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FG to unveil digital curriculum for colleges of education

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  • Nigeria plans to introduce a competency-based digital curriculum in colleges of education to enhance teacher training.
  • The reform aims to produce digitally skilled teachers and modernize curriculum, moving from theory to practical skills.
  • The initiative seeks to restore the prestige of teacher education and ensure colleges remain relevant in a technology-driven world.

Nigeria is set to launch a new digital curriculum for its colleges of education, a move designed to elevate teacher training standards and equip educators with essential digital skills. Angela Ajala, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, announced the plan, emphasizing a commitment to restoring the prestige of teacher education.

Teacher education is unlike any other education. It is the foundation and bedrock of all other professions. If we get teacher preparation right, we get the future right.

— Angela AjalaExecutive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, explaining the importance of teacher training.

The reform agenda focuses on modernizing the curriculum, embracing digital transformation, and fostering skills acquisition. This initiative aims to address long-standing concerns about the quality of teacher preparation and ensure that Nigerian colleges of education remain competitive in an increasingly technology-dependent global landscape.

We are tightening our curriculum and working with stakeholders to ensure that the standards and quality meet global expectations.

— Angela AjalaDescribing the process of updating the curriculum.

"Teacher education is unlike any other education. It is the foundation and bedrock of all other professions. If we get teacher preparation right, we get the future right," Ajala stated. The commission is collaborating with the National Universities Commission and other stakeholders to finalize a curriculum that prioritizes competencies and practical skills over excessive theory.

After that, we are going to digitise the curriculum in such a way that every student can access and benefit from it. Every teacher will be digitally skilled going forward.

— Angela AjalaDetailing the plan for digital curriculum implementation.

The new curriculum will support self-paced and remote learning, allowing students to access modules, watch videos, and complete projects independently, regardless of their physical location. This digital approach ensures learning continuity and flexibility. Furthermore, the commission is partnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to integrate digital literacy into teacher preparation, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the modern workforce.

When we unveil the curriculum, you will see that whether a student is in class or at home, learning can continue seamlessly.

— Angela AjalaHighlighting the flexibility and accessibility of the new digital curriculum.
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