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The reopening, announced by the country’s new education minister, Agnes Nyalonje, ends a six-month lockdown forced by COVID-19.
The first students to be physically readmitted to Malawi’s higher education facilities will be those who are approaching final examinations, with other students being readmitted from 28 September, although the exact timetable will need to be approved case by case by the education ministry.
In a detailed statement, Nyalonje said colleges and universities were “very prepared for reopening”...
Universities and colleges need to “reduce emphasis on examinations”, he suggested, with students being asked to prepare projects and work from home as part of a comprehensive system of continuous assessment. Moreover, the current dependence on face-to-face learning should be reconsidered, he said. Indeed, he proposed that the National Council for Higher Education assess all universities and colleges within Malawi regarding their capacity to deliver online learning.
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Source: University World News
