A comprehensive training program for 2,000 education actors in Chad's East Academy concluded on October 9, 2026, in Abéché. The 26-day program aimed to strengthen pedagogical skills and improve teaching quality in primary schools. The training covered essential modules, including classroom management, pedagogical planning, and evaluation of competencies.
The training program, organized by the Ministry of National Education, Bilingualism, and Civic Promotion, targeted 1,500 primary school teachers and 500 supervisory personnel from the East Academy. The initiative was supported technically and financially by the World Bank through the Project for Improving Basic Education Learning Outcomes (PARAEB).
The training focused on enhancing teaching skills, particularly in reading and mathematics, and managing bilingual classes. Participants were equipped with the necessary tools to address teaching challenges and promote fundamental learning among students. The program's impact is expected to be significant, with improved classroom management and teaching practices.
At the closing ceremony, education officials emphasized the importance of implementing the acquired skills to improve learning outcomes. Nodjibembaye Emmanuel Massour, head of the mission, urged participants to apply their knowledge in their daily teaching practices. He stressed that the effectiveness of the training would depend on the participants' ability to translate the lessons into concrete improvements in the classroom.
Hissein Ibrahim Abdoulay, provincial delegate of National Education, Bilingualism, and Civic Promotion in Ouaddaï, expressed satisfaction with the training's success. He noted that the acquired skills would enhance classroom management and strengthen teaching of reading and mathematics in early years of schooling.
Mahamat Saleh Annour Abakar, director of human resources at the East Academy, representing the rector, presided over the closing ceremony. He highlighted the initiative's significance in strengthening pedagogical practices and improving school results. The training is part of a broader effort to reform the Chadian education system and improve learning outcomes.
The participants made several recommendations to the government and its partners, including continuing educational reforms, extending the training to all provinces, and maintaining technical and financial support. The challenge now is to translate the acquired skills into concrete results, ultimately benefiting students and the quality of Chadian education.
Key points
- The training program covered essential modules, including classroom management and evaluation of competencies.
- The initiative was supported technically and financially by the World Bank through the Project for Improving Basic Education Learning Outcomes (PARAEB).
- The training targeted 1,500 primary school teachers and 500 supervisory personnel from the East Academy.
