LIT

“Leaders in Teaching (LIT) Program” is a project funded by Mastercard Foundation to
assist URCE to build the capacity of academic staff and pre-service teachers in ICT,
CBC and Research. This program has the following 4 core objectives :
 Strengthen the CE’s capacity to provide pre-service teacher training on Rwanda’s
competence- based curriculum (CBC) through needs-based training for academic staff ;
 Provide practicum opportunities for pre-service teachers to allow them put theory into
practice and strengthen the mentorship and support they receive from CE academic
staff ;
 Strengthen the integration of ICT in teaching and learning, providing training in the use
of SMART classroom technology and supporting the development of digital content for
online and blended courses ;
 Support academic staff to strengthen their research skills through tailored training,
academic exchange and opportunities to undertake research on secondary education
themes through competitive research funding.