Project Report
| Dec 6, 2025
Drawing a better Graduation (2025): Past
By George Obua | Project Leader
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Drawing Experience to improve on for the better
Drawing a better Graduation (2025): Past
As the Institute OF Home Economics of Kole Intellectual forum prepares for the next graduation of their students for the academic year 2025 on the December 10; the Institute would like to build the ceremony from the lesson learnt from the previous graduation, and of course, they are centering their key lessons around their personal growth, the importance of their relationships, and more importantly on the continuous learning, and the adaptability in the face of an uncertain future.
Elaborately, the lessons are being drawn from:
- The value of hard work and perseverance: The ceremony itself of last year was a testament to years of dedication, late nights, and overcoming challenges. It reinforces the idea that significant achievements are the product of consistent effort and resilience.
- The importance of a support system: Graduates often reflect on the crucial role of family, friends, and mentors who provided encouragement, emotional support, and guidance along the way. This highlights the lesson that success is a collective journey, not an individual one.
- Embracing lifelong learning: Graduation is not an end but a beginning. The experience teaches us that education is a continuous, lifelong process, and one must remain curious and open to acquiring new skills and knowledge beyond formal schooling to stay relevant in a changing world.
- Adaptability and flexibility are crucial: The transition from a structured academic environment to the "real world" can be daunting. A key lesson is the need to be adaptable, as career paths and life circumstances often change in unexpected ways, and a willingness to explore new opportunities is vital.
- It is important to be present and cherish the journey: Many individuals realize in retrospect that they spent too much time focusing solely on the end goal (graduation) and not enough on enjoying the everyday moments, friendships, and experiences that made the journey meaningful.
- Self-worth is not tied to productivity or a specific job title: A valuable lesson is that a person's inherent value is independent of their career or achievements. Prioritizing mental well-being and personal fulfillment is as important as professional success.
- Networking and building connections are essential: Forming and maintaining relationships with peers and mentors can open doors to future opportunities and provide a crucial support network in post-graduate life.
- Reflecting on "why" you are pursuing goals: The experience can lead to a deeper understanding of one's motivations and purpose, encouraging graduates to chase a purpose rather than just a career or money.
Ultimately, the previous graduation serves as a powerful reminder to celebrate accomplishments, reflect on growth, and approach the future with a mix of gratitude, resilience, and an open mind.
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Dec 6, 2025
Teacher proximity: A powerful tool
By George Obua | Project Leader
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The closeness of teachers to the students
Teacher proximity: A powerful tool
This is a situation that instructors tend to move closer to students primarily to enhance student engagement, improve behavior management, and foster stronger teacher-student relationships. This physical movement, known as teacher proximity, serves as a powerful non-verbal communication tool that yields positive impacts to the learning environment. Teacher proximity dwells on the:
- Improved Behavior Management: Proximity acts as an effective non-verbal strategy to deter off-task or disruptive behavior without needing verbal intervention. Moving strategically around the room creates a sense of accountability and allows potential issues to be addressed subtly before they escalate.
- Increased Student Engagement and Motivation: Teacher movement helps to break down psychological and physical barriers, making the instructor appear more approachable. This encourages more active participation, increases student effort, and fosters an environment of shared responsibility and focus.
- Stronger Teacher-Student Relationships: Being physically closer allows for more personal, informal interactions and check-ins with individual students or groups. These small moments help build trust and rapport, which is fundamental for creating a supportive learning environment that leads to better academic and social outcomes.
- Enhanced Formative Assessment: Moving around the classroom allows the instructor to observe student progress and understanding in real-time. By listening to discussions and observing problem-solving strategies, teachers can gain valuable insights and adjust their teaching approach on the go to meet varied student needs (differentiated instruction).
Creation of a Dynamic Learning Environment: Mobility allows instructors to utilize the entire classroom space, moving away from a static, front-of-the-room teaching model. This flexibility supports various activities, such as group projects and student-led presentations, and keeps the environment fresh and engaging
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Dec 5, 2025
KIFA: Involves Clan leaders the project programs
By George Obua | Project Leader
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clan leaders addressing the gathering
KIFA: Involves Clan leaders the project programs
Primarily with the interest of dealing with community governance, cultural preservation, and dispute resolution with the society that the organization is in existence; Kole Intellectual has made it a point that, they involve the clan leaders in guidance of their key programs.
And specifically, the leaders are helping them them in the:
- Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping: Clan leaders are instrumental in mediating and resolving internal and inter-clan disputes, particularly over land and marriage issues. They provide an accessible, culturally recognized form of justice and help foster reconciliation and peaceful coexistence by building consensus.
- Cultural Preservation and Transmission: They are the custodians of their clan's customs, values, history, and traditional laws, ensuring that this heritage is passed down to future generations.
- Community Representation and Linkage: Clan leaders represent their community's interests in broader forums and act as a crucial link between the community and government bodies or non-governmental organizations. They help mobilize members for community development programs and can support or interpret government policies at the local level.
- Social Welfare and Support: Leaders look after the most vulnerable members of the community, such as orphans and the very poorest, ensuring they have access to basic needs like food, shelter, and services. They also assist members in times of need, such as during funerals or house construction.
- Guidance and Education: They play a critical role in mentoring and counseling the youth, ensuring they are well-equipped not only with cultural values but also to navigate the modern world, often by promoting the importance of education.
- Governance and Resource Management: In areas where customary law prevails, clan leaders manage communal resources, such as land, and make decisions regarding their use and allocation.
And through it, working closely with the with clan leaders has allowed them to be more effective and culturally sensitive.
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