Enock L. Simasiku

Coordination of work package 5 which involves Curriculum innovation training to include ESD in teacher education

Identifying and training ESD leaders at institutions of higher learning and facilitating policy dialogue on ESD.

• Management of The Department
• Developing and implementing the operational and annual management plans in-line with the Department and School strategic goals; Positioning the Department within the School and Faculty with regards to teaching, research and community engagement; Managing the performance management of the Department and the strategic assessment thereof; Complying with the financial management guidelines of the University, within the Department and optimally use resources; Establishing governance, an administrative and financial structure that will advance the Department's overall mission, strategy and goals; Facilitating change management within the Department; Marketing of the Department, its and services internally, nationally and internationally; Compiling academic and research departmental reports; Identifying and recommending of new which meet national and regional needs; Developing and implementing measures for gathering student employability status and other programme success measures.
• Human Capital Management: Responsible for effective implementation of the Human Capital plan and strategy of the Department; Responsible for the adherence to all Human Capital policies and processes within the Department; Responsible for the implementation and adherence to all labour related legislation within the Department; Facilitating all disciplinary and grievance procedures within the Department; Responsible for ensuring the well-being of staff and students within the Department, Continually evaluating the need for new positions and request for such through the Associate Dean to relevant Committees through Human Capital Directorate.
• Academic and Student Management: The Head of the Department manages all the academic activities, facilities and infrastructure of the Department this includes but not limited to: Complying with and implement academic related policies; Managing the delivery, assessment and performance of all approved in the Department in order to enhance student success; Ensuring all the set objectives and targets of the Department are met; Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with both current students and alumni; Facilitating a culture of creativity and innovation among students and staff in the Department.
• Developing, Implementing and Reviewing programmes: Directing academic processes starting from application, admission, registration; Submitting the annual enrollment for the Department; Ensuring are aligned and relevant to industry needs; Ensuring all focus on the employability attributes of students; Planning, developing and proposing and reviewing of academic; Ensuring the academic quality of all offered by the Department.
• Examinations and Student Assessment: Managing both academic and administrative aspects of examinations and all other forms of assessment in the Department; Ensuring that all assessments are marked invigilation timetable for the department/campus/school; and timely processed; Ensuring the timely submission of examination papers and memoranda in the Department; Ensuring that internal and external moderators are timely appointed, fulfill their assigned duties and paid (where applicable); Assisting in compilation of examination and invigilation timetable for the department/campus/school; Chairing and ensuring that Departmental Examination Boards take place; Managing and submission of student appeals.
• The Department of Applied Educational Sciences (DAES) hosts Secondary Teacher training programmes, as well as postgraduate studies programmes in Education.

• Modules taught: Curriculum Development and planning, Assessment and Evaluation of Learning, General Teaching Methodology.
• Creating instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
• Collaborating with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
• Utilizing diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
• Delivering course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
• Supervising student research projects.
• Evaluating student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
• Selecting innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
• Developing lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
• Tailor lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
• Identifying areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
• Assisting students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
• Engaging with students outside of lecture halls and classrooms through discussions and small group sessions.
• Collaborating with fellow lecturers to design course content and teaching policies.
• Developing clear course syllabus incorporating essential content and responding to student interests.
• Set up exams, quizzes and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
• Encouraging students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
• Improving classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
• Building life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
• Collaborating with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
• Identifying valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
• Carrying out research work that informs teaching and learning.
• Engaging in community outreach programs.

• Supervised a department responsible for VTC curriculum.
• Review training program development.
• Sourced new and emerging VTC/TVET curricula to vocational training.
• Monitored and updated VTC/TVET curricula for full compliance.
• Liaised with stakeholders and industry managers to meet industry requirements.
• Recommended upgraded VTC/TVET curricula to meet evolving industry requirements.
• Controlled department budgets by sourcing cost-effective solutions.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Assisted the line manager with the affairs of the division.

• Supervised and motivated a group of teachers under the Natural Science Department.
• Maintained programme operating within budget levels, resource whilst costs.
• Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost with the community.
• Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive incidents.
• Recruited and hired qualified staff to build a successful education team.
• Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
• Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum learners' education and support.
• Spearheaded community fundraisers and cultivated partnerships to increase programme revenue.

• Prepared tutorials for students.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
• Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
• Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
• Tailored teaching styles to tutor students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Managed pupil and set firm boundaries to facilitate efficient lessons.

• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
• Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
• Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
• Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.