Kwara Trains Over 6,000 Teachers In Digital Skills

Kwara State government has distributed approximately 5,603 teacher tablets and 872 smartphones to teachers and headteachers across 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Permanent secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Kemi Adeoshun, highlights the importance of the flagship basic educational reform programme commitment to evidence-based approaches.

Adeoshun stated, “Through comprehensive packages that include structured lesson plans, learning materials, and ongoing teacher support, KwaraLEARN has revolutionised teaching practices in Kwara State.

“By supporting teachers with structured pedagogy programmes, we have witnessed a remarkable improvement in student learning outcomes.”

She said in low and middle-income countries, the ability of children to read and comprehend simple texts by age 10 is a significant challenge.

“The Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel, GEEAP, has identified cost-effective interventions that can make a difference.

“KwaraLEARN is dedicated to transforming education in Kwara State’s public primary schools, in line with the recommendations of the 2023 Cost-Effective Approaches to Improve Global Learning Report by GEEAP,” Adeoshun stated.

She said, “By implementing structured pedagogy programmes, the Kwara State Government through KwaraLEARN is empowering teachers and fostering increased learning gains, especially in foundational literacy and numeracy, while keeping costs low.

“The Smart Buys report emphasises the crucial role of supporting teachers with structured pedagogy programmes, and this is what KwaraLEARN offers.

“Through comprehensive packages that include structured lesson plans, learning materials, and ongoing teacher support, KwaraLEARN has revolutionised teaching practices in Kwara State.

Over 6,000 teachers and headteachers have already been trained and upskilled through the programme, resulting in a remarkable improvement in student learning outcomes.

“These devices serve as valuable tools for educators to enhance their teaching methodologies and engage students more effectively.’’