The 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 strengthen administrative systems across the continent.

In 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.

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Can 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. 

This episode sheds light on unanswered questions and provides a deeper understanding of the intersection of education and peacebuilding. Tune in to learn more.

Read the full paper here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/14781158.2024.2382679?needAccess=true

Inspiring 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.

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.

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.