S6 E017 David Marriott, Founder and CEO, Ubuntu Education
00:31- About David Marriott
00:35- Tell me about your journey and what inspired you to focus on educational leadership in Africa.
02:10- What is the meaning of the word Ubuntu? And tell me about the founding of the Ubuntu hub.
04:36- What are some unique challenges African educators face and how does the Ubuntu help address these challenges?
06:42- What are some misconceptions that people have about African education systems?
08:55- How do you see online technology changing education in Africa over the next few years?
11:22- What role does the hub play in helping teachers achieve professional self-actualization?
14:36- How do you incorporate African educational philosophies into the curriculum and resources that you want to have?
17:13- Talk to me a little bit about the concept of distributed leadership and its importance in schools.
21:28- Can you share a story where the Ubuntu hub has helped to transform an educator's career?
22:45- What is the most important lesson you have learned from working with educators across Africa?
In this interview, David Marriott, the founder and CEO of Ubuntu Education, discusses the philosophy and meaning behind the term "Ubuntu".
He explains the hub's goal of providing a decolonized approach to developing education in Africa by tapping into the wisdom of experienced African educators.
Marriott highlights the unique challenges faced by African educators such as lack of affordable resources and professional development opportunities.
He describes the hub's role in facilitating networking, sharing resources, and giving educators a platform to voice their perspectives. Marriott also elaborates on the concept of distributed leadership in schools.
About David Marriott -
- David Marriott is the founder and chief executive officer of Ubuntu Education.
- David is an experienced Headteacher with educational experience in Africa and the UK.
- He understands the nuances that give African education a uniquely exciting flavour on the global education stage.
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