By Emmanuel Olorunsola
An education development strategist and founder, Teammasters Limited, Mr Rotimi Eyitayo, has urged parents to ensure that their children are taught life lessons that promote handwork, relational skills and critical thinking during the COVID-19 break.
Eyitayo, in an interview with newsman, said there will be an increase in vocational skills demand after the Coronavirus pandemic. He also said technology; hands-on-skills would be prioritised in the new world order.
“Children can engage in co-curricular activities which can act as reinforcement to learning. Learning is not considered experiential if it is only embedded in curricular work and activities. Furthermore, the extra-curricular activities also help to complement learning and accelerate development in the children/students. I will encourage children to switch to learning life lessons that promote handwork, relational skills and critical thinking.
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“I believe there will be an increase in appreciation of vocational studies post COVID-19. Rigorous learning is not what I would say is the challenge. There is a risk of learning loss when academic progress is stunted. However, we need to ensure that students are engaged through creative means as well,” he said.
He stressed that extra-curricular activities were important in developing children’s talents and practical skills.
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A teacher at FBC Immaculate Academy, Meiran, Lagos, Mrs Kehinde Sobowale, in an interview with newsmen also said children would need varieties of knowledge acquisition in order to help them have a balance.
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“Asides the online classes, children can learn artwork, drawing, tailoring, painting, plaiting, cycling, beads making, musical instruments, cookery and others to create a balance for them. They are restless and bored,” she said.
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