UNAM conference show how to Teach Your Very Best
The
University of Namibia and the Polytechnic of Namibia jointly sponsored the Teach
Your Very Best conference held at the Safari Court Conference Centre, last
week.The three-day course included presentations from guest speakers such as Dr
Chrissie Boughey from Rhodes University, Dr Karin Sandell, Ohio University,
Prof. Sharma and Prof. Ploghoft from Clark Atlanta University and Ohio
University respectively.In his welcoming remarks and opening address, Pro-vice
Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Lazarus Hangula said that the
conference could not have come at a better time as both tertiary institutions
involved in the event are currently facing several challenges. These include the
need to increase human resources, expand libraries, develop agricultural
training, science and technology training, good governance and better distance
education. Also the need to promote research, develop information technology,
promote partnership, address HIV/aids, and meet rising expectations, he
said.About 150 lectures and professors attended.