Ebrima Bah is a highly experienced and dedicated educator from The Gambia with a profound focus on early childhood education and development. His extensive background in teaching, curriculum design, research, and teacher training presents him as a strong and multifaceted professional in the field.
Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Education Management Information Systems at the University of The Gambia, Mr. Bah has built a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and English Language, also from the University of The Gambia, and a Higher Teachers Certificate from Gambia College. His commitment to early years education is further evidenced by his recent completion of the research course with FutureLearn online platform.
Mr. Bah's career is marked by a series of impactful roles. Since January 2020, he has served as a Lecturer, Consultant, Statistician, and Researcher in Early Childhood Education at the Gambia College-School of Education. Concurrently, he holds the position of a full-time English Language Lecturer at the same institution. His expertise has been instrumental in national-level projects, where he has worked as a national early childhood education trainer and a play-based curriculum developer. His work includes training on whole-school development and improving teaching and learning methodologies.
His engagement in research is noteworthy, with participation in numerous projects of national significance. He has been involved in studies on improving teaching and learning, BEQI, and has served as a national coordinator for monitoring reports on education. A key highlight of his research experience includes his work with Gambia College and the University of The Gambia on an Early Childhood Development model, "PLAY TO LEARN," and his role as an investigator on evidence-based teaching to address literacy and numeracy gaps in Gambian lower basic schools.
Mr. Bah's activities demonstrate a deep-seated commitment to
enhancing the educational landscape in The Gambia. He has participated in
national curriculum evaluation, developed e-learning models for teachers, and
contributed to a UNICEF-sponsored curriculum on peace-building and conflict
management. His diverse experience, from grassroots teaching to national policy
and research, showcases a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and
opportunities within the education sector.