Author: John Phiri

Unlocking the middle tier: Learning through dialogue

The middle tier describes groups of professionals at county, zone, district or provincial level whose role is to monitor and support schools. They are the people who often become master trainers or are tasked with supporting the implementation of a new curriculum or new initiative.

Instructional leadership – what it is and why it matters

Joseph is the new headteacher of a rural primary school in Central Zambia. He faces many challenges. The school has recently been connected to the mains water supply but has no electricity. In his first few weeks, he was visited by Martha, the District Education Standards Officer, who highlighted the…

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