About the webinar
Professional development for all English teachers is an extremely broad area, and it often helps engage teachers if we break this down into smaller, more specific groups, or SIGs. LATAZ, the Language Teachers’ Association of Zambia, has set up 12 SIGs and will share the trajectory of the most successful four, giving examples of their activities, and discussing their main challenges and plans for the future.
About the presenters
George Kanyama is a secondary school English language teacher with sixteen years of experience. He is passionate about teacher development, assessment and learning technologies. George is a member of IATEFL, a Hornby alumnus with a B.Ed. in English from the University of Zambia and MA in TESOL from the University of Warwick. Currently, he is serving as a Head of Department, a national school certificate examiner in the English language and president of the Language Teachers’ Association of Zambia.
Gift Mickson Banda, Learning Technologies SIG Coordinator, is a teacher-librarian who teaches English Language and Literature in English at Jumbe Day Secondary School in Mambwe District, Eastern Province, Zambia. He is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Instructional Technology at the University of Zambia. His interests lie in the integration of ICTs in the teaching of English language and Literature, research and digital literacy.
Kanyanga Kalyata, Teacher Development SIG Coordinator, is a lecturer at David Livingstone College of Education. He holds a certificate in Early Grade Reading Assessment from UNZA/INESOR, a Bachelor of Arts with Education degree in English and Linguistics and African Languages from The University of Zambia, and an MA in Linguistic Science from The University of Zambia. His interests are in Lecturing, Assessment Development, Research, and Translation.
Moono Chrispine, the Literature Special Interest Group Coordinator is an enthusiastic teacher of English and literature who is passionate about developing learners’ creativity, critical thinking and communication abilities. Drawing on experience with both classical and modern texts, he works to make literature meaningful and accessible while enhancing language skills. Dedicated to a learner-centred approach, Moono Chrispine creates a dynamic learning atmosphere that encourages curiosity, a love for reading, and lifelong learning.
Collina Banda is the Primary Literacy SIG coordinator and a teacher of Literacy at Mano Primary School in Mufulira. She is also a District Literacy trainer in Mufulira. Collina holds an Advanced Diploma in Marketing from ZAMPOST Training College, a Bachelor of Education in Primary from Chalimbana University, and a certificate in improving the quality of teaching and evaluation methodology in primary science and Mathematics from the Graduate School of Education, Okayama University. She is the author of the book, "When death knocks at your door."
Nalishebo Katanekwa is the Leadership and Management SIG Coordinator for the Language Teachers' Association of Zambia (LATAZ). She is a teacher and librarian at Kanyonyo Girls Secondary School in Mongu, Zambia. Nalishebo holds a Diploma in History and Zambian Languages from Kwame Nkrumah University and a Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science and Linguistics and African Languages (BALIS) from The University of Zambia. She is also a passionate teacher of the Silozi language.
Date
Saturday 4 October 2025
Time
16:00 GMT See what time this is in your location
Duration
60 minutes
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