Following the review of the 2014 Tanzania’s Education and Training Policy (2023 Edition) several significant reforms have been introduced in the curricula. These reforms align with the forward-thinking vision of Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, who emphasized in her 2021 parliamentary address the need for accessible, inclusive, and skill-based education. The success of these reforms hinges on effective implementation. Thus, the School of Education of the University of Dar es Salaam is organising a three-day international conference which will provide an opportunity to reflect and share experiences on the implementation of these reforms, with a special emphasis on sustainability, equity, teacher professionalism, and curriculum coherence across all education levels. The Conference will also serve as a platform to mark 50 years of Papers in Education and Development (PED) Journal of the School of Education.
Objectives
To create awareness and common understanding among education stakeholders on the current policy and curricular reforms and their implications for sustainable development
To stimulate scholarly discussion on curriculum articulation across basic, secondary, and higher education
To reflect on the evolving role of teacher education and professionalism within policy reforms
To exchange global and regional experiences on how education reform can catalyse inclusive growth and sustainable futures
To document the historical journey of PED from its inception in 1975 and contributions in informing education reform discourse and advancing scholarly thought on sustainable development
Sub-themes
Education policy and curricular reforms in Tanzania: the state of the art
The politics of language of instruction and national identity formation
Artificial intelligence, automation, and implications for curricula and pedagogy
Teacher education and teacher professionalism
Aligning higher education with labour market demands and national development priorities
Inclusive and equitable quality education for all
Bridging the gap: Curriculum articulation between basic, secondary, and higher education
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the future of work in developing countries
Expanding learning opportunities for marginalised and disadvantaged groups
Rethinking lifelong learning for sustainable development
Towards achieving SDG 4 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063
Public-private partnerships in education: Models, benefits, and challenges