LunagisthubCross River State Partners with World Bank to Enhance Teacher Training
The Cross River State government has partnered with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education to launch an intensive training program for primary school teachers. The program aims to bridge the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state.
Key Objectives of the Training Program
-Enhance Pedagogical Practices: The training program focuses on enhancing teachers’ pedagogical practices to improve the delivery of English and Mathematics lessons.
-Improve Educational Outcomes: The state government is committed to investing in continuous staff training to enhance manpower and improve educational outcomes.
-Develop Competent Faculty Members: The goal is to develop competent and resourceful faculty members who can deliver quality teaching.
The program is timely, considering the alarming national research findings that an estimated 45.8 million children aged 5-14 years in Nigeria are unable to read and understand a simple text. This corresponds to an overall learning deprivation rate of 76% nationwide.
The training program was conducted simultaneously in three senatorial districts, allowing a large number of primary school teachers to participate. The decentralized approach ensured that teachers from all parts of the state could benefit from the training .
By partnering with the World Bank, the Cross River State government demonstrates its commitment to improving the quality of education in the state. The training program is a step in the right direction towards achieving this goal.
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