{"id":10117,"date":"2026-02-05T19:15:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T16:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/?p=10117"},"modified":"2026-02-05T21:07:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:07:44","slug":"ndejje-university-staff-engage-in-a-two-day-pedagogy-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/?p=10117","title":{"rendered":"Ndejje University Staff Engage in a Two-Day Pedagogy Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ndejje University academic staff are currently participating in a two-day Pedagogy Training held under the theme \u201cAssessment and Evaluation in higher institutions of learning.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her opening remarks, the Academic Registrar, Dr. Mary Wanda, emphasized that education is evolving at a tremendous speed. With curriculum changes and learners increasingly exposed to gadgets and the internet, lecturers must continuously adapt to remain relevant\u2014not only to the University but also to themselves as professionals. She noted that educators must stay \u201cin shape\u201d to effectively serve the new generation of learners joining the University next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Deputy Vice Chancellor \u2013 Academic Affairs (DVC-AA), whose speech was delivered by the University Secretary, Canon Dr. Charles Kahigiriza, appreciated the presence of staff and acknowledged that although he is often engaged in administrative duties, he was pleased to represent the DVC at this important training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his remarks, he:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanked the Academic Registrar and the Faculty of Education and Humanties lead by Dr.Primrose Nakazibwe for organizing the training<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighted that such trainings elevate teaching skills and enhance student outcomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noted that effective pedagogy boosts lecturers\u2019 confidence and competence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emphasized that competence-based learning focuses on mastery of skills rather than traditional passive learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stressed the importance of preparing students for the job market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Encouraged teaching approaches that promote critical thinking over outdated learning methods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The training also addressed key challenges in implementing competence-based education and explored practical ways to improve student progress through skills mastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-5.10.56-PM-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-5.10.56-PM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-5.10.56-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-5.10.56-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-5.10.56-PM-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-5.10.56-PM-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-5.10.56-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ndejje University academic staff are currently participating in a two-day Pedagogy Training held under the theme \u201cAssessment and Evaluation in higher institutions of learning.&#8221; In her opening remarks, the Academic Registrar, Dr. Mary Wanda, emphasized that education is evolving at a tremendous speed. 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