba Primary School
Session Coordinator Jamlick Bosire
0830- 0900
Plenary Preamble Improving Learning outcomes in East Africa through Multi agency Approach: A case of AKDN agencies.
Nancy Ajima -Project Coordinator, SESEA
Arabuko
0900 -1030
Panel session- Multi Agency Input Development for Systems strengthening
AKDN Discussants;
· Prof. Joe Lugalla-Director Aga Khan University -Institute of Education Development, East Africa
· Ms. Dorena Maina -SESEA Coordinator Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
· Mr. Atrash Ali- Area Manager -Aga Khan Foundation Coast Region
· Ms. Amina Mwitu- Programme Director, Madrasa Early Childhood Programme Kenya
· Dr. Maina WaGioko- Vice Principal PD and Outreach, Aga Khan Academy
· Mr. Bernard Orimbo Project Director SESEA
Lead- Mr. Abdulkadir Kike Regional Coordinator Education.
Session Chair -Dr. David Njengere
Arabuko
1030-1100
Comfort Break and Poster Presentations
Shimba
Poster presentations
Professional learning for educator’s series
Ms Rose Iminza
Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
Shimba
Poster presentations
Moving Forward Together: Mentorship
Mr. Alex Mutwiri
Aga Khan Education Services
Shimba
The Move towards Gender Equality in school.
Ms. Ruth Oloo
Programme Coordination Unit
Shimba
Poster presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Shimba
Poster presentations
Professional Learning through Partnerships for strengthening systems
Ms. Samira Mbarak
Madrassa Early Childhood Programme, Kenya
Mboni
Poster presentations
Reflective Practice for Professional learning.
Ms. Aisha Abeid
Mr. Joseph Kiumo
Aga Khan Foundation
Mboni
Poster presentations
Graduate Tracer Study of SESEA Masters Students Graduates of AKU-IED.
Dr. Wachira Nicholas
Aga Khan University-Institute of Education Development
Mboni
11.00 -1230
Round table
All Key Stakeholders
Session Chair Mr. Patrick Sikana
Arabuko
1230 -1300
Closure
· Vote of thanks
· Ms. Wachira
Closing remarks
Dr. Maina WaGĩokõ
Arabuko -