Author: Karen Ziboh
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“When One Teaches, Two Learn”: Mutual and Collaborative Learning in Education
The saying “when one teaches, two learn” highlights the mutual benefits of the teaching and learning process. This statement is rooted in the idea that the act of teaching not only imparts knowledge to the student but also helps the teacher to solidify and expand their own understanding of the subject matter. One of the…
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Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education
Introduction The world teachers day 2024 themed Valuing teacher voices: towards a new social contract for education UNESCO underscores the critical role of teachers in shaping and transforming education. UNESCO emphasizes that teachers’ insights, experiences, and expertise are essential to creating an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable education system that meets the needs of today’s world.…
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Teachers Lounge Peer Mentorship: Insights and Impact Report
Introduction Peer mentoring has demonstrated significant advantages and value, primarily by facilitating the exchange of ideas and experiences among educators. The Teachers’ Lounge Peer Mentoring Program extends its support to both new and returning teachers within communities in Nigeria and Kenya. This initiative aimed to foster collaborative learning environments, enhance teaching practices, and build a…
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Teacher Upskilling: A catalyst for EdTech Adoption and Integration
Introduction Over the years, education has evolved significantly. From what started in the Egyptian and Greek colonies as a way to enable people to think in their free time. It transitioned into an informal system which prepared individuals to excel in specific fields via specialised training. With time, more standardized structures were adopted, the introduction…
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LinkedIn Optimization Tips for Teachers
Introduction In today’s digital age, LinkedIn has become a crucial platform for professionals across all fields, including education. As teachers, leveraging LinkedIn effectively can open up a multitude of opportunities for career advancement, networking, and professional development. This masterclass, “LinkedIn Optimization for Teachers,” is designed to equip educators with the necessary tools and strategies to…
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Human capital flight: The turn of the teachers?
Unquestionably, teachers have always been seeking opportunities to increase their earning potential and better working conditions both within and outside the country. The recent announcement by the UK Teaching regulatory agency to recruit qualified teachers to make up for deficits in their own educational system has raised a glimmer of hope however this is detrimental…
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EdTech in Nigeria: Bridging the Digital Divide
“Technology is the key to unlocking the potential of education, but limited access to technology in Africa means that millions of children are being left behind in the digital age.” -Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Econet Wireless The global reach of information and communications technology (ICT) offers developing countries a unique chance to participate in…
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EdTech in Kenya: Bridging the Digital Divide
. Kenya has demonstrated a commendable commitment to education in recent years, marked by substantial investments that surpass both regional and global averages. A significant milestone was reached in 2005 during President Mwai Kibaki’s tenure when Kenya allocated 7% of its GDP to education. Despite these investments, Kenya faces challenges in narrowing the digital divide,…
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Discipline in the classroom: Alternatives to Punishment
Unlocking transformation in education takes deliberate effort from Teachers and Education Stakeholders to ensure that policies are followed, and that teachers’ development initiatives are constantly and continuously created. Beyond individual commitments to their professional development, it is also important that teachers have access to platforms where they can receive support, get celebrated, identify development opportunities…
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Becoming a Global Teacher
In our increasingly interconnected world, educators are breaking traditional boundaries. As globalization and technology reshapes our era, teaching expands beyond the classroom. The year 2023 witnessed the rise of different teacher recognition and rewards organized locally and internationally by organizations such as The Varkey Foundation, The African Union, Cambridge University, and Maltina not excluding awards…