Transforming
Teacher Education
To strengthen the capacity of Zambia’s pre-service teacher training institutions
and improve student learning outcomes.
Funded by the United Agency for International Development and implemented by Florida State University, in partnership with School-to-School International and the University of Zambia College of Education.
About Our Work
Despite significant investments in early grade literacy in Zambia, pre-service teacher education has largely been excluded from those programs. Transforming Teacher Education activity aims to align pre-service education with current, evidence-based practices in primary schools and in-service education programs. It will help to ensure that all teachers will enter the classroom prepared to help children learn how to read and to provide safe learning environments more broadly.
Goal: Improve student learning outcomes in government colleges and universities
- Strengthen the capacity of pre-service teacher training institutions to deliver quality literacy instructions in primary schools.
- Standardize, align, and link practical, evidence-based training and content with the primary school literacy curriculum.
- Equip pre-service teachers in colleges of education and universities with skills to deliver quality literacy instruction in primary schools.
- Engage colleges and universities in participatory research projects.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Stephanie Zuilkowski
Project Director
Dr. Francis Sampa
Chief of Party
Kristina Solum
Senior Literacy Advisor
The TTE project has the potential to deeply impact teacher education in Zambia. We can’t wait to begin the work.
This project is an exciting opportunity for us to take a lead role in improving primary teacher education at a national level, building on lessons learned in FSU’s previous projects in countries such as Nigeria and Ethiopia.