About the event
Last year, we worked closely with fantastic teachers and teacher educators from Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal to carry out action research projects focused on studying gender dynamics in their classrooms. Saturday 28 October 2023 marked the official launch of their publication titled 'Exploring Gender in the African Classroom, which contains the valuable insights they collected. This one-day event provided a unique opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in the world of classroom action research and to meet the researchers who contributed to this project but also with their mentors who supported them on their journeys as teachers/researchers.
| Session | Outline | Recording |
| Session 1: Introducing Classroom Action Research | In this session, participants delved into the fundamental concepts of action research. Panelists introduced the principles and methodologies of action research, emphasizing its importance in educational contexts. The session provided a solid foundation for understanding the key components of action research. | https://youtu.be/ch9wFLuJt2I |
| Session 2: Engaging with Classroom Action Research | During this session, participants gained insights into the personal journeys of the teachers/ researchers who embarked on action research projects. Panelists shared their experiences, from project initiation to the selection of topics, with a focus on why they chose to explore gender dynamics in their classrooms. The session also delved into the data collection methods used and the significance of addressing gender-related issues in educational settings. | https://youtu.be/yfYlbl9D9rE |
| Session 3: Insights and the Impact of Classroom Action Research | The final session showcased the tangible outcomes of action research projects. Panelists presented their findings and discoveries, highlighting the direct impact on their teaching practices and classrooms. Attendees gained insights into the action plans derived from these research efforts and how they have been or will be implemented. The session also explored the broader implications of their work on education regionally and beyond. | https://youtu.be/8wbDT1b9lq4 |
About the panelists
The workshops were led by Steve Diop, the English Connects Open Learning Manager in Sub-Saharan Africa. The group of panelists includes 15 teachers /researchers and mentors.
| Full name | Role | Country of residence |
| Dr. Christiana Ijeoma Ajaps | teacher /researcher | Nigeria |
| Dorcas Amayo Barnabas | teacher /researcher | Nigeria |
| Kikelomo Olusola Adeniyi | teacher /researcher | Nigeria |
| Rasheedat Sadiq | teacher /researcher | Nigeria |
| Olatunde Adeyemi Ojerinde | teacher /researcher | Nigeria |
| Hammed Olalekan Lawal | teacher /researcher | Nigeria |
| Ibrahim Ishaya | teacher /researcher | Nigeria |
| Issa Tidiane TOUNKARA | teacher /researcher | Senegal |
| Moussa Ngom | teacher /researcher | Senegal |
| Babacar Gueye Diouf | teacher /researcher | Senegal |
| Marjolaine De Secondat Napel | teacher /researcher | Senegal |
| Khoudia Ngom | teacher /researcher | Senegal |
| Sara salah abdelrheem | teacher /researcher | Sudan |
| Mayyada Assadig | Mentor | Sudan |
| Sarah Balogun | Mentor | Nigeria |
| Aliyi Hassen | Mentor | Ethiopia |
Date recorded:
Saturday 28 October 2023