The shockingly poor exam results indicate underlying structural issues that extend far beyond the realm of individual student performance.
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In this area, much of the work of being educated is only indirectly tied to the schooling experience.
Students’ fears were not unfounded. I recorded many instances of laughter punctuating student responses in class.
While COVID-19 has held back learning, the pandemic presents a historic opportunity to revamp education systems.
At the national and school levels, education technology (also known as EdTech) is closing the learning gap.
Given Africa’s projected population growth, management of its environment must be a global priority
For decades, African universities have placed greater focus on what they teach, rather than how they teach it. But the job market now demands graduates that have been taught to think, not regurgitate
Schools that have supportive strategies in place can offer buffers. They can promote positive outcomes – for pupils and teachers.
Even though online learning has finally come into its own in higher education internationally, East Africa appears reluctant to embrace it fully.
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