NUT Urges Teachers to be Tech Inclined

Vice-President, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Mr Kayode Akosile, has urged teachers to improve their computer literary skills.

While disclosing this in an interview on Wednesday June 3, 2020, Akosile said that it was necessary for teachers to be computer literate in line with 21st century best practices.

He said the skill would enable the teachers to compete with their peers globally.

He added that e-learning facilities, including data-free online learning that would motivate learners should be provided in all schools.

“This pandemic has opened the eyes of the populace to a lot of things. Every teacher in the country should be computer literate. E-learning facilities should also be made available in all schools. E-learning system should be affordable to all students by way of data-free online learning,” he said.

Akosile also called for regulation of the teaching profession. He said the Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria should ensure that the profession is rid of unqualified teachers.

“Teaching should be fully professionalised;it should not be a dumping ground for those who are not certified. The efforts of TRCN are really commendable.

“Also, contemporary issues should be included in our syllabus with Science and Technology at the heart of learning. Our pupils should also be encouraged and motivated towards Science and Technology,” he noted.

He urged the government to put up measures that would make education accessible to all children in the country.

“And the provision of necessary infrastructure and motivation of teachers remain crucial,” he added.