There are people who dedicate their lives to helping others in need. Faced with wars, violence in the great centers and various bad things, we can find kindness in some people around the world. This Ghanaian teacher fits perfectly in that environment. The professional viralized in the networks after making a post on his Facebook. His reality touched thousands of people, for it showed his strength of will in the face of such a dearth of resources. The lack of equipment was not an excuse for him not to teach TCI (Communication and Information Technology) to his students.
Because he does not have a computer for him or the students, he teaches everything using the blackboard. Owura Kwadwo of Kumasi told of his experience and the difficulties of teaching the subject to the rural community of his country. "Every teacher has a way of presenting the subject to the students. That's my way," he said. Owura was a student of visual arts and decided to review his teachings in practice, teaching the creation of a Word document.
What is a simple thing for us is still new for the lower class students in the country. The drawing that the teacher makes to go over everything he knows is a perfect representation of the Word screen. Students copy by hand in their notebooks so they can study at home. "I do this so that my students understand what I'm teaching, so they have at least a sense of what they would see if they were on a computer," said the professor.
This method of teaching seems to be very effective, because students are very fond of what they learn from it. "I want them to understand each other well before they leave," Owura said. The post has sparked a lot of discussion around the world. While some social network users praise the attitude and dedication of the professional and talk about his genial improvisation, others question why he needs to do it. These people discuss why in the middle of 2018 there are schools that do not provide computers. The teacher believes that things are gradually changing.
"The government helps and I believe in it. It's trying to make ICT better for teachers and students," he said. While in major cities, such as Accra and Kumasi, the most effective teaching is already taking place, progress is still progressing to reach rural areas, still in slow steps. "We need well-equipped infrastructures and resources to teach and learn. Government has education at heart," he added in one of his lines.
Donations
Since being viralized on the internet, Owura has been receiving offers of donations from laptops and projectors, which has been very well received. He is grateful for anything that can help you pass everything on top to your students. What's more, he's planning to help other schools in the area. "There are a lot of schools with the same problem, I can help them and pass on some of the donations to them so they can benefit as well," he said, worried about the others. Their efforts and commitment are good examples for other teachers in the country.
Most of the time, this improvisation is necessary to fill the gaps left by governments. TCI is an essential subject for the students who make up the next generation of the global job market. Some agencies have stated that teachers like Owura are instrumental in inspiring them and motivating them to do the same. It is a beautiful example of life and professionalism.
Microsoft
After the highlight of the story, businesswoman Rebecca Enonchong contacted Microsoft via Twitter. On the 27th, the African branch responded to the businesswoman stating that she will help the school in history. They will provide computers as well as access to the company's certification program for educators, the Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE).
"Supporting teachers to enable digital transformation in education is at the heart of what we do," the company wrote. "We will equip Owura Kwadwo with a device from one of our partners, access to the MCE program and free resources for professional development at education.microsoft.com."