British Council, NUC Partner On Varsities’ Curriculum Design

British Council has partnered with the National Universities Commission (NUC), to design curricula for tertiary institutions.

The director of programmes at the British Council, Chikodi Onyemerela said the partnership was essential to align with global trends.

At a workshop titled: “Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches in Nigerian Universities” in Abuja, he highlighted the importance of transitioning from conventional teaching and learning methods to digital literacy in problem-solving.

NUC has since introduced the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), which emphasises the cultivation of critical thinking, digital literacy, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills among graduates. It is imperative for our educational institutions to adapt accordingly.

“We must acknowledge the hurdles ahead of the traditional approach to teaching and learning, which has long been entrenched in our university system and is not easily overturned.

“To change this will require a concerted effort from each of us to challenge the status quo,” he said.

On his part, the acting executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Chris Maiyaki, urged for collective endeavors to instigate ongoing curriculum reform in Nigerian universities.

He underscored the necessity for perpetual curriculum reform in Nigerian universities to facilitate their adaptation to a rapidly evolving world.