The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, has concluded a comprehensive Professional Teachers’ Development Programme (PTDP) aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of 1,500 primary and junior secondary school educators across the state.
The week-long initiative, executed simultaneously in over thirty school-based centres across Edo’s three senatorial districts, brought together teachers and school heads to collaboratively address the evolving needs of basic education. According to Barr. (Mrs.) Onomen Briggs, Executive Chairman of Edo SUBEB, the on-site workshops fostered a unified commitment to elevating educational standards within the state.
The training focused on learner-centred methodologies, emphasizing collaborative inquiry and differentiated instruction. Participants engaged with evidence-based assessment techniques, gaining hands-on experience with digital tracking tools and integrating readily accessible educational software and online resources into lesson plans. Facilitators also demonstrated innovative pedagogical approaches, including gamification, storytelling, and project-based learning to make core subjects more engaging for students.
During the closing ceremonies, Mrs. Briggs, alongside Edo SUBEB’s Training Desk Officer, Mrs. Amarachi Itenebe, presented certificates of participation, recognizing the dedication of the educators and reinforcing the state’s commitment to continuous professional development.
UBEC monitoring officers, Iduma Christian and Lawani Gloria, conducted independent oversight visits to various training hubs, ensuring consistency in delivery and gathering feedback for future program refinement.
Addressing the participants, Barr. Briggs stressed the importance of immediate application of newly acquired skills, highlighting the need to engage with the “Gen Alpha” generation on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. She emphasized that staying abreast of digital trends not only enriches pedagogy but also enables educators to remain vigilant against social vices, even within the classroom environment.
Stakeholders have lauded the intensive training as a significant step forward in building educators’ capacity to deliver high-quality instruction. Plans are already underway for further sessions, ensuring continued momentum in the ongoing effort to refine teaching practices, embrace innovation, and advance the Governor’s vision of “Quality Education for All” in Edo State.
