Evolving Pedagogies in Global Education Projects

The advancement of global education efforts requires the collaboration of different actors and institutions, especially in light of COVID-19.

According to World Bank data, before the pandemic 258 million children of primary and secondary school age were out of school, and the learning poverty rate in low-and-middle income countries was 53% - meaning more than half of all 10 year old children were unable to read. The pandemic has only exacerbated this learning crisis, with high likelihood of long-term impacts on the human capital of this generation. Educating girls and boys can boost economic growth, reduce poverty and inequality, and contributes to restoring peace and stability within a state. As well, traditional methods of education are “lecture-style,” memorization based and rely on recall examinations to act as absolute measurement of student learning. These traditional methods, though generally supported by parents or teachers, are often met with low retention and high dropout rates, especially in developing countries.

Our discussion covers topics ranging from unconventional methods of education delivery, the impacts of COVID-19 on global education projects and organizations, education provision targeting girls and young women, and impact measurement for education projects and programming.

Guests:

Tracy Evans - Director of Global Partnerships, Right to Play

Mary Ellen Matsui - Development Consultant, Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes

Produced by:

Mycala Gill - Executive Producer