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MALAWI ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNIVERSITY

FALCULTY OF EDUCATION

TO: MR MUGHOGHO

FROM: GROUP 6

JOSEPH CHIBWANA [24010400416]


LASUL NKHULEMBE [24010400373]
BEZITAH HASWEL [24010400514]
ASTON KAONGA [24010400420]
YEWO DEWE [24010400421]
AUBREY MANG’ANDA [24010400489]
KELVIN MTIKA [24010400588]
ROMAN EMPIRE MULUNGU [24010400360]
PAUL NUNGU [24010400628]
LUKE MGUNDAMAVU [24010400582]
JUSTINO CHAFUTSA [24010400315]
BLESSINGS MSISKA [24010400384]

COURSE TITLE: HISTORY OF EDUCATION

COURSE CODE: EDF 5013

ASS. TITLE: LESSONS THAT MALAWI GOVERNMENT CAN DRAW FROM


BLANTYRE MISSION

ASS. NO: THREE

ASS. DATE: AUGUST, 2024

DUE DATE: 24th NOVEMBER, 2024

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LESSONS THAT MALAWI GOVERNMENT CAN DRAW FROM THE SYSTEM OF TRAINING
TEACHERS USED BY BLANTYRE MISSION

The Blantyre Mission was established in 1892 and has a rich history of training teachers in Malawi.
The government of Malawi can draw several lessons from the system of training teachers used by the
Blantyre Mission to enhance the quality of teacher education. This essay will discuss four lessons
which the government of Malawi can learn from Blantyre Mission in order to improve the quality of
education.

To begin with, Holistic Teacher Development. Blantyre Mission focused not only on academic
training but also on character development, moral education, and social skills. A teacher’s personal
and professional growth should be addressed for effective teaching (OECD, 2019). The government
can incorporate this approach by ensuring that teacher training programs focus on building well-
rounded individuals. This could involve integrating values-based education and practical life skills into
the curriculum, helping teachers become role models in their communities.

In addition to that, Blantyre Mission emphasized practical teaching experience alongside theoretical
learning. Teachers were trained within the community and practiced teaching in real classroom
settings. Practical training is essential for teachers to develop the skills and confidence needed for
effective teaching (UNESCO, 2018). Malawi government can replicate this by ensuring that teacher
training colleges emphasize more practical teaching experience through internships, mentoring and
close partnerships with schools. This will help new teachers transition smoothly into their roles hence
improving quality of education.

Furthermore, community engagement and partnership is another lesson that the government of Malawi
can draw from the Blantyre mission. Blantyre Mission was deeply embedded in the local community
ties, tailoring education to meet local needs. The training system prioritized developing teachers who
could serve their communities effectively. Community involvement is crucial for teacher training as it
helps teachers understand local contexts (World Bank, 2019). The government can learn from this by
promoting community-based teacher training that addresses local challenges, cultures, and languages.
Involving stakeholders in teacher training and policy making and encouraging teachers to understand
and engage with their local communities can improve education relevance and outcomes.

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Lastly, ongoing professional development. Blantyre Mission supported continuous learning for
teachers, allowing them to improve their skills and knowledge over time. Continuous professional
development is essential for teacher growth and effectiveness (Commonwealth Education Partnership,
2018). The government can enhance teacher quality by establishing systems for ongoing professional
development, workshops, and training. This would ensure that teachers stay updated on new
educational methods, technologies and policies, helping them adapt to changing educational needs.

In conclusion, by integrating these lessons from Blantyre Mission, the government of Malawi can
create a more effective, holistic and sustainable teacher education system. Malawi can build a more
resilient, equitable and effective education system tailored to its developmental goals.

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References:

Commonwealth Education Partnership. (2018) Teacher Professional Development

OECD. (2019). Teaching and Leaning International Survey

World Bank. (2019). Teaching and Learning

UNESCO. (2018). Global Educational Monitoring Report

USAID ( 2020). Education In Crisis and Conflict

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