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Although the current phase has completed successfully, collaborating with teachers to encourage #critical thinking skills using historical buildings, #archaeology & community #history would be an ongoing project. P.I. Paul Lane funded by @ResEngland & AHIF @Cambridge_Uni

Final errands and farewells. Gave a prism to Chonge, science teacher at Al-Hijra secondary #school, who having never seen one was intrigued by it. Everyone seemed sorry to see us leave, saying they would miss us. Now for the paperwork! #pangani #Tanzania

Returning to Pangani Primary #school to deliver extra #materials and present the certificate to the headmaster. We were introduced to a very boisterous class who couldn’t wait to show off their English. – at Tanzania

We returned to Al-Hijra #school to deliver extra #educational materials and were thrilled to see our comprehension exercises already being used in the #classroom. This is an outstanding school which we commend for their initiative with the resources provided. – at Tanzania

The Education Officer for Primary Schools asked us to visit Kikokwe Primary #School across the river. Not visited on a previous trip, we were delighted by the reception given. #Teachers were thoroughly engaged, the headmistress most of all, inspiring her staff to do the same.

After an action packed week we said a reluctant farewell to the indomitable @UdsmOfficial students and their director of research Mr. George Kahangwa from the School of Education of UDSM. We thanked them for their presence with #certificates of appreciation. #CPD

The large group of #teachers at our sixth #school, Funguni Secondary #pangani, seemed quite absorbed in our presentation. As always the Questions? Questions? game was a huge success. @UdsmOfficial student teachers made a valuable contribution. – at Tanzania

Presentation to 12 teachers at Choba primary #school, founded in 2008 by an English teacher. Successful #presentation supported by @UdsmOfficial participants, the teachers enjoyed the Questions? Questions? game, and the variety of stimuli suggested.

Presentation to Pangani Primary School was adapted to ensure the contents were easily understood, because the teachers #teach in Swahili and have little opportunity to converse in English. #Pangani #Tanzania #CriticalThinking

The Education Officer for Secondary schools arranged for two teachers from Funguni Secondary School and five of their students to join. Here are the students presenting their sketches of #historic houses and interesting features in India Street, #Pangani.

Walk, Talk and Sketch session in India Street with UDSM Student Teachers to better understand Pangani’s #history and #culturalheritage and to practice the art of asking questions to draw out knowledge. – at Tanzania

After a long day reviewing new regional school buildings, the Education Officer for Primary Schools came to review the materials we’ve brought for the #schools. He was very pleased and asked us to make our presentation to another school, Kikokwe, on the other side of the river.

A team of heritage educators in #Pangani #Tanzania is building on work initiated during the AHRC-funded CONCH project conchproject.org We presented educational materials for local schools at “Pangarithi”, the town cultural heritage centre, restored by @UZIKWASA. – at Tanzania

Welcoming student teachers from @UdsmOfficial studying their Masters and PhDs. We introduced the Community Heritage for Education Sustainability in Tanzania [CHEST] project, funded by @ResEngland & AHIF @Cambridge_Uni with P.I. Paul Lane @magdalenealumni.

Honoured to be invited back to present again at Al-Hijra Islamic #school workshop. A third didn’t speak English, so we focused on the importance of #CriticalThinking Skills and stimulating #questions, using #teachers as pupils for examples. So many laughs and smiles all round. – at Tanzania

First presentation to Al-Hijra Islamic #school primary and secondary headmasters and #teachers went very well. Playing the Questions! Questions! game helped them anticipate the difficulties their #students might face. – at Tanzania

Meeting with the District Education Officer for secondary schools in Pangani, at the Administrative Headquarters of #Pangani District in #Tanzania, to explain the purpose of Archaeolink’s visit and present the #educational materials prepared. – at Tanzania