The Thinking Beyond the Classroom webinar series, organised by ADEA's ICQN-TL, explores how critical thinking can be embedded across teaching, school leadership, and assessment in African education systems.

Through three quarterly webinars, the series will bring together education stakeholders to share evidence, practical approaches, country experiences, and tools for transforming teaching and learning.

Webinar 1: Transforming Classroom Practice: From Memorization to Meaningful Learning

9 September 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM GMT

The first webinar will focus on pedagogy for critical thinking, exploring inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, dialogic teaching, effective questioning, and learner-centred approaches.

Participants will gain practical strategies to:

• Foster critical thinking in the classroom;
• Promote active learner engagement; and
• Strengthen learners' analytical and reasoning skills.

Featured Expert

Professor (Dr.) Yashwantrao Ramma
Officer-in-Charge, Université des Mascareignes, Mauritius

Professor Ramma brings over 30 years of experience in higher education and academic leadership, with expertise in STEM education, pedagogy, curriculum innovation, and teacher development.

The Webinar Series

Webinar 1 – Pedagogy for Critical Thinking
Transforming Classroom Practice: From Memorization to Meaningful Learning
9 September 2026

Webinar 2 – Leadership for Transformative Learning
Leading for Change: Building School Cultures that Promote Thinking
Date to be announced

Webinar 3 – Assessment and Systems for Critical Thinking
Rethinking Assessment: Measuring What Matters in Learning
Date to be announced

Join us in advancing more innovative, learner-centred, and transformative education across Africa.

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Contact:

Sylvain Mudahinyuka
ICQN-TL Project Officer
Rwanda
+250 788572621
s.mudahinyuka@afdb.org