Key Experts
Project Coordinators
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Ella Suortti
Project Coordinator (Finland)
University of Eastern Finland
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Janeth Kalinga
Project Coordinator (Tanzania)
Dar Es Salaam University College of Education
Dr. Janeth Kalinga, a seasoned educator at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), brings over 15 years of experience in teacher education, focusing on curriculum development and instruction, and language teaching methods. Her expertise in curriculum issues will inform the design of professional development programs for educators, fostering continuous improvement in teaching practices. Through collaborative research efforts, she enhances her proficiency in development projects, contributing significantly to project goals and capacity building. With strengths in instructional materials development and teaching methodology, Dr. Kalinga strengthens training programs and material design. Her exemplary leadership and communication skills ensure seamless coordination, documentation, and reporting of project activities, facilitating effective dissemination of results. Dr. Kalinga is fully dedicated to project success, ready to undertake tasks and deliverables with utmost commitment.
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Project Coordinator (Namibia)
University of Eastern Finland
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Sari Havu-Nuutinen
Project Leader
Sari Havu-Nuutinen holds a PhD in Education and is a Professor of Education, specializing in early years education. She works as a head of School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, where she is actively involved in various educational initiatives. This includes contributions to minor studies in pre-primary education, an international master’s degree program, and doctoral studies in education. With nearly 30 years of experience in teacher education in Finland, Havu-Nuutinen has played a significant role in curriculum development in teacher education as well as in basic education. Her international collaborative research focuses on multidimensionally to questions of teaching and learning. She has actively participated in science education research and teacher education developmental projects internationally.
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Jin Goo Kang
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Sakari Tolppanen
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Cloneria Jatileni
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University of Turku
University of Namibia
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Sakaria Iipinge
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Eveline Anyolo
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Lydia Amakali
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Helena Uushona-Ndakalako
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Shiwana Naukushu
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Dar Es Salaam University College of Education
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Rehema Mwakabenga
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Dr. Rehema Mwakabenga is the senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), Tanzania. She holds a PhD in Teacher Education from Massey University, New Zealand. She participated in the Post-doctoral studies at Michigan State University, in the United States to stregthen her research skills and collaboration with African scholars and beyond. Her research interest is in teacher education, with a special focus on professional development, curriculum development, and innovative pedagogy for classroom practices. Apart from teaching her courses, Mwakabenga has been facilitating training on Teaching Methodology in various Higher learning Institutions. She has been a national facilitator for the Teacher Educators Support Program organized by the Ministry of Education and the Canadian government. Apart from teaching, Mwakabenga has been involved in reviewing and designing curriculum programs at school and university levels. She has also been involved in various projects and consultancies at the national and international levels.
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Katherine Fulgence
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Dr. Katherine Fulgence is a Senior Lecturer and served as Head of the Department of Educational Foundations, Management, and Lifelong Learning, with a distinguished career spanning 15 years. Her area of expertise lies in entrepreneurship education and the enhancement of graduates’ employability through skills development programs. Alongside her role as an educator, she actively engages in research, training, mentorship programs, and consultancy services across various domains including digital fluency, teacher education, professional development, and career transition. Dr. Fulgence demonstrates a strong commitment to community and outreach engagements. Her experience in project management and collaboration with international partners has further enriched her understanding of entrepreneurship education and its impact on socio-economic development.
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Thadei Sagamiko
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Joseph Njiku
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