ACE Radio School for Teachers
ACE Radio School (championed by ACE Charity Africa) is an educational initiative that provides education to children at underserved communities through radio. It has over 14 million listenership that has impacted out of school and Government school children in Nigeria.
Through partnership with ACE Charity Africa, ACE Radio School for teachers is utilised in facilitating training to educators at underserved communities who are left without access to internet and electricity.
This model has proven effective in improving learning outcomes among beneficiaries, with M&E data showing a two-fold increase in knowledge gain among listeners. The success underscores the effectiveness of audio-educational programs in improving learning outcomes.
Teachers who listen to ACE Radio School have reported learning teaching methodologies for complex concepts and apply them in their classrooms. The testimonials from teachers highlight the transformative impact of and need for audio-educational content tailored to their professional development.
"The program is so beneficial. It is not just beneficial for the children, but to me as an adult as well. I am a primary school teacher, and all what I have been taught in workshops and seminars, I observed them in the radio lessons and the way the teachers teach. So, I always make sure I listen to the radio school when it airs, because I have been able to learn from the way they teach. It is very important for teachers, so they can improve. This is not just for children, I will really advise teachers to listen to it."
How the ACE Radio School is utilised
During our training programs all educational content are translated into local languages to maximise accessibility and effectiveness of learning. We also have an online community of teachers who share ACE Radio School episodes, maximising its reach and further enhancing the program’s impact.
Overall, ACE Radio School for teachers is improving quality of education in disadvantaged communities by empowering teachers in rural, conflict-affected, and marginalised communities with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles.