By Emmanuel Olorunsola
Lagos State Ministry of Education has urged teachers to be innovative and maximise the opportunity provided by the outbreak of COVID-19 for the effective running of the sector to remain relevant post- pandemic era.
The state Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, gave this advice at a virtual training for teachers themed “Mitigating Strategies against Erosion in the Education Sector.” The training was organised to develop teachers’ competencies as well as inform them on best practices towards managing challenges posed on the education sector by COVID-19.
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According to the Commissioner, the seminar was aimed at preparing the teachers ahead of resumption and updating them with trending facts to upscale their teaching skills towards managing the children for better performances in academics.
Adefisayo further stressed that the theme of the webinar, “Mitigating Strategies against Erosion in the Education Sector,” became imperative in view of the current global crisis and the need for Stakeholders in the Education Sector to stay safe, sane and healthy during this period.
The Commissioner, wwhile acknowledging the State Government’s unrelenting efforts towards reducing the spread of the Virus and seeking lasting solutions to the pandemic, opined that considering the long stay at home of students and closure of schools for such a long period of time which had never happened, students are likely to be faced with challenges ranging from hunger, sexual abuse, domestic violence, emotional, social and psychological vices. She said this necessitated the urgent need to prepare the minds of teachers to adapt to the demands of the “New Normal” by empowering them on possible ways of dealing with the students, extending love and assuring them that this phase cannot hinder their bright future.
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She stressed that the training focused on three key dimensions with emphasis on Graphology – An Essential Tool in Predictive Learning, Effective Communication for Developing, Maintaining an All-Round Stable Learner and most importantly Child’s Rights Laws (Where to Find Help for the Unstable Learner). She said each session was being facilitated by well-seasoned and experienced professionals in Child Development.
“The objective is to remain relevant and productive during the Post-COVID-19 era, hence the urgent need to equip our teachers with necessary skills to face and overcome challenges posed by the pandemic,”she said.
Adefisayo implored the participants to be innovative and maximise the opportunity for the effective running of the Sector.
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja,in her welcome address, expressed optimism that the webinar will enable stakeholders discover new methods of relating with students and think of what to do to survive the new normal.
She urged participants and teachers to utilise opportunities derived from the three-Day Training Programme, as the State will not relent in its commitment to the improved standard of teaching and learning outcomes in the State.
The Guest Speaker, Mr. Oladipupo Macjob, CEO MACDIPTOY Consulting Limited, commended Lagos State Government for this laudable initiative aimed at preparing teachers for the job ahead. He admonished participants of the virtual learning to maximise this programme for the purpose of enhancing teaching and learning.
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