SMASE-WECSA is a training programme in CEMASTEA whose mandate is to conduct international trainings. The participants in these trainings are Mathematics and Science educators drawn from 34 countries of Africa.  The idea of this training was born out of the desire by SMASE-WECSA member countries (Now SMASE Africa) to promote capacity building for enhancing quality Mathematics and Science education.
Through the support of the Governments of Japan and Kenya, SMASE-WECSA provides capacity building programmes namely Third Country Training Programmes (TCTP) for its members. Since inception, over 1,500 educators from 27 countries have benefited from the training programmes. The hallmark of the training is the principle of Activities, Students, Experiment, and Improvisation through Plan, Do, See, and Improve (ASEI-PDSI). Similarly 15 regional conferences and three technical workshops have also been organized successfully.

Vision
A leading programme in Teacher Professional Development for quality education in Africa.

Mission
To transform teaching by training in effective classroom practices in primary and secondary mathematics, science and technology education.

Core Functions

• Research in innovative pedagogy
• Development of INSET content  and materials
• Provision of training
• Networking
• Collaboration with partners and stakeholders
• Monitoring and Evaluation of INSET activities and classroom practices in SMASE WECSA member countries
  
  

Training Courses
The Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) runs several programmes in primary and secondary education in Kenya and other African countries. Targeting Mathematics and science teachers.

Regular Courses
Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) Primary Basic course offered to Primary school teachers and Education officers in charge of primary education.
Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) Primary advanced course. This an advanced course offered to teachers and education officers who have already gone through the basic primary course
Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) Secondary advanced course. This is advanced course  that targets mathematics and science secondary school teachers who have had some basic training in ASEI-PDSI approach.

Customized Courses
CEMASTEA under the auspice of SMASE WECSA   conducts programmes tailored to individual country needs. These are planned as they arise.