The Ecole normale supérieure (ENS) in Atakpamé, Togo, is hosting a 3-day international scientific colloquium from November 4 to 6. The event, co-organized by several institutions, including the ENS Atakpamé, École normale supérieure de Porto-Novo, and the University of Lomé, aims to address major educational challenges in Africa. The theme of the colloquium is "Re-thinking Teacher Training in Africa: Pedagogical Innovations, Educational Technology, and Knowledge Production for Resilient Educational Systems."
The colloquium seeks to promote scientific research, knowledge sharing, and the development of sustainable solutions to the changing educational landscape. Participants, including teachers and researchers from Togo, Benin, and other countries, will engage in discussions on improving pedagogical methods, integrating technology, and promoting endogenous knowledge production to strengthen the resilience of educational institutions.
The Minister of National Education, Mama Omorou, emphasized that reforming teacher training requires a paradigm shift, rather than superficial adjustments. He stressed that the government prioritizes education as a key driver of national development. The Minister called on researchers and stakeholders to provide concrete recommendations and action plans tailored to the realities of the African continent.
The Director-General of ENS Atakpamé, Prof. Donyo Agbenoko, highlighted the significance of the colloquium as a platform for dialogue, experience sharing, and cooperation among universities to address teacher training challenges. The event is attended by the Governor of the Plateaux region, General Dadja Maganawé, education stakeholders, and political and administrative authorities.
The 3-day event features in-depth discussions on innovative pedagogies, educational technology, and knowledge production. Participants aim to develop strategies for improving teacher training and promoting educational resilience in Africa. The colloquium is expected to yield concrete recommendations for the development of inclusive, effective, and future-oriented African schools.
The Togolese government has expressed its commitment to education as a key sector for national development. The Ministry of National Education is working to improve the quality of education, with a focus on teacher training and development. The colloquium provides a platform for stakeholders to share experiences and expertise in addressing educational challenges.
The international colloquium on educational resilience in Africa concludes on November 6, with participants expected to adopt a comprehensive framework for addressing teacher training challenges and promoting educational development in Africa. Key outcomes of the event are expected to inform policy and practice in the education sector.
Key points
- The colloquium focuses on rethinking teacher training in Africa through pedagogical innovations and educational technology.
- The event aims to promote research, knowledge sharing, and sustainable solutions to educational challenges.
- The Togolese government prioritizes education as a key driver of national development.
