S03E64 Beyond the Books, Are We Truly Preparing Africa's Learners for the Future?

While many African classrooms continue to center instruction around textbooks and rigid curriculums, we continue to ask: Are we truly equipping our learners with the skills, mindset, and adaptability needed to thrive in a rapidly changing, tech-driven world? As the demands of the 21st century evolve, so too must our approach to learning. This episode explores the urgent need to move beyond rote learning and reimagine education through the lenses of context, identity, and innovation.

In this episode, Kwame speaks with Eugenia Tachie-Menson, a literacy trailblazer and Country Director at the Young Educators Foundation (YEF), whose mission is to nurture Ghanaian learners through literacy, critical thinking, and 21st-century skills. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, Eugenia offers profound insights on the disconnect between traditional schooling and real-world preparation. She discusses the limitations of book-based learning, the importance of context-specific knowledge, and how everyday experiences contribute to a broader definition of education. The conversation also dives into how technology can serve as a bridge to inclusion and relevance, and what it truly means to be a future-ready learner in Africa today.