Nehiju Teacher Academy: Free Professional Development for Kenyan Teachers

What Is the Nehiju Teacher Academy?

The Teacher Academy is Nehiju Learn's professional development platform built specifically for Kenyan teachers. It offers 10 courses covering CBC pedagogy, digital teaching tools, classroom management, assessment design, and more — all with certificates of completion.

### 1. CBC Pedagogy and Assessment Design
Learn how to design competency-based assessments aligned to the 834 CBC outcomes.

### 2. Digital Classroom Tools
Master Google Classroom, Kahoot, Padlet, and other tools for blended learning.

### 3. Differentiated Instruction in CBC
Strategies for teaching learners at different levels in the same classroom.

### 4. Inclusive Education Practices
Support learners with special needs in the CBC framework.

### 5. Formative Assessment Strategies
Move beyond tests — use observations, portfolios, and peer assessment.

### 6. Classroom Management for Competency-Based Learning
Manage group work, projects, and active learning environments.

### 7. Parent Engagement in CBC
Communicate effectively with parents about CBC progress and expectations.

### 8. Technology Integration in Kenyan Schools
Practical tools and strategies for schools with limited technology access.

### 9. Data-Driven Teaching with Nehiju
Use Nehiju's analytics to identify struggling students and track class progress.

### 10. AI as a Teaching Assistant
Leverage Mwalimu AI and the AI Teaching Assistant for lesson planning and marking.

Each course includes:

5 modules with video lessons and reading materials

Knowledge checks after each module

Practical assignments you can apply in your classroom

Final assessment (70% pass rate required)

Final practical project with a rubric

Certificate of completion (downloadable, verifiable)

The Teacher Academy is included with a Nehiju teacher subscription. Teachers can also access it through school subscriptions.

Certificates are verifiable — each has a unique ID that schools and employers can check on nehijulearn.com. They include your name, the course title, completion date, and the Nehiju Learn verification seal.

The Teacher Academy isn't just theory — it's designed to be used alongside Nehiju's teaching tools:

| Academy Course | Nehiju Tool to Practice With |
|----------------|----------------------------|
| CBC Pedagogy | CBC Curriculum browser (834 outcomes) |
| Digital Classroom Tools | Nehiji's online classroom features |
| Differentiated Instruction | Student progress tracking by class |
| Formative Assessment | Quiz creation and question bank |
| Data-Driven Teaching | Teacher analytics dashboard |
| AI Teaching Assistant | Mwalimu AI and marking assistant |

The courses are designed for teachers at all technology comfort levels — from basic digital literacy to advanced AI integration.