The United States Consulate in Nigeria has announced a proposal to train 300 Nigerian teachers in 21st Century Teaching Skills through the introduction of the “Re-imagining EducationX 2021: The Teacher on the Move” program.
300 high school teachers from Lagos, Rivers, and Enugu states will attend the teacher capacity-building workshop to learn about successful virtual classroom pedagogy, best practices in curriculum preparation, lesson planning, and creative 21st century student-centered teaching approaches.
According to the consultate, the move is in collaboration with the Street to School Initiative, a U.S. government exchange alumnae-led organization. It also aims to strengthen participating teachers’ digital literacy skills, allowing them to use digital tools and platforms more effectively in both classroom and virtual learning environments.
U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Stephen Ibelli opened the event by reiterating the US Mission’s commitment to supporting a better educated population by expanding and strengthening the ability of Nigerian teachers through teacher training workshops and exchange programs.
“Education is the cornerstone to any nation’s development, and Nigeria’s young people are its greatest resource and hope for a more prosperous future for this magnificent country.” We support educational efforts like these from the north to the south, from Calabar to Kano, and we are committed to boosting human capital for inclusive Nigerian economic growth and human development.”
“We know you’ll take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and learn the skills you need to provide a quality learning experience for your students,” Ibelli told the Lagos cohort of the workshop, which included 100 high school teachers from public and low-cost private high schools in underserved communities.
Oluwatosin Olowoyeye-Taiwo, CEO of Street to School Initiative and a 2014 alumnus of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), was commended by Ibelli for her tireless work in improving excellent education in Nigeria.
“U.S. Government exchange alumni members like Ms. Oluwatosin Olowoyeye-Taiwo are at the forefront of promoting access to qualitative education, good governance and civic engagement throughout Nigeria,” Ibelli added.
As part of the Consulate’s commitment to the success of the workshop, 10 tablets and a laptop were presented to deserving teachers following a competitive selection process. In addition, tablets will be presented to the five top-performing teachers at the completion of the workshop. The teachers will use the devices to continue working with students, updating lesson content, innovating teaching methods, and monitoring learners’ progress.
In her remarks, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja, expressed appreciation to the U.S. government and its partners for collaborating to upskill teachers across public and private schools in Lagos. “This workshop will further improve educational outcomes in Lagos,” she added.
The workshop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund with support from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S Consulate General in Lagos.
Source: Daily Trust News Nigeria