The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Consultancy), Prof. Maulid Mwatawala, has said that the ongoing curriculum reforms at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) are aimed at preparing graduates who possess practical skills and a broad understanding of real world work environments.
He explained that the new teaching approach will involve greater participation from professionals in productive sectors such as industry and agriculture, who will take part directly in the training process to enhance students’ exposure to real work settings and practical experience.
Prof. Mwatawala further noted that SUA students will now undergo field practical training for an entire semester instead of the previous five-week period, allowing them to adapt to workplace conditions and acquire essential hands-on skills. “We want our graduates to be able to do the work, not just know it theoretically,” he emphasized.
On his part, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance and Administration), Prof. Amandus Muhairwa, urged SUA lecturers to demonstrate what they teach in practice so that students can experience tangible learning outcomes. “This is the time to act, not to complain. We have the resources and expertise once we act, the results will be visible,” he stressed.
AGRIFOSE-RIH project under the TAGDev 2.0 program implemented at SUA in collaboration with NMAIST, UDSM and DIT. AGRIFOSE-RIH is funded by the Mastercard Foundation through RUFORUM.
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