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The State Universal Basic Education Board in Osun State, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission, has started a jolly phonics training workshop for about 2,400 teachers in primary schools across the state.
The SUBEB Chairman in the state, Mr. Felix Awofisayo, in an interview with our correspondent, said the new teaching method would enhance the literacy, reading and comprehension skills of the pupils.
Stressing that Grade 1 teachers in the state benefitted from a similar training in 2017 and the impact was evident in the improved reading skills of the pupils, he emphasised the need to train Grade 2 teachers so that they could continue to use phonics to teach the pupils who had been exposed to the method.
Full Article : http://punchng.com/subeb-begins-phonics-training-for-osun-teachers/
Trump Floats Bonuses for Trained, Armed Teachers
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Thursday suggested rewarding teachers who are trained how to use firearms and have a conceal carry permit with bonuses – one of several ideas the administration is considering as a way to prevent another school shooting in the wake of a Florida school shooting in which a former student killed 17 children and adults.
The president called for “a little bit of a bonus,” according to the White House pool report, for teachers who go through “rigorous training” to carry concealed weapons.
“You can’t hire enough security guards,” Trump said. “But you could have concealed on the teachers.”
Full Article : https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2018-02-22/trump-floats-bonuses-for-trained-armed-teachers
Experts say school girls should not be flogged
Teachers administer corporal punishment for disciplinary purposes on students especially in public schools. The punishment, which involves flogging the erring student either on the buttocks or on the hands with a whip, is meant to create a more disciplined environment.
On the other hand, while scores of educationists are of the view that corporal punishment is a humiliating way of instilling discipline and should be abolished, others believe that without it, students may take a wrong turn in life.
French Language Village: Teachers kick against pay cut
Teachers at the Nigeria French Language Village Staff School in Badagry, Lagos State on Thursday protested against what they described as the continuous short payment of their salaries by the management of the institution.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the protest, which was peaceful, crippled activities in the school as pupils were sent home.
Some of the teachers claimed that the NFLV management had refused to honour its agreement with the teaching staff, despite several promises.
Secret Teacher: subjects like art are being sidelined – but they matter
It’s Monday afternoon and I’m teaching a class of 10- and 11-year-olds French. Last week they wrote a set of descriptive sentences about animals and today they’re going to turn their descriptions into picture books.
“Once you’ve finished with your sentences, you’re going to illustrate them to reflect what you’ve written,” I tell the class.
Silence.
“Any questions?”
A hand pops up.
“Do we have to draw the pictures? Can’t we just write the sentences?”
“You need to draw the pictures as well. You’re making a picture book, remember?”
“But I can’t draw, Miss.”
Source : Theguardian
Kaduna teachers dare El-Rufai, begin indefinite strike
Teachers in public secondary and primary schools in Kaduna State on Monday began an indefinite strike action over job security and welfare issues.
The strike was called by the state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT).
The government on Sunday threatened to sack any teacher that joined the strike.
In some of the schools in Kaduna metropolis only security guards were noticed in the premises as students and teachers remain at home.
At LGEA Primary School Mahuta and Unguwan Boro only security guards were at the premises while the classrooms were under lock and key.
Source : PremiumTimes
Masari fires education commissioner who called for teachers to undergo aptitude test
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state has on Thursday sacked his Commissioner of Education, Professor Halimatu Sa’adiya Idris. Governor Masari demotes principal, head teacher A press statement signed and made available to newsmen in the state by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi quoted a letter personally signed by the Governor, saying the Commissioner was relieved of her appointment with immediate effect.
Her statement has caused serious tension and apprehension in the state with many calling for her ousting.
Source : DailyTrust
If you must flog, don’t do that when you are provoked.
The sudden death of Mrs Makachi Rita, a teacher at Starlight Secondary School, Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, after receiving strokes of the cane from the angry parent of one of her students, has continued to generate mixed reactions.
The deceased, a class mistress in charge of Senior Secondary School (SSS1) was said to have flogged a female student over negligence of assigned duty as well as insubordination.
In view of the ugly development, some teachers have said they would rather respond to students’ inappropriate behaviour through other punitive measures than caning them.
A teacher in one of public schools in the state, who simply identified herself as Ulunma, said it would be a folly for any teacher to continue flogging students after the pathetic story of their late colleague, Mrs Rita.
Source : DailyTrust
Two Nigerians make rundown of 50 shortlisted educators for $1 million worldwide instructor prize
Two Nigerian teachers have been shortlisted for the global teacher prize coming up in March 18, 2018.
Ayodele Odeogbola who teaches at Abeokuta Grammar School, Ogun state, and Itodo Anthony who teaches at Gateway Excel College, Otukpa, Benue state, are the Nigerian teacher that made the list of 50 shortlisted teachers. The prize, which was conceived in 2013, was put together by Varkey Foundation with the aim of rewarding one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession as well as to shine spotlight on the important role teachers play in the society.
The prize comes with a monetary reward of $1 million for one out of the 50 shortlisted teachers, The Cable reports. 30,000 nominations and applications were received from 173 countries from around the world, out of which 50 were shortlisted The winner will be announced by Varkey Foundation at the Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai on March 18, 2018.
Source : VarkeyFoundation