04/06/2026
We are pleased to conclude a three-day onboarding training for three of our new instructors at the English Language Institute: Mr. Rogers and Mr. Ambrose from Uganda, and Ms. Fiona from Kenya. Our Curriculum Coordinator; Mr. Zakaria Hassan facilitated the sessions of the first two days while Mr. Khalif Barre who is our M&E and Professional English Pathways Coordinator facilitated the sessions of the third day.
The training was designed to help the new instructors understand the wider context of Somali National University, including its campuses, the mission and vision of ELI, the nature and background of our students and the seating arrangements we use to support effective learning.
The onboarding also covered practical areas such as the use of learning platforms, code activation for the Speak Your Mind book series and peer observations, where the new instructors had the opportunity to observe experienced colleagues in the classroom. At ELI, we believe that proper orientation is an important step in helping instructors settle in, understand our expectations and contribute meaningfully to the learning experience of our students.