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TTC Kabarore tutors actively filling in the baseline questionnaire as part of the national STEM Tutors assessment.

‎The University of Rwanda–College of Education (UR-CE) conducted a nationwide baseline assessment across all Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) on 6–7 December 2025. The activity forms part of UR-CE’s responsibility under Sub-Component 1.2 of the Rwanda Quality Basic Education for Human Capital Development (RQBEHCD) Project implemented by MINEDUC and REB.

The baseline seeks to strengthen teacher preparation in STEM by reviewing the competences of STEM Tutors who play a central role in preparing future primary and lower-secondary teachers. This phase builds on the achievements of the CPD–ITMS programme, which previously supported over 3,100 Mathematics and Science teachers from P4 to S3, and now focuses on foundational teacher training institutions.

The assessment examined tutors’ capacities in subject content, modern pedagogical approaches, laboratory facilitation and ICT integration, while also identifying challenges encountered in daily teaching. Early reflections point to limited laboratory resources, insufficient digital tools and a need for more learner-centred and practical instruction.

The collected data will be analysed and used to develop professional development manuals aligned to two CPD–ITMS modules—Innovative Teaching Methods for Mathematics and Science and E-Learning and ICT Integration. These manuals will subsequently guide targeted training activities led by UR-CE in collaboration with REB.

This baseline exercise marks an important step in establishing evidence-based interventions that address priority needs in TTCs. Results will be shared with STEM Tutors through reflective workshops and will inform decision-making to strengthen instructional capacity.

Through this initiative, UR-CE contributes to Rwanda’s broader effort to advance STEM education and build a strong foundation for human capital development. It represents a significant milestone in preparing STEM Tutors who can train competent teachers and inspire young learners in the rapidly changing world of science and technology.

‎Story by
‎Ntirandekura Schadrac
‎PRO, UR-CE