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eTALE Africa learning environment provides guidance and best
practices for teachers on how to teach literacy starting from the basics
to more advanced reading comprehension taking into consideration
children who have difficulties in learning to read. The eLearning
website is the result of a collaborative project developed by the
University of Namibia, the University of Zambia, the Kenya Institute
of Special Education, the Archbishop Mihayo University College of
Tabora (Tanzania) supported by Finnish stakeholders at the University
of Jyväskylä and the University of Helsinki).
Aim: This presentation explores how a web-based learning tool may
enhance the quality of teacher education.
Methodology: A systematic description of the content of the website
will be given. Further, how it was developed and what the targeted
aim of the website is. It also examines the diverse ways in which the
website can be used effectively in Namibia to boost initial literacy
learning and teaching, as well as to minimise reading difficulties
through its use of local supporting materials. In addition, the
presentation describes the potential of using the website for
continuous professional development (CPD) with the aim of teacher
certification. Plans for piloting the eTALE Africa website will also be
shared in the presentation.
Keywords: website, web-based learning, continuous professional
development, learning resource

3. Hambabi, K. T., Tobias, E.I & Hako, A. N., Teachers’ Resilience
on Teaching Learners with Visual and Hearing Impairments during
and post Covid-19 in Schools in Oshana and Ohangwena Regions
Background: Generally, learners with hearing impairments are to be
communicated with using sign language. Gestures, body language
and facial expressions aid learners in capturing and following

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