Lagos State government has organised a capacity-building programme for public and private secondary school teachers to upscale learning skills that will improve quality education in the State.
The State through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education said that it will intensify efforts to ensure teachers are adequately equipped with global tools to navigate the emerging realities with technological advancement aimed at enhancing teaching and improving students’ academic performance.
At the opening ceremony of the event with the theme, “Equipping Educators with Enquiry-Based Methodology and Accuracy Skills in the 21st Century Classroom,” Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Mr Jamiu Ali-Balogun stated that there is a need to adapt teaching practices to meet the demands of the rapidly changing educational landscape.
He said the training which is a public-private partnership, PPP, tagged Casio Model School Project would avail the teachers the opportunity to upgrade their skill set which would make their job easier.
“As we all know, our classrooms have become vibrant hubs of knowledge and innovation, where students are not merely passive recipients of information, but active participants in their learning journeys.
“As educators, it is our responsibility to equip them with the tools they need to navigate this complex world and succeed in an ever-changing society.
“Enquiry-based methodology lies at the heart of this transformation. It empowers students to ask questions, explore multiple perspectives, and critically analyze information. By engaging in inquiry, they develop essential skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and effective communication.
“Equally important in the 21st-century classroom is the emphasis on accuracy skills. In an era of abundant information, students must learn to recognise fact from fiction, evaluate sources critically, and engage in rigorous research. As educators, we must equip ourselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to guide our students in this process.” the commissioner said
He urged the participants to be more committed to their professional growth and embrace the challenges that lie ahead of them which are meant to transform the lives of students and shape the future of education in Lagos state.
“Together, we can create classrooms that inspire, empower, and prepare our young learners for the complexities of the 21st century,” he added.
Beneficiaries
Representative of the partners, Mr Tayo Osiyemi, thanked the Lagos State government for the opportunity to impact knowledge in teachers and promised that the students will be the overall beneficiaries.
Osiyemi hinted that a plan was underway to construct Casio labs in the other five Education Districts in the state as well as provide one thousand two hundred Casio calculators for the participants to enhance the training.
Earlier, in an address of welcome, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Abayomi Abolaji, charged participants to take advantage of the capacity building to improve teaching and learning in the state.
Dominica Nwabufo
