“Education, Experimentation, Learning” Program

Child-centered pedagogy is at the heart of ESSOR educational methodologies. In order to promote the integral development of children, the preschool methodology has been inspired and enriched by the natural laws of the child and the work of Maria Montessori, with materials corresponding to local realities. A first experiment was carried out in 2018 in Guinea-Bissau. It is based on : - A daily routine that alternates between activities guided by educators and free activities, - A pedagogical kit used during the free activities, comprising specific materials including practical, sensory, mathematical and linguistic activities. This equipment is made from local wood equipment, which allows the equipment to be strong and durable, generally more economical in the long run and easily replicable. The implementation of this methodology has had a positive impact both on the children's ability to learn and the development of their skills and on the evolution of the educators' posture. The project therefore plans to continue this experiment in Guinea-Bissau and replicate it in preschool schools with 400 children and their families in 2022. Mozambique’s technical team has also been trained and is ready to welcome children for the reopening of schools scheduled in Mozambique in February 2022.