Let's Talk Education Africa

By Stephen Senyo Tettegah

Started by award-winning educationist, Stephen Senyo Tettegah, Let's Talk Education Africa is a podcast that explores themes in education practice and research and shares the inspiring stories of educ... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

Let's Talk Education Africa episodes:

January 12, 2025 SO3E07 Conversation with Inspiring Teachers: Supporting Teacher Development for Improved Classroom Outcomes
Inspiring teachers is a leading organization committed to
empowering 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-Founder
and CEO at Inspiring Teachers, exploring the organization’s initiatives and assessing
their innovative approaches to transforming classrooms across Africa.
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47min
December 11, 2024 E03SO6 Sabre's Approach to Teacher Training for Improved Learning Outcomes
For 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 discussions on the program’s effectiveness and Sabre Education’s lasting legacy.
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45min
November 24, 2024 SO3EO5 Decolonising Education: Promoting Indigenous Epistemologies in AI Outputs
Artificial 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 ensure that diverse perspectives are no longer sidelined? Join this conversation to discover the exciting possibilities at the intersection of AI, culture, and knowledge.
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44min
November 10, 2024 S0304 How to Effectively Use AI for Research, With Dr. Philip Adu
In 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.
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31min
October 27, 2024 S03E03 Street Child's Approach to Providing Safe Learning Spaces for Street-Connected Children
For 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, Country
Director 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 operational regions.
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31min
October 13, 2024 S03E02 P.E.N: Pioneering Hands-On STEM Teacher Training Online
As the world increasingly shift towards digital
transformation, 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_Modality

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46min
September 30, 2024 S03E01 Policy Labs and Evidence Use in Education: A Report from Jacobs Foundation and On Think Tanks
The 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.pdf

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39min
September 22, 2024 S02E47 EDTECH SERIES// Driven By Purpose, Enabled by Technology and Grounded in Humanity: The Starters Technology Story
In 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 learning experiences and set them on a path to success.

Triumph's outfit, Starters Technology, is a child
development company that explores the interests of younger ones, using technology to guide and accelerate their growth and prepare them for future careers. By doing so, Starters Technology solves two critical problems: providing custom-designed and personalized programs for children and merging education, innovation, and career development to exist in the same system.

Kwame explores Triumph's insights on the education space in Ghana, delving into Starters Technology’s successes and the impactful work they
are doing nationwide.
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1h 11min
September 20, 2024 S02E46 EDTECH SERIES// Equipping Youth with In-Demand Tech Skills: The Techten Planet Story
In 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 employment within the tech industry.
Tune in to discover Techten Planet’s commitment to their mission and their successes.

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58min
September 15, 2024 S02E45 EDTECH SERIES// Improving Education and Youth Development Through ICT: The TECHAiDE Story
In 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.

Tune in to learn more about this promising organization.
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49min

FAQs about Let's Talk Education Africa:

How many episodes does Let's Talk Education Africa have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.