Hound©: The Minister of Basic Education, Literacy and Promotion of National Languages, Jacques Sosth¨ne Dingara, recently engaged in discussions with educational supervisors from the province of Tuy regarding the implementation of educational reforms for the 2024-2025 school year.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Ladji Ouattara, the provincial director of preschool, primary, and non-formal education of Tuy, highlighted several innovations as part of these reforms. These include the establishment of a new Early Learning and Preschool Education Center (CEEP), the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in 13 schools, the introduction of English teaching in 17 schools, initiation of students to trades in 7 schools, and the creation of school gardens and fields in 49 schools. The data for these developments was collected in December 2024. He also confirmed that teaching morality and civic education is being effectively carried out in all schools in the province.
Minister Dingara emphasized that the highest authorities are committed to transforming mindsets and behavior. He mentioned that for the past 60 years, there has been a certain way of shaping education, and now the aim is to resume development based on endogenous principles. The reforms are designed to reshape the training of children and instill appropriate practices and conduct. The minister reiterated that the establishment of CEEPs is a state priority, given that the future of children heavily relies on their education.
In this change of mentality, Mr. Dingara encouraged teachers to familiarize children with professions within their living environment. He underscored the role of supervisors as fundamental and pivotal to the success of these reforms, as they are responsible for training teachers to be efficient in the classroom.
The discussions also involved exchanging experiences and good practices in implementing the innovations. The educational supervisors brought up concerns, which the minister and his delegation addressed. They expressed their support for the reforms and welcomed the innovations.