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Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E65 Girls Education Initiative Ghana: Championing Inclusive Girls' Education“If you educate a woman, you educate a whole nation.” - Dr. James Kwegyir AggreyGirls’ education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming societies across Africa. Educated girls are more likely to become empowered women who uplift their families, communities, and nations. Yet, barriers such as poverty, gender norms, and disability continue to limit access for many girls across the continent. From rural villages to urban centers, grassroots organizations and advocates are working tirelessly to break these barriers and ensure that no girl is left behind....2025-07-1336 minLet's Talk Education AfricaS03E64 Beyond the Books, Are We Truly Preparing Africa's Learners for the Future?While many African classrooms continue to center instruction around textbooks and rigid curriculums, we continue to ask: Are we truly equipping our learners with the skills, mindset, and adaptability needed to thrive in a rapidly changing, tech-driven world? As the demands of the 21st century evolve, so too must our approach to learning. This episode explores the urgent need to move beyond rote learning and reimagine education through the lenses of context, identity, and innovation.In this episode, Kwame speaks with Eugenia Tachie-Menson, a literacy trailblazer and Country Director at the Young Educators Foundation (YEF), whose mission...2025-06-2956 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E61 Gender Inequality in STEMIn this episode, Kwame speaks with Dr. Vida Awinime Bugri, a dedicated researcher and passionate advocate for gender equity in STEM education. With teaching experience in France and a strong commitment to social justice, she has seen firsthand the systemic challenges women face in STEM fields. This insight inspired her to establish Eduvision, an NGO focused on empowering, mentoring, and training women in STEM across Ghana.In this conversation, Vida discusses her research on ‘The Impact of STEM Higher Education in the Economic Development of Ghana,’ revealing key findings that shed light on the critical role of STEM...2025-06-1850 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E63 Data Must Speak (DMS): A UNICEF Education ResearchCould the solutions to learning crisis already exist within education systems?In this episode, Aml speaks with Jessica Bergmann, an Education Research Specialist at UNICEF Innocenti, on the Data Must Speak positive deviance research. For the past 3 years, Jessica has been supporting this initiative, which empowers school actors as change agents and aims to harness existing data and local solutions to improve learning outcomes.The DMS positive deviance research is being implemented in 15 countries thanks to a coalition of donors: the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange...2025-06-1633 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E62 Enhancing Education Research in AfricaEducation research in Africa has long been a crucial aspect of shaping the continent’s future. However, the dominance of Western-led research initiatives has often led to a lack of locally relevant evidence to inform policies and practices. In this episode, Senyo speaks with Dr. Lucy Wakiaga, Associate Research Scientist at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC). Dr. Wakiaga shares her insights on the importance of locally led research in enhancing education outcomes in Africa, emphasizing the need for African researchers to drive change. She discusses the Enhancing Education Research in Africa (EERA) project, an innovative ini...2025-05-1139 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E60 Building Resilience in Africa’s Education Data SystemsData is the backbone of informed decision-making in education; and in today's data-driven world, it is more crucial than ever for educators to stay ahead of the curve and leverage data to drive student success. Building on this imperative, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) launched the Tackling Education and Skills Data Challenge in Africa project, a 5-year initiative aimed at supporting 30 African countries to produce and use quality data on education and skills for informed decision-making. Through this project, the Association seeks to strengthen capacity within the education system, enhancing the production a...2025-04-1538 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E59 Transformative Applications of AI and Data Science in African Education Systems, with Emmanuel Mawuli KanatiThe strategic integration of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education have shown promising results globally. But what are the implications, opportunities, and challenges of these emerging fields in African educational contexts, and how can AI be harnessed in the continent’s education system?In this episode, Kwame explores these questions with Emmanuel Mawuli Kanati, a renowned Data Specialist and Researcher. Emmanuel shares his insights on the pioneering research applications driving change in African education. The conversation delves into the opportunities and challenges of harnessing AI and Data Science to enhance learning outcomes, personalized education, and st...2025-03-301h 06
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E58 The Kids Club Kampala StoryKids Club Kampala is a children's charity organization founded in 2009 by three friends, Olivia, Sam, and Corrie. The organization improves livelihoods of children and families in Kampala's slum areas through three main programs: education, child protection, and family strengthening.In this episode, Aml speaks Olivia Barker White, Co-Founder and CEO, who shares the inspiring story behind Kids Club Kampala and provides insight into the organization's programs. Tune in to learn about the life-changing impact Kids Club Kampala has on children and families in Uganda.2025-03-1639 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E57 Decolonizing Higher Education in Africa, with Esther TawiahIn this episode, Senyo Speaks with Esther Tawiah, Director of the Gender Centre for Empowering Developments, as they delve into the critical topic of Decolonizing Higher Education in Africa. Esther shares her insights on the need to break free from imposed educational systems and create a path that reflects African value and knowledge. The episode also explores the delicate balance between embracing modernity and preserving traditional ways of knowing.Tune in to listen.2025-03-051h 00
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E56 The Purpose of Education in PeacebuildingCan education make a meaningful contribution to peacebuilding efforts? Is education enough to achieve a lasting peace, or are other factors also necessary? In this episode, Senyo speaks with Timothy Dziedzom Amaglo-Mensah, research assistant at the University of Glasgow and co-host on PeaceEd Chat about his research on “The Purposes of Education in Peacebuilding: Views of Local Peace Actors in Diverse (post-) Conflict Societies.Timothy elaborates on the distinct ways in which education can foster peace and stability, and shares case studies of successful education initiatives that have promoted peacebuilding and conflict resolution in post-conflict settings. T...2025-02-1637 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaSO3E55 Decolonizing Higher Education in Africa, with Pauline EssahEducation is a powerful tool for transformation in Africa, but the sector faces a critical challenge: a legacy of colonialism that has shaped the continent’s higher education systems. As the continent strives to reclaim its cultural identity and address its unique challenges, the need to decolonize higher education has become increasingly urgent. But what does this mean in practice?In this episode, Senyo speaks with Pauline Essah, Chief Impact Officer at Education Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA), to explore the complexities of this key issue. Pauline shares her insights on the tensions between research autonomy and external funding, the importance of in...2025-02-0245 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaSO3E54 Conversation with Inspiring Teachers: Supporting Teacher Development for Improved Classroom OutcomesInspiring teachers is a leading organization committed toempowering teachers with exceptional support, enabling them to deliver high-quality lessons and enhance student learning outcomes. Through evidence-based approaches, they have positively impacted thousands of teachers across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on foundational literacy. Their teacher development programs have spanned multiple countries including Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana.In this episode, Aml speaks with Simon Graffy, Co-Founderand CEO at Inspiring Teachers, exploring the organization’s initiatives and assessingtheir innovative approaches to transforming classrooms across Africa. 2025-01-1246 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaE03S53 Sabre's Approach to Teacher Training for Improved Learning OutcomesFor 20 years, Sabre Education has championed quality of education in Ghana, providing children with the best possible early childhood education through comprehensive teacher training, transforming school learning environments, and advocacy.In this episode, Senyo speaks with Robert Quansah, Senior ECE Technical Manager at Sabre Education to evaluate the organization’s Fast track transformation teacher training program aimed to build capacity of teachers to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes of children. Implemented in four (4) regions, the Eastern region’s rollout across 6 districts and 274 schools has equipped over 1,000 teachers, reaching over 18,000 children. Tune in for insightful disc...2024-12-1144 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaSO3E52 Decolonising Education: Promoting Indigenous Epistemologies in AI OutputsArtificial intelligence has brought significant transformation worldwide, but beneath the surface, a concerning bias exists. AI systems are largely designed with a Western perspective, overlooking the rich cultural heritage and knowledge of indigenous communities, especially across the Sub-Saharan region. This raises a critical question: How can we create a more inclusive system that harmonizes Western and indigenous knowledge?In this episode, Senyo speaks with Dr. Yaw Ofosu Asare, delving into his research paper that explores key gaps in current AI systems and discuss strategies for leveraging AI to address these biases. Can AI be repositioned to amplify marginalized voices and...2024-11-2443 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS0351 How to Effectively Use AI for Research, With Dr. Philip AduIn today's rapidly evolving technological terrain, research is undergoing a transformative shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the research process, streamlining workflows, and enhancing outcomes.In this episode, Kwame speaks with Dr. Philip Adu, a renowned researcher and founder of Research Methods Consulting, as he addresses key research challenges, and shares expert insights on navigating research complexities, leveraging AI, and ensuring research quality.2024-11-1030 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E50 Street Child's Approach to Providing Safe Learning Spaces for Street-Connected ChildrenFor decades, poverty, abuse, and abandonment have driven a growing number of African children to live on the streets. Since 2008, Street Child has worked tirelessly to ensure these vulnerable children are safely enrolled in schools and receiving an education. With remarkable success, they've transformed over 250,000 lives in Sierra Leone alone, providing access to quality basic education through rigorous research and innovative approaches.In this episode, Aml speaks with Kelfa Kargbo, CountryDirector of Street Child Sierra Leone, to explore the organization's impactful journey, research, and effective teaching methods, such as "Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)" and "Eagle," implemented across their...2024-10-2730 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E49 P.E.N: Pioneering Hands-On STEM Teacher Training OnlineAs the world increasingly shift towards digitaltransformation, Heather Beem, CEO and Founder of Practical Education Network (PEN) conducted research to assess the feasibility, effectiveness and impact of transitioning STEM teacher training in Ghana from traditional in-person to fully online. In this Episode, Kwame speaks with Heather to explore the key findings of the research and discuss effective strategies to fostering STEM engagement, particularly among young learners. Read the full publication here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382846351_Transitioning_Hands-On_STEM_Teacher_Training_in_Ghana_from_an_In-Person_to_Online_Modality2024-10-1345 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS03E48 Policy Labs and Evidence Use in Education: A Report from Jacobs Foundation and On Think TanksThe Jacobs Foundation is collaborating with Edlabs across four countries to enhance evidence use in education policy, addressing the limited systematic evidence on policy labs' effectiveness. In this episode, Senyo speaks with Samuel and Marcela on a recent report that analyses key issues in the use of evidence and provides practical recommendations for their mission.Read the full report here: https://jacobsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Learning-brief-policy-labs-and-evidence-use-in-education.pdf2024-09-3038 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E47 EDTECH SERIES// Driven By Purpose, Enabled by Technology and Grounded in Humanity: The Starters Technology StoryIn this episode, Kwame speaks with Triumph Tetteh, Director at Starters technology. Triumph has always been passionate about Technology and Engineering. However, his journey into education began unexpectedly while serving as a research assistant at KNUST, when he took the opportunity to give children piano lessons. This experience intrigued him about how kids' brains work and how they grasp and assimilate knowledge at very young ages, leading him to the question: "What if education was predictable given the right exposure and experience?" He became determined to create a tailored educational journey for children, utilizing data feedback to optimize their...2024-09-221h 10
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E46 EDTECH SERIES// Equipping Youth with In-Demand Tech Skills: The Techten Planet StoryIn this episode, we delve into a conversation with Manny Oppong, COO, and Oscar Yaw Asamoah, CEO of Techten Planet, sharing their personal journeys and mission to empower the next generation of tech leaders. Driven by a shared vision, they established Techten Planet to bridge the gaping education gap in Ghana by providing practical, hands-on STEM experiences that foster lifelong learning.
This conversation sheds light on the stark reality of Ghana’s education landscape, where theoretical knowledge outweighs practical skills. To address this, Techten Planet focuses on equipping students with tangible skills, enabling them to start businesses or secure em...2024-09-2057 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E45 EDTECH SERIES// Improving Education and Youth Development Through ICT: The TECHAiDE StoryIn this episode, Kwame speaks with William Odartei, a seasoned marketer and an education advocate with over 15 years of professional experience; he is the Marketing officer at TECHAiDE, a pioneering Ghanaian EdTech company.
Founded by educationist Mr. Kafui Prebbie in 2011, TECHAiDE has been harnessing ICT to improve education and support youth development, and impacted over 400,000 lives through innovative programs like ASANKA, Edulab, and Makerspace, tailored for the African context.
William shares his insights on Ghana's educational landscape highlights TECHAiDE's remarkable journey, successes and missions.
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Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E44 EDTECH SERIES// Closing the Digital Gap using Storytelling: The Tech Hustle StoryIn this episode, Kwame delves in a conversation with Charity Akpabey, a remarkable Digital Business Consultant at VGC Group and author of the empowering book, Tech Hustle. Charity's journey is a testament to her determination and adaptability, having transitioned from a non-tech background in economics, geography, population studies, and demography to achieving remarkable success in project management, programming, digital marketing, product management, and data science.
Her book is a captivating fictional tale which follows a young girl's journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving tech business, offering a relatable and authentic perspective on...2024-09-1351 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E43 EDTECH SERIES// Promoting Innovation, Design, Arts, and Entrepreneurship among Young People in Africa- The STEMAIDE Africa Story.This episode unfolds the story of how a young boy’s ambitions were nearly derailed when he was denied entry into his dream university’s engineering program due to lack of science background. Despite facing rejection, his passion for technology and commitment to helping build IT solutions for people drove him to become an experienced UX specialist with a software engineering background.
In this episode, Kwame speaks with Prince Boateng Asare, a co-founder and CEO of STEMAIDE Africa, an EdTech startup dedicated to revolutionizing education in Africa by fostering problem solving skills, creativity, analytical and...2024-09-0850 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E42 EDTECH SERIES// Digitizing over 40,000 pages of Learning Material: The Chalkboard Education StoryIn this episode, Kwame speaks with Genevieve Simiyu, the Chief Operating Officer at Chalkboard Education, to discuss her inspiring journey.
After taking a break from school and life, Genevieve took
the leap and moved to Ghana, where she worked on digital literacy projects. This experience opened her eyes to the gaps in Ghana’s education sector, particularly the lack of relevant online courses for African learners. She noticed that despite the youth’s thirst for knowledge, they faced barriers due to poor internet connectivity and non-localized content. This sparked Genevieve's quest for a more sustainable approach to educ...2024-09-0655 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E41 EDTECH SERIES// Empowering Rural Youth Through Digital Literacy and Entrepreneurship: The Triggers & Shappers Foundation StoryIn this episode, Kwame Speaks with Ebenezer Kwaku Boakye-Yiadom, a young man who despite facing formidable challenges, his unwavering resilience and determination propelled him upward, earning him a series of distinguished degrees and certificates in Education. He’s now dedicated to impacting young minds through technology, and he works for the Triggers & Shappers Foundation as a Public Relations Officer.
Triggers and Shappers is a non-governmental organization with a mission to promote a mentor and mentee model that emphasizes creativity, innovativeness, entrepreneurship and digital literacy for rural empowerment.
Ebenezer shares his personal journey and inspiring stories
of...2024-09-0142 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E40 EDTECH SERIES// Youth Breaking Barriers with Digital Skills: The Ghana Code Club StoryIn this inspiring episode, Kwame speaks with Ernestina Appiah who shares her journey from being a secretary in an IT firm to becoming a successful entrepreneur and educator. She is the founder and CEO of the Ghana Code Club, an after-school program empowering children aged 5-17 with computing skills, confidence and the opportunity to shape their world.
Ernestina opens up about the challenges she faced, the successes she's achieved, and the lessons she's learned along the way. She also shares her perspectives on the education space in Ghana, the importance of networking, and her advice for those...2024-08-2541 minLet's Talk Education AfricaS02E39 EDTECH SERIES// Teaching in the Digital Age: GSET's Efforts to Enhance Teacher Capacity for Effective Technology Integration, with Noble DzrehIn this episode, Kwame speaks with Noble Selorm Dzreh, a passionate Ghanaian educator and EdTech enthusiast. He is a licensed teacher with experience in Teacher Professional Development, and focused on promoting STEM-based innovations in education.
Noble is the Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
associate at the Ghana Society of Education Technology (GSET), a non-profit globally recognized leading professional association for Ghanaian educators leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes. They also foster a thriving ecosystem for introducing various EdTech products into the education space.
Noble reflects on his journey, and shares his perspectives
on the state of education in Ghana and the...2024-08-2146 minLet's Talk Education AfricaS02E38 A New Approach to Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, by Dr. Nefertiti Puplampu (Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning)From a young age, Dr. Nefertiti envisioned a transformative approach to education when she realized education didn’t have to be boring and tough. Her educational journey, spanning the USA and Ghana, fueled her passion for innovative teaching and learning. Driven by a desire to empower educators and revolutionize education, she pursued expertise in learning science and 21st-century teaching strategies.
Dr. Nefertiti Puplampu is a renowned learning science and curriculum specialist with an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies. As the learning science le...2024-08-1845 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E37 Safeguarding Young Minds in the Digital Space, with Confidence OseinIn this episode, Kwame speaks with Confidence Osein, a visionary woman who has carved a path in the tech space with unwavering determination. Driven by a passion to harness technology for good, she founded the Internet Safe Kids Africa, a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering digitally connected young people to navigate the cyber community safely and responsibly.
Kwame engages Confidence in an enlightening conversation, exploring the organization’s milestones, challenges, and inspiring success stories.2024-08-0440 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E36 Open Foundation West Africa: Driving Change through Digital Innovation and CollaborationAfrica, a continent teeming with diverse cultures and home to over 15% of the world's total population, has long been underrepresented online, with only about 2.5% of Wikipedia's content related to Africa. But Open Foundation West Africa is revolutionizing this landscape through its collaboration with Wikimedia.
This episode features a conversation between Kwame and Ruby Damenshie-Brown, former Programs Manager at Open Foundation West Africa, discussing the organization’s remarkable initiatives bridging the digital divide and fostering collaboration and open knowledge sharing across Africa and beyond. From Kiwix for Schools project to the TAG Goals Digital project and WikiSkills for Liberian project, discover th...2024-07-211h 07
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02S35 - The State of Basic Education in Ghana, with Divine KpeIn this episode, Kwame speaks with education specialist, Divine Kpe, about the state of Basic education in Ghana. Divine reflects on his personal journey, from growing up in a fishing community with limited access to education to becoming a teacher and later, an education policy expert. He now works as the Senior Program Officer for the Africa Education Watch, a research and advocacy organization dedicated to reforming education in Africa.
His story and expertise offer insightful analysis of the educational system, digging deep into the systemic problems, developments, elements influencing high-quality education, as well as the reforms and interventions...2024-07-071h 07Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E34 Girls Education Initiative Ghana: 10 Years of Championing Girls EducationWhat does it take to transform the lives of thousands of girls, one educational opportunity at a time? Join us as we commemorate 10 remarkable years of Girls Education Initiative Ghana's journey of transformation, empowerment, and change.
In this episode, Kwame Speaks with Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson, the Founder and executive director of the GEIG. Driven by her life experiences and research, Elizabeth set out to champion a drive for quality and inclusive girls' education; creating an environment where girls, regardless of their circumstances and shortcomings, could receive quality education to enable them to become capable leaders in their...2024-06-2358 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E33 How Instill Education is empowering teachers and school leaders to grow professionally- Insights from Sarah OseiIn this episode, Kwame speaks with Sarah Osei, the West
African Regional Lead at Instill Education, a leading teacher CPD service provider dedicated to transforming education in Africa.
Sarah shares her expertise and passion for improving educational outcomes in Africa, highlighting innovative programs and initiatives that Instill Education is implementing to empower teachers and students all around the continent. From leveraging technology to fostering a culture of lifelong learning, we delve into the strategies and success stories of Instill Education’s work.
Sarah’s passion and dedication to empowering educators shine through in this inspiring conversation, offering valuable insights for anyo...2024-06-0956 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E32 Mental Health in Schools in Africa, with Dr Mathero Michelle NkhalambaIn this Episode, Senyo speaks with Dr Mathero Michelle Nkalamba, a lecturer in Psychology at the University of Malawi, and a dedicated advocate for mental health in education, on the critical issue of mental well-being in schools in Africa.
Michelle shares valuable insights and personal experiences, shedding light on the unique challenges faced in addressing mental health issues in the education sector.
We discuss the cultural and societal factors that contribute to mental health issues, and innovative approaches to create effective support systems in African schools.
Join us for an insightful conversation and discover the transformative impact of prioritizing mental...2024-05-2641 minLet's Talk Education AfricaS02E31 The Use of Generative AI in Education - perspectives from Dr Lucy AgyepongIn this episode, Kwame speaks with the Vice President of Academic City University on the use of generative AI tools in schools and educational institutions.2024-05-141h 00Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E30 Community Engagement for Effective School ManagementIn this episode, Senyo speaks with Avril, a social development professional with over two decades of experience spanning education, maternal and child health, child protection, behavioral change communication, and volunteering for development. Avril, who is currently the Country Lead for the Jacobs Foundation in Ghana, discusses how community engagement and participation are crucial to improving school effectiveness. She makes a case for enabling community stakeholders to take responsibility for school effectiveness by identifying roadblocks to effective teaching and learning. Riding on the believe that education transformation begins at the grassroots level, this approach allows communities to assess their current learning...2024-04-081h 16Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E29 Interview with 2023 Best Teacher in NigeriaIn this epiosde, Kwame speaks with Adeola Adefemi, a truly inspiring teacher in a public senior high school in Agege (Nigeria) who has won multiple awards for her dedication and transformative practice. She is the recipient of the African Union Continental Teacher Price, a Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist, Best Teacher in Lagos State and National Best Teacher in Nigeria.
Adeola highlights her journey into teaching, gives us a peek into her teaching strategies, shares moving stories of her defining moments and challenges and reflects on the future of education in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.2024-02-1252 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E28 - The Lead For Ghana StoryIn this episode, you will hear the story of how a college student’s desire to build a library in rural Ghana led him and his friends on to start an organisation empowering over 500 young Ghanaians to be agents of systemic change in Ghana’s education system?
Kwame speaks with Daniel Dotse, CEO and Co-Founder of Lead For Ghana. We dig deep into Daniel’s life experiences and how that shaped the his vision for Lead For Ghana.
Lead For Ghana (LFG) is dedicated to cultivating a new generation of ethical and effective leaders who can drive meaningful social change...2024-01-2858 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E27 The Role of Schools in preparing pupils to be career-ready.In this episode, we speak with Joel Abaka Anaman from Ghana on the role of school in preparing learners with the mindset and skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.2023-12-1052 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E26: Leveraging Technology to Unlock Learning: The Exquitec StoryIn this episode, Senyo speak with Oluwakemi from Nigeria on using technology to unlock learning for young people in Nigeria.2023-11-2634 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E25: Combining traditional African storytelling with technology to educate kids and preserve African cultureIn this episode, Kwame speaks to Elizabeth, a Nigerian edtech entrepreneur leveraging technology to provide culturally relevant education to children in their local language, from numeracy to literacy to fashion.
Her company, Zenafri, has developed a series of mobile apps that teach toddlers and young children basic numeracy and literacy in their language, and narrate original stories based on traditional African folklore, among others.
Elizabeth has won several awards, including the Commonwealth Secretary-General's Innovation for Sustainable Development Award, Johnson and Johnson Champions of Science Africa, Women in Africa Education Laureate, among others.
Do you have any recommendations for a guest...2023-11-1333 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E24 Gender Responsiveness in Basic Education in Africa, with Kofi AsareSenyo speaks with Kofi Asare from the Africa Education Watch in this episode. Kofi draws from existing evidence across African countries to share insightful perspectives on policy and practice issues that influence the enrolment, retention, achievement and transition of boys and girls in basic education. He proposes recommendations for positioning education systems in Africa to be gender-responsive in planning and delivering education, also sharing efforts that Africa Education Watch is making towards this.
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Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://gh...2023-11-0549 minLet's Talk Education AfricaS02E23 How Think Education supports low-cost private school leaders for whole-school improvementIn this episode, Anna speaks with Nana Ama, Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Think Education. Think Education designs and implement a holistic school improvement and advisory program that supports weak low-cost private schools to develop robust and context-based administrative and management systems that improve their schools’ resilience and ability to provide quality education.
Nana Ama describes the low fee education landscape and their contribution to improving access and quality of education. She shares programmes that Think Education implements to support such schools in the Northern Region of Ghana.2023-10-2935 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E22: How CAFOR is Transforming Education for Africa’s Youth, One Project at a Time.In this episode, Kwame speaks with Brian Baptista, Special Advisor to the Executive Director of CAFOR. Based in Ethiopia, the Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum (CAFOR) is a non-profit under the African Union. It comprises of various organisations, experts and individuals who are committed to ensuring that education systems in Africa are relevant to young Africans.
Brian shares key flagship projects that CAFOR runs across Africa, including the Africa Digital Library, the TVET Digital Library, Teacher Training Using an AI Chatbox on WhatsApp, and the African Learning Platform, among others. The African TVET Library, for exa...2023-10-2259 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E21: Teacher Professional Development in Ghana with Ellen AbakahIn episode 21, Senyo speaks with Dr. Ellen Abakah, lecturer and researcher at the Department of Adult Education and Human Resources Studies at the University of Ghana. Ellen reflects on teacher professional development policy and practice in Ghana, highlighting major debates and key recommendations for accelerating teachers' learning.
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Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E20 - Teacher Motivation and Recognition in AfricaIn episode 20, Anna speaks to Charles, Partnerships and Uganda Country Lead at Inspiring Teachers. Inspiring Teachers is an award-winning innovative nonprofit strengthening support for teachers in low-resource contexts. Charles reflects on the perception of teachers, major debates on teacher motivation, shares the works of Inspiring Teachers and highlights strategies for supporting teachers to stay motivated and excel. 2023-10-0936 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E19 How Team4Tech accelerates the impact of EdTech innovations in AfricaIn epsiode 19, Kwame speaks to Nyagaki from Kenya on how Team4Tech creates and support an ecosystem of tech innovations in Africa. Team4Tech is a nonprofit impact accelerator bridging the digital equity gap in education to create inclusion and opportunities for learners in under-resourced communities around the world. Nyagaki is the Regional Hub Coordinator for sub-Saharan Africa at Team4Tech.
Check out Taam4Tech at https://team4tech.org2023-10-0236 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E18 How the IDP Foundation supports low-cost private schools to thrive.In this episode, Senyo speaks to Stephen Opuni, Country Director for the IDP Foundation in Ghana. Stephen shares the work of the Foundation in supporting low-cost private schools and championing research and advocacy to scale effective learning interventions.2023-09-1852 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E17: What is it like Teaching in an International School in Ghana?In this episode, Anna interviews Clemence, an enthusiastic English Language Teacher in an International School in the capital of Ghana. Clemence shares his views on teaching and learning and reflects on the challenges of teaching in multicultural contexts and some effective strategies he has employed to meet his pupils' diverse needs.2023-08-2832 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E16 Using EdTech to Enable Personalised Learning, with Senyo Jiagge of QKnow EdTechIn this episode, co-host Kwame and Senyo Jiagge, co-founder and CEO of QKnow EdTech reflect on how technology is shaping teaching and learning in Ghana and Africa. Senyo also tells us about his EdTech product, QKnow, which provides high quality educational content in the form of notes, articles, interactive quizzes, videos, and Learning Boxes to power personalised learning for young people in and out of school.2023-08-2053 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E15: Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning (T-TEL) in Ghana with Robin ToddIn this episode, Senyo speaks with Robin Todd, Executive Director of T-TEL in Ghana on the organisation's efforts to reform education in Ghana, starting from pre-service teacher education reform to the secondary education reform, school leadership, among others. Robin shares insightful reflections on education reform in Ghana that you will find refreshing!2023-08-0551 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E14: Strategies for Effective Mathematics Pedagogy with Regan Afari.In episode 14, Anna speaks with Regan, an experienced high school mathematics teacher who shares strategies and tools he uses to make the teaching of mathematics practical and relatable for his students, allowing them to gain confidence with Mathematics and excel.2023-07-1633 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E13 How technology is shaping teacher professional development in Africa: the Schoolinka way.In this episode, co-host Kwame speaks to Kayode, founder of Schoolinka about how technology is shaping teaching and learning in Africa. Kayode shares about how Schoolinka is leveraging technology to equip teachers, uplift schools and support parents.2023-07-0937 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E12 Transforming Early Childhood Education in Africa, the Lively Minds Approach.In this episode, our lead host Senyo speaks with David from Lively Minds on their innovative early childhood development programme running in Ghana and Uganda. Lively Minds’ innovative programme is now running in over 2,200 communities, empowering over 65,000 rural parents and over 5,000 teachers to foster children’s cognitive and social skills while promoting hygiene and nutrition, among others. The programme has so far reached over 260,000 pupils in Ghana and Uganda.
Listen to find out more about the Lively Minds approach and visit their website https://www.livelyminds.org/ to learn more and support their work.2023-06-2535 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E11 Let's Talk Girls Education and Female Empowerment in Ghana: the GEIG way.In this episode, Anna speaks with Elizabeth Patterson, founder of the Girls Education Initiative of Ghana, on the challenges of girls education and the work of GEIG in empowering girls with academic and financial support to be successful. Through a range of in-person and virtual leadership development and support programmes like the Tertiary Scholars Program, Teenage Girls Empowerment Program, and Read to Grow, the GEIG team has benefited over 20,000 children between the ages of 8 to 15 years.2023-06-1040 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E10 Creating Immersive Learning Experience in Virtual & Augmented Reality: The Nubian VR storyIn this episode, Kwame talks to Kabiru Seidu, Co-Founder of Nubian VR on an education solution that leverages technology to create immersion learning experiences accessible to pupils.2023-05-281h 00
Let's Talk Education AfricaS02E09 Introducing new co-hosts Anna and KwameIn this episode, Senyo the Lead Host introduces two new individuals working in education, Anna and Kwame. We learn about their backgrounds and interests and welcome them to Let’s Talk Education Africa podcast as co-hosts.2023-05-1419 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS01E08 Let’s Talk Positive Discipline & Corporal Punishment in Schools, Robert Omwa, HSC.In this episode, we discuss corporal punishment in schools with Robert Omwa from Kenya. Robert is a certified positive discipline coach and teacher. He was caned in school by his teachers and used to cane his pupils as a teacher, until something happened! He now advocates for an end to corporal punishment in schools in Africa, reaching over 10,000 teachers with his message and training and receiving a state award (Head of School Commendation) from former president Uhuru Kenyatta for his advocacy work. Robert shares insightful examples from his work and critically analyses major debates on corporal punishment while making a...2023-05-1048 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS01E07 African indigenous knowledge systems & pedagogies in decolonisation maths & science educationIn this episode, we interview Kenneth Gyamerah, a doctoral candidate at the Queens University in Canada on his PhD research. Kenneth has been selected among Canada’s 24 Most Exceptional PhD. scholars under the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). He was a Chevening Scholar at the University of Bristol in the UK, graduating with a distinction in MSc Education Policy and International Development. Kenneth is the research coordinator at the Toronto District School Board and has been a research assistant at the World Bank, aside research consulting for Plan International in the UK and in Sweden. In this episode he discusses th...2023-05-0850 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS01E06 In Conversation with the National Best Teacher in Ghana (2022) - Part 2In this episode, our lead host, Senyo, continues the conversation with the 2022 National Best Teacher in Ghana. She shares the most rewarding moments in her career, her work as a teacher, her views on teacher involvement in education policy-making, and her recommendations for improving education outcomes. Please listen to part 1 of the interview in the previous episode.Find Stella's books here and follow Stella Gyimaah Larbi on LinkedIn. Follow the Let's Talk Education Africa podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.2023-04-2124 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS01E05 In Coversation with the National Best Teacher in Ghana (2022) - Part 1In this episode, our lead host Senyo, speaks with Stella Gyimaah Larbi an English Teacher in a suburban public school in Ghana. Stella was recently awarded the Ghana Teacher Prize for her excellent teaching and dedication to improving all aspects of schooling. She speaks about why she went into teaching, teachers who have had an impact on her, some projects she had led, etc. while sharing her views on education in Ghana. Do listen to the part 2 of this conversation in the next episode.2023-04-2127 minLet's Talk Education AfricaS01E04 What makes a great teacher?Ever wondered what makes an outstanding teacher? Can every teacher be great? Which teacher qualities are most valued by pupils, teachers, parents, administrators etc? In this episode we delve into what makes a great teacher, touching on some studies in this area and hearing from diverse voices including parents, teachers and pupils.2023-04-1619 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS01E03 Cultivating the habit of reading at schoolIn this episode, the host discusses major barriers in cultivating the habit of reading at school and shares several ideas for nurturing reading habits among pupils.2021-05-0313 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS01E02 Cultivating the habit of reading at home.In this episode, we discuss why we need to cultivate the habit of reading at the early years. We also explain five ways to cultivate this habit and how adults can also adapt them to improve their reading.2021-02-1611 min
Let's Talk Education AfricaS01E01 Why do we go school?In this maiden episode, Stephen Tettegah explores why we go to school; giving a historical perspective from the Ghanaian context and considering different reasons people go to school. The episode also captures the opinions of teachers, students and parents on the subject, ending with four action points for students, teachers, parents are policy makers.2021-01-3118 minLet's Talk Education AfricaIntroduction to Let's Talk Education PodcastIn this trailer, the hosts gives a brief on what the podcast is about, who the target audience are and how episodes will look like.2020-12-3001 min