Silly:A training session focusing on bilingual and multilingual education commenced at Silly 'A' School for school principals and first-grade teachers from the Basic Education District of the commune. The session, which started on Monday, September 28, 2026, was inaugurated by Julcarnine Napon, Head of the Silly CEB, alongside pedagogical supervisors and school administrators.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this training marks a significant step towards implementing bilingual and multilingual education in all first-grade classes in the district. It follows previous efforts in January and July, where teachers were trained in Nuni and Moor, and inspectors' skills were enhanced.
Julcarnine Napon emphasized the importance of commitment from all participants in transforming the school sector, urging them to support the reforms for the education system's success. He encouraged diligence to ensure effective application in classrooms.
The training, directed by Guy Herv Guel and Hamadou Djiguemd, centers on transcribing and teaching national languages. Mr. Guel highlighted the importance of valuing national languages as a path to knowledge and identity.
Participants, including Karabol school headmistress Bienvenue Nignan, expressed appreciation for the initiative, seeing it as a major opportunity to improve language proficiency and teaching methods, much to the benefit of their students.
The CCEB reaffirmed its support for the ongoing efforts of the trainers and participants throughout the training program.