Radio Education Program

1. Radio Education Program Patrick Fayia Kanty, Alfred Sahr Sellu, Tamba Maturi Bo Government Secondary School, Bo Innovate Salone 2012

2. Presentation Agenda • Team introductions • Problem description • Proposed solution • Work completed • Next steps • Activities • Budget • Discussion

3. Team Introductions • Patrick Fayia Kanty • SSS 3 Commercial • Tamba Maturi • SSS 3 Arts • Alfred Sahr Sellu • SSS 3 Science • Mentors • Jonathan Kurabu • Radio New Song • ShekuKamara • Teacher

4. Problem Description • Poor Exam Performance • Limited Educational Programs on Radio • College Enrollment • Under-qualified/trained teachers • Expensive private classes • Poor Learning Environment in Schools

5. Proposed Solution • We wish to improve the level of education in communities introducing Learning Zone in the country using competent and qualified teachers to teach on the radio. • Specific Details • Provide quality materials for national Exams • Supplement education received in schools • Bridging gap between rural and urban schools • Education at home

6. Work Completed • May: • Idea Development • Application to Innovate Salone • June – July • Celebration of Young Innovators • Engagement with other schools • Created deal with Radio Station management • Lobbied teachers to participate • August • Weekly Radio Show on Radio New Song (Sun @ 10pm) • Lectures

7. Next Steps: Activities • Short-term: • Get partnerships with teachers and other institutions • Recruit other peer tutors • Partnership with other Radio Stations • Create a digital library • Long-term: • Get tools to facilitate project

8. Next Steps: Budget • Immediate Budget: • Digitizer • Camera • Learning Materials • CDs and recording devices • Stipends for teachers

9. Discussion Any questions? Thank you for your attention!