Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City
The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, has successfully concluded a week-long Professional Teachers’ Development Programme (PTDP) in Edo State.
The Executive Chairman of Edo SUBEB, Barr. (Mrs.) Onomen Briggs noted that the programme was simultaneously conducted in over thirty school-based centres across the state’s three senatorial districts.
The initiative brought together more than 1,500 primary and junior secondary school teachers alongside heads of school.
Through physical workshops, SUBEB ensured that instructional leaders and classroom practitioners shared a unified commitment to elevating the standard of basic education in the State.
It was also noted that during the one-week development training, participants immersed themselves in learner-centred methodologies that emphasised collaborative inquiry and differentiated instructions.
Participants also explored evidence-based assessment techniques with hands-on practice, using digital tracking tools and techniques to integrate readily accessible educational software and online resources into daily lesson plans.
Mrs. Briggs and Edo SUBEB’s Training Desk Officer, Mrs. Amarachi Itenebe, presented certificates of participation to deserving educators.
The presentations served both to recognise individual dedication and to reinforce the State’s commitment to continuous professional growth.
Also, UBEC dispatched monitoring officers, Iduma Christian and Lawani Gloria to conduct independent oversights at various training hubs to ensure consistency in delivery and to garner actionable feedbacks for future programme refinement.
Addressing the teachers and school leaders, Barr. Briggs underscored the urgency of applying newly acquired skills immediately, saying, “This generation of learners belongs to Gen Alpha. To support their development and track their progress, educators must meet them on the platforms where they spend most of their time, including TikTok and Instagram. By staying abreast of digital trends, we enrich our pedagogy and remain vigilant guardians against social vices, even within the classroom.”
Stakeholders and participants commended the intensive training, noting that it is a significant leap forward in building educators’ capacity to deliver high-quality instruction.
