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FLN EDUCATION
REVOLUTION:
ALfA and the Future
of Evidence-Based
Learning Addressing the Gap Between Teachers act as facilitators, guiding the process
Spending and Learning
Between 2000 and 2015, education spending in through a structured, student-centered approach.
low- and lower-middle-income countries (LICs and 2. Innovative Scaffolding: Learning progresses
The Accelerating Learning for All LMCs) rose by 80% (inflation-adjusted), yet learning naturally from the known to the unknown and
concrete to abstract. This avoids rote learning
outcomes stagnated. This disparity highlights the
(ALfA) pedagogy revolutionizes inefficiency of traditional spending approaches. and significantly accelerates skill acquisition
education with a future-forward, Investments in teacher recruitment, textbooks, and in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN).
Interactions among peers further reinforce
student-to-student approach. Its technology have not consistently improved learning understanding, creating a dynamic learning
outcomes, as shown in countries like India and
4-step process ensures equality Indonesia. ALfA disrupts this pattern by leveraging environment.
and inclusivity in every classroom. peer-to-peer learning, achieving measurable progress 3. Building 4C Skills and Traits: ALfA integrates
with minimal additional costs.
Born from 22 years of research the development of the 4C Skills—Collaboration,
and launched post-COVID, The ALfA Difference Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity—
into the learning process. Additionally, it fosters the
ALfA surpasses traditional models, offering a
ALfA’s results from randomized process-driven, 1:1 peer-learning pedagogy that 4C Traits: Character, Citizenship, Connectedness,
controlled trials (RCTs) and large- redefines how education is delivered. Its innovative and Climate Consciousness. These skills and traits
prepare students to be responsible, empathetic, and
scale implementations position it framework is built on four core principles: environmentally conscious citizens, fostering holistic
as a transformative alternative to 1. Redefining Learning Transactions: ALfA development alongside academic growth.
structured pedagogy and Teaching transitions the focus from teacher-led instruction 4. Cost-Effective and Scalable: Thin booklets,
to peer learning. Random daily pairings of students
at the Right Level (TaRL) encourage dynamic interaction, fostering mutual comprising one-tenth the number of pages of
understanding and collaborative problem-solving. typical books, cover the same content efficiently.
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