The Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction (SSIRI) project is a program of the Southern Sudan Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). Four SSIRI activities provide learning opportunities for children, adults, and teachers in South Sudan.
- THE LEARNING VILLAGE: IRI programs based on the Southern Sudanese Primary School Syllabus. The lessons are designed to complement classroom instruction in local language literacy, English language, mathematics, and life skills for Grades 1-4.
- RABEA: Radio Based Education for All provides an opportunity for Sudanese to learn or strengthen their English language skills.
- PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FOR TEACHERS: A non-traditional distance learning course to improve the teaching practice in South Sudan. The programs are based on the MoEST in-service teacher education program.
- ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES: Some classes are unable to use the radio lessons because of broadcast schedule times. SSIRI provides alternative digital devices for these groups
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[This project is inactive but is presented here for archival purposes.]
Director: Kent Noel
Duration: 2004–2012
Funder: U.S. Agency for International Development