{"id":4336,"date":"2025-10-25T14:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emsingi.org\/?p=4336"},"modified":"2025-11-07T14:57:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:57:10","slug":"how-one-lecturer-is-shaping-educational-leadership-through-emsingi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emsingi.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/how-one-lecturer-is-shaping-educational-leadership-through-emsingi\/","title":{"rendered":"How One Lecturer is Shaping Educational Leadership Through eMsingi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When Dr. Margaret Kosgei, a lecturer at Kenyatta University\u2019s School of Business, Economics, and Tourism, came across the Certificate in Educational Management, Leadership and Administration by eMsingi, it felt like the perfect fit for her career ambitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m deeply passionate about what I do,\u201d she said. \u201cLearning new skills and embracing new challenges is what fuels my professional growth.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Her journey into the course began with a referral from a trusted friend and colleague, Prof. <\/span>Kellen Kiambati.<\/span> \u201cWe\u2019ve had other engagements together, and I truly appreciate her recommendation.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For Margaret, the course aligned perfectly with her strategic yearly goals of acquiring new skills, attending conferences, and contributing to research.<\/span><\/p>

What stood out most was the flexibility. \u201cWhen I found out it was self-paced and online, I knew I could manage it even while I was outside the country,\u201d she recalled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

While balancing academic responsibilities, international travel, and course participation, Margaret credits the course\u2019s design for helping her stay committed. \u201cThe self-paced nature really worked for me,\u201d she said. \u201cThough I missed a few live sessions initially, I caught up with recordings and became more engaged once I returned to the country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Being a hands-on learner, Margaret appreciated the structure of the program. \u201cCompared to other courses I\u2019ve taken, this one was quite effective,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I would love to see more visual interaction, maybe a session where we can all have our cameras on, or even a one-day physical session.\u201d For her, adding a human element would enhance the already valuable content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Value, for Margaret, came in many forms, especially in practical application. \u201cOne immediate takeaway was the DECIDE decision-making model,\u201d she said. Serving as chair of a committee on excellence in her school, she found herself amid a tense debate on revenue and expenditure. \u201cI took a step back and applied the model. By the next meeting, everything became clearer. I didn\u2019t even have to push. The members brought up the issues themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Even though her official leadership roles haven\u2019t yet allowed her to implement everything, the course has already made a mark. \u201cI plan to present my certificate as proof of professional development,\u201d she said. \u201cAt the Directorate of Student Affairs, the leadership lessons from the course will be incredibly useful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Initially, Margaret noticed that many course examples centered on primary and secondary education. \u201cBut as I progressed, I realized how applicable it was to higher education too,\u201d she noted. \u201cIt resonated with my acting leadership roles in the past, and going forward, I will be more effective because of this experience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Time, unsurprisingly, was a persistent challenge. \u201cEven after I returned to Kenya, competing priorities made it hard to attend live sessions consistently,\u201d she admitted. But she leaned on prioritization and time management skills that only sharpened through the course.<\/span><\/p>

So, would she recommend the course? \u201cAbsolutely,\u201d Margaret said with conviction. \u201cEspecially to school administrators, educators, and anyone managing institutions. It\u2019s practical, self-paced, and impactful, offering real tools to improve leadership and tackle workplace challenges like unhealthy dynamics.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Looking ahead, Margaret is focused on using what she\u2019s learned to serve better. \u201cFor me, it\u2019s about sharpening the axe,\u201d she said. \u201cI don\u2019t see this learning ending here.\u201d Already engaged in research, she\u2019s exploring how the course insights could inform studies in competency-based education, curriculum design, and the emerging role of AI in education.<\/span><\/p>

AI, in fact, was a topic Margaret had strong thoughts on. \u201cIt\u2019s creeping in very well,\u201d she said. \u201cYou give students assignments, and five minutes later, you\u2019re looking at AI-generated work.\u201d But she\u2019s less concerned about AI replacing educators and more interested in how it can work for them. \u201cIf it can be included in curriculum development and content delivery, it could be of real interest, especially for those of us in curriculum design.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

When asked how students can use AI ethically, she was clear, saying \u201cAI should complement, not replace, a student\u2019s own reasoning, tone, and originality of thought. While AI can be a powerful tool, particularly for research support and structuring ideas, its ethical use requires transparency and critical engagement.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

According to her, these elements are essential to meaningful learning. It’s not just about producing content; it\u2019s about demonstrating understanding, applying knowledge, and making the ideas your own. \u201cEthical use of AI, therefore, lies in using it to enhance learning not bypass it,\u201d she concluded.<\/span><\/p>

For Margaret, eMsingi is more than just a course; it’s part of a lifelong mission to grow, adapt, and make a meaningful impact. Her experience was shaped by dynamic interactions with a dedicated facilitator, <\/span>Dr. Harry Bett,<\/span> and passionate coursemates, creating a space for both personal and professional transformation. \u201cI believe in sharing knowledge,\u201d she reflected, \u201cand there\u2019s so much more we can do with this not just for students, but for our communities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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