Our RMEL Coaches and Mentorship Team

Current Filed program & Initiatives

Godfrey Laurent Choto

Godfrey Choto is a dedicated educator teaching at Nyarigamba ‘A’ Primary School in the Mara Region...

Teachers Capacity Building Programs

We conducts capacity building and skills development programs for teachers working with children with special needs to enhance the quality and inclusiveness of education in schools. Recognizing that...

Parenting Care Program for children with disabilities

Supporting families with young children who have disabilities is essential, especially during the first five years when development is rapid and foundational. At this age, early interactions, care...

Gathering Insights for Project Improvement

We conduct interviews with teachers and students to gather firsthand insights on the effectiveness and impact of our projects. These interviews help identify successes, challenges, and areas needing...

Empowering Students as Change Agents​

We train peer students to act as core advocates for inclusion within their local communities. Through student-led awareness clubs, structured debates, and storytelling sessions, young people challenge...

Sign Language Clubs for Inclusive Education

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Our Sign Language Clubs across inclusive Tanzanian schools bridge communication barriers between deaf and hearing...

Our Impact History & Excellence Awards​

Honoring Excellence in Inclusive Education for Heads of Schools​

We provide annual leadership awards to heads of schools who champion inclusive learning environments and successfully implement accessibility projects. This initiative...

Celebrating Excellence in Special Education Teaching​

Our “Special Education Teacher of the Year” initiative honours the resilience, classroom innovation, and outstanding dedication of educators working with...

Students Award and Inspiring Inclusive Leadership​

We present annual awards and certificates to recognise students and schools that demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting human rights and diversity. This ongoing...

The Organisation of Special Needs Education Teachers (OSNET) has established a network of 13 trained Reading Method for Early Literacy (RMEL) coaches drawn from different regions of Tanzania. The coaches play an important role in supporting the implementation and sustainability of the RMEL programme by providing mentorship, guidance, and practical support to educators interested in undertaking the course.

The RMEL coaches are equipped to support teachers in understanding and applying effective approaches to early literacy development for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) learners. Through ongoing mentorship, coaches help educators translate the knowledge and skills gained through the online course and on-site workshops into practical classroom strategies.

The coaches also support educators to strengthen their understanding of the Reading Method for Early Literacy, including the four-step reading approach, language development, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and the use of appropriate visual teaching strategies.

OSNET’s network of 13 coaches provides an important foundation for continuous professional development and peer support. Educators undertaking the RMEL course can receive guidance before, during, and after training, helping them build confidence and competence in applying the methodology.

Through this coaching network, OSNET, in collaboration with the Kentalis International Foundation, aims to expand access to quality literacy support and strengthen the capacity of teachers working with deaf and hard-of-hearing learners across Tanzania.

How to Register and Access the Course

Educators interested in undertaking the RMEL e-learning course can register through e-learning platform. Upon registration and confirmation of participation, educators will receive the necessary information and credentials to access the online learning platform.

After receiving their login details, participants can access the course, complete the modules, and monitor their learning progress online. Participants may also receive mentorship and technical support from OSNET’s network of 13 RMEL coaches, who are based in different regions of Tanzania.

The online learning is complemented by on-site practical workshops, where participants have an opportunity to practise the methodology, receive coaching, and apply the knowledge gained from the e-learning modules in real classroom settings.

Please contact us through our contact page. For registration or further information, educators and organizations can contact OSNET to request enrolment and guidance on accessing the RMEL course.

RMEL Coaches and Mentorship Profile

Stephano Milumbe Richard

Stephano Richard is a dedicated educator at Nyamwaga Primary School in the Mara...

Godfrey Laurent Choto

Godfrey Choto is a dedicated educator teaching at Nyarigamba ‘A’ Primary School in the Mara Region...

Gloria Semazima

Gloria Semazima is a dedicated educator at Mbugani Primary School in the Geita Region...