Scholars at Makerere University have developed a set of competencies to guide graduate secondary school teachers in Uganda, focusing on effectively teaching students under the new lower secondary curriculum. The initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Yuda Taddeo Kaahwa as Principal Investigator (PI), includes contributions from Dr. Rebecca Nambi, Dr. Richard Balikoowa, Mr. Edward Kansiime, and Mr. […]
History teaching and learning is perceived by many to be boring. This according to students is because history is often presented in such a way that students have to memorize names, dates, and events. Others argue that it is not relevant anymore. But scholars have argued that people who think that history is irrelevant aren’t […]
History Lecturers can now use videos, animations, avatars, illustrations and maps to spice up the teaching of history in higher institutions of learning. Training geared at using emerging technologies to innovate the teaching and learning of History in higher Institutions of learning kicked off on Friday March 11, 2022 in the AVU Conference Room, College […]
Makerere University Council Chairperson Mrs. Lorna Magara on 25th November 2021 during stakeholder mobilisation event highlighted how Makerere’s rich history has been documented but also added that a lot hasn’t been told. As part of activities to mark the University’s centennial journey, she said a book will be published. Below is her speech. It gives […]
“Our promise is that we are set for the next century of service to humanity,” said Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe as the institution on Thursday 25th November 2021 kicked off a series of events to mark its centennial anniversary in October next year. It’s a promise that Prof Nawangwe made to more […]