01. Effective Teaching & Learning

02. Use of English language

03. Teacher driven development

Why ATER?

  • For decades Rwanda has been one of the Francophone countries in Africa where the language of instruction in education, business, power, and civilization was French.
  • In 2009, the English language became the sole language used as a medium of instruction at all levels of education.
  • This new move made most of teachers at all levels face serious challenges to teach in English because their English proficiency was poor.
  • ATER was born in 2009 to reinforce the teaching, learning and use of English language in Rwanda, and it was granted legal status on December 6, 2011.

The teacher observed that students became more motivated to speak English and formed stronger friendships. They shifted from a lecture-based approach to a collaborative, learner-centered method. Now, the teacher facilitates learning, encourages critical thinking, and promotes active engagement.

KANKUYU Purcherie

COP MUHANGA

MUVUNYO Steven, an English teacher in Rwanda, found British Council resources highly valuable for lesson planning and teaching spoken English. He also gained important insights from a workshop on AI and Communities of Practice, especially on effective AI use and collaboration. He expressed gratitude to supporters and is committed to continuing and sharing these resources with other teachers.

Muvunyo Steven

Empowering Teaching Through British Council Resources and AI

Before joining the ATER project, Cheria Ingabire focused mainly on completing the syllabus without much attention to the learning environment. Through the project, she improved lesson organization, set clear objectives, and managed time effectively. This led to more structured lessons, increased learner participation, and reduced confusion in the classroom.

Cheria Ingabire

COP: MUHANGA

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