Faculty Exchange et Learning Visits

Join a week-long faculty exchange program and learn from peers

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Résultats attendus

1. Participating faculty will learn and implement innovative pedagogical practices that will improve teaching quality and transform student experiences.

2. The initiative will facilitate collaboration between member institutions and their faculty on applied research projects, curriculum development, and lesson planning.

These outcomes aim to ensure that the initiative not  not only facilitates faculty development but also contributes to long-term improvements in curriculum design and more effective teaching strategies on the continent.

Questions fréquemment posées

Who can participate?

Full-time faculty members from member institutions within the West Africa Hub of The Education Collaborative Network.

What does the process cover?

This initiative is a cost-sharing program. Participating institutions will share some of the costs, while The Education Collaborative will cover part of the expenses. Each institution can access grants of up to $1,500 to supplement the cost for the exchange.  

What are the expected outcomes of faculty who participate in this program?

At the end of the week long visit, it is expected that faculty/institutions will present:

  • An engagement report
  • A collaborative research idea, initiative or shared course
  • A revised curriculum based on learnings from the visit
How to Apply

To apply, please send the following documents to Rita at rdugbenu@ashesi.edu.gh copying The Education Collaborative at education.collaborative@ashesi.edu.gh 

  • Expression of Interest: provide a brief statement outlining your interest in the program, your proposed goals for the exchange, and the expected outcomes.
  • Approval letters from both institutions’ heads of department for the faculty’s course of interest. The letter should include confirmation of cost sharing or support.
  • Attach your current resume.

 NB: Each HEI can only have a maximum of two exchanges in one academic year.