TESSA OER

6.9easy start · #9 of 27
in Open Educational Resource Platforms

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TESSA OER is ranked #9 of 27 in open educational resource platforms on The Geeks Club. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

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

Compared on open educational resource platforms

Free plan: Yes
Remix and adaptation: Yes
Content review: Yes

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The record

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

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Best Open Educational Resource Platforms in 2026#9 of 27

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Sources

wels.open.ac.uk/research/centres/centre-study-global-de· checked 7 Oct 2026
tessafrica.net· checked 28 Sept 2026