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TESSA OER

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What it is

TESSA OER is a free education research and development project founded in 2005 that works with partners to support primary and secondary teachers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its open educational resources are linked to national curricula and offered in multiple language and country versions. The collection contains 90 subject-based modules: 75 structured primary units and 15 secondary units. Modules provide practical activities, case examples, classroom materials, and guidance on teaching strategies for engaging learners. Handbooks and toolkits support teachers and teacher educators, while the materials cover professional learning from initial teacher education through continuing development. A shared space lets teachers and teacher educators exchange adaptations. Published under an open Creative Commons licence, the resources are free to use, adapt, and share. Materials are available online and offline in digital and printed formats. Teachers may use them independently or integrate them into pre-service and in-service training programmes.

Spec sheet

Purpose
TESSA is an education research and development project that works with partners to support primary and secondary teachers across sub-Saharan Africa.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Intended users
The resources are relevant to teachers and people supporting teachers in colleges, universities, and local education offices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Integrations
TESSA materials can be integrated into pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes or used independently by practising teachers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
License
The modular resources are published under an open Creative Commons licence and are free to use and adapt.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Founded
2005Read 28 Sep 2026 · tessafrica.net
Adaptation and sharing
A space is provided for teacher educators and teachers to share their adaptations of the TESSA OER.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Classroom activities
Modules include practical activities, case study examples, and resources for teachers to use in the classroom.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Curriculum alignment
Its open educational resources are available in multiple language and country versions and are linked to national curricula.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Formats and access
TESSA materials are available online and offline in digital and printed formats.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Handbooks and toolkits
Handbooks and toolkits help teachers and teacher educators use the subject resources.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Professional development
The resources support teachers from initial teacher education through continuous professional learning and development.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Resource collection
The collection includes 90 subject-based modules: 75 structured primary-level units and 15 secondary-level units.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk
Teaching guidance
The resources provide guidance on pedagogical strategies for engaging learners.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk

Plans and prices

Free Free Resources are freely available to use, adapt, and share Read 7 Oct 2026 · wels.open.ac.uk

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Creative Commons resources
  • 90 subject-based modules
  • Linked to national curricula
  • Online and offline formats
  • Supports teacher development

Limits

  • Focused on sub-Saharan Africa
  • Web platform only
  • Materials require local adaptation

Who it suits

TESSA OER suits teachers, teacher educators, and organisations supporting education through colleges, universities, and local education offices. It is designed for primary and secondary contexts across sub-Saharan Africa.

Verdict

TESSA OER offers a substantial, adaptable collection for classroom teaching and teacher education. Its curriculum links, formats, and sharing space support both independent use and formal training programmes.

Where Specifiction places it

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