The technical partners of KwaraLEARN, an education transformation program by the Kwara State Government, have committed to continuous improvement to address challenges faced by educators, following a report by Social Voices.
The report, published on December 24, 2024, highlights the dual impact of KwaraLEARN on students and educators. While students thrived with the new digital tools introduced in classrooms, educators reported feeling strained and limited in their capacity to deliver more impactful lessons.
Femi Oyinloye, academic director of KwaraLEARN assured Social Voices of continued engagement with educators to address concerns, adding that Social Voices will be engaged to share findings from the field and improve the program’s overall impact.
The commitment was made during a meeting with Social Voices and representatives of KwaraLEARN—Segun Sanusi, director of schools management; Femi Oyinloye, academic director; and Tunde Onisola, policy and partnership Manager—at the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Capital Development in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara, on February 4. The meeting was held following an invitation extended to Social Voices by the Honourable Commissioner, Hajia Sa’adat Modibbo Kawu.
Also present at the meeting was Permanent Secretary Mrs Olanrewaju Rebecca Bake, who commended the report and noted that the representatives from KwaraLEARN, who serve as the program’s technical partners, were there to clarify issues. During the meeting, our Managing Editor, ‘Seun Durojaiye, presented the findings highlighted in the report, while our reporter, Adisa-Jaji Azeez, shared specific examples of challenges faced by teachers, including the difficulty of covering class topics within limited timeframes.
In response, Oyinloye, clarified that teachers have access to lessons and the curriculum two weeks in advance, enabling them to prepare adequately for classes. He also disclosed that the tablets provided can last up to two weeks, and all head teachers are equipped with power banks and Android phones to ensure their devices remain charged.
On his part, Sanusi addressed the issues raised by teachers concerning language barriers, emphasising the need for students to be taught in their local language. He explained that the KwaraLEARN program is designed to adhere to certain standards. While teachers are not prohibited from using local languages in the classroom, they are encouraged and supported to use standardised methods to benefit students across Kwara State.
