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The Accelerated Learning (AL), under the auspices of the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE), has pledgedcommitment to enhancing education across colleges in Kano State.
The AL project, launched in April 2020, and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has received commendation from educators, mentors, and teachers for its effectiveness in transforming the learning experience.
This year’s edition of the AL project in Kano witnessed widespread participation and positive feedback from stakeholders. School principals and teachers lauded the initiative, highlighting its pivotal role in addressing the pressing needs of the education sector.
Teachers emphasised the collaborative nature of the project, describing it as a partnership between the British Council and the colleges they work with.
Beyond focusing solely on educating children, PLANE ensures that stakeholders, including teachers and guardians, receive immersive training to equip them with the necessary tools for seamless task execution.
Under PLANE AL, teachers undergo rigorous training and are subsequently tasked with training their peers before engaging with the students directly. This cascading approach ensures that the benefits of the programme reach a wider audience, ultimately enhancing its impact.
Meanwhile, assessments conducted during the programme revealed substantial improvements in literacy rates among participating students. A school administrator noted a significant reduction in the percentage of children struggling with basic reading skills following the intervention.
Furthermore, teachers praised the inclusive nature of the AL project, particularly its use of the dual-language method, which allows them to leverage students’ mother-tongue before transitioning to English.
