Mauritania centre holds seminar on teacher training reform

The Educational Research and Studies Centre, in cooperation with the National Federation of Parents' Associations and the Municipality of Toujounine, held a scientific seminar on Saturday evening. The event, titled “Reform of the Initial Training System in Teacher Training Schools: Reality and Prospects,” aimed to enhance discussion on the current state and future development of teacher training.

The seminar is part of the centre’s monthly programme, “Discussions on Education in Mauritania,” and was held to celebrate World Teachers' Day. Mr. Ba Hammady Hussein, the centre's vice president, stated that the seminar aimed to open public discussion on education issues in Mauritania, highlighting the importance of initial teacher training as a cornerstone for successful educational reform.

Lecturer Mohamed Elamine Ould Elban presented an overview of teacher training schools, focusing on the specificities of the teacher training school in Nouakchott. He discussed the challenges these institutions face and the opportunities available for their development and performance improvement.

Why it mattersThe seminar addresses the quality of education in Mauritania by focusing on the reform of teacher training schools.

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