Tutorial Classes
The children and also their parents / carers choose what subjects they learn in the tutorial groups; maths, science and English, and in some groups chemistry and biology, are learnt. Children are put in groups of 6 -8 and every child has an opportunity to raise an issue that they have not understood in school. Members of the group discuss the topic and explain to each other. A child teaches another child and facilitators are always on hand to guide the children when necessary.
Tutorial groups are also an opportunity for children to
learn about other issues such as HIV/Aids, gender and
welfare matters.
JeCCDO in Debre Zeit coordinates a team of educational
facilitators who run the tutorial classes. Facilitators are paid
only a small amount of expenses . They receive training
from JeCCDO and in return gain teaching experience they
can use to further their careers or employment opportunities.
This is an example of the integrated approach that JeCCDO
and the Community Development Associations take in all
of their work.
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