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Africa: What Do My Students Know? Using Early Grade Assessment Data to Inform Teaching in the Kingdom of Eswatini

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago012 mins

In Eswatini, a new project equips teachers with formative assessment tools to track student progress in English, mathematics, and siSwati. By identifying learning gaps early, educators can adjust instruction immediately. This initiative, part of a broader effort to strengthen human capital, includes teacher training, updated materials, and pre-primary support. The World Bank supports these systemic…

Africa: Afriteach Set to Revolutionise Teaching Profession in Africa

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

A Pan-African organisation, AfriTeach, has been launched to address persistent challenges in education in Africa, particularly the prevalence of unqualified teachers, teacher shortages, and high attrition rates. The organisation also aims to strengthen the teaching profession and develop thought leaders within the education ecosystem. Co-founded by a team of distinguished education leaders, including the Vice-Chancellor,…

Sci-tech minister calls for stronger maths, science teaching

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation minister professor Blade Nzimande. Science, technology and innovation minister Blade Nzimande has once again advocated for improved quality of mathematics and science education in public schools. This, he identified, is among the critical areas that will aid African countries to chart their own sovereign research agenda. Nzimande was speaking…