Listen "Bridging the gap in learning outcomes"
Episode Synopsis
What will it take to address Africa’s learning crisis, and why does progress depend on getting the basics right?In this episode of the EdVance Podcast, Rapelang Rabana, Co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide, reflects on what teachers and systems across Africa are facing, and why foundational literacy and numeracy remain essential for sustained progress.She explains the difference between schooling and learning, and why millions of children attend school without achieving basic mastery. Rapelang also shares how carefully designed technology can support personalised feedback at scale, even in settings without electricity, internet access or trained teachers.The conversation reinforces a clear message. Strong learning foundations must come before advanced tools, including artificial intelligence and robotics.
More episodes of the podcast EdVance
Designing reforms that improve learning
10/12/2025
Leadership lessons from Ukraine's classrooms
27/11/2025
What high performing systems get right
29/10/2025
What strong leaders don't say
16/10/2025
What happens to higher education when the world is changing faster than universities can keep up?
02/10/2025
What schools everywhere must learn
18/09/2025
What lasting impact looks like
04/09/2025
Unleashing the power of neurodiversity
21/08/2025
The spark that grew a school network
07/08/2025
The power of knowing why
24/07/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.