In order to address the dire teacher shortage worldwide and improve the quality of education in Africa, Edves, a top provider of educational technology in Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with “1 Million Teachers“, a brand whose focus is to empower teachers via training and professional development.
To achieve the global education target by 2030, the world will need almost 69 million teachers, according to a 2014 UNESCO report. The shortage of teachers is not just a challenge in developing nations. The recent declaration of a shortage of teachers in the US and Europe has sparked discussions about visa openings in the US and UK, where qualified teachers from African and other developing nations are recruited to cover the shortfall.
The partnership between Edves and 1 Million Teachers is a timely initiative in addressing the issues the African education system is currently facing, notably in teacher development. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both Edves and 1 Million Teachers, 5000 teachers across the continent will be trained over the course of two years. 1 Million Teachers, a company with extensive international experience in teacher training, will facilitate the two-year training program while Edves will offer the essential framework and necessary infrastructure for the program’s implementation, including the technology that will increase the participants’ access to and use of the training.
The crucial need for improving technology integration in the classroom has also made the partnership between Edves and 1 Million Teachers timely and impactful. The way we learn and teach is changing as a result of new technologies like virtual reality, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse. The program will give educators access to the tools and information they require to help children get ready for the future. The relationship is anticipated to benefit Africa as a whole and serve as a role model for other continents.
In conclusion, the partnership between Edves and 1 Million Teachers is a significant milestone in the effort to improve the quality of education in Africa. By training 5000 teachers over a period of two years, this initiative will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the African education sector, as it will equip teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to deliver quality education to their students. We look forward to the successful implementation of this program and the positive outcomes that will result from it.
