Educationist preaches global teaching model in schools

Pupils taking common entrance examination
| credits: Stanley Ogidi

The management of the City of Knowledge Academy, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, says the school is committed to producing global and qualitative pupils that will contribute immensely to the good of humanity.

This, according to the Head of School, Abiola Lamikanra, explains why the academy is applying international techniques in its teaching.

She made this known while speaking with journalists in the school.

To prepare pupils for the 21st century challenges, Lamikanra noted that there was the need to expose them and their teachers to modern teaching and learning practices.

The educationist, who urged education managers to use effectively global standard in their schools, noted that it was a sure way to equipping pupils better for challenges ahead.

The CKA, she said, is therefore determined to preparing its pupils to compete effectively with their peers across the globe.

“At CKA, while grooming our students with our ethical pillars which border on culture, character and confidence, we also explore other avenues. For example, there is a programme we call Physical, Social, Health and Economic education, where we expose them to the essence of personal responsibilities and the need to acquire other life skills.

“We pay attention to the acquisition of life and organisational skills, time management and interpersonal relationships. We also offer them tutorials in conflict resolution and emotional intelligence. All these are to ensure that our pupils are well equipped to cope with future social and academic requirements. These are no examination subjects; we are only simply teaching them the ABC’s of life.

“Beyond these fundamentals, we expose our pupils to global issues which are essential to equipping them to be better citizens for the 21st century challenges. We cannot distance ourselves from happenings across the world hence the exposure.

“There is a connect in the world today that whatever happens in one country this minute, the information is almost available in another country the next minute. Therefore, to get our children to participate globally, we have to be very active in the use of technology and this should be the target of all education managers.”

The educationist, who also challenged education managers to provide virtual learning facilities, noted that such platforms were necessary for effective learning.

According to her, platforms, such as interactive boards, Internet, Netbook, among others, are no decorative toys but vital learning tools that should be available in schools.