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Dennis Bwire

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I’m a District Teaching Advisor, on the Building Learnings Foundation programme in Rwanda. I guide my team to enable them to support teachers, so they have the practical skills to ensure no child is left behind in education.

Rwanda

I work on the Building Learning Foundations project in Rwanda. With over 10 years of teaching learners and training teachers, I am able to support the stakeholders effectively and efficiently. I build their confidence and help them create a culture or habit that will make them attain their goals and targets through proper planning, making a follow up, reflecting on their work and build resilience in them.

Dennis Bwire's updates

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The Building Learning Foundations programme draws to a close

It’s been a busy time here in Rwanda, while we begin to wrap up work on the Building Learnings Foundation programme. We’re focusing on making sure the learnings of the programme are sustained by working closely with teachers and headteachers to check their understanding and ensure no child is left behind in education.

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Changing lives through Building Learning Foundations

Hello, it's Dennis here! I hope you are well and are looking forward to winding down for the new year? It’s great to be able to update on how the Building Learning Foundations (BLF) programme has been progressing and what I’ve been up to as a District Teaching Advisor (DTA). 

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Greetings from Rwanda

My name is Dennis and I’ll be updating you on the Building Learning Foundations (BLF) programme in Rwanda, where I’m currently volunteering as a District Teaching Advisor (DTA). I’m happy to get in touch and let you know that I’ll be writing to you to tell you all about how the programme is progressing and show how your generosity is positively changing the education system for children in Rwanda.

Dennis Bwire

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Maria
Hi Dennis, I have loved reading about your journey in Rwanda and the impact your work will have in years to come. You must feel really proud of the legacy you are leaving behind. People like you really make a difference in this world.
Dennis
Dennis Bwire
Hey Maria,
Thank you for your kind support, this wouldn’t work without your enormous support.

Regards,
Dennis
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Richard
Hi Dennis - just want to say "well done!" and to wish you a happy and successful future.
Dennis
Dennis Bwire
Hey Richard,
Thank you, I really appreciate.
Regards,
Dennis
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Anonymous
Thanks for posting such a vivid account of your work. I agree that change is inevitable and reviewing traditional ways of working improves the educational chances of students. I really admire and respect all those involved in the transition to English.
Dennis
Dennis Bwire
Thank you for the message. The teachers are really excited about the new language and are practicing to see to it that they learn it. I really appreciate your concern and will try my level best to keep updating you on my placement.
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