BEREKUSO, Ghana, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the lessons of
COVID-19 still fresh, higher education leaders and stakeholders
across Africa will be coming
together from June 14th to 16th,
2021, to discuss strategies for improving education outcomes
on the continent. The Virtual Convening, organized by the Education
Collaborative at Ashesi University in Ghana, will bring educators together through a
mix of workshops, discussions and innovation sessions focused on
practical tools for teaching and learning success.
Partners for the 2021 convening include the University of
Gondar, Kepler, Centre for Social Innovations, Ghana and Ayenit Alolom. It is free to attend
for all interested participants.
"The required scale and speed for delivering transformation in
higher-ed in Africa are beyond any
individual institution's capabilities," shared Rose Dodd, Director of the Education
Collaborative. "It requires a collaboration between multiple
partners and stakeholders, with a shared agenda and dedication to
the vision of strengthening higher education outcomes especially
for students."
This is the fifth Annual Convening for the Education
Collaborative, which was started in 2017 by Ashesi University, as a
platform for idea sharing and implementation in African Higher
Education. Over 400 educators are expected to join in the
discussions and workshops during the Convening. The Convening will
also feature a "Commitment Summit" during which universities can
propose and receive grants for implementing projects and ideas
conceived during the Convening.
Learn more about the Education Collaborative 2021 Convening, and
Register Here
About the Education Collaborative
Since 2017, the Education Collaborative has been focused on
convening higher education institutions in Africa to collectively and sustainably raise
the bar on education outcomes on the continent. With 34 members
currently in the network, the Collaborative has engaged hundreds of
educators and stakeholders across Africa in both face-to-face and virtual
Convenings. The Collaborative continues to grow partnerships and
collaborations and welcomes conversations from all interested
institutions on the continent.
Media Contact: Ophesmur Adjei
oadjei@ashesi.edu.gh
(+233) 242817174
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