Improving Learning Outcomes in Schools | Omar Momin, CEO Godrej Foundation | Ei Dialogues

Описание: What actually works to improve student learning in Indian schools? And how do we measure impact without falling into common evaluation traps?

In this episode, Pranav Kothari speaks with Omar Momin, CEO of Godrej Foundation, who brings 15 years of business experience and a decade of rigorous experimentation in education. Omar shares evidence from randomised control trials, explains why intuitive solutions often fail, and breaks down what it takes to shift learning outcomes at scale.

Key Insights from this Episode:
Teacher training that works: 80 hours of sustained training with feedback loops, not one-off sessions
The importance of counterfactuals in measuring education interventions
How multi-grade classrooms constrain effective pedagogy in government schools
Assessment frameworks: materiality vs statistical significance
Why moving from 25% to 30% foundational competency is not material enough
Identifying and nurturing the top 1% of academically gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Chapters:
00:00 – Opening: The mission to improve learning outcomes for every child
02:40 – Omar's journey from business to education philanthropy
05:20 – What works in teacher training: sustained effort and feedback loops
07:20 – Teaching at the right level and multi-grade classroom challenges
09:30 – If Omar were Principal Secretary: policy changes for learning outcomes
16:00 – Assessment frameworks: counterfactuals and materiality
20:28 – Ei's experience from conducting large scale assessments
23:20 – Why intuitive interventions often fail: the Indonesian salary study
25:40 – Identifying and nurturing academically gifted students
36:24 – AI in education: opportunities for personalised learning and teacher support
45:32 – Episode summary

Why This Episode Matters:
India needs to move millions of students to foundational competency, not just shift numbers by a few percentage points. This conversation challenges conventional thinking on teacher training, assessment, and talent development. It offers a roadmap for what works based on evidence, not intuition.

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About Ei Dialogues
Ei Dialogues brings evidence-based conversations with leaders driving education reform and social impact in India. The series explores pedagogy, measurement, technology, and systemic transformation through candid dialogue with practitioners and funders.

About Educational Initiatives (Ei)
Founded in 2001, Educational Initiatives works to improve learning outcomes for every child. The organisation partners with low-income government schools across India through diagnostic student assessments, adaptive learning technology (Mindspark), teacher capacity-building, and education research.
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