Experts harp on constant training to boost teaching skills

Tthe deplorable education standard in Nigeria, experts have charged educators to continue self-development through trainings and further studies in other to improve teaching skills as they represent the last line of defence for children’s education.

The experts, Oyinkansola Alabi, Nomthi Odukoya and Rotimi Eyitayo said teachers must be properly equipped for the task to achieve best results.

They spoke at a one-day conference organised by

Fundawazi Foundation, which held at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos.

Speaking on the theme, “Safe2teach”, founder of Emotions City, Alabi said the future of the country rests on the students; while teachers make it inconvenient for students to learn properly.

Alabi explained that most teachers spend little or no time understanding students at an individual level thus unable to disseminate knowledge effectively.

“Every child is unique and has a special way of learning, a teacher must know the child as well as his/her interest otherwise the teacher would fail in his duty and also conclude that the child is dull,” she said.

She lamented that most teachers hardly create time for themselves and are usually overwhelmed with different situations such as finance, domestic challenges, amongst others, which affect classroom performance.

Alabi further lamented that grade segregation in schools affect children’s education because at a tender age, “majority of the children have already been told that they are not good enough, this affects confidence.”

She also condemned parents for choosing career paths for their children without first finding out their interests.

She declared that teachers want to feel loved, appreciated, supported, inspired and proud rather than the opposite.

Odukoya, who is the founder of Fundawazi Foundation, stated that there will always be challenges but one should not be swallowed by it but keep finding solutions.

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